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LFNC 176 - Lewis v Harrison PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shinji Mitsuha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Nibey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitsuha kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is JAP - abingdon boys school. Magnus Nibey will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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220 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shinji Mitsuha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Magnus Nibey!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nibey forces Mitsuha back against the cage and clinches.
Nibey misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mitsuha.
Mitsuha tries to pull guard but Nibey forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mitsuha has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nibey uses from the top position.
Nibey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mitsuha has his foot on Nibey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nibey works his way back into a safe position though.
Mitsuha pulls Nibey in close to prevent any damage.
Nibey wanted to stand there but Mitsuha had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitsuha is looking for a triangle but Nibey pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitsuha working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nibey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nibey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nibey wants to get up but he can't break Mitsuha's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mitsuha is adopting a defensive guard.
Mitsuha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nibey defends it easily.
Mitsuha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nibey is looking to stand up but Mitsuha won't let him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nibey has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Mitsuha to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Nibey is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Mitsuha pulls down on the head and he's put Nibey to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shinji Mitsuha!
A relieved looking Shinji Mitsuha thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Mix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Mix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Snow!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mix gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snow to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Snow 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.
Snow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mix is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mix has escaped and now he's on top!
Mix postures up in Snow's guard and throws a big left but Snow blocks it.
Snow throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Snow has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Mix should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Snow has tightened it up now! Mix should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Snow!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Waits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cisay Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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193 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Waits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Cisay Salace!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salace throws a hook but Waits blocks it.
Salace tries to clinch up but Waits circles away and keeps his distance.
Salace tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Waits counters with a good low kick that Salace was not able to check.
Salace closes the distance and clinches up with Waits, looking for a takedown. Salace pushes Waits against the cage but Waits circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Waits blocks a head kick by Salace.
Salace is looking to clinch.
Waits tries to bum rush Salace with a series of wild strikes but Salace uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab lands there for Waits.
Waits slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Salace is looking to clinch but Waits is avoiding it.
Salace pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salace wants to clinch up but Waits keeps it at a distance.
Salace moves in looking to clinch but Waits pushes him off.
Waits throws a hook but Salace avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Salace has closed the distance and engaged Waits in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Waits.
Waits with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Waits tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Salace avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salace is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Waits is defending well for now.
Salace misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waits.
Salace trying to control the position but instead, Waits has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salace into the cage.
Waits tries to land knees in the clinch but Salace avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Waits missing with knees to the body.
Salace throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Waits blocks it with crossed arms.
Waits putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salace in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Salace misses with a knee strike.
Waits trying to land knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Waits.
A knee to the head by Waits.
Waits missing with knees to the body.
Waits lands an elbow inside that Salace shrugs off.
Waits trying to land knees to the body.
Salace controlling the action here for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waits lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salace backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waits landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Salace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Waits avoids it.
Salace missing with knees to the body.
Waits pushes off an throws an elbow but Salace leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Waits misses with a body punch.
Waits on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Salace tries to land knees in the clinch but Waits avoids the damage to the body.
Waits using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salace has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salace connects with a nasty looking knee right to Waits's face.
It looks like Tom Waits has been cut.
Salace throws a knee to the head but misses.
Waits misses with a knee strike.
Waits lands an uppercut.
Salace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waits.
Waits being controlled against the cage.
Salace stalling in the clinch but Waits improves position.
Waits creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Salace's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waits misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Salace.
Salace trying to control the position but instead, Waits has worked for underhooks and has pushed Salace into the cage.
Waits lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Salace backwards.
Waits putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Salace in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Waits obliges.
Salace looks winded!
Salace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Waits.
Waits unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Waits.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waits lands a hook that snaps the head of Salace backwards.
Salace takes an elbow to the temple.
Waits lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Cisay Salace has been cut.
Waits landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Waits is leaning against Salace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Waits landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Waits will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Salace up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waits lands a nice shot to the body.
Waits lands a good knee to the midsection. Salace won't want to take too many of those.
Waits lands an elbow inside.
Waits with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Waits scores with a knee to the head.
Salace throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Waits gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Salace is rocked!
Waits lands a nice uppercut.
Salace is still on wobbly legs! Can Waits finish him?
Waits on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Waits unloads a knee to the mid-section. Salace lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Waits landing knees to the body.
Waits lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Waits connects with a nasty looking knee right to Salace's face.
Waits has Salace pressed against the cage. He pushes Salace back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Waits throws a beautiful elbow that sends Salace crashing to the floor! Waits piles on the pressure with more strikes! Salace is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Waits!
An out of breath Tom Waits thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Quaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ilya Porunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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199 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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190 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Douglas Quaid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Porunov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porunov has his takedown stuffed
and Quaid counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Porunov!
Porunov tries to buck Quaid off but Quaid is having none of it.
Porunov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Quaid wants to stand but Porunov has his arm trapped.
Quaid in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Quaid is putting a hurting on Porunov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Quaid trying to control the action but Porunov is working from the bottom.
Quaid in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porunov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Quaid is looking to take a break and control but Porunov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Quaid scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quaid cracks Porunov with a big right hand but Porunov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Quaid controlling the position.
Porunov is looking for a sweep.
Quaid throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Porunov can't do much from the bottom here.
Porunov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quaid wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porunov is not content to let Quaid control the position.
Quaid decides to stand back up. Quaid steps back and let's Porunov get back to his feet.
Porunov fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Quaid to the ground. Porunov is now in Quaid's guard.
Quaid keeping moving, preventing Porunov from controlling successfully.
Quaid keeping full guard, as Porunov tries to pass.
Porunov trying to control the position from guard on top but Quaid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Porunov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quaid is trying to keep Porunov in close.
Quaid pulls Porunov in close to his closed guard and prevents Porunov from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Quaid stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Quaid wants it to stay on the feet.
Quaid wants to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Quaid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Quaid 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.
Porunov looks for a takedown but Quaid sprawls well.
Porunov blocks a head kick by Quaid.
Porunov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Quaid!
You can see the frustration on Quaid's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Porunov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Porunov misses with a takedown attempt - Quaid sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Quaid doesn't manage to clinch there - Porunov circles away.
Quaid fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Porunov as Quaid shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Quaid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Porunov slips under a jab.
Quaid has his takedown stuffed
and Porunov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quaid won't be happy with that.
Porunov is trying to get an arm triangle but Quaid is defending well.
Porunov tries for a kimura but Quaid is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porunov trying to control the position but Quaid is working away.
Quaid is trying to get back to half guard.
Porunov is trying to get an arm triangle but Quaid is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quaid wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Porunov tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Porunov trying to control the action but Quaid is working from the bottom.
Porunov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Quaid knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Quaid is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porunov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Porunov is looking to take a break and control but Quaid is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Quaid sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Porunov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Quaid gets the takedown into side control.
Porunov wants to control but Quaid postures up.
Quaid is looking to take a break and control but Porunov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Porunov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quaid wants to stand but Porunov is controlling his arm.
Quaid working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porunov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Quaid off and has taken his back!
Quaid preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Porunov.
Porunov is hanging on to Quaid's back as he tries to escape.
Quaid defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Quaid wants to get up but he can't break Porunov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porunov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quaid passes into half guard.
Quaid sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Quaid sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Porunov defending well though.
Douglas Quaid overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Quaid is going to stand back up.
Quaid trying to control the action but Porunov is working from the bottom.
Quaid looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Porunov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Porunov is trying to keep Quaid in close.
Porunov wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porunov looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Porunov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Quaid counters by moving into the clinch.
Quaid jumps guard and drags Porunov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Quaid trying to control the position.
Quaid keeping moving, preventing Porunov from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Quaid showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Quaid has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Quaid!
A victorious Douglas Quaid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Barba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darius Elerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Barba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Darius Elerman's chin.
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203 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Barba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Darius Elerman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elerman moves away from the strike by Barba.
Barba falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Elerman to counter with a crisp jab.
Barba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barba takes a swing at Elerman's ribcage but misses.
Elerman shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab lands there for Barba.
Elerman throws a big shot that misses.
Elerman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barba is fending him off so far but Elerman persists. Nope, Barba circles away and we're back to standing.
Barba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Barba looks to land a combination but Elerman avoids it well.
Elerman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barba misses with a few strikes there.
Barba stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Barba wants it to stay on the feet.
Frank Barba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Elerman.
Elerman cracks Barba with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barba fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barba clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Barba lands a right hand.
Elerman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Barba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barba slows down the pace here.
Barba lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Barba.
Barba lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elerman backwards.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Barba tries to score a body lock takedown but Elerman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Elerman presses Barba against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barba has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elerman trying to stall but Barba improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Barba fails to land.
Barba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Elerman keeps control of Barba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elerman jumps guard but Barba turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Barba softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elerman blocks an uppercut.
Barba scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elerman can't find room to land a body shot as Barba controls the action.
Elerman trying to stall but Barba improves his position.
Barba throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elermans head.
Barba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elerman scores with a punch to the head.
Barba closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Elerman is rocked!
Barba misses with a straight right.
Oooh a lovely combination from Barba sends Elerman down but not out. Barba dives into side control looking to finish.
Elerman is still in real trouble! Can Barba finish him?
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barba lands a strong strike to the head of Elerman. That's dazed him! Barba looking to finish here. Elerman is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Barba lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Barba!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cice Salace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lotus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lotus has chosen Eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Tommy Lotus told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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186 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Cice Salace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 31 - 2, fighting out of London, Tommy Lotus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salace tries for a takedown but Lotus circles away easily
and Lotus counters with a stiff right hand.
Salace dives in and scores a takedown into Lotus's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lotus lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Salace!
Lotus wants to finish this one by submission but Salace is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lotus.
Lotus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lotus forces the positional change into back control.
Salace manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lotus's guard. Nice work there by Salace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Salace wants to pass the guard but Lotus is keeping the position.
Lotus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Salace is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Salace can't escape the position.
Salace is squirming around, avoiding Lotus's attempts to control the action.
Lotus prevents Salace from getting the reversal.
Lotus looking to control and managing it successfully.
Salace bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Salace drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lotus dives on top into guard.
Lotus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Salace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Salace throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lotus decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Salace misses with a takedown
and Lotus counters with a shoot takedown. Salace fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lotus slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lotus in particular looking to stall.
Salace is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lotus's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lotus's back!
Lotus turns into Salace and is now in his guard.
Lotus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salace has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lotus has managed to get both his arms back between Salace's legs - danger averted.
Salace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lotus passes Salace's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Salace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lotus tries to pass to full mount but Salace defends it.
Lotus is trying to control. Salace wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Salace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lotus pulls his head out easily.
Salace tries to roll over but Lotus keeps him under control.
Lotus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lotus is looking to take a break and control but Salace is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salace landing strikes from the bottom.
Salace actively working from the bottom here.
Lotus is pressing down on Salace's thigh, looking to free his foot. Salace is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salace is defending against the submission attempts here by Lotus.
Lotus stands up from half guard.
Lotus is looking to clinch.
Salace doesn't succeed with the takedown
so Lotus counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cice Salace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Lotus pushes down on Salace's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Salace is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lotus pulls his head out easily.
Lotus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Lotus dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lotus misses with a few strikes there.
Lotus gets a clinch.
Lotus working hard to break the clinch.
Lotus is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Salace wants to take the fight to the mat but Lotus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lotus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Salace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lotus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cice Salace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salace tries to score a body lock takedown but Lotus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Salace has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lotus clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lotus is trying to get back to his feet but Salace has full control of the position and if anything, Lotus has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Salace patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Salace has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lotus tries to escape but Salace has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lotus trying to control the position but Salace manages to sink in the hooks.
Lotus is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Salace off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Salace working for the choke.
Lotus manages to reverse the position and now he's in Salace's guard. Nice work there by Lotus.
Lotus has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Salace is proving hard to escape from.
Lotus trying to control the position from guard on top but Salace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lotus gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lotus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Salace to the ground. Lotus is now in Salace's guard.
Salace is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lotus gets to his feet. Salace looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Lotus closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lotus tries to pass to full mount but Salace defends it.
Lotus looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lotus wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lotus moves into full mount! Salace won't be happy about that!
Lotus looking to isolate an arm here. Salace doesn't see it coming and as Lotus extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Lotus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tommy Lotus!
Tommy Lotus made sure to mention his sponsor, Dragon in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timo Vasconcelos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Reva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasconcelos comes to the cage accompanied by Sveriges elit. Reva has chosen Hopeless Wanderer as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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27
284 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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30
260 lbs
17 - 8 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Timo Vasconcelos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Alexander Reva!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasconcelos ducks under a wild hook from Reva.
Reva loads up on a big right hand but Vasconcelos slips the punch.
Vasconcelos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Vasconcelos slaps away a takedown attempt from Reva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vasconcelos gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reva postures up.
Reva trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasconcelos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasconcelos wants to stand and escape but Reva is having none of it.
Vasconcelos keeping moving, preventing Reva from controlling successfully.
Vasconcelos wants to stand and escape but Reva is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Reva.
Vasconcelos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vasconcelos throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reva blocks it with crossed arms.
Vasconcelos misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reva.
Vasconcelos looking to throw knees to the head but Reva is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Reva.
Reva controlling the action here for a moment.
Vasconcelos scores with a hook to the body.
Vasconcelos misses with a knee to the head.
Reva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasconcelos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasconcelos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Timo Vasconcelos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Reva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Vasconcelos. Those never looked like landing.
Reva blocks a head kick by Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos misses with a body shot.
Vasconcelos ducks under a wild hook from Reva.
Vasconcelos lands with a cross.
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!
Reva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vasconcelos clinches up with Reva and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Vasconcelos fails to land.
Vasconcelos misses with some punches.
Vasconcelos using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Reva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Reva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vasconcelos is looking to break free of the clinch but Reva has double underhooks.
Vasconcelos swings wildly with an uppercut but Reva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reva changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasconcelos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasconcelos with a nice cross.
It looks like Alexander Reva has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reva circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasconcelos tries to sprawl but Reva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Reva is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Vasconcelos wants to control but Reva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vasconcelos tries to roll over but Reva keeps him under control.
Reva content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Vasconcelos is defending against the submission attempts here by Reva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vasconcelos tries to get to full guard but Reva has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vasconcelos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Reva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Reva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vasconcelos circles away.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch up.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch up but Reva circles away and keeps his distance.
Vasconcelos wants to clinch up but Reva keeps it at a distance.
Reva throws a jab when Vasconcelos was well out of range.
A big left from Vasconcelos misses.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Reva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reva fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Timo Vasconcelos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Reva.
Reva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vasconcelos is fending him off so far but Reva persists. Nope, Vasconcelos circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horrible takedown by Reva or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasconcelos which made him look bad.
A right-left combo lands from Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos pushes Reva up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasconcelos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reva is working for takedown but Vasconcelos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Reva keeps control of Vasconcelos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vasconcelos with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasconcelos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reva takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos misses with a knee to the head.
Vasconcelos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reva shoots in for a takedown but Vasconcelos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Vasconcelos lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Vasconcelos lands but Reva takes it in his stride.
Vasconcelos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reva.
Reva dives in and grabs Vasconcelos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vasconcelos pushes down on Reva's head and hops out.
Reva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Reva closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vasconcelos did well to prevent Reva getting side control.
Reva is breathing heavily.
Reva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reva is working away from the top position though.
Reva is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vasconcelos defends it well.
Vasconcelos tries to get to full guard but Reva has control of the leg.
Reva is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vasconcelos is trying to get back to full guard.
Reva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reva wants to take a breather but Vasconcelos is having none of it.
Vasconcelos tries to get to full guard but Reva has control of the leg.
Reva is looking for a kimura here.
Vasconcelos is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reva works his foot free and advances to mount.
Reva is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vasconcelos has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timo Vasconcelos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Reva's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasconcelos tries to avoid it but Reva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasconcelos to the ground. Vasconcelos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Vasconcelos throws a head kick that misses.
A punch combination from Vasconcelos misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasconcelos staying out of range there.
Reva is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Vasconcelos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Vasconcelos fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vasconcelos manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vasconcelos keeping moving, preventing Reva from controlling successfully.
Vasconcelos wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vasconcelos has his feet on Reva's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Reva throws a shot from downtown. Vasconcelos moves away and avoids it.
Timo Vasconcelos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Reva fails with a takedown attempt.
Timo Vasconcelos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Reva.
Vasconcelos thuds his right hand into Reva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timo Vasconcelos is winning the standup battle so far.
Vasconcelos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reva fails to land the takedown.
Reva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vasconcelos tries to avoid it but Reva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vasconcelos to the ground. Vasconcelos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Reva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vasconcelos misses with a looping left.
Reva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vasconcelos sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Reva somewhat.
Vasconcelos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vasconcelos.
Alexander Reva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasconcelos slips a straight right by Reva.
Reva blocks a head kick by Vasconcelos.
Reva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Reva shoots in for a double leg but Vasconcelos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vasconcelos doesn't manage to clinch there - Reva circles away.
Reva stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vasconcelos.
Vasconcelos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Reva.
Vasconcelos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vasconcelos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reva tries for a takedown but Vasconcelos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vasconcelos. Reva shrugs it off though.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch but Reva moves out of range.
Vasconcelos closes the distance and pushes Reva back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vasconcelos lands with a left to the head.
Vasconcelos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reva drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasconcelos pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vasconcelos tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timo Vasconcelos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vasconcelos, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timo Vasconcelos!
Timo Vasconcelos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willy Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonka has chosen Mr Rotten Treats - Insane Clown Posse as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Morris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Willy Wonka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wonka looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
Wonka looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
Wonka takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Wonka misses with a straight left.
Wonka lands a nice shot to the body.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wonka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wonka.
Wonka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDonald was well out of range. Poor timing from Wonka.
Wonka swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
Wonka throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Wonka tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonka swings for the body but McDonald moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wonka throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Wonka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wonka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wonka.
McDonald is rocked!
Wonka misses with a straight right.
Oh McDonald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wonka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wonka throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a left to the body.
McDonald seems to have got his legs back now.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
Willy Wonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Wonka misses.
McDonald scores with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of McDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Willy Wonka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Wonka.
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!
McDonald throws a right and a left that Wonka avoids nicely.
A jab from Wonka finds it's way through McDonald's defenses.
McDonald drops his hands momentarily and Wonka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wonka thows a body shot but no joy.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonka fails to land with a series of punches.
McDonald staying out of range there.
Wonka takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Wonka takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
McDonald cracks Wonka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
McDonald closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wonka quickly recovers to half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wonka tries to kick McDonald off but McDonald keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wonka tries to roll over but McDonald keeps him under control.
McDonald is nestled in close to Wonka, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wonka doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wonka missing with punches from the bottom.
McDonald trying to pass the guard but Wonka defending well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McDonald connects with a nice short shot to Wonka's temple.
Nice strikes from McDonald there.
Wonka wants to improve his position but McDonald is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
McDonald is covering up but some of the strikes from Wonka are getting through and doing damage.
McDonald tries to roll but Wonka sticks to his back.
Wonka working for a choke but McDonald is defending well.
McDonald avoids the strikes from Wonka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonald breaks Wonka's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
McDonald preventing the sweep.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Wonka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wonka is on top in guard.
Wonka wants to stand but McDonald has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wonka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wonka is in close to McDonald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wonka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McDonald with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Wonka can't handle though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Wonka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice cross by Wonka.
McDonald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Willy Wonka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wonka.
McDonald slips under a jab from Wonka.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Wonka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wonka misses with a wild body shot.
Wonka misses with a hook to the body
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wonka enables McDonald to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wonka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wonka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McDonald trying to control but Wonka is working from the bottom.
Wonka wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wonka's guard.
Wonka wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Wonka dodges it nicely.
Wonka wants to get back to full guard.
McDonald lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wonka gets back to full guard.
Wonka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Wonka keeps moving.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wonka is trying to get back to half guard.
Wonka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka is trying to get back to half guard.
McDonald is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wonka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McDonald landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wonka is looking for a sweep.
Wonka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McDonald content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Wonka tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wonka pushes McDonald away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, McDonald gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wonka is looking to regain half guard here but McDonald keeps moving and retains side control.
McDonald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wonka keeps working.
Wonka is looking for a sweep.
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McDonald working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Morris McDonald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McDonald is trying to get an arm triangle but Wonka is defending well.
Wonka is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McDonald has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wonka is looking for a sweep.
McDonald is working Wonka over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Wonka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wonka gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McDonald lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wonka trying to control but McDonald postures up.
McDonald scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morris McDonald dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Wonka jabs McDonald right on the nose. McDonald blinks but takes it well.
McDonald defending well as Wonka loads up on a big left hand.
Wonka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big right from Wonka misses.
Wonka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald dives in and grabs Wonka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wonka pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald throws a body punch but Wonka moves out of range.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonka manages to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald shoots in and drives through. Wonka sprawls well.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
Wonka lands a nice shot that snaps McDonald's head back.
McDonald throws a jab but it's blocked by Wonka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wonka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McDonald takes a swing at Wonka's ribcage but misses.
McDonald with a hook.
McDonald scores with a jab to the body.
Wonka cracks McDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Wonka misses.
McDonald throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wonka's waist but Wonka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McDonald off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Morris McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wonka throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
Wonka scores with a body shot.
McDonald lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald slips a jab from Wonka.
Wonka throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
McDonald tries to move into range but Wonka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonald throws a jab when Wonka was well out of range.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wonka misses with a looping left.
Wonka moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Wonka misses the target.
The fighters circling - Wonka throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wonka misses with a body shot.
Wonka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McDonald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald misses with a takedown attempt - Wonka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonka looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
A big left from McDonald misses.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wonka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice straight punches there by Wonka. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wonka.
Wonka bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Wonka misses the target.
Wonka misses with an uppercut.
Wonka throws out a loose jab but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Wonka misses with a right hand
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonka throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
Wonka misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald clobbers Wonka with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wonka just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Wonka misses.
Wonka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wonka cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wonka misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a nice uppercut.
Wonka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wonka throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Wonka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McDonald moves out of range as Wonka strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Wonka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wonka 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Wonka!
After the big win, Willy Wonka made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Untouchable Fight Nutrition Q160 $125 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonard Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lewis looks to throw the jab but Harrison is out of range.
Harrison shoots in looking for a takedown but Lewis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harrison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison drives through with a takedown into Lewis's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Harrison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lewis is controlling Harrison's posture.
Harrison is looking to work some ground and pound but Lewis has wrist control.
Harrison passes Lewis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harrison is working for a kimura but Lewis is defending it quite comfortably.
Harrison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lewis defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison throwing shots but Lewis is blocking nicely.
Harrison missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Harrison wants to work for an arm triangle but Lewis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lewis tries to roll over but Harrison keeps him under control.
Lewis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lewis is not content to let Harrison control the position.
Lewis is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lewis to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Harrison postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Harrison trying to control but Lewis is working from the bottom.
Harrison postures up in Lewis's guard and throws a big left but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis keeping moving, preventing Harrison from controlling successfully.
Harrison is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Harrison!
Harrison can't escape the position.
Lewis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harrison tries to hold on but Lewis pushes him away.
Lewis wants to control the pace but Harrison is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harrison haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harrison is looking to get to half guard.
Harrison is squirming around, avoiding Lewis's attempts to control the action.
Harrison is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lewis content just to control the position here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lewis looking to control but Harrison is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Harrison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harrison shoots in but no luck this time.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown but Lewis shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrison fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Harrison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison shoots for a double leg takedown but Lewis sprawls well. He's pushed Harrison's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harrison.
William Harrison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis connects with a looping right hand.
Lewis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harrison's calf.
Lewis stuns Harrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice cross by Lewis.
Lewis scores with a hook to the body. Harrison takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harrison fails with the takedown.
Lewis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like William Harrison has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lewis sprawls well. Lewis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lewis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lewis.
Lewis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harrison.
Harrison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lewis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harrison will feel that in the morning.
Lewis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lewis fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harrison looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
William Harrison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Lewis scores with a jab. Harrison acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harrison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lewis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lewis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Lewis.
Lewis leaves Harrison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lewis feints and then cracks Harrison's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harrison down.
Leonard Lewis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Lewis.
Lewis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lewis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harrison's sensitive parts.
Lewis with a hook.
Lewis keeps Harrison at a distance using the push kick.
That kick from Lewis tenderised Harrison's leg. Harrison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lewis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lewis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lewis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harrison.
Lewis thows a body kick. Harrison tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis cracks Harrison with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Harrison darts in trying to clinch
and Lewis counters with an inside leg kick.
Lewis lands a front kick.
Lewis stuffs the takedown.
Lewis feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Harrison sprawling to the canvas! Harrison rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lewis finish him?!
Harrison is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lewis connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Harrison out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leonard Lewis! Leonard Lewis retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Leonard Lewis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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