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BKC Fight Night 9 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Locke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jefferson's entrance music is Know your enemy. A fine choice. Gordy Jefferson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Locke's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gordy Jefferson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Locke! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Locke tries to clinch up. Jefferson clinches up with Locke and pushes him back against the cage. A knee to the head by Locke.
It looks like Gordy Jefferson has been cut. Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Locke manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Locke misses with a knee to the head. Locke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Locke tries a head kick but it misses.
Locke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jefferson throws a series of strikes that have Locke backpedaling.
Locke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
Locke wants to clinch but Jefferson slips to the side and Jefferson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Locke is trying to stand back up but Jefferson is controlling him
Jefferson stands up out of the half guard. Locke looks to clinch and Jefferson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jefferson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Jefferson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Locke moves into the clinch. Jefferson tries to break free but Locke pushes him back against the cage. Locke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jefferson blocks it with crossed arms. Jefferson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Locke.
Locke has Jefferson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jefferson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Locke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Locke looks gassed! Locke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jefferson blocks it with crossed arms. Jefferson jumps guard but Locke stands there with Jefferson around his waist. Jefferson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jefferson stalling in the clinch but Locke improves position. Jefferson is trying to force a seperation but Locke has the dominant position. Locke tries to land a knee to the head but Jefferson blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Locke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Locke will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jefferson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jefferson feints and as Locke raises his hands in defense, Jefferson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Jefferson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jefferson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Jefferson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Jefferson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Locke to the mat! Locke manages to get full guard. Jefferson advances position into side control! Jefferson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Locke trying to remain calm as Jefferson controls from the top position. Jefferson stands up and we're back to a striking position. Jefferson swats away the attempt to clinch by Locke. John Locke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jefferson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Locke backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Locke tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Jefferson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jefferson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Locke has escaped the position, nice work there. Jefferson happy to just control the position for now. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jefferson stands up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordy Jefferson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gordy Jefferson'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.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Locke is avoiding it.
Locke misses with a head kick.
Jefferson fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Jefferson throws a right and a left that both miss. Gordy Jefferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Locke tries to clinch up and Jefferson counters with a nice double leg into guard. Locke is trying to hold Jefferson in close to prevent damage but Jefferson has managed to pass into half guard.
Locke wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jefferson sitting and controlling from the half guard. Jefferson stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Locke to get to his feet. Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt and Jefferson counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Locke cracks the inside of Jefferson's front leg. Jefferson throws a right and a left that both miss. Locke fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Locke tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
Jefferson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Jefferson with that takedown attempt. Locke tries to clinch but Jefferson moves out of range. Jefferson misses with a wild combination.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Jefferson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. Locke pushes Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch. Locke can't get the takedown.
Locke is breathing heavily. Jefferson can't break the clinch.
Jefferson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Locke misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jefferson.
Locke pulls guard effortlessly. Jefferson passes Locke's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Jefferson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Locke is trying to stand.
Jefferson trying to control from half guard but Locke is working away. Jefferson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Locke defends it well. Jefferson trying to control from half guard but Locke is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Jefferson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Locke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Jefferson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Locke throws a right hand that Jefferson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jefferson also avoids with ease. Jefferson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Locke stuffs the takedown. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gordy Jefferson dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gordy Jefferson'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!
Locke fails with the takedown and Jefferson counters with a left to the body. Locke is looking to clinch but Jefferson is avoiding it.
Jefferson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Locke manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Locke can do anything to dispel that myth. Jefferson stands up from guard. Let's bang! Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Locke clinches. Locke creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Locke scores with a knee to the head.
Locke using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jefferson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Locke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Locke tries a knee to the head but Jefferson blocks it.
Jefferson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Jefferson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Locke throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jefferson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jefferson tries to break free but Locke pushes him back against the cage. Locke keeps control of Jefferson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Jefferson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Jefferson is trying to break the clinch but Locke has him pressed against the cage. Jefferson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jefferson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Locke walks away with a smile on his face. Jefferson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Jefferson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Nice sprawl there from Locke as Jefferson shoots in. Locke tries to clinch and Jefferson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. A combination from Jefferson does no damage. Jefferson swinging wildly here.
Jefferson swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Jefferson tries for a takedown but Locke sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordy Jefferson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Locke throws a shot from downtown. Jefferson moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Some wild striking there from Locke.
Jefferson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Locke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jefferson. Locke darts in trying to clinch and Jefferson counters with a slapping leg kick. Jefferson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Locke dodges the punch combination from Jefferson.
Locke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center. Jefferson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Locke but Locke pushes him off and we're back to square one. Locke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jefferson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Jefferson closes the distance and clinches up with Locke, looking for a takedown. Jefferson pushes Locke against the cage but Locke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Locke dodges the punch combination from Jefferson.
Locke throws a body kick the misses and Jefferson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Locke's guard. Jefferson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Locke works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Jefferson trying to control but Locke is working from the bottom. Gordy Jefferson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Jefferson gets to his feet - Locke follows without any prompting. Jefferson shoots in for a takedown but Locke shows good takedown defense. Jefferson tries to clinch up but Locke circles away and keeps his distance. Jefferson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Locke as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Jefferson doesn't manage to clinch there - Locke circles away.
Locke tries to clinch up and Jefferson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Locke's guard. John Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jefferson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Locke stuffs the takedown. Jefferson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jefferson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Locke showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jefferson.
Locke shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Jefferson counters with a single leg into guard. Locke didn't expect that.
And that's the end of the fight! Gordy Jefferson showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jefferson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gordy Jefferson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Vasco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickile Hitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago Vasco could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mickile Hitler's chin.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Vasco! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickile Hitler! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Vasco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Hitler. Vasco is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vasco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hitler manages to avoid it. Hitler misses with a two punch combination.
Vasco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hitler.
Vasco misses with a body shot.
Thiago Vasco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vasco lands a nice shot to the body.
Hitler gets caught flat footed, as Vasco shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Hitler wants to sweep here but Vasco controlling him for the moment. Vasco 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. Vasco looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vasco's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Vasco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hitler on the ground. Vasco throwing strikes from guard but Hitler blocks nicely. Vasco scoring with some ground and pound. Vasco working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Hitler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Vasco wants to control from the top but Hitler keeps moving. Hitler isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vasco stacks Hitler 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 Vasco! Vasco controls the position. Hitler struggling a bit here. Vasco tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. You can see the frustration on Hitler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Vasco tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Vasco throwing strikes but Hitler manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Vasco gets back to half guard. Hitler stops Vasco from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Hitler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hitler trying to pass the guard but Vasco defending well. Hitler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vasco keeps working. Hitler 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.
Hitler is working for a kimura but Vasco is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Hitler is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasco is just riding it out for now. Hitler eventually gives up the hold. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Vasco is trying to stand up here but Hitler is controlling him well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Vasco 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.
Vasco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Hitler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hitler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vasco's guard. Vasco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hitler looking to pass the guard. Hitler passes Vasco's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Hitler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vasco has managed to free his arm - good work. Hitler not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Vasco is trying to stand up here but Hitler is controlling him well. Vasco is refusing to be controlled, as Hitler sits in half guard. Hitler seems to be looking for submissions.
Vasco is trying to stand.
Hitler trying to control from Vasco's half guard. Vasco has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Hitler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Vasco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Vasco feints and as Hitler raises his hands in defense, Vasco changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Hitler looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hitler keeping moving, preventing Vasco from controlling successfully. Hitler working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vasco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vasco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Vasco postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hitler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasco defends well. Hitler is breathing heavily. Vasco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Hitler keeping full guard, as Vasco tries to pass. Vasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vasco won't allow Hitler to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Vasco throws a strike but Hitler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Hitler tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasco is retaining full guard. Hitler trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Vasco tests Hitler's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hitler avoids a lazy jab quite easily. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mickile Hitler will probably get the nod - 10:9. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
A shot to de liver by Vasco. Beautiful body shot. Vasco feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Vasco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Hitler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Vasco throws a strike but Hitler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Hitler trying to control but Vasco is working from the bottom. Thiago Vasco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Vasco wants to get back to his feet but Hitler is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hitler tries to free his leg and advance position but Vasco is retaining full guard. Hitler passes Vasco's left leg - he's now in half guard. Vasco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hitler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hitler's back! Vasco is trying to stick to Hitler's back but Hitler is turning into Vasco. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vasco's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hitler. Vasco keeping moving, preventing Hitler from controlling successfully. Vasco wants to stand but Hitler is controlling the position. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. Vasco controls Hitler momentarily but Hitler frees himself. Hitler with a flurry of punches that miss. Vasco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vasco tries to get out of the position. Hitler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Hitler trying to control but Vasco is working from the bottom. Hitler passes Vasco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hitler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vasco's head. Hitler is trying to control. Vasco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Hitler is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hitler is trying to control the action in half guard but Vasco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Vasco wants to control but Hitler is keeping busy.
Vasco looking for submissions off his back. Hitler works his way into side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Vasco tries to improve position but can't. Vasco is pushing Hitler's head away, looking to escape. Hitler manages to hold on to the position though.
And that's the end of the fight! Mickile Hitler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Hitler 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 Atkins 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... Mickile Hitler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Bingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Dionne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iain Dionne has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethan Bingham! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Iain Dionne! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bingham scores with a head kick.
Dionne throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bingham was covering up waiting for the punch and Dionne finishes the takedown easily into guard. Dionne won't allow Bingham to get back to his feet. Dionne is in close to Bingham's body, working some short punches and elbows. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Dionne with a flurry of punches that miss. Bingham is looking to stand up but Dionne isn't so interested in that idea. Dionne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bingham's head. Bingham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dionne. Dionne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bingham works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Dionne throwing strikes but missing. Bingham wants to get back to his feet but Dionne is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Dionne lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dionne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Dionne lands a couple of digs. Dionne landing some decent shots from guard. Dionne thows a big elbow that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dionne's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Dionne throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Bingham is looking to stand up but Dionne isn't so interested in that idea. Dionne thows a big elbow that misses. Bingham wants to stand but Dionne is controlling the position. Dionne throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bingham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Dionne digs a good body shot into Bingham's ribs. Dionne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dionne lands in his opponent's guard. Dionne throwing strikes but missing. Dionne trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dionne throws and elbow that misses. Bingham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dionne's guard. Nice move by Bingham! Bingham trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dionne manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Dionne is looking to work some ground and pound but Bingham has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dionne throws and elbow that misses. Bingham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dionne's guard. Nice move by Bingham! Bingham trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bingham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Dionne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Bingham throws a big right hand that misses. Dionne pulls Bingham in close to his closed guard and prevents Bingham from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Bingham tries to stand but Dionne is controlling from the bottom. Dionne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bingham with a flurry of punches that miss.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Dionne closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Ethan Bingham has been cut. Dionne misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iain Dionne dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ethan Bingham's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dionne moves out of range as Bingham strikes. Dionne misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bingham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bingham wants it to stay on the feet. A looping hook to the body misses from Bingham. Dionne does a little dance to reset his feet. Dionne shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Bingham wants to get back to his feet. Dionne trying to mount his opponent but Bingham defends it. Bingham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dionne. Bingham keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Bingham regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Dionne. Bingham is looking to stand up but Dionne isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dionne throws and elbow that misses. Bingham uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dionne's guard. Nice move by Bingham! Bingham trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Bingham tries to clinch but Dionne moves out of range. Iain Dionne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dionne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dionne swinging wildly here.
Dionne looks for a takedown but Bingham sprawls well. Ethan Bingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Dionne. Dionne is breathing heavily. Dionne misses with a few strikes there.
Dionne fails to land with a series of punches.
Bingham dives in and grabs Dionne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dionne pushes down on Bingham's head and hops out. Dionne tries for a takedown but Bingham circles away easily enabling Bingham to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Dionne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bingham counters by clinching up. Dionne is working for takedown but Bingham is calmly controlling the position for now. Bingham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dionne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Bingham turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Bingham decides to stand back up. Bingham steps back and let's Dionne get back to his feet. Bingham tries to clinch up but Dionne circles away and keeps his distance. Iain Dionne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bingham misses with a hook. Dionne ducked under it nicely. Dionne keeps the fight on the outside. Dionne fails with the takedown and Dionne takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dionne with a poor takedown and Bingham counters by moving into the clinch. Bingham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. A short left from Dionne. Bingham tries to pull guard but Dionne holds him up against the cage and eventually Bingham drops back down to his feet.
Bingham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bingham wants the takedown. Dionne is fighting it off but Bingham persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dionne's guard against the cage. Bingham looking to sit in guard and control but Dionne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Dionne landing some decent shots from guard. Dionne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bingham's head. Dionne cracks Bingham with a solid left hand. Dionne won't allow Bingham to get back to his feet. Dionne wants to pass the guard but Bingham is keeping the position. Dionne won't allow Bingham to get back to his feet. Dionne distracts Bingham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dionne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bingham is keeping the position for now. Dionne throwing strikes from guard but Bingham blocks nicely. Dionne throws a strike but Bingham rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. Bingham throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Dionne misses with a combination
and Bingham counters with a nice body kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethan Bingham dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ethan Bingham'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dionne misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dionne scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bingham fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dionne throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bingham dodges the punch combination from Dionne.
Bingham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dionne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bingham throws the left hand but Dionne avoids the punch easily. Dionne looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Bingham pushes Dionne off looking to stand but Dionne dives back in and keeps control.
Dionne sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bingham defending well though. Dionne with the ground and pound but Bingham uses the opportunity to regain guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dionne is in close to Bingham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dionne working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bingham's head. Dionne stops Bingham from standing up. Dionne throwing strikes from guard but Bingham blocks nicely. Bingham manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dionne bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Dionne tries to score with some ground and pound. Bingham controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Bingham is trying to get back to his feet. Dionne scoring with punches from side control. An elbow from Dionne crashes against the mat.
Dionne working the ground and pound. Dionne lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bingham tries to escape but Dionne is in control. Dionne misses with the ground and pound.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Dionne closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dionne lands in his opponent's guard. Dionne postures up in Bingham's guard and throws a big left but Bingham blocks it. Bingham uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dionne shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bingham defends it nicely. Dionne tries for a takedown but Bingham circles away easily and Bingham counters with a low kick, right behind Dionne 's knee. Nice defenses there by Dionne. Dionne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bingham counters with a thumping low kick. Ethan Bingham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Dionne. Bingham missing with a left hand there. Dionne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bingham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dionne fails to land with a series of punches.
Dionne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Bingham counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Dionne is trying to stand.
Bingham is looking for a kimura here.
Bingham is looking to advance position but Dionne won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bingham gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Dionne stalks Bingham and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bingham's face. Bingham staggers backwards, shaken. Dionne swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bingham counters with a stiff right hand. Bingham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Bingham tries to close the distance and clinch but Dionne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Bingham misses with a series of wild punches.
Dionne doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bingham counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bingham. This has been an exciting period of action! Bingham with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Iain Dionne. I think Dionne 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29 Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iain Dionne!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jean Sebastien Blais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blais comes into the arena with Metallica - One blaring out of the sound system. Hunter is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Used - The Taste Of Ink. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Sebastien Blais! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Hunter! The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hunter swats away the attempt to clinch by Blais. Blais doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
Blais fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter keeps the fight on the outside. Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blais paws at him with a jab and circles away. Blais wants to clinch but Hunter slips to the side and Hunter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Blais! Hunter is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Blais is surviving well by controlling Hunter's body position as best he can. Blais defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hunter. Hunter looking for a guillotine from mount but Blais is having none of it. Hunter avoids the attempt from Blais to control. Hunter throws some wild stikes that Blais manages to avoid easily.
Hunter is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blais to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blais shrugs it off. Hunter looking for a guillotine from mount but Blais is having none of it. Hunter looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Blais keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hunter avoids the attempt from Blais to control. Hunter unloads with some shots from mount but Blais bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Blais wants to hold on but Hunter pushes him away. Blais is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hunter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Hunter prevents Blais from getting the reversal. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Blais tries to lock up and control but Hunter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jean Sebastien Blais just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Blais looks to clinch and Blais takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Blais forces Hunter back against the cage and clinches. Hunter wants a takedown.
Blais tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blais gets control of Hunter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blais will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard. Blais is looking for a sweep. Hunter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hunter is thwarting Blais's attempts to control the position. Hunter is working for a kimura but Blais is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hunter is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Blais has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hunter. Oh but Blais has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hunter goes limp - he's gone! Blais jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jean Sebastien Blais!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Smelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buster Jaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smelly comes into the arena with Calypso blaring out of the sound system. Brad Smelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Smelly! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Jaw! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smelly throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Jaw colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Smelly as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Jaw is left battered and dazed whilst Smelly and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brad Smelly!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mclovin Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mclovin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bulls On Parade . Peter Dixon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mclovin Mclovin ! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Dixon! The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mclovin looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well. Dixon keeps the fight on the outside. Dixon lands with a straight right. Mclovin didn't see that one coming. Dixon takes a swing at Mclovin 's ribcage but misses. Mclovin looks to score with a jab to the body but Dixon is just out of range. Mclovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dixon leaves Mclovin with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Peter Dixon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Mclovin throws a big shot that misses. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dixon, as that shot connected.
Mclovin shoots in looking for a takedown. Dixon tries to sprawl out of it but Mclovin keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dixon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Mclovin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mclovin Mclovin . That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round. Mclovin is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Dixon scores with the left hand. Mclovin knows he should have avoided that one. Dixon with a body punch. A glancing blow. Mclovin moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off. Dixon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A jab from Mclovin misses. Dixon with a jab. Dixon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dixon throws a shot to the body.
Dixon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Mclovin is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This has been an exciting period of action! Dixon has Mclovin up against the cage in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Dixon.
Dixon lands a hook to the side of the head. Dixon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mclovin 's face.
Mclovin is rocked! Dixon has Mclovin pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Mclovin is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Dixon - that's hurt Mclovin badly! Oh, another knee lands and Mclovin is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Mclovin doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Peter Dixon!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sandman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter sandman. The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilder's choice of entrance music: One Minute Silence - Brainspiller. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shawn Sandman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Wilder! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Sandman wants to clinch up but Wilder keeps it at a distance. No luck for Wilder with that takedown attempt. Shawn Sandman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Wilder shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away. Wilder is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sandman can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wilder has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Sandman is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Wilder!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roxi Conlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big D (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conlin comes into the arena with R Kelly Im A Beast blaring out of the sound system. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roxi Conlin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Big D! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! D shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conlin as he jumps to the side. D shoots in but no luck this time. Conlin looks to land a combination. D sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Conlin scores to the head and body with a nice combination! D changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conlin tries to avoid it but D manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conlin to the ground. Conlin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Roxi Conlin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big D. D looks for a takedown but Conlin sprawls well. D closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab from Conlin. Conlin lands a two punch combo.
D shoots in looking for a takedown. Conlin tries to sprawl out of it but D keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Conlin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. D takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. D looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round. Conlin lands a nice hook to D's body. D takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Roxi Conlin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. D takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. D takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Conlin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. D showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conlin.
Conlin cracks D with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! D looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Conlin finish him?
D is rocked! Conlin is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches D flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! D is out cold! Conlin holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roxi Conlin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Didier Diane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diane is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Let's Get it. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardly! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Diane! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Diane misses with a looping right. Diane takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hardly misses with a hook. Diane ducked under it nicely. Hardly misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Didier Diane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Hardly slips a jab and a cross from Diane.
Hardly takes a swing at Diane's ribcage but misses. Diane wants to clinch up but Hardly keeps it at a distance. Diane lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Diane.
Hardly closes the distance but Diane moves to the side and Diane counters with a nice body shot. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Diane throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardly counters with a series of strikes. Diane will be more careful next time no doubt. Hardly throws a body punch but Diane moves out of range. Hardly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Diane tries to clinch there but Hardly circles away.
Diane looks to clinch and Hardly counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Hardly misses with a body punch
and Diane counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardly pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Hardly pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hardly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Hardly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Hardly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Diane.
Diane is rocked! Diane moves out of range of the strikes. Hardly tries to clinch up and Diane counters with a one-two to the body. Diane rushes Hardly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Diane keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hardly's efforts to push away. Hardly working hard to break the clinch. A frustrated look appears on Hardly's face as he tries to break the clinch. Hardly working hard to break the clinch. Diane prevents Hardly from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Diane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hardly breaks from the clinch.
Hardly cracks Diane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Diane tries to clinch up. Hardly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hardly misses the shot to the body. A jab lands there for Hardly. Some wild striking there from Diane.
Hardly throws a nice looking combination but Diane bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Diane moves into the clinch. 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! Hardly drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hardly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Hardly fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hardly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diane misses with a double jab.
Hardly swinging wildly here.
Diane tries to close the distance and clinch but Hardly swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Diane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diane lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hardly backs up against the cage.
Diane misses with a shot to the body and Hardly counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Diane looks gassed! Hardly rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diane moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Diane looks to land a right hand but Hardly moved out of range. Diane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Diane swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hardly counters with a left and a right that hurts Diane! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Hardly jumps into full mount! Diane is still in real trouble! Can Hardly finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hardly trying to control but Diane is having none of it. Diane seems to have recovered his senses. Diane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardly. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hardly looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardly dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hardly misses with a combination
and Diane counters with a nice body shot. Diane tries to clinch but Hardly moves out of range. Hardly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Hardly tries to clinch but fails miserably and Diane counters with a one-two to the body. Diane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardly.
Hardly tries to close the distance and clinch but Diane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Diane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hardly circles away quickly and effectively. Dan Hardly is winning the standup battle so far. Diane wants to clinch up but Hardly keeps it at a distance. Diane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hardly counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Hardly tries to clinch there but Diane circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hardly lands a nice shot that snaps Diane's head back.
Diane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hardly jabbing away but nothing is landing. Diane throws a good cross that connects.
Hardly throws a right and a left that both miss. Diane is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hardly rather than just go for the knockout. Hardly swats away the attempt to clinch by Diane. Diane fails with an attempt to clinch.
Diane takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hardly misses with a few strikes there.
Hardly jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hardly lands a hook that stumbles Diane back into the cage. Hardly follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Diane to the canvas! Hardly pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Diane has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Hardly!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Didell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by You Dont Know - 50 Cent. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Jones! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Didell! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones misses with a straight left. Jones cracks Didell with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Chuck Didell has been cut. Didell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though. Didell defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand. Jones thuds his right hand into Didell's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Jones takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like George Jones has been cut. Didell misses with a two punch combination.
Didell throws a shot from downtown. Jones moves away and avoids it. Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Didell.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Didell manages to avoid it. Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Didell misses with a two punch combination.
Jones shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Didell is trying to defend but Jones finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. 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! Jones trying to control the action but Didell is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jones trying to control from Didell's half guard. Didell has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Didell is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. Didell manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Didell checks a leg kick nicely. Chuck Didell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Didell throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Nice uppercut lands for Didell. That snapped Jones's head back.
Didell misses with a body shot.
Didell misses with a jab to the body
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Jones throws a jab when Didell was well out of range. Jones lands a nice hook to Didell's body. Didell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Jones moves out of range as Didell strikes. A left lands for Jones. Jones misses the jab. Jones slips a jab from Didell. Didell takes one to the chin there. Jones tries to clinch but Didell is having none of it. Jones misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Didell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones. Didell misses with a hook. Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Didell circles away quickly and effectively. Jones throws a leg kick and Didell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Jones takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Didell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily. Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Didell moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Didell throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones counters with a right hand to the body. Jones throws a jab when Didell was well out of range. Didell on the wrong end of a nice jab. Didell looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Didell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Didell lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Didell. Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Didell to score with a decent uppercut. Didell misses with a looping left. Didell moves out of range as Jones strikes. Jones misses the jab. Jones misses the shot to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Jones lands a jab to Didell's midsection. Didell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Didell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A leg kick checked by Didell. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Jones dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones cracks Didell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A slow jab from Jones misses its intended target. Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. The crowd cheers as Didell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jones doesn't seem phased though. Jones misses with a body shot
and Didell counters with a straight punch to the midsection. George Jones is winning the standup battle so far. Didell throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones. Didell lands with a shot to the body. Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Didell moves out of range of the strikes. Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Didell counters with a nice leg kick. Didell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones. Didell takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Jones misses the shot to the body. Didell looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice defenses there by Jones. Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Didell moves out of range easily. Nice defenses there by Jones. Didell scores with a jab to the head.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Didell avoids it. Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Didell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jab from Didell. Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Didell fails to land with a series of punches.
Didell looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range. Jones missing with a left hand there. Didell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Jones cracks Didell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Didell!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Didell throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones is rocked! 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! Didell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks. Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A big right followed by a crushing left from Didell knocks Jones out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chuck Didell! Chuck Didell is the new middleweight champion!
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