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Galaxy 61: And Justice For All PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michael MacRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacRoberts comes to the cage accompanied by God Save the Queen by The Sex Pistols. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael MacRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richard throws an off balance right hand
letting MacRoberts counter with a right hand.
MacRoberts stuffs the takedown.
MacRoberts wants to clinch.
Richard tries to move into range but MacRoberts moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacRoberts connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richard scrambles back to his feet.
MacRoberts stuffs the takedown.
MacRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
MacRoberts lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
MacRoberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
MacRoberts looks to clinch
and Richard counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Richard has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MacRoberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as MacRoberts lands an impressive looking overhand right. Richard doesn't seem phased though.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacRoberts scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacRoberts darts in and clinches Richard up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
MacRoberts breaks from the clinch.
A nice combination there by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts lands with a shot to the body.
MacRoberts clinches with his opponent.
Richard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MacRoberts after a bit of a struggle.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Richard.
MacRoberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacRoberts as he avoids it easily.
Richard is trying desperately to land a takedown but MacRoberts is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Richard.
Richard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacRoberts avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from MacRoberts misses.
Michael MacRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richard shoots in but no luck this time.
MacRoberts lands a nice hook to Richard's body. Richard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for MacRoberts.
MacRoberts clinches up with Richard and pushes him back against the cage.
MacRoberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacRoberts's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and MacRoberts duly obliges.
MacRoberts is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
MacRoberts rushes Richard and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard tries to score a body lock takedown but MacRoberts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
MacRoberts makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
MacRoberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richard walks into a jab.
MacRoberts clinches up against the cage.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
MacRoberts's corner calls for a 1-2. MacRoberts obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
MacRoberts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but Richard moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richard swats him away and circles back towards the center.
MacRoberts lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacRoberts looks to clinch
and Richard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
MacRoberts connects with a jab.
MacRoberts misses with a kick to the body.
MacRoberts scores with a jab. Richard acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
MacRoberts throws a right and a left that Richard avoids nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
MacRoberts throws a good cross that connects.
MacRoberts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts 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.
MacRoberts gets a clinch.
MacRoberts wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
MacRoberts swings and misses with a shot to the body
and MacRoberts takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacRoberts tries a head kick but it misses.
Richard misses with a few strikes there.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacRoberts looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacRoberts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Richard wants to break free but MacRoberts has control.
MacRoberts tries to work over Richard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacRoberts wants to break free but Richard has control.
A quick uppercut on the inside from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Richard.
MacRoberts gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on MacRoberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacRoberts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacRoberts moves into range and connects with a jab.
MacRoberts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Richard avoids the head kick by MacRoberts.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacRoberts scores with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from MacRoberts does no damage.
Richard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacRoberts pinned against the cage. MacRoberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacRoberts cracks Richard with a right hand to the side of the head.
MacRoberts throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacRoberts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Richard somewhat.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Richard.
MacRoberts clinches.
MacRoberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by MacRoberts.
MacRoberts tries to clinch but Richard is having none of it.
A lazy left from MacRoberts finds it's target.
MacRoberts has Richard up against the cage in a clinch.
Richard has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richard prevents MacRoberts from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from MacRoberts.
MacRoberts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacRoberts stuns Richard with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
MacRoberts stuffs the takedown attempt from Richard. Richard gets slowly back to his feet.
MacRoberts lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard swats away the attempt to clinch by MacRoberts.
A head kick misses from MacRoberts.
A combination from MacRoberts does no damage.
MacRoberts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richard can do to turn this around?
MacRoberts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Duke Richard has been cut.
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!
Richard throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacRoberts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
MacRoberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Richard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has MacRoberts pinned against the cage. MacRoberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacRoberts darts in and clinches Richard up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael MacRoberts dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Duke Richard's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
MacRoberts throws a series of punches but Richard avoids them all with ease.
Michael MacRoberts is winning the standup battle so far.
Richard slips a jab and a cross from MacRoberts.
A head kick from MacRoberts lands but Richard takes it in his stride.
Richard is rocked!
MacRoberts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Richard counters with a nice uppercut.
MacRoberts darts in and clinches Richard up against the cage.
Richard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. MacRoberts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
MacRoberts wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
MacRoberts prevents the takedown attempt.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
MacRoberts looks to land a combination but Richard avoids it well.
MacRoberts throws a combination. Richard tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacRoberts connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
MacRoberts clinches up against the cage.
MacRoberts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
MacRoberts throws a nice inside leg kick.
MacRoberts lands the left hand.
Richard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from MacRoberts misses.
MacRoberts lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacRoberts throws a hook but Richard blocks it.
MacRoberts uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Richard.
MacRoberts clinches.
MacRoberts lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Richard is looking for a takedown.
Michael MacRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duke Richard.
MacRoberts is pressed up against the cage. Richard has hold of a leg and is looking to drag MacRoberts down to the mat. MacRoberts avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
MacRoberts feints a jab promting Richard to slip. MacRoberts then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Richard slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Richard is still on wobbly legs! Can MacRoberts finish him?
Richard dodges the punch combination from MacRoberts.
Richard seems to have recovered his senses.
Richard doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Michael MacRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts throws a head kick but Richard moves out of range.
MacRoberts lands with a thumping leg kick.
MacRoberts fails with an attempt to clinch.
Duke Richard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
MacRoberts catches Richard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
MacRoberts clinches up against the cage.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
MacRoberts tries to clinch
and Richard counters with a stiff right hand.
MacRoberts scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Richard with that takedown attempt.
Richard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Michael MacRoberts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRoberts pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Richard back to the cage. MacRoberts follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
MacRoberts wants to clinch.
MacRoberts clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richard tries for a takedown but MacRoberts manages to get underhooks.
MacRoberts breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacRoberts throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Richard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
MacRoberts scores with a one two! Richard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
MacRoberts misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael MacRoberts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well MacRoberts 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael MacRoberts!
Michael MacRoberts managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Golden Supplements , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Goran Spaten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spaten comes to the cage accompanied by Knockin Boots by Candyman. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
15 - 23 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Goran Spaten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Young!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spaten wants to clinch.
Spaten displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young.
Spaten throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young lands a nice shot that snaps Spaten's head back.
Spaten moves into range and clinches up with Young.
Spaten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spaten thows a body shot but no joy.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young misses with a looping left.
Young lands with a hook. Spaten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Young scores with a takedown into Spaten's guard.
Spaten is rocked!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Young wants to stand but Spaten has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oh Spaten is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spaten wants to get back to his feet but Young is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spaten seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young gets to his feet - Spaten follows without any prompting.
Young feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spatens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young lands with an uppercut that bounces Spaten off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spaten.
Young looks for a takedown but Spaten sprawls well.
Young misses with a lunging right hand
and Spaten counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spaten closes the distance but Young moves to the side
and Young counters with a left and a right... And another left! Spaten is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Young!
A very excited looking Alexander Young made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and He Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Downstait - This Is My Life. Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Cult Of Personality. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, He Man!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man lands a nice shot that snaps Martin's head back.
Martin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Man's half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Man won't allow Martin to pass to mount.
Martin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Man defends it well.
Martin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Man sees it coming and defends easily.
Martin slows the pace down in half guard.
Martin wants to pass to mount but Man is defending the position.
Martin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Man is just riding it out for now. Martin eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Man defends it.
Martin is looking for a kimura here.
Martin wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Martin is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Martin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Martin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Man throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Martin shoots and misses
and Man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Martin shoots for a takedown but Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Martin.
Martin misses with a takedown attempt
and Man counters with a takedown into side control.
Man working the ground and pound.
Martin tries to buck Man off but Man is having none of it.
Martin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Man.
Martin struggling a bit here.
Man is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin sneaks back into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to control the action but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin tries to roll over but Man keeps him under control.
Man throwing shots but Martin is blocking nicely.
Martin looking for a kimura from the bottom but Man passes into side control!
Martin parries the strikes from Man easily there. Man is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Martin to escape.
Martin is not content to let Man control the position.
Martin regains half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Man trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
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 Andrew Martin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Man just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Man sprawls well initially but Martin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Martin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Martin is trying to work for a kimura but Man is defending well.
Martin is looking for a kimura here.
Man manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Martin is pushing down on Man's leg trying to pass to half guard. Man is fighting to maintain full guard but Martin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Martin controlling the action here.
Martin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Man!
Man is wriggling around trying to escape.
Martin goes for an armbar but Man turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Man.
Martin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andrew Martin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Martin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Martin's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Martin working for a triangle but Man defends it easily.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Man.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Martin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Man doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Man manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Man wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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!
Man avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Man wants to control from the top but Martin keeps moving.
Martin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Man is aware though and is defending well.
Martin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Man defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Man working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Martin dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Martin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Man counter with a right hand.
Man throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Martin was covering up waiting for the punch and Man finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Martin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Martin tries to control but Man wriggling away.
Martin is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Man has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Martin jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Man manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Martin wants to control but Man is keeping him busy.
Martin tries to advance to mount but can't.
Man tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Martin working away.
Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well.
Martin is looking to take a break and control but Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man prevents Martin from moving into mount.
You can see the frustration on Man's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Martin looking to control but instead Man has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Man manages to get to full guard.
Martin wants to control from the top but Man keeps moving.
He Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin stands and throws Man's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Martin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Man has escaped the position, nice work there.
Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Man, who protects the arm well.
Martin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andrew Martin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Man tries to bench press Martin off him but Martin keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Martin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Martin, 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Martin!
Andrew Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walter Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Eskola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes to the cage accompanied by teenagers. Henri Eskola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
181 lbs
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170 lbs
7 - 6 - 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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Walter Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henri Eskola!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eskola shoots in for a double leg but Bishop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop gets tackled into the cage by Eskola. Eskola maintains the clinch.
Bishop effectively controlling the action here.
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Eskola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop forces Eskola back against the cage and clinches.
Bishop lands a body punch.
Bishop pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bishop lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bishop manages to break the clinch.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches.
Bishop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Eskola's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop digs a right hand underneath Eskola's ribcage. Eskola let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bishop has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Eskola clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bishop somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Bishop scores with punches and elbows.
Eskola trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Bishop biding his time, looking for the opening.
Eskola tries to escape the position.
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!
Bishop thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Bishop manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Eskola tries to escape but Bishop has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bishop is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Eskola up.
Eskola is trying to remain composed but Bishop is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Eskola is trapped and Bishop is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Eskola is rocked!
Eskola showing good submission defense here.
Eskola is still in real trouble! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop looking for the choke from the back.
Eskola seems to have recovered his senses.
Bishop lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bishop not allowing Eskola to control his hands.
Bishop is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Eskola. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Eskola is rocked!
Eskola wants to get back to his feet.
Eskola is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eskola staying busy and making it hard for Bishop to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eskola defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Eskola trying to control the action but Bishop just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Eskola covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Bishop 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.
Eskola drives through and clinches with Bishop against the cage.
Bishop taking a breather.
Bishop pulls guard.
Eskola trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Eskola is looking to advance position but Bishop has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Bishop lands a heavy elbow.
Bishop is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Eskola can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Eskola is still in real trouble! Can Bishop finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Eskola scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Bishop land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Bishop stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walter Bishop!
Walter Bishop really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Punishment Nutrition - All 159Q products now $75 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Schindler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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169 lbs
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167 lbs
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Schindler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schindler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cerrone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cerrone tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Schindler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cerrone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schindler shoots in and gets a takedown into Cerrone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schindler trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schindler won't allow Cerrone to sweep him here.
Schindler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schindler trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schindler 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Schindler wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Schindler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Schindler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cerrone but Cerrone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cerrone gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cerrone is trying to keep Schindler in close.
Schindler tries to free his leg and advance position but Cerrone is retaining full guard.
Cerrone looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schindler wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cerrone keeping full guard, as Schindler tries to pass.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cerrone tries to clinch there but Schindler circles away.
Schindler swats away the attempt to clinch by Cerrone.
Cerrone is looking to clinch but Schindler is avoiding it.
Schindler shoots in for a takedown but Cerrone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Schindler dives in and scores a takedown into Cerrone's guard.
Schindler has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
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!
Cerrone is looking to stand up but Schindler isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrone has control of Schindler's left arm, preventing Schindler from doing any damage.
Cerrone is trying to keep Schindler in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Don Cerrone has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Cerrone swinging wildly here.
Don Cerrone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schindler throws a leg kick but Cerrone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cerrone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schindler, pushing him back against the cage.
Cerrone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Schindler is pushing Cerrone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cerrone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Schindler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cerrone avoids it.
Cerrone managing to block the knees to the body from Schindler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Schindler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cerrone.
Schindler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cerrone is trying to push Schindler away but Schindler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee is keeping an eye on Schindler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Schindler is pressed up against the cage. Cerrone has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schindler down to the mat. Schindler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kurt Schindler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Cerrone.
Cerrone takes a swing at Schindler's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler shoots in but Cerrone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cerrone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Schindler 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.
Cerrone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schindler, pushing him back against the cage.
Cerrone is trying to drag Schindler to the mat but Schindler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cerrone tries to pull guard but Schindler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Schindler slows down the pace here.
Cerrone is trying to break the clinch but Schindler is controlling him.
Cerrone jumps into guard, dragging Schindler to the mat.
Cerrone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schindler wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
Schindler advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cerrone is looking to improve his position.
Schindler is trying to control the action in half guard but Cerrone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cerrone tries to get to full guard but Schindler has control of the leg.
Schindler is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kurt Schindler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schindler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cerrone tries to hold on but Schindler postures up.
Schindler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is looking to get to half guard.
Schindler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schindler tries to control but Cerrone wriggling away.
Schindler avoids the attempt from Cerrone to control.
Schindler controlling from the full mount.
Cerrone is squirming around, avoiding Schindler's attempts to control the action.
Cerrone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler wants to control the pace but Cerrone is squirming around nicely.
Cerrone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Schindler with good strikes from the mount here!
Schindler tries to control but Cerrone wriggling away.
Schindler has control of Cerrone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cerrone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cerrone really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cerrone wants to control but Schindler is having none of it.
Schindler looking to control but Cerrone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schindler content just to control the position here.
Cerrone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Schindler scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cerrone?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone working to try and regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schindler wants to control the pace but Cerrone is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Schindler dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Schindler moves out of range as Cerrone strikes.
Cerrone tries to clinch but Schindler is having none of it.
Cerrone tries to clinch
and Schindler counters with a stiff right hand.
Schindler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cerrone tries to kick Schindler off but Schindler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schindler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cerrone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Schindler is keen to just control but Cerrone is a slippery customer.
Cerrone tries to kick Schindler off but Schindler keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Schindler trying to control the pace.
Cerrone is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cerrone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schindler.
Cerrone misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cerrone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cerrone closes the distance and clinches up with Schindler, looking for a takedown. Cerrone pushes Schindler against the cage but Schindler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A solid body kick from Schindler.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cerrone wants to break free but Schindler has control.
Schindler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cerrone's efforts to push away.
Cerrone jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Schindler walks away with a smile on his face. Cerrone gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kurt Schindler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Don Cerrone.
Cerrone misses with a wild body shot.
Schindler feints and then cracks Cerrone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cerrone down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone tries to clinch up but Schindler circles away and keeps his distance.
Schindler looks to score with a jab to the body but Cerrone is just out of range.
Cerrone misses with a two punch combination.
Schindler scores with a takedown into Cerrone's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cerrone being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Schindler throwing strikes from guard but Cerrone blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schindler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Schindler slows the pace down.
Schindler landing a few strikes.
Schindler controlling from side mount.
Schindler trying to control the position but Cerrone is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schindler slows the pace down.
Kurt Schindler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Cerrone throws a right and a left that Schindler avoids nicely.
Don Cerrone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Schindler swats away the attempt to clinch by Cerrone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Schindler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schindler, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Schindler!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kurt Schindler thanked Wolfpack Threadz for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Calamity (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth comes to the cage accompanied by Ice cube - It Takes A Nation. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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36
149 lbs
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23
147 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Calamity!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calamity misses the jab.
Calamity throws out a loose jab but Wentworth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wentworth thows a body shot but no joy.
Wentworth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Calamity. Calamity obviously looking to wear him down.
Calamity tries to clinch up but Wentworth circles away and keeps his distance.
Frank Calamity seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calamity gets a clinch.
Calamity lands with a right to the head.
Calamity lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wentworth backwards.
Wentworth is looking to take this one to the mat.
Calamity pulls Wentworth into guard.
Calamity working for a triangle but Wentworth defends it easily.
Calamity working for a triangle but Wentworth defends it easily.
Calamity keeping full guard, as Wentworth tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calamity is trying to keep Wentworth in close.
Calamity has his foot on Wentworth's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wentworth works his way back into a safe position though.
Calamity is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wentworth advances to half guard.
Calamity is looking for a sweep. Wentworth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wentworth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Calamity defends it well.
Calamity keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wentworth prevents Calamity from improving his position.
Calamity gets back to full guard.
Wentworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Calamity is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calamity can't keep his opponent in guard - Wentworth advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wentworth is looking for a kimura but Calamity is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wentworth to get the leverage.
Wentworth missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calamity with the active half guard here but Wentworth passes nicely into side control.
Calamity regains half guard.
Calamity tries to get to full guard but Wentworth has control of the leg.
Wentworth wants to take a breather but Calamity is having none of it.
Calamity moves into full guard.
Calamity looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wentworth is one step ahead there.
Wentworth thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Calamity had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wentworth defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Calamity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentworth drops back looking for a leg! Calamity is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calamity manages to kick Wentworth off! Wentworth jumps back into Calamity's guard.
Wentworth stopping the sweep attempt from Calamity.
Calamity trying to control the position.
Calamity working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wentworth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wentworth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wentworth wants to control from the top but Calamity keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wentworth wants to pass the guard but Calamity is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wentworth postures up.
Calamity is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Calamity missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wentworth looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Calamity missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calamity throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calamity throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calamity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wentworth keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Calamity dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wentworth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Calamity stuffs the takedown.
Good work by Wentworth as he checks the leg kick.
Calamity is looking to score with low kicks.
Calamity moves into the clinch successfully.
Calamity has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wentworth is trying to keep an underhook but Calamity manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Calamity moves into full mount! Wentworth won't be happy about that!
Calamity lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Calamity throwing strikes here but Wentworth is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth tries to lock up and control but Calamity gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Calamity jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wentworth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wentworth and Calamity has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Frank Calamity has got the better of the ground game so far.
Calamity with the ground and pound but Wentworth regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Calamity throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wentworth wants to control but Calamity is keeping busy.
Calamity not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Calamity throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Calamity thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Calamity thows a huge punch but Wentworth dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calamity throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wentworth to regain full guard.
Calamity content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calamity tries to free his leg and advance position but Wentworth is retaining full guard.
Calamity postures up.
Calamity must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calamity working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wentworth working for a triangle but Calamity defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamity passes Wentworth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Calamity missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calamity wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wentworth keeps working.
Wentworth looking for submissions off his back.
Calamity lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Calamity missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wentworth tries to roll over but Calamity keeps him under control.
Wentworth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Calamity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Calamity.
Calamity missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Calamity throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wentworth looking for submissions off his back.
Calamity wants to advance to full mount but Wentworth doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wentworth preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth has momentary wrist control but Calamity slips an elbow through the middle.
Calamity trying to control the position from guard on top but Wentworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calamity missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Calamity showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Calamity misses with a looping right.
Wentworth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Calamity looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wentworth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wentworth in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Calamity wants to control but Wentworth postures up.
Wentworth in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Calamity is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Calamity has his hands clasped together around Wentworth's back. He's all about the action.
Wentworth is trying to control the action in half guard but Calamity is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Calamity is trying to get back to full guard.
Wentworth trying to mount his opponent but Calamity defends it.
Wentworth prevents Calamity from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Calamity is just riding it out for now. Wentworth eventually gives up the hold.
Wentworth is trying to work for a kimura but Calamity is defending well.
Wentworth is working for a kimura but Calamity is defending it quite comfortably.
Calamity is pressing down on Wentworth's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wentworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Calamity is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wentworth defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Calamity manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wentworth is working for a submission of some sort.
Wentworth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Calamity works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calamity looking to control.
Calamity wants to sweep but no luck.
Calamity looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wentworth trying to control but Calamity is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth working some strikes from top position.
Calamity keeping moving, preventing Wentworth from controlling successfully.
Wentworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wentworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Calamity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wentworth drops back looking for a leg! Calamity is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Calamity manages to kick Wentworth off! Wentworth jumps back into Calamity's guard.
Wentworth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calamity swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wentworth avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Calamity wants to sweep but no luck.
Wentworth tries to free his leg and advance position but Calamity is retaining full guard.
Wentworth wants to control from the top but Calamity keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calamity isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wentworth stacks Calamity on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wentworth!
Wentworth working away.
Calamity is looking to reverse the position.
Wentworth working the head with strikes.
Wentworth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Calamity has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calamity is looking to regain half guard here but Wentworth keeps moving and retains side control.
Wentworth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Calamity down.
Josh Wentworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calamity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wentworth is trying to get an arm triangle but Calamity is defending well.
Frank Calamity is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Calamity is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Wentworth.
Well Calamity 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Calamity!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Kimble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hollyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kimble comes to the cage accompanied by Ecstasy Of Gold. Hollyfield is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Paris. John Kimble could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyson Hollyfield's chin.
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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
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, John Kimble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hollyfield!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollyfield gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kimble drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hollyfield gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hollyfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Kimble moves out of range.
Hollyfield takes a swing at Kimble's ribcage but misses.
Kimble throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Kimble moves out of range.
Hollyfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kimble paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hollyfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kimble wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice elbow from Hollyfield.
Kimble on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollyfield breaks from the clinch.
Kimble lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Kimble.
Kimble tries to land a leg kick but Hollyfield saw it coming and moves away.
Kimble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollyfield circles away.
Kimble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hollyfield tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kimble counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hollyfield's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield wants to sweep here but Kimble controlling him for the moment.
Hollyfield keeping moving, preventing Kimble from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because John Kimble just wasn't active enough.
Hollyfield tries to clinch there but Kimble circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hollyfield keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kimble.
Kimble throws a hook but Hollyfield avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kimble.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kimble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Kimble with that takedown attempt.
Kimble throws out a loose jab but Hollyfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimble cracks Hollyfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kimble pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hollyfield tries to clinch there but Kimble circles away.
Hollyfield tries to clinch there but Kimble circles away.
Kimble throws a hook but Hollyfield avoids it easily.
Kimble attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollyfield ducks under a wild hook from Kimble.
Hollyfield tries to clinch but Kimble moves out of range.
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 John Kimble will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hollyfield connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kimble shoots in looking for a takedown but Hollyfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kimble's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hollyfield wants to clinch.
Kimble closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hollyfield circles away.
Kimble throws a hook to the side of Hollyfield's head but Hollyfield sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hollyfield slips under a jab from Kimble.
Hollyfield clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimble is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hollyfield is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kimble. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollyfield unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kimble lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hollyfield lands an elbow that stopped Kimble in his tracks for a moment.
Kimble takes an elbow to the temple.
Hollyfield lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hollyfield is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hollyfield leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hollyfield taking a breather.
Kimble misses with a body punch.
Kimble scores with a shoulder strike.
Hollyfield comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hollyfield displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kimble up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollyfield lands a shot to the body.
Hollyfield lands an elbow inside that Kimble shrugs off.
Kimble tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hollyfield using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollyfield lands an elbow just above Kimble 's eye.
Kimble is rocked!
Hollyfield working Kimble over with knees to the body.
Oh Kimble is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hollyfield obliges.
A right hand to the body from Hollyfield.
Kimble seems to have got his legs back now.
Hollyfield lands a knee to the body.
Hollyfield unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tyson Hollyfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kimble takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hollyfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hollyfield has Kimble up against the cage in a clinch.
Clinched against the cage, Hollyfield lands a big elbow that drops Kimble! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Kimble is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Hollyfield!
Tyson Hollyfield was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Looney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike ONeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ONeil is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Going Out in Style. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Looney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike ONeil!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from ONeil. No joy for Looney on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Looney is defended easily by ONeil.
Chad Looney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Looney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ONeil's waist but ONeil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Looney off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Looney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Looney dives in and grabs ONeil's left leg, looking for a takedown. ONeil pushes down on Looney's head and hops out.
Looney darts in trying to clinch
and ONeil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Looney tries to close the distance and clinch but ONeil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Looney changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. ONeil tries to avoid it but Looney manages to keep hold of a leg and drag ONeil to the ground. ONeil escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeil stuffs the takedown.
Looney fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Looney shoots in but no luck this time.
ONeil slaps away a takedown attempt from Looney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Looney closes the distance and clinches up with ONeil, looking for a takedown. Looney pushes ONeil against the cage but ONeil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Looney with a lazy takedown attempt
and ONeil counters with a series of strikes. Looney will be more careful next time no doubt.
ONeil keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Looney shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts ONeil as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Looney is trying hard to land a takedown here. ONeil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Looney is defended easily by ONeil.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Looney.
Looney fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ONeil avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Looney fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Looney or perhaps it was just good defense by ONeil which made him look bad.
Looney tries to score a power double leg takedown but ONeil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Looney somewhat.
Looney darts in trying to clinch
and ONeil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil stuffs the takedown attempt from Looney. Looney gets slowly back to his feet.
Looney tries to score a power double leg takedown but ONeil sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Looney somewhat.
Mike ONeil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ONeil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and ONeil wants it to stay on the feet.
Looney shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as ONeil sprawls well. ONeil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Looney gets slowly back to his feet.
Looney closes the distance and clinches up with ONeil, looking for a takedown. Looney pushes ONeil against the cage but ONeil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike ONeil will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
ONeil avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Looney shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ONeil's guard.
Looney wants to control from the top but ONeil keeps moving.
Looney tries to free his leg and advance position but ONeil is retaining full guard.
Looney trying to control but ONeil is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because Chad Looney wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Looney shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with ONeil but ONeil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from ONeil as Looney shoots in.
Looney tries for a takedown but ONeil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Looney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Looney fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Looney fails with a takedown attempt.
Looney fails with the takedown
and ONeil counters with a two punch combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Looney wants to clinch but ONeil slips to the side
and ONeil counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Looney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ONeil swivels and escapes.
ONeil defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Looney.
Looney misses with a takedown attempt
and ONeil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
ONeil stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and ONeil wants it to stay on the feet.
Looney dives in and grabs ONeil's left leg, looking for a takedown. ONeil pushes down on Looney's head and hops out.
ONeil leaves Looney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mike ONeil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Looney throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around ONeil's waist but ONeil gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Looney off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Looney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Looney shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has ONeil pinned against the cage. ONeil gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from ONeil as Looney shoots in.
Looney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Looney shoots in and drives through. ONeil sprawls well.
Looney closes this distance looking for a takedown but ONeil circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ONeil slaps away a takedown attempt from Looney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Horrible takedown by Looney or perhaps it was just good defense by ONeil which made him look bad.
Looney is trying hard to land a takedown here. ONeil sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Looney shoots in for a takedown but ONeil shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Looney fails to land the takedown.
Looney tries to clinch up
and ONeil counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chad Looney will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Looney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Looney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ONeil counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Looney shoots in but ONeil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Looney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Looney shoots for a double leg takedown but ONeil sprawls well. He's pushed Looney's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Looney closes this distance looking for a takedown but ONeil circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Looney shoots in but ONeil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from ONeil as Looney shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Looney closes the distance and clinches up with ONeil, looking for a takedown. Looney pushes ONeil against the cage but ONeil circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Looney dives in and grabs ONeil's left leg, looking for a takedown. ONeil pushes down on Looney's head and hops out.
Looney moves to clinch but ONeil breaks away
and ONeil counters with a nice uppercut.
Looney shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in ONeil's guard.
Looney won't allow ONeil to get back to his feet.
ONeil is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ONeil is looking to break free of the clinch but Looney has double underhooks.
Looney jumps guard but ONeil stands there with Looney around his waist. Looney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Looney is trying to pull guard but ONeil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Looney tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ONeil is trying to break free.
Looney keeps control of ONeil as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Looney jumps guard but ONeil stands there with Looney around his waist. Looney gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Looney is trying to pull guard but ONeil has him pressed against the cage.
ONeil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Looney has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. ONeil is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Looney jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ONeil walks away with a smile on his face. Looney gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Looney shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. ONeil defends it nicely.
Looney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ONeil leaves Looney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike ONeil.
I think ONeil has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike ONeil!
As Mike ONeil got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I have proven my valour in the octagon, now it's the time of my career in which i must aim higher, i'm not getting younger you know; So hear me now, i want a shot at the title, bring anyone, anytime, i'm ready!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid . Benjamin Belleville has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Doug McDonald!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Belleville takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Belleville moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Belleville throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Belleville tries to land a leg kick but McDonald saw it coming and moves away.
Belleville swinging wildly here.
Belleville takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
Belleville throws a big shot that misses.
Belleville misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Belleville scores with a takedown into McDonald's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Belleville throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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!
McDonald controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville is looking to sweep but instead, McDonald has passed into half guard.
Belleville has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
McDonald looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Belleville tries to regain full guard. Instead though, McDonald has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
McDonald tries to control but Belleville wriggling away.
Belleville is looking to improve his position but McDonald isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald controlling from mount.
Belleville wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is looking to get to half guard.
Belleville is working hard here to advance position.
Belleville tries to hold on but McDonald pushes him away.
McDonald looking to control and managing it successfully.
McDonald looking to control but Belleville is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Belleville is working to get back to half guard.
Belleville wants to control but McDonald is having none of it.
Belleville manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the action but Belleville is working from the bottom.
McDonald trying to control the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Doug McDonald hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
McDonald with a jab.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belleville.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Belleville checks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belleville moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Belleville moved away.
Belleville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Benjamin Belleville will probably get the nod.
That's time! Belleville's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belleville getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McDonald gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Belleville tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Belleville throws a strike but McDonald rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Belleville is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McDonald seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville wants to control but McDonald passes easily into half guard.
Belleville trying to control from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Belleville manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Benjamin Belleville overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald looking to sit in guard and control but Belleville gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Belleville throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belleville works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Belleville is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McDonald sees it coming and defends easily.
Belleville is thwarting McDonald's attempts to control the position.
Belleville stalling away here and it's allowed McDonald to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belleville's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belleville keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
Belleville looking for subs off his back but McDonald has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Belleville has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDonald is working away from the top position though.
Belleville is refusing to be controlled, as McDonald sits in half guard.
Belleville regains full guard. Nicely done.
Belleville escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belleville has his foot on McDonald's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McDonald works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Belleville working a defensive guard but McDonald passes into half guard.
Belleville wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belleville looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDonald is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belleville is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Belleville dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Belleville blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Belleville throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McDonald counters with a nice body kick.
McDonald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belleville misses with a looping left.
Belleville swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
A big right from Belleville misses.
Belleville checks a leg kick.
Belleville connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Doug McDonald has been cut.
Belleville connects with a looping right hand.
Belleville scores with a nice head shot.
McDonald thuds his right hand into Belleville's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McDonald throws a hook but Belleville blocks it.
A low kick from Belleville misses
and McDonald counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Belleville throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Belleville.
Belleville blocks a head kick by McDonald.
Benjamin Belleville is winning the standup battle so far.
McDonald takes a swing at Belleville's ribcage but misses.
Belleville looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belleville lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Belleville on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Belleville misses with a wild combination.
McDonald throws a head kick but Belleville moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. McDonald darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McDonald throws a head kick that Belleville semi-blocks.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Belleville misses
and McDonald counters with a low kick, right behind Belleville 's knee.
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!
Belleville thows a body shot but no joy.
Belleville uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
Belleville throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Belleville swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belleville loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McDonald throws a push kick but Belleville slaps the foot to one side.
McDonald moves out of range as Belleville strikes.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Belleville avoids the head kick by McDonald.
Belleville throws an off balance right hand
and McDonald counters with a head kick. That will keep Belleville thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Doug McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McDonald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville shoots in looking for a takedown but McDonald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Belleville's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McDonald ducks under a wild hook from Belleville.
Belleville swinging wildly here.
McDonald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belleville misses with a head kick.
Belleville throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Belleville checks a leg kick.
McDonald walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Belleville manages to avoid it.
McDonald tries to clinch but Belleville moves out of range.
McDonald darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belleville is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belleville throws a big elbow that misses.
McDonald escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belleville gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Belleville throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald is trying to keep Belleville in close.
Belleville trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Doug McDonald just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Doug McDonald's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Belleville moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
Belleville swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McDonald.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belleville.
McDonald throws a leg kick which misses Belleville's front leg but catches the back leg as Belleville tries to avoid it.
Belleville connects with a high kick.
McDonald is rocked!
Belleville looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
McDonald is still on wobbly legs! Can Belleville finish him?
McDonald throws a leg kick but Belleville sees it coming and moves out of range.
Belleville throws a nice looking combination but McDonald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Belleville lands a front kick.
McDonald seems to have recovered his senses.
McDonald moves out of range as Belleville throws a body kick.
Belleville throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Belleville takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald takes one on the button.
McDonald lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belleville blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belleville rather than just go for the knockout.
Belleville lands a really nice looking cross but McDonald seems unphased.
Belleville jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Belleville waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald looks to land a body kick but Belleville moved away.
Belleville takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Belleville fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Belleville is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
Belleville avoids the body shot from McDonald.
Belleville tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Belleville in the body.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Belleville moves out of range as McDonald throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from McDonald.
McDonald slips under a jab from Belleville.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Belleville moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Belleville throws a lazy head kick
and McDonald counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belleville.
Belleville lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McDonald circles away quickly and effectively.
Belleville is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville loads up on a big right hand but McDonald slips the punch.
Belleville throws a right hand that misses
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick
and Belleville counters by moving into the clinch.
Belleville misses with some punches.
Belleville will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Belleville avoids the elbow strike from McDonald, against the cage.
McDonald misses with an elbow strike.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Belleville is keeping busy.
With the fighters up against the cage, McDonald throws an elbow but misses.
McDonald scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Belleville wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Belleville misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville blocks the elbow strike.
Belleville pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Belleville thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Belleville if he has to take too many more of those.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
Belleville checks a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belleville throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
Belleville looks for a takedown but McDonald sprawls well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belleville scores with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Doug McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Doug McDonald's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Belleville.
McDonald connects with a crisp jab.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
Belleville takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belleville looks for the body kick but McDonald saw that one coming.
McDonald takes a swing at Belleville's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Belleville.
McDonald moves out of range of the body kick.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald scores with a spinning back kick!
McDonald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Belleville ducks right into an uppercut from McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Belleville keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McDonald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belleville shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benjamin Belleville. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belleville misses with a left hand
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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.
Nice uppercut lands for McDonald. That snapped Belleville's head back.
A big left from Belleville misses.
Belleville dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
McDonald manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Belleville manages to get himself to full guard.
Belleville is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is looking for a triangle here but McDonald uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald just content to control the position.
Belleville tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is letting McDonald control him for a moment.
Belleville is looking to reverse the position.
McDonald controlling the position.
Belleville can't do much from the bottom here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Belleville tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McDonald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belleville keeps working.
Belleville is trying to improve his position.
Belleville wants to control but McDonald postures up.
Belleville is looking for a sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belleville is not content to let McDonald control the position.
McDonald taking a breather here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doug McDonald.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:48
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Doug McDonald!
Doug McDonald is the new featherweight champion!
Doug McDonald really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KAISER logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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