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Galaxy 69: Bodacious PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and That Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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141 lbs
24 - 13 - 1 |
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135 lbs
26 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Raymond Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, That Guy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Chow misses.
Guy tries to clinch up.
Chow stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chow wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Chow misses the target.
Guy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chow counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chow tries to free his leg and advance position but Guy is retaining full guard.
Chow landing with the ground and pound.
Guy is trying to hold Chow in close to prevent damage but Chow has managed to pass into half guard.
Guy missing with punches from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guy is trying to maintain the position but Chow is very close to passing his half guard.
Guy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chow sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guy defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy missing with punches from the bottom.
Guy gets full guard.
Chow sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Guy's guard.
Chow moves nicely into side control.
Chow lands a few punches from side control.
Chow is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Guy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Chow wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guy keeps working.
Chow is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guy is trying to control Chow's posture but Chow avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow tries to advance to mount but Guy denies him.
Chow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Guy is trying to work for a sweep but Chow has mounted him!
Chow takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chow dominating with strikes here.
Chow looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Guy is rocked!
Chow content just to control the position here.
Guy is still in real trouble! Can Chow finish him?
Chow postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Guy bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Chow and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raymond Chow!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dr Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Aanenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aanenson has chosen Ramones - Beat On The Brat as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dr Pain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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243 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dr Pain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sven Aanenson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aanenson misses with a takedown attempt
and Pain counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pain.
Pain has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Aanenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aanenson working a defensive guard here.
Pain postures up in Aanenson's guard and throws a big left but Aanenson blocks it.
Aanenson controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Pain working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aanenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pain connects with a couple of short punches.
Pain postures up in Aanenson's guard and throws a big left but Aanenson blocks it.
Pain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aanenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pain working some strikes from top position.
Aanenson trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aanenson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aanenson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aanenson!
Pain tries to improve position but can't.
Aanenson working away.
Aanenson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Pain manages to get back to half guard.
Aanenson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pain controlling the position for now.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Aanenson has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aanenson is looking for a kimura here.
Pain tries to roll over but Aanenson keeps him under control.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Aanenson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pain looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pain looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pain!
Pain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aanenson on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain looks up at the clock and then as Aanenson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Pain smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Pain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aanenson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aanenson wants to control but Pain postures up.
Pain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aanenson wants to control but Pain postures up.
Pain is working Aanenson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Aanenson is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Pain knocks Aanenson out cold with a massive hammerfist! Pain Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dr Pain!
Dr Pain gave a mention to Amsterdam in London 95% Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dick Shaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Gunderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
186 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Shaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Gunderson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaver misses with a low kick.
Shaver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gunderson.
Gunderson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shaver as he avoids it easily.
Gunderson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gunderson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shaver defends it easily.
Gunderson has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaver wants to control from the top but Gunderson keeps moving.
Shaver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gunderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaver is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shaver passes into side control.
Gunderson is not content to let Shaver control the position.
Gunderson is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunderson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shaver is looking to take a break and control but Gunderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunderson tries to bench press Shaver off him but Shaver keeps the position.
Gunderson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaver working for a guillotine from mount but Gunderson is in no mood to give up.
Gunderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Shaver has a good base and remains in mount.
Gunderson tries to improve his position but instead Shaver has taken his back!
Gunderson tries to break free.
Shaver gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaver has the hooks in. Gunderson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Gunderson breaks Shaver's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shaver dives on top into guard.
Gunderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shaver can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shaver trying to control but Gunderson is working from the bottom.
Gunderson has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Gunderson has his foot on Shaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaver might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaver lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaver passes into half guard.
Gunderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
Shaver keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunderson wants to get back to full guard.
Shaver looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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!
Gunderson actively working from the bottom here.
Shaver works his way into full mount!
Gunderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaver is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gunderson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gunderson shrugs it off.
Gunderson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Shaver dominated that 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.
Shaver rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunderson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunderson throws a leg kick but Shaver moved away.
Gunderson tries to clinch but Shaver moves out of range.
Gunderson avoids the body shot from Shaver.
Gunderson clinches with his opponent.
Shaver is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shaver has Gunderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gunderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shaver is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gunderson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Shaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunderson is working for takedown but Shaver is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gunderson tries for a takedown but Shaver manages to get underhooks.
Gunderson working Shaver over with knees to the body.
Shaver is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunderson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shaver avoiding damage as Gunderson throws knees to the body.
Shaver drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gunderson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gunderson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunderson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Shaver is trying to keep an underhook but Gunderson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gunderson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Shaver reverses the position - he's now on top in Gunderson's guard.
Gunderson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaver is aware though and is defending well.
Shaver is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shaver has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Gunderson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shaver seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson is looking for a triangle but Shaver pushes his legs off easily.
Gunderson working for submissions but it's allowed Shaver to get to half guard.
Gunderson actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunderson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunderson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shaver sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaver works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shaver is looking for a kimura here.
Gunderson is looking for a sweep. Shaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunderson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaver pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gunderson looking for subs from the bottom but Shaver mounts him!
Shaver can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gunderson is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Gunderson is trying to break free.
Gunderson showing good submission defense here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunderson is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bill Gunderson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gunderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaver is fending him off so far but Gunderson persists. Nope, Shaver circles away and we're back to standing.
Shaver throws a nice looking combination but Gunderson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shaver clinches up against the cage.
Shaver takes a knee to the side of the body.
Gunderson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shaver can't find room to land a body shot as Gunderson controls the action.
Shaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gunderson prevents it.
Shaver is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gunderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shaver to the mat. Shaver regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gunderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shaver is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shaver has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaver preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaver working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Shaver pushes down on Gunderson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gunderson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gunderson is looking for a triangle but Shaver pushes his legs off easily.
Gunderson is looking to sweep but instead, Shaver has passed into half guard.
Shaver wants to pass the guard but Gunderson is defending well.
Shaver is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shaver tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunderson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shaver missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson is looking to improve his position.
Gunderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Shaver.
Gunderson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunderson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunderson actively working from the bottom here.
Shaver wants to free his trapped foot but Gunderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dick Shaver overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunderson wants to get back to full guard but Shaver has mounted him!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaver looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaver prevents Gunderson from getting the reversal.
Shaver content just to control the position here.
Gunderson is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Shaver looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Gunderson looking for submissions off his back.
Shaver is working for a kimura but Gunderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Gunderson is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Gunderson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gunderson 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Gunderson!
An out of breath Bill Gunderson 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Santos comes into the arena with Sugar We Going Down blaring out of the sound system. Shamrock is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kanye West 's Stronger . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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130 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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34
141 lbs
29 - 19 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Dos Santos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Nick Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Shamrock misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock misses the jab.
A punch combination from Shamrock misses.
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to close the distance and clinch but Dos Santos swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shamrock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shamrock thows a body shot but no joy.
Nick Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shamrock connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock takes a swing at Dos Santos 's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock throws a poor cross that misses
and Dos Santos counters by clinching up.
Dos Santos tries to score a body lock takedown but Shamrock shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dos Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dos Santos has Shamrock pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dos Santos pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Shamrock tumbling to the mat - Dos Santos dives into Shamrock's guard.
Shamrock striking off his back but it's not causing Dos Santos any problems.
Dos Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shamrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos is working hard here to advance position.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock has his foot on Dos Santos 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dos Santos works his way back into a safe position though.
Dos Santos postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Shamrock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dos Santos , into his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shamrock is aware though and is defending well.
Dos Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shamrock throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shamrock is working Dos Santos over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos has momentary wrist control but Shamrock slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shamrock accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shamrock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dos Santos walks into a left hand.
Dos Santos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shamrock lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shamrock throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shamrock cracks Dos Santos with a right hand to the side of the head.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Dos Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shamrock throws a lazy uppercut
and Dos Santos counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shamrock!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Shamrock tries to bench press Dos Santos off him but Dos Santos keeps the position.
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shamrock is looking to reverse the position.
Shamrock is trying to control Dos Santos 's posture but Dos Santos avoids it.
Shamrock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dos Santos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Shamrock content to control rather than advance.
Shamrock thows a huge punch but Dos Santos dodges it nicely.
Shamrock takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shamrock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dos Santos actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Shamrock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Shamrock is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Shamrock is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shamrock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Shamrock there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shamrock misses with a head shot. Dos Santos uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock cracks Dos Santos with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Shamrock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shamrock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shamrock throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shamrock pushes Dos Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dos Santos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dos Santos is trying to drag Shamrock to the mat but Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Dos Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shamrock prevents it.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Shamrock lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dos Santos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Shamrock trying to land knees to the body.
Shamrock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
Shamrock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks it.
Shamrock is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shamrock lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Shamrock.
It looks like Juan Dos Santos has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Shamrock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dos Santos is looking for a takedown.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shamrock throws an elbow but misses.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shamrock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to drag Shamrock to the mat but Shamrock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Shamrock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dos Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shamrock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dos Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Dos Santos .
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock tries to land a knee to the head but Dos Santos blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Shamrock fails to land.
Juan Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shamrock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Shamrock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shamrock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Shamrock!
Nick Shamrock bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fernando Navas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Rothstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernando Navas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
142 lbs
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23
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fernando Navas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnold Rothstein!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rothstein misses with the combination.
Rothstein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A chopping leg kick lands by Navas.
Rothstein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Navas backs up against the cage.
Navas keeps Rothstein at a distance using the push kick.
Navas lands with a cross.
Navas tries to clinch up.
Rothstein throws a lazy right hand but Navas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rothstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Navas.
Navas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rothstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rothstein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rothstein misses with a leg kick.
Rothstein throws a head kick but Navas moves out of range.
Rothstein misses with a straight left.
Rothstein thows a body shot but no joy.
Navas dives in and grabs Rothstein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rothstein pushes down on Navas's head and hops out.
Rothstein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Navas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rothstein misses with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Navas blocks a jab.
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch but Rothstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rothstein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Navas dips to his left and cracks Rothstein with an uppercut!
Navas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Navas lands a front kick.
Navas misses with a hook.
Navas moves out of range of the strikes.
Rothstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Navas scores with a kick to the body.
Rothstein dives in and scores a takedown into Navas's guard.
Rothstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Navas is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Navas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rothstein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Navas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rothstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rothstein lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Navas controls Rothstein momentarily but Rothstein frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rothstein works over Navas with some ground and pound from guard.
Navas wants to sweep but no luck.
Rothstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Navas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Rothstein stacks Navas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Rothstein!
Navas is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rothstein off and has taken his back!
Rothstein avoids the strikes from Navas.
Rothstein is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Navas off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Navas struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Rothstein as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Navas!
Rothstein wants to escape the position.
Navas is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Rothstein knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Rothstein for a finish.
Navas throwing sloppy strikes.
Rothstein breaks Navas's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Navas has his foot on Rothstein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rothstein works his way back into a safe position though.
Navas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rothstein defends well.
Navas looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rothstein passes into half guard.
Navas is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navas wants to improve his position but Rothstein is controlling well.
Rothstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rothstein is pressing down on Navas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Navas is holding on for now.
Navas trying to control but Rothstein postures up.
Rothstein wants to lay and pray for a moment but Navas keeps working.
Navas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Navas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rothstein moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arnold Rothstein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Navas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rothstein just misses with a punch to the body.
Navas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rothstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rothstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navas was well out of range. Poor timing from Rothstein.
Navas misses with a body kick.
A jab from Rothstein misses.
Rothstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Navas lands a nice shot that snaps Rothstein's head back.
Rothstein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rothstein misses with a looping left.
Rothstein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Navas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Navas is looking to land body kicks.
Rothstein looks to land a body kick but Navas moved away.
Nice shot by Rothstein.
Rothstein shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Navas but Navas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Navas clinches with his opponent.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Navas presses Rothstein against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Navas looking to slow down the pace here.
Rothstein avoiding damage.
Navas lands a right hand.
Navas working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rothstein.
Navas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rothstein tries to stall but Navas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rothstein tries for a takedown but Navas manages to get underhooks.
Rothstein is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Navas is keeping busy.
Rothstein is pushing Navas up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Navas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Navas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Navas.
Navas has Rothstein pressed against the cage, preventing Rothstein from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Navas throws a punch but it's blocked by Rothstein.
Rothstein is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Navas as Rothstein tries to tie him up.
Rothstein wants a takedown but no success here.
Fernando Navas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arnold Rothstein.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rothstein looking to stall.
Rothstein tries to circle away but Navas has him pinned against the cage.
Navas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rothstein has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Navas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Navas prevents a takedown attempt there.
Rothstein goes for a takedown attempt but Navas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rothstein throws a sloppy head kick and Navas moves out of range easily.
Rothstein throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Rothstein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rothstein misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Rothstein. Those never looked like landing.
Navas throws a sloppy head kick and Rothstein moves out of range easily.
Navas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rothstein throws a body punch but Navas moves out of range.
Rothstein tried to score with a low kick but Navas checks it.
Rothstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Rothstein avoids the head kick by Navas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rothstein throws a poor cross that misses
letting Navas counter with a right hand.
Navas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Navas goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rothstein throws a series of punches but Navas moves out of range.
Navas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rothstein.
Navas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Arnold Rothstein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rothstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Navas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Navas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rothstein.
Rothstein moves out of range of the body kick from Navas.
Rothstein throws a right hand that misses
and Navas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rothstein really felt that one!
A nice leg kick lands there from Navas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Navas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rothstein misses with a low kick.
Navas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Navas ducks under a wild hook from Rothstein.
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 Fernando Navas will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Navas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rothstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Navas pinned against the cage. Navas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rothstein throws a lazy body kick
letting Navas counter with a right hand.
Rothstein is rocked!
Crunch! Navas slams his shin into Rothstein's torso.
Rothstein is still on wobbly legs! Can Navas finish him?
Rothstein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Navas closes the distance and clinches.
Rothstein wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Navas has him pressed against the cage.
Navas misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short uppercut from Navas.
Navas just leaning against Rothstein, taking a breather.
Navas landing knees to the head.
Rothstein takes a knee right on the jaw!
Navas has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Rothstein - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Navas, and another! Rothstein is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Fernando Navas!
In his post fight interview, Fernando Navas started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ismael Gesta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Nutzack Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nutzack Jnr has chosen Scream and Shoot the metal version as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Harry Nutzack Jnr enters the cage!
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33
163 lbs
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160 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ismael Gesta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Nutzack Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gesta works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Harry Nutzack Jnr has been cut.
Harry Nutzack Jnr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gesta tries to clinch up.
Gesta wants to clinch.
Gesta is looking to clinch but Nutzack Jnr is avoiding it.
Gesta rushes Nutzack Jnr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gesta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gesta lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Gesta.
Nutzack Jnr tries to score a body lock takedown but Gesta shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nutzack Jnr tries to pull guard but Gesta won't allow it.
Gesta lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gesta tries to throw a body punch but Nutzack Jnr avoids it by throwing Gesta back against the cage.
Nutzack Jnr jumps guard but Gesta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Ismael Gesta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Nutzack Jnr.
Gesta lands with a short shot to the head.
Nutzack Jnr looking for a takedown.
Gesta stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gesta struggles to land a body shot inside as Nutzack Jnr controls his hands.
Nutzack Jnr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gesta gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Gesta on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nutzack Jnr takes a shot to the head.
Gesta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Gesta.
Nutzack Jnr goes for a takedown attempt but Gesta pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gesta moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nutzack Jnr is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gesta! Nutzack Jnr is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ismael Gesta!
Ismael Gesta made sure to mention his sponsor, Nutrition Company in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rajon Rondo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rondo comes to the cage accompanied by Cassidy - Rondo. Redban is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: M83 - Midnight City. Brian Redban will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rajon Rondo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Redban!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redban tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redban misses with a hook. Rondo ducked under it nicely.
Redban connects with a leg kick. Rondo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Redban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rondo.
Redban throws a hook but Rondo blocks it.
Brian Redban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redban misses with a body shot
and Rondo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rondo scores with the left hand. Redban knows he should have avoided that one.
Redban wants to slow Rondo down by chopping away at his legs.
Rondo walks into a jab.
Rondo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Redban throws a jab but it's blocked by Rondo.
Rondo throws a solid leg kick but Redban takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rondo.
A big left from Redban misses.
Redban misses with a body shot.
Rondo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rondo.
Rondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redban at a distance.
Redban misses with an uppercut. Rondo saw that one coming.
Redban keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rondo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Redban circles away quickly and effectively.
Redban cracks Rondo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redban throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redban throws a wild body kick that Rondo sees coming a mile off.
Redban's corner calls for a 1-2. Redban obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rondo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rondo throws out a powerful jab.
Redban lunges at Rondo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rondo's hand.
Nice uppercut there from Rondo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rondo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Redban walks into a stiff left hand from Rondo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A combination from Redban does no damage.
Redban throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rondo tries to land a leg kick but Redban saw it coming and moves away.
Redban misses with a hook. Rondo ducked under it nicely.
Rondo tries to bum rush Redban with a series of wild strikes but Redban uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redban.
Rondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redban throws out the jab.
Redban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Redban ducks under a wild hook from Rondo.
Redban looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo walks into a left hand.
Rondo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Redban eats them both and turns towards Rondo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Brian Redban has been cut.
Rondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redban.
Redban throws a quick inside leg kick.
Redban scores with a nice head shot.
Redban swinging wildly here.
Redban doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rondo throws a low kick, looking for Redban's leg but Redban calmly moves out of range.
Rondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rondo scores with a body shot.
Redban throws a sloppy head kick and Rondo moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redban misses with the combination.
Rondo moves out of range of the strikes.
Rondo lands with a straight right. Redban didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redban lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Redban on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redban pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redban scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Redban loads up on a big right hand but Rondo slips the punch.
Redban connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rondo momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Redban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Redban's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rondo throws a shot to the body.
Redban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rondo.
Redban misses with a straight right.
Danga de danga de dang - Redban scores with a four punch combination!
Rondo cracks Redban with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Redban lands a high kick!
Rondo throws a body punch but Redban moves out of range.
Redban keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rondo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redban. Rondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brian Redban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rondo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rondo walks into a stiff left hand from Redban.
Rondo cracks Redban with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Rondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redban lands a nice looking body kick.
Redban throws a hook to the side of Rondo's head but Rondo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redban throws a push kick but Rondo slaps the foot to one side.
Redban with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Redban tries to land a front kick but Rondo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rondo cracks the inside of Redban's front leg.
Rondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redban connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rondo momentarily.
Redban bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Redban fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Redban bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redban throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rondo on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rondo lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rondo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Redban is able to avoid easily.
Redban throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Redban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rondo.
Rondo connects with the punch.
Rondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redban.
Nice defenses there by Redban.
Redban misses with a leg kick.
Redban swings for the body but Rondo moves out of range.
Rondo loads up on a big right hand but Redban slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Redban.
Redban scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rondo circles away quickly and effectively.
Rondo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rondo throws a nice looking combination but Redban bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Redban moves out of range as Rondo strikes.
Redban dodges the punch combination from Rondo.
Rondo throws a right and a left that Redban avoids nicely.
Redban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rondo.
Rondo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Redban takes a swing at Rondo's ribcage but misses.
Redban thows a body shot but no joy.
Rondo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban scores with a head kick. Rondo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A combination from Rondo does no damage.
A low kick from Redban is predictable there
and Rondo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Redban avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Redban jabs Rondo right on the nose. Rondo blinks but takes it well.
Redban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redban looks to land a body kick but Rondo moved away.
Rondo throws an off balance right hand
and Redban counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rondo misses with a hook. Redban ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rondo takes one to the chin there.
Redban looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Redban on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Redban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Brian Redban's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rondo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Redban backs up against the cage.
Redban throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redban, as that shot connected.
Redban is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A jab from Redban misses.
A solid body kick from Redban.
Rondo needs to keep his hands up - Redban had a free shot at his head there.
Redban has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Redban throws a right hand that misses
and Rondo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rondo misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Rondo misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Redban misses the target.
Redban looks to throw the jab but Rondo is out of range.
Redban motions for Rondo to come forward. Redban throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rondo blocks a jab.
Rondo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A cross from Redban lands.
Redban takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Redban walks into a stiff left hand from Rondo.
Rondo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rondo lands a jab to Redban's midsection.
Rondo moves out of range as Redban strikes.
Redban scores with a one two! Rondo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rondo loads up on a big right hand but Redban slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Rondo.
Rondo tries to clinch there but Redban circles away.
Redban connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Redban misses the body punch
and Rondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redban slips under a jab from Rondo.
Rondo lands a body shot.
Redban lands a lovely overhand right.
Rondo thows a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Rondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redban thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rondo if he has to take too many more of those.
Rondo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redban.
Rondo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redban bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Redban just misses with a punch to the body.
Rajon Rondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rondo misses with an uppercut. Redban saw that one coming.
Redban throws a series of punches but Rondo moves out of range.
Redban swings widly with a right hand
and Rondo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rondo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rondo looks to land a left hand but Redban moved out of range nicely.
Brian Redban is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redban on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Redban throws a hook to the side of Rondo's head but Rondo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Redban is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Redban.
Redban jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rondo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rondo loads up on a big right hand but Redban slips the punch.
Redban lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Redban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rondo.
Nice body kick there by Redban.
Rondo misses with a hook to the body
and Redban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rondo misses with a straight left.
Redban scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rondo in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Redban.
Redban throws a hook but Rondo blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rondo avoids the body shot from Redban.
Rondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brian Redban.
Well Redban has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Redban!
After winning the bout, Brian Redban thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Looney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Westworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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255 lbs
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Looney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Westworth!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Looney shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Looney showed some decent athleticism there.
Westworth wants to control the action here but instead Looney manages to pass to full mount!
Westworth has given up his back here. Will Looney look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Looney is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Westworth has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Looney has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Westworth taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Looney doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chad Looney!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Mlodzinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Putin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ruudolf - Leijonakuningaslaulu. Mlodzinski has chosen Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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159 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jonas Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Mlodzinski!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin connects with a solid leg kick.
Putin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Putin closes the distance and clinches.
The referee calls for Putin to work.
Mlodzinski is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Putin prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Putin.
Putin scores with a hook to the body.
Mlodzinski looks winded!
Mlodzinski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jonas Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Mlodzinski.
Putin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Putin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mlodzinski backwards.
Good body shot from Putin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Putin.
Mlodzinski tries to pull guard but Putin holds him up against the cage and eventually Mlodzinski drops back down to his feet.
Putin is struggling to control the position.
Putin seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Mlodzinski looking to throw knees to the head but Putin is blocking nicely.
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mlodzinski tries to land a knee to the head but Putin blocks with his arms.
A hook to the body from Putin.
A right hook to the body lands for Putin.
Putin pushes Mlodzinski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mlodzinski or not.
Putin is leaning against Mlodzinski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Putin stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mlodzinski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Putin lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Putin - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Putin on the inside.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Mlodzinski's head.
Putin presses Mlodzinski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Putin.
Putin presses Mlodzinski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Putin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Putin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A right hand to the body from Putin.
Mlodzinski wants to get back to striking at distance but Putin won't allow it.
Putin leaning against his opponent.
Mlodzinski successfully pulls guard.
Putin tries to stand but Mlodzinski is controlling from the bottom.
Putin stays in close to Mlodzinski's body and controls the position.
Putin is pushing down on Mlodzinski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mlodzinski is fighting to maintain full guard but Putin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mlodzinski has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Putin escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Putin!
You can see the frustration on Mlodzinski's face as Putin controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mlodzinski keeps working.
Putin in side control, throwing shots but Mlodzinski defends.
Putin is staying tight to Mlodzinski's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Putin tries to advance to mount but Mlodzinski denies him.
Mlodzinski is trying to buck Putin off.
Mlodzinski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Putin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Putin trying to control the action but Mlodzinski is working from the bottom.
Putin remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mlodzinski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Putin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jonas Putin just wasn't active enough.
Putin scores with the left hand. Mlodzinski knows he should have avoided that one.
Putin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Putin connects with the punch.
Mlodzinski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Putin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Putin.
Mlodzinski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Putin checks it well.
Mlodzinski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mlodzinski closes the distance but Putin moves to the side
and Putin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Putin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mlodzinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Putin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mlodzinski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Putin counters with a right hand to the body.
Putin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Putin throws a front kick aimed at Mlodzinski's knee but Mlodzinski avoids it well.
Putin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mlodzinski is rocked!
Putin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mlodzinski is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
Putin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mlodzinski seems to have recovered his senses.
Putin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Putin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mlodzinski can do to turn this around?
Mlodzinski wants to clinch but Putin slips to the side
and Putin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Putin throws a sloppy head kick and Mlodzinski moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin cracks Mlodzinski with a hook to the temple - Mlodzinski is on wobbly legs here! Putin swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Mlodzinski falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Putin wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonas Putin!
Jonas Putin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joe Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Destroyer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Doug McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Destroyer closes the distance and clinches up with McDonald, looking for a takedown. Destroyer pushes McDonald against the cage but McDonald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Destroyer shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Destroyer or perhaps it was just good defense by McDonald which made him look bad.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McDonald as he jumps to the side.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDonald throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Joe Destroyer has been cut.
McDonald scores with a hook to the body. Destroyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Destroyer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Destroyer shoots in looking for a takedown. McDonald tries to sprawl out of it but Destroyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McDonald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from McDonald misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald digs a good hook to Destroyer's body.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McDonald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Destroyer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Doug McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destroyer drives through with a takedown into McDonald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McDonald pulls Destroyer in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to sweep but no luck.
Destroyer trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Destroyer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Destroyer trying to control the pace.
Destroyer is looking to take a break and control but McDonald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wants to control but Destroyer is keeping busy.
Destroyer is looking to advance position but McDonald won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Destroyer seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Destroyer shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Destroyer dives in and scores a takedown into McDonald's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Destroyer content to stall in guard here.
Destroyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McDonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but McDonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joe Destroyer wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Destroyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.
McDonald stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Destroyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Destroyer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Destroyer drives through with a takedown into guard.
McDonald is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald being controlled here, momentarily.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but McDonald is retaining full guard.
Destroyer trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McDonald managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Doug McDonald was stalling too much, according to the referee.
McDonald throws a head kick but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt - McDonald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Destroyer tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Destroyer shoots in but McDonald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McDonald pinned against the cage. McDonald gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McDonald attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer drops his hands momentarily and McDonald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Destroyer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McDonald. McDonald obviously looking to wear him down.
Joe Destroyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for McDonald.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt
and McDonald counters with a body kick.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Destroyer's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonald, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McDonald tries to avoid it but Destroyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McDonald to the ground. McDonald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Destroyer.
Destroyer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McDonald.
McDonald drives through and clinches with Destroyer against the cage.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destroyer fails with a takedown attempt.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Destroyer avoids it.
Destroyer blocks a head kick by McDonald.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Destroyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDonald sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Destroyer somewhat.
McDonald tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald throws a shot to the body.
McDonald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McDonald clinches.
Destroyer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
Destroyer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McDonald after a bit of a struggle.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Destroyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald stops a takedown attempt from Destroyer.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Doug McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Destroyer dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Destroyer's head and hops out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug McDonald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Destroyer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonald lands with a slapping head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
McDonald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Destroyer's leg. Destroyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
McDonald is looking to land body kicks.
McDonald jabs Destroyer right on the nose. Destroyer blinks but takes it well.
Destroyer avoids the head kick by McDonald.
McDonald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer fails with the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonald fakes the leg kick and cracks Destroyer in the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Destroyer is defended easily by McDonald.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head kick but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer avoids a kick to the body.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
Destroyer dives in and grabs McDonald's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDonald pushes down on Destroyer's head and hops out.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from McDonald lands but Destroyer takes it in his stride.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! McDonald slams his shin into Destroyer's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Destroyer. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald sprawls well. McDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Destroyer rather than just go for the knockout.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
Destroyer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Destroyer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Destroyer.
McDonald scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab by McDonald.
McDonald stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McDonald wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from McDonald tenderised Destroyer's leg. Destroyer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Destroyer tries for a takedown but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
McDonald connects with a leg kick. Destroyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
Destroyer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Destroyer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Destroyer takes a step back to recover.
McDonald scores with a head kick.
McDonald jabs Destroyer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald connects with a high kick.
McDonald looks for the body kick but Destroyer saw that one coming.
McDonald scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doug McDonald really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Destroyer's cut.
That's time! Destroyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Destroyer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Destroyer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McDonald!
McDonald wants to control but Destroyer postures up.
McDonald tries to bench press Destroyer off him but Destroyer keeps the position.
McDonald being controlled for a moment.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard.
Destroyer laying and praying for a moment but McDonald takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is not content to let Destroyer control the position.
Destroyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Destroyer trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is positioning himself well to prevent Destroyer advancing to mount.
Joe Destroyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from McDonald.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McDonald as he avoids it easily.
Destroyer shoots in and drives through. McDonald sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Destroyer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McDonald can't do much from the bottom here.
McDonald is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Destroyer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control from the bottom.
Destroyer 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.
McDonald is looking to control Destroyer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McDonald avoid being mounted?
Destroyer is just content to waste time from the top position. McDonald takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
McDonald tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Destroyer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
We're going to have a standup here because Joe Destroyer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Joe Destroyer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Destroyer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McDonald throws a body kick that misses.
Destroyer shoots for a takedown but McDonald saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDonald misses with a hook to the body
and Destroyer counters by clinching up.
Destroyer wants a takedown.
Destroyer tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Destroyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald lands an elbow just above Destroyer 's eye.
Come on McDonald - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Destroyer takes an elbow to the forehead.
McDonald creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Destroyer's defenses.
Destroyer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDonald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
McDonald lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McDonald gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McDonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Destroyer.
Destroyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but McDonald pulls his leg out and moves away.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McDonald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destroyer.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Destroyer. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Destroyer.
McDonald delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Destroyer fails with the takedown
and McDonald counters with a nice body shot.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McDonald - that will leave a mark!
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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!
Destroyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is defending against the submission attempts here by Destroyer.
Destroyer looking for a submission but McDonald manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
McDonald pulls Destroyer in to control the position.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Destroyer from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Destroyer controls the pace.
McDonald looking to control.
Destroyer stays in close to McDonald's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joe Destroyer.
Destroyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McDonald counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Destroyer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Destroyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDonald sprawls well. McDonald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Destroyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Destroyer shoots in but no luck this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Doug McDonald.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 47:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doug McDonald! Doug McDonald retains his featherweight title!
Doug McDonald managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KAISER, into his post fight interview.
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