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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crumbles McKewley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roni Dealy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crumbles McKewley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roni Dealy's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Crumbles McKewley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roni Dealy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKewley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jab, jab by Dealy - just one landing.
McKewley dodges the punch combination from Dealy.
Dealy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McKewley's hands.
Dealy connects with a crisp jab.
Dealy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dealy misses with a few strikes there.
Dealy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jab by Dealy.
Good standup being displayed there by Dealy as he connects with a hook.
Dealy misses with an uppercut
and McKewley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKewley wants to control from the top but Dealy keeps moving.
McKewley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dealy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McKewley stops Dealy from standing up.
McKewley gets to his feet - Dealy follows without any prompting.
McKewley moves away from the strike by Dealy.
Good standup being displayed there by Dealy as he connects with a hook.
Dealy lands with a nice body punch.
McKewley shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dealy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKewley slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dealy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dealy looks winded!
McKewley stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Dealy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKewley on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McKewley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
McKewley avoids the body shot from Dealy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKewley has closed the distance and engaged Dealy in a clinch.
McKewley unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McKewley successfully pulls guard.
McKewley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dealy!
Dealy taking shots to the head.
McKewley controlling from mount.
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!
McKewley is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Dealy is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Crumbles McKewley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoko Inamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whitey The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whitey The will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yoko Inamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Whitey The !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inamoto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. The looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
You can see the frustration on The 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Inamoto controls the position from side control.
Inamoto is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. The looks calm but he's in trouble here. Inamoto gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. The is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Inamoto lets go of the hold and The can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Yoko Inamoto!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Black has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Black!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pierre looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Pierre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Black to the mat! Black manages to get full guard.
Pierre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Black wants to stand up but Pierre is controlling him.
Black looking for a sweep. Not yet Black, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black controls Pierre momentarily but Pierre frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because George Pierre just wasn't active enough.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Black fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice takedown defense from Pierre. No joy for Black on that attempt.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Black is defended easily by Pierre.
Black's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Black duly obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pierre pinned against the cage. Pierre gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Pierre pushes him off.
Black is looking to clinch but Pierre is avoiding it.
Black shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pierre sprawls well. Pierre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Black gets slowly back to his feet.
Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Pierre's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pierre throws a strike but Black rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black wants to stand but Pierre is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pierre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Black manages to get himself to full guard.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierre is one step ahead there.
Black keeping moving, preventing Pierre from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up because George Pierre just wasn't active enough.
Black moves into the clinch.
Black's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pierre shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pierre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pierre somewhat.
George Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Black throws a right and a left that both miss.
Black tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Pierre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Black dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Black shoots in looking for a takedown. Pierre tries to sprawl out of it but Black keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pierre manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
George Pierre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Black.
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pierre stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pierre wants to control but Black is keeping him busy.
Pierre stalling.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Black avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pierre.
Pierre trying to control the pace.
We've been informed that Black has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We're going to have a standup here because George Pierre wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pierre keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pierre throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Black tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pierre is in Black's guard.
Black working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pierre.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Black is keeping the position for now.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pierre stopping the sweep attempt from Black.
Pierre advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Pierre dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pierre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Black can't do much from the bottom here.
Pierre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black wants to control but Pierre postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Black works over Pierre's head and body with a nice combination.
Black scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Pierre looks for a takedown but Black sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Pierre. No joy for Black on that attempt.
Pierre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Black misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Black sprawls well initially but Pierre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pierre wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pierre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pierre prevents Black from standing back up.
Pierre stands up out of the half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pierre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre lands with a punch from half guard.
Black is staying active underneath Pierre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pierre decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Black is looking to clinch but Pierre is avoiding it.
Pierre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Black did well to prevent Pierre getting side control.
Black trying to control but Pierre postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Black defending well though.
Black won't allow Pierre to pass to mount.
Black wants to control but Pierre is keeping busy.
Black wants to stand back up but Pierre manages to pass into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierre decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Pierre showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pierre, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Pierre!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Denson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghayas Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Denson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghayas Khan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch but Denson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Khan dives in and grabs Denson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denson pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
Khan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Denson pinned against the cage. Denson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Khan tries to clinch up
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Khan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wesley Denson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghayas Khan.
Khan fails with the takedown
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ghayas Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Khan.
Khan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Denson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Khan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan is looking to clinch but Denson is avoiding it.
Khan dives in for a single leg takedown but Denson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Denson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Khan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Denson smiles and moves away.
Khan throws a head kick but Denson moves out of range.
Khan looks winded!
Khan looks for a takedown but Denson sprawls well.
Khan fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Khan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khan has his takedown stuffed
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Khan.
Denson dodges the punch combination from Khan.
Khan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khan wants to clinch up but Denson keeps it at a distance.
Khan misses with a takedown
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Denson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Khan fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Denson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Khan misses with a takedown attempt - Denson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Denson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Denson but Denson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A head kick by Khan misses
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Khan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Khan.
Wesley Denson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghayas Khan.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Khan shoots in looking for a takedown but Denson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
We've been told by Denson's head coaches at London MMA Fight Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Khan is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan darts in looking for a takedown but Denson gets double underhooks and turns Khan into the cage.
Denson manages to break the clinch.
Khan shoots in looking for a takedown but Denson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but Denson shows good takedown defense.
Denson slips a jab and a cross from Khan.
Wesley Denson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Khan dives in and grabs Denson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Denson pushes down on Khan's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khan misses with a body punch
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Denson stuffs the takedown.
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Khan looks to clinch
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan wants to clinch.
Khan moves into the clinch.
Denson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan wants to clinch
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan throws a right hand that misses
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khan tries for a takedown but Denson circles away easily
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khan.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khan fails with the takedown
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries for a takedown but Denson circles away easily
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Khan throws a head kick that misses.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan tries for a takedown but Denson circles away easily
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Khan fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Denson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Khan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A shot to the body from Khan misses
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Khan.
Khan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Denson's waist but Denson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Khan off to one side.
Khan has a takedown stuffed.
Wesley Denson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghayas Khan.
Khan shoots in looking for a takedown but Denson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khan misses with a double jab
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Khan fails with the takedown
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khan misses with a takedown attempt
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A low kick from Khan misses
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Denson slaps away a takedown attempt from Khan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Khan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Khan looks to clinch
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Khan is trying desperately to land a takedown but Denson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Khan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Khan looks to clinch
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Khan has his takedown stuffed
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Khan.
Khan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khan throws an off balance right hand
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khan darts in trying to clinch
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Khan is defended easily by Denson.
Khan misses with a takedown
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Khan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Denson rather than just go for the knockout.
Khan throws a head kick that misses
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Khan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Khan with a poor takedown
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Denson keeps the fight on the outside.
Khan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Denson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khan shoots and misses
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Khan shoots and misses
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Khan is rocked!
Khan tries to clinch but Denson moves away
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Khan.
Khan is still on wobbly legs! Can Denson finish him?
Khan misses the body punch
and Denson counters with a three punch combo that has Khan backing up. Khan nods at Denson to acknowledge the strikes.
Khan tries to clinch but Denson moves away
and Denson counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Khan! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Denson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wesley Denson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes to the cage accompanied by Chaos is my life. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
180 lbs
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184 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomasz Adamek!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamek misses with a takedown attempt
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adamek's coach down at The Pit was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adamek's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Matthews throws a shot to the body.
Matthews feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adameks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adamek shoots and misses
and Matthews counters with a nice body shot.
Adamek avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adamek misses with a looping right.
Tomasz Adamek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Matthews counter with a right hand.
Dave Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tomasz Adamek.
Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthews.
Matthews turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Matthews manages to end up in side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Matthews working the head and body with strikes.
Adamek is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matthews connects with a decent elbow.
Adamek wants to control but Matthews postures up.
Adamek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is working Adamek over with some ground and pound from side control.
Adamek tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matthews wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matthews in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adamek is looking for a sweep.
Matthews cracks Adamek with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Matthews landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Matthews tries to advance to mount but Adamek denies him.
Matthews working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Adamek is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big shot lands for Matthews! That's hurt Adamek! Will he recover? Matthews fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dave Matthews!
Dave Matthews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicklas Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Marvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hank Marvin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
182 lbs
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicklas Berg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Marvin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berg closes the distance and clinches.
Marvin wants to get back to striking at distance but Berg won't allow it.
Marvin fails to pull guard.
Berg tries to land a knee to the head but Marvin blocks with his arms.
Berg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marvin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Berg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Berg content to control rather than advance.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marvin keeps working.
Marvin wants to get back to full guard but Berg has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg controlling the pace for now.
Berg trying to control but Marvin is having none of it.
Berg swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Marvin is now in Berg's guard. A big mistake from Berg there, giving up the dominant position!
Berg wants to sweep here but Marvin controlling him for the moment.
Berg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Marvin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Berg is on top in guard.
Berg won't allow Marvin to get back to his feet.
Marvin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Marvin is looking for a triangle here but Berg uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
A control attempt from Marvin but he's now mounted!
Marvin is desperately trying to improve his position but Berg has a good base and remains in mount.
Berg trying to control but Marvin is having none of it.
Marvin is trying to reverse the position but instead Berg has taken his back - oops!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Berg is riding his opponent, not letting Marvin buck him off.
Berg is looking for the choke from the back position but Marvin is controlling his hands well.
Berg is riding his opponent, not letting Marvin buck him off.
Berg not allowing Marvin to control his hands.
Marvin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Berg. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Berg somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Marvin is defending well though. Berg let's go of the attempt for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Marvin trying to control but not successfully.
Marvin is trying to stand back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berg is punishing Marvin with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicklas Berg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Berg has a takedown stuffed.
A left and a right from Marvin both land. Nice combination.
Berg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Marvin tries to land a leg kick but Berg saw it coming and moves away.
Marvin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Marvin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Berg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Berg shoots in but Marvin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marvin gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Berg wants to control but Marvin postures up.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Marvin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Marvin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marvin wants to improve his position but Berg is controlling well.
Berg thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Berg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Marvin trying to hold on to Berg's head to control him but Berg postures up.
Berg not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Marvin is trying to stand.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marvin keeps working.
Nicklas Berg has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marvin misses with a wild combination.
Nicklas Berg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marvin throws a head kick but Berg moves out of range.
Marvin connects with a high kick.
Berg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marvin quickly recovers to half guard.
Marvin is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marvin is trying to stand up here but Berg is controlling him well.
Berg is looking to advance position but Marvin won't allow it.
Nicklas Berg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Berg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Berg is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Marvin has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Marvin!
Berg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg is trying to control the position but Marvin postures up.
Marvin trying to control but Berg is working from the bottom.
Marvin might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Berg haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Berg is trying to keep Marvin in close.
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, due to lack of action by Hank Marvin.
Berg closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Berg lands in his opponent's guard.
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 Nicklas Berg will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Berg closes the distance and clinches.
Berg is trying to pull guard but Marvin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Berg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marvin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Berg keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marvin's efforts to push away.
Berg has Marvin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marvin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicklas Berg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Berg jumps guard but Marvin stands there with Berg around his waist. Berg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marvin breaks the clinch.
Marvin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marvin wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab from Marvin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marvin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Marvin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Marvin misses with a head kick.
Berg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marvin's waist but Marvin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berg off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Berg throws a head kick that misses.
Marvin misses with a low kick as Berg jumps back.
Marvin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marvin clinches with his opponent.
Berg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Marvin misses with a head kick.
Berg avoids the head kick by Marvin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Marvin misses with a body shot.
Marvin throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Berg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marvin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Berg is rocked!
A combination from Marvin does no damage.
Oh Berg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marvin tries to score with a low kick but Berg moves his leg out of the way.
Berg fails with the takedown.
Marvin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Berg. Marvin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Berg misses with a lunging right hand
and Marvin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Berg's guard.
Marvin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Berg's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berg trying to control from the bottom.
Marvin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berg doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Marvin.
Berg seems to have got his legs back now.
Berg regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hank Marvin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marvin would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Marvin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marvin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Berg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nicklas Berg is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marvin gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Marvin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berg has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hank Marvin!
Our winner, Hank Marvin, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minion Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Bishop Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop Jr has chosen The Desolation of Smaug as his entrance music. Minion Jigster has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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20
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Minion Jigster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Bishop Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jigster throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bishop Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Jigster didn't expect that.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bishop Jr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sonny Bishop Jr.
Jigster has his takedown stuffed
and Bishop Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A lull in the action here as Bishop Jr stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Jigster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bishop Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jigster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr taking a breather here.
Jigster is trying to control Bishop Jr's posture but Bishop Jr avoids it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jigster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jigster throws a big right hand that misses.
Bishop Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jigster.
Jigster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bishop Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jigster postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jigster stops Bishop Jr from standing up.
Jigster in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bishop Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bishop Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jigster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jigster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jigster lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jigster postures up and lands a big shot to Bishop Jr's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jigster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jigster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jigster passes Bishop Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bishop Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jigster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bishop Jr's head.
Jigster wants to free his trapped foot but Bishop Jr is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jigster stops Bishop Jr from getting back to his feet.
Bishop Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jigster.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jigster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jigster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bishop Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jigster.
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 Minion Jigster will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bishop Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Jigster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bishop Jr pulls his head out easily.
Jigster 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 Bishop Jr. Oh but Jigster has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Bishop Jr goes limp - he's gone! Jigster jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Minion Jigster!
Minion Jigster really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sex Panther! (160q recovery $149) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Sonny Bishop Jr had this to say: 'The better man won tonight'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zoltan Barath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
182 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoltan Barath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Jigster!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barath fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jigster to the ground. Barath is now in Jigster's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Barath sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barath stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Barath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barath has Jigster pressed against the cage, preventing Jigster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barath breaks from the clinch.
Jigster shoots for a double leg takedown but Barath sprawls well. He's pushed Jigster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barath throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jigster.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jigster enables Barath to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jigster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barath throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jigster works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barath is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barath has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jigster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zoltan Barath wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jigster lands a really nice looking cross but Barath seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barath throws a nice looking combination but Jigster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barath tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jigster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Barath scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barath is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barath throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barath missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barath is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zoltan Barath.
Barath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jigster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jigster shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jigster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jigster fails to land the takedown.
Zoltan Barath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jigster.
Barath closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jigster takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barath controlling the position.
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.
Zoltan Barath dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barath wants to clinch up but Jigster keeps it at a distance.
Jigster gets caught napping as Barath dives in and scores a takedown. Jigster manages to retain guard.
Barath decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Barath shoots in and bounces Jigster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Barath controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zoltan Barath.
Jigster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barath circles away quickly and effectively.
Jigster tries to clinch but Barath moves out of range.
Barath misses with a few strikes there.
Jigster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barath in his tracks.
A combination from Jigster does no damage.
Barath darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Barath sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barath decides to stand up.
Jigster fails with a takedown attempt.
Barath decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barath is trying to work for a kimura but Jigster is defending well.
Barath passes to side control.
Barath in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barath moves into full mount!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barath gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoltan Barath dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jigster gets tackled into the cage by Barath. Barath maintains the clinch.
Barath manages to break the clinch.
Jigster throws a right hand that Barath ducks under and follows up with a left that Barath also avoids with ease.
Jigster shoots in looking for a takedown but Barath manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jigster's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Barath is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jigster can do to turn this around?
Barath moves into the clinch.
Jigster is trying to drag Barath to the mat but Barath just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Barath tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jigster just stands there and leans against the cage.
Barath looking to slow down the pace here.
Jigster wants to get back to striking at distance but Barath won't allow it.
Barath is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zoltan Barath has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jigster.
Barath content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jigster tries to circle away but Barath has him pinned against the cage.
Barath fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jigster is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barath pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barath breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Barath.
Jigster seems a little lost for a moment, as Barath dominates the positioning.
Barath working the strikes but Jigster uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Barath tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jigster knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Barath trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoltan Barath has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jigster displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barath shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jigster is trying to defend but Barath finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Zoltan Barath just wasn't active enough.
Barath throws a right hand that Jigster ducks under and follows up with a left that Jigster also avoids with ease.
Barath wants to clinch up but Jigster keeps it at a distance.
Barath dives in and scores a takedown into Jigster's guard.
Barath is stalling in the full guard.
Jigster is working an open guard so Barath takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ron Jigster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jigster misses with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Barath.
Barath misses with a wild body shot.
Barath is looking to clinch.
Jigster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barath is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jigster's half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barath works his way into full mount!
Zoltan Barath is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barath takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zoltan Barath showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Barath has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zoltan Barath!
In defeat, Ron Jigster stepped up to the mic, saying 'stay classy'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Milligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto Blanco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberto Blanco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Milligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Blanco. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Milligan.
Blanco takes the fight into the clinch.
Milligan lands an elbow inside that Blanco shrugs off.
It looks like Roberto Blanco has been cut.
A head punch on the inside from Blanco fails to land.
Blanco misses with the head strike.
Milligan lands an elbow just above Blanco 's eye.
Milligan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Milligan blocking some punches.
Milligan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Blanco dodges an elbow strike from Milligan.
Milligan wants the takedown. Blanco is fighting it off but Milligan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Blanco's guard against the cage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Blanco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Milligan looking to sit in guard and control but Blanco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Milligan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milligan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blanco lands a couple of digs.
Blanco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blanco preventing the sweep.
Milligan pulls Blanco in to control the position.
Blanco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blanco pushing down on Milligan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Blanco seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco throwing shots but Milligan is blocking nicely.
Blanco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Milligan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blanco trying to control the pace.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roberto Blanco wasn't active enough on the ground.
Blanco drops Milligan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Milligan looks back up at him and smiles so Blanco waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco misses the shot to the body.
Blanco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Blanco scores with a body shot.
Milligan is breathing heavily.
Blanco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
and Blanco counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Milligan! He's just covering up as Blanco starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Blanco!
After winning the bout, Roberto Blanco 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sub Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Fatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sub Jigster has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sub Jigster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Fatton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jigster's waist but Jigster gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fatton off to one side.
Jigster wants to clinch.
Jigster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fatton pinned against the cage. Fatton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fatton gets tackled into the cage by Jigster. Jigster maintains the clinch.
Jigster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fatton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jigster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fatton prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Jigster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fatton has hold of one of Jigster's legs. Jigster is fighting the takedown attempt but Fatton gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Fatton postures up in Jigster's guard and throws a big left but Jigster blocks it.
Fatton trying to move into half guard but instead Jigster has managed to sweep!
Fatton wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jigster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fatton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fatton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jigster defends it easily.
Fatton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fatton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jigster tries to stand but Fatton is controlling from the bottom.
Fatton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fatton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jigster is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jigster defends well.
Fatton working for a triangle but Jigster defends it easily.
Fatton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jigster is aware though and is defending well.
Jigster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jigster stopping the sweep attempt from Fatton.
Fatton keeping full guard, as Jigster tries to pass.
Jigster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatton isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jigster stacks Fatton 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 Jigster!
Fatton dodges the ground and pound from Jigster.
Jigster wants to stand but Fatton has his arm trapped.
Jigster tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fatton's legs.
Fatton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fatton tries to get to full guard but Jigster has control of the leg.
Fatton keeps trying to improve his position.
Jigster stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Fatton to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatton shoots in for a takedown but Jigster shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fatton fails with a takedown attempt.
Fatton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jigster sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jigster is looking to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Jigster as Fatton shoots in.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jigster landing knees to the head.
It looks like Ricky Fatton has been cut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jigster jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fatton walks away with a smile on his face. Jigster gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fatton tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jigster sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fatton somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fatton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Fatton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Fatton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jigster misses with a double jab.
Jigster tries to close the distance and clinch but Fatton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fatton closes the distance and clinches.
Fatton is working for takedown but Jigster is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fatton stops a takedown attempt from Jigster.
Jigster has clasped his hands together around Fatton's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Jigster goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fatton rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jigster's guard! Nice work there by Fatton!
Fatton throws a big elbow that misses.
Fatton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jigster looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jigster looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jigster!
Fatton tries to buck Jigster off but Jigster is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatton regains half guard.
Fatton is trying to get back to full guard.
Jigster tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fatton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ricky Fatton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jigster is trying to work for a kimura but Fatton is defending well.
Fatton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fatton manages to get to full guard.
Jigster stopping the sweep attempt from Fatton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jigster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jigster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fatton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fatton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jigster is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jigster trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatton has his foot on Jigster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jigster works his way back into a safe position though.
Fatton 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.
Fatton working for a triangle but Jigster defends it easily.
Fatton is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jigster is one step ahead there.
Jigster postures up in Fatton's guard and throws a big left but Fatton blocks it.
Jigster advances to half guard.
Jigster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fatton is just riding it out for now. Jigster eventually gives up the hold.
Fatton looking for submissions off his back.
Jigster lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatton gets back to full guard.
Jigster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fatton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jigster pushing down on Fatton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jigster wants to work for an arm triangle but Fatton is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fatton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fatton throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Jigster escapes and throws Fatton's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fatton sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Fatton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ricky Fatton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fatton dives in and grabs Jigster's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jigster pushes down on Fatton's head and hops out.
Fatton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jigster swivels and escapes.
Jigster is looking to clinch.
Fatton shoots in looking for a takedown. Jigster tries to sprawl out of it but Fatton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jigster manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sub Jigster has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Fatton.
Jigster lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fatton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fatton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jigster defends well and Fatton ends up having to push Jigster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jigster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fatton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fatton wants a takedown but no success here.
Jigster is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fatton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fatton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jigster can't find room to land a body shot as Fatton controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jigster tries to land knees in the clinch but Fatton avoids the damage to the body.
Jigster is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fatton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jigster to the mat. Jigster regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Jigster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jigster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fatton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jigster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fatton working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jigster's head.
Jigster preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fatton preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jigster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fatton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fatton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jigster wants to sweep here but Fatton controlling him for the moment.
Fatton throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jigster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fatton passes Jigster's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jigster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fatton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jigster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jigster keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fatton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fatton throwing shots but Jigster is blocking nicely.
Fatton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fatton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fatton with the ground and pound but Jigster uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fatton throws a big right hand that misses.
Fatton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jigster manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fatton has Jigster in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fatton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jigster rolls with it to try and escape but Fatton cranks on the arm and Jigster is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ricky Fatton!
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