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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Wiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Stefan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stefan has chosen knockout as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Wiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Stefan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiser misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wiser drives through with a takedown into Stefan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wiser trying to control the position from guard on top but Stefan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stefan has Wiser pulled in close to control his posture.
Wiser pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stefan is keeping the position for now.
Wiser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wiser being controlled here momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stefan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wiser swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Wiser on his heels. He'll look to pass Wiser's guard now, I'm sure.
Stefan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiser is keeping the position for now.
Stefan postures up in Wiser's guard and throws a big left but Wiser blocks it.
Wiser has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stefan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stefan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wiser not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stefan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wiser pushes Stefan off looking to stand but Stefan dives back in and keeps control.
Stefan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Stefan is trying to work for a kimura but Wiser is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stefan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wiser has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wiser is trying to stand back up but Stefan is controlling him
Wiser is breathing heavily.
Stefan works his way into full mount!
Stefan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stefan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Stefan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stefan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefan lands a nice shot to the head.
Stefan has isolated one of Wiser's arms. Wiser looking to fight him off but Stefan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Stefan!
During a confident post fight interview, Dan Stefan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Rondeau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Rondeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rondeau is trying to escape and Smith transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rondeau is forced to tap! Nice work there by Smith! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonny Smith!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Przyz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Przyz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Weidman!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weidman shoots in but Przyz avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weidman gets tackled into the cage by Przyz. Przyz maintains the clinch.
Weidman has Przyz pressed against the cage.
Przyz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Przyz tries for a takedown. No joy.
Przyz pulls Weidman into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Przyz keeping moving, preventing Weidman from controlling successfully.
Przyz managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Przyz stuffs the takedown attempt from Weidman. Weidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Weidman. No joy for Przyz on that attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Weidman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weidman looks winded!
Przyz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Weidman's best efforts.
Przyz is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Przyz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Przyz.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Przyz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Weidman throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Przyz keeping moving, preventing Weidman from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Przyz.
Przyz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Weidman is trying to stall.
Przyz is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Przyz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Przyz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weidman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Przyz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Przyz moves into range and clinches up with Weidman.
Przyz stalling in the clinch.
Przyz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Przyz takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Przyz is pressed up against the cage. Weidman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Przyz down to the mat. Przyz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Przyz fails with a takedown attempt.
Przyz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Przyz tries to clinch up.
Przyz scoring well with a low kick there.
Przyz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Weidman but Weidman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Weidman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Przyz dives in and grabs Weidman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weidman pushes down on Przyz's head and hops out.
Przyz shoots in for a double leg but Weidman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Przyz has a takedown stuffed.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Przyz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Weidman tries for a takedown but Przyz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Przyz moves out of range as Weidman throws a body kick.
Weidman is looking to clinch but Przyz is avoiding it.
Weidman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Weidman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Weidman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Przyz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weidman somewhat.
Michael Przyz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Weidman.
Przyz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Przyz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Weidman wants to control from the top but Przyz keeps moving.
Przyz has Weidman pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Weidman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Przyz.
Przyz looks for a takedown but Weidman sprawls well.
Weidman has a takedown stuffed.
Weidman is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Weidman as Przyz shoots in.
Przyz shoots for a takedown but Weidman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Przyz tries to clinch but Weidman moves out of range.
Przyz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weidman tries for a takedown but Przyz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Przyz tries to clinch there but Weidman circles away.
Weidman misses with a takedown attempt - Przyz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Przyz tries to clinch but Weidman moves out of range.
Przyz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Weidman pinned against the cage. Weidman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Przyz shoots in looking for a takedown. Weidman tries to sprawl out of it but Przyz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Weidman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Przyz shoots in looking for a takedown but Weidman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Przyz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weidman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Przyz on his heels. He'll look to pass Przyz's guard now, I'm sure.
Weidman looking to pass the guard.
Weidman wants to get up but he can't break Przyz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Weidman wants to control from the top but Przyz keeps moving.
Weidman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Weidman.
Przyz shoots in for a double leg but Weidman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Przyz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weidman fails with the takedown.
Przyz doesn't manage to clinch there - Weidman circles away.
Przyz leaves Weidman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Przyz tries for a takedown but Weidman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weidman throws the kick towards the body but Przyz avoids it.
Przyz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weidman's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Przyz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weidman is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Przyz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weidman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weidman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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 Michael Przyz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Weidman misses with a two punch combination.
Michael Przyz is winning the standup battle so far.
Przyz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Przyz wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Przyz as Weidman shoots in.
Przyz shoots in for a takedown but Weidman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Przyz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weidman tries to avoid it but Przyz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weidman to the ground. Weidman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weidman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Przyz.
Weidman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Weidman throws a combination that misses
and Przyz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Michael Przyz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Przyz drives through and clinches with Weidman against the cage.
Weidman tries for a takedown but Przyz manages to get underhooks.
Michael Przyz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Weidman.
Przyz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Przyz unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Przyz gets control of Weidman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Przyz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Przyz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Przyz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Weidman defending well though.
Przyz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Weidman is trying to get back to full guard.
Przyz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Przyz is keen to just control but Weidman is a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Michael Przyz.
Przyz feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Weidman's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weidman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Przyz.
Weidman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Przyz but Przyz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Przyz drives through and clinches with Weidman against the cage.
Przyz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Przyz jumps guard but Weidman stands there with Przyz around his waist. Przyz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Przyz is pressed up against the cage. Weidman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Przyz down to the mat. Przyz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Weidman misses with a takedown attempt - Przyz sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid body kick from Przyz.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Przyz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Przyz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weidman tries to avoid it but Przyz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weidman to the ground. Weidman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weidman fails with the takedown.
Weidman slips a jab and a cross from Przyz.
Weidman throws a head kick but Przyz moves out of range.
Przyz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Przyz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weidman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Michael Przyz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weidman trying to control but Przyz is working from the bottom.
Przyz looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chris Weidman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Przyz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Weidman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Przyz was well out of range. Poor timing from Weidman.
Przyz fails to land the takedown.
Przyz closes the distance and pushes Weidman back into the cage.
Weidman manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weidman wants to sweep but no luck.
Przyz 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.
Przyz throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Przyz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Przyz 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 Glass scores the fight for Michael Przyz!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Michael Przyz!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Michael Przyz!
Michael Przyz wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Michael Przyz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Kagawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome McMann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoko Kagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome McMann!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Kagawa.
McMann fails with a takedown attempt.
Kagawa misses with a body shot.
McMann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kagawa counters with a single leg into guard. McMann didn't expect that.
Kagawa tries to free his leg and advance position but McMann is retaining full guard.
Kagawa trying to control the position from guard on top but McMann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McMann trying to keep a closed guard but Kagawa is proving a slippery customer.
Kagawa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoko Kagawa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kagawa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McMann circles away quickly and effectively.
McMann lands the left hand.
McMann fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for McMann with that takedown attempt.
Yoko Kagawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome McMann.
Kagawa shoots in looking for a takedown. McMann tries to sprawl out of it but Kagawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McMann manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jerome McMann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kagawa closes the distance and clinches up with McMann, looking for a takedown. Kagawa pushes McMann against the cage but McMann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McMann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kagawa, pushing him back against the cage.
Kagawa jumps guard.
Kagawa pulls McMann in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Kagawa trying to control the position.
McMann is working Kagawa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kagawa is pulling down on McMann's head. It's preventing any offense from McMann, at least for the moment.
Kagawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McMann wanted to stand there but Kagawa had control of the position.
McMann throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McMann accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yoko Kagawa.
McMann circles away from the clinch attempt.
McMann tries a head kick but it misses.
Kagawa moves forwards but McMann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McMann cracks Kagawa with a good jab.
Kagawa fails with an attempt to clinch.
McMann clinches.
McMann stalling against the cage.
McMann gets underhooks to prevent Kagawa's takedown attempt.
Kagawa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McMann is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kagawa is breathing heavily.
McMann wants to stall.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kagawa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMann misses with a takedown attempt - Kagawa sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kagawa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McMann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kagawa. Kagawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kagawa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McMann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kagawa closes the distance and clinches up with McMann, looking for a takedown. Kagawa pushes McMann against the cage but McMann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McMann shoots in for a double leg but Kagawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McMann connects with the punch.
McMann avoids the head kick by Kagawa.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMann shoots in but no luck this time.
McMann blocks a head kick by Kagawa.
Kagawa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kagawa wants it to stay on the feet.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome McMann will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McMann closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kagawa counters with a single leg into guard. McMann didn't expect that.
Kagawa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kagawa wants to control from the top but McMann keeps moving.
Kagawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Yoko Kagawa wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McMann jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
McMann tries to sprawl but Kagawa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kagawa trying to pass the guard but McMann defending well.
Well, if Kagawa 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.
McMann is staying active underneath Kagawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McMann is looking to control Kagawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McMann avoid being mounted?
Kagawa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yoko Kagawa.
Kagawa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMann lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kagawa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McMann manages to get back to half guard.
Kagawa tries to stand but can't do so whilst McMann controls his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kagawa in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McMann!
McMann wants to hold on but Kagawa pushes him away.
Kagawa tries to control but McMann wriggling away.
McMann is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
McMann tries to get back to half guard but can't.
McMann wants to hold on but Kagawa pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMann is looking to improve his position but Kagawa isn't that keen on the idea.
Kagawa working for a guillotine from mount but McMann is in no mood to give up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McMann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoko Kagawa dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McMann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kagawa sprawls well. Kagawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McMann gets slowly back to his feet.
Jerome McMann seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McMann tests Kagawa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McMann tries to clinch there but Kagawa circles away.
Kagawa wants to clinch but McMann slips to the side
and McMann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oooooh!!! McMann has knocked Kagawa down with a huge combo! McMann steps away and waves a wobbly Kagawa back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Yoko Kagawa has been cut.
Yoko Kagawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McMann wants to clinch.
Kagawa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting McMann counter with a right hand.
Kagawa pushes McMann up against the cage in a clinch.
McMann wants a takedown but no success here.
Kagawa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McMann is looking to break free of the clinch but Kagawa has double underhooks.
McMann tries to pull guard but Kagawa won't allow it.
Yoko Kagawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerome McMann.
McMann is trying to break free.
Kagawa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kagawa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McMann wants to stand but Kagawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kagawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kagawa on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kagawa tries to get out of the position.
McMann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kagawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McMann trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McMann throws a big elbow that misses.
McMann trying to control the position from guard on top but Kagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kagawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kagawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McMann wants to get up but he can't break Kagawa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McMann 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.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McMann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kagawa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jerome McMann.
Kagawa fails with a takedown attempt.
McMann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kagawa but Kagawa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McMann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kagawa holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kagawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kagawa walks away with a smile on his face. McMann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kagawa works the jab nicely.
Kagawa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kagawa lands in his opponent's guard.
Kagawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McMann is keeping the position for now.
Kagawa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome McMann comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McMann 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight for Jerome McMann!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Jerome McMann!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Jerome McMann!
Jerome McMann wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Jerome McMann 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Pozinibbio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Santiago Pozinibbio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pozinibbio fails with the takedown
and Henderson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pozinibbio is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Henderson scores with a takedown into Pozinibbio's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pozinibbio looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
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!
Pozinibbio is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Henderson frees his head nicely. Oh but Pozinibbio has switched to an armbar! Henderson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Santiago Pozinibbio!
Santiago Pozinibbio bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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