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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Thullstrup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LaMotta comes to the cage accompanied by Cavalleria Rusticana: Intermezzo. Jake LaMotta has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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134 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake LaMotta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Thullstrup!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaMotta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thullstrup, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from LaMotta - that landed with a thud.
LaMotta has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thullstrup is trying to keep an underhook but LaMotta manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
LaMotta seems to be working for a kimura but Thullstrup defends the submission attempt.
LaMotta stalling.
LaMotta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thullstrup is not content to let LaMotta control the position.
LaMotta has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
LaMotta works his way into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaMotta in side control lands a decent elbow.
LaMotta working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
LaMotta looks up at the clock and then as Thullstrup takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, LaMotta smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta lands some shots froms side control.
Thullstrup tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but LaMotta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thullstrup really doesn't want to stay on the ground with LaMotta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
LaMotta wants to control but Thullstrup is keeping him busy.
LaMotta just content to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
LaMotta lands an elbow.
LaMotta taking a breather here.
LaMotta working the ground and pound from side control.
LaMotta is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thullstrup has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaMotta in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thullstrup is rocked!
LaMotta landing a few strikes.
Thullstrup is still in real trouble! Can LaMotta finish him?
LaMotta connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thullstrup some visible discomfort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta cracks Thullstrup with a big elbow.
LaMotta in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Thullstrup is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake LaMotta!
In his post fight interview, Jake LaMotta gave a big smile as he said 'Greatness isn't a matter of opinion, it's a matter of fact!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Zubar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adolf Jakobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jakobsen has chosen Ol' Dirty Bastard - Recognize as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ronald Zubar has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Zubar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Adolf Jakobsen!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubar lunges at Jakobsen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jakobsen's hand.
Sloppy strikes from Zubar. Those never looked like landing.
Zubar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Zubar both land. Nice combination.
Donk. Zubar catches Jakobsen right on the button with a cross.
Zubar misses the jab.
Zubar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jakobsen.
Zubar misses the jab.
Zubar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jakobsen has time to react.
Zubar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubar connects with a single shot there.
Jakobsen shoots in for a double leg but Zubar sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zubar jabs Jakobsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zubar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zubar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jakobsen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zubar.
Jakobsen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jakobsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zubar counters with a straight right hand.
Jakobsen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zubar as he avoids it easily.
Ronald Zubar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adolf Jakobsen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakobsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zubar scores with the left hand. Jakobsen knows he should have avoided that one.
Jakobsen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zubar. Zubar obviously looking to wear him down.
Jakobsen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zubar throws a jab but it's blocked by Jakobsen.
Zubar misses with a double jab.
Zubar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jakobsen's hands.
Zubar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubar rushes Jakobsen and presses him up against the cage.
Jakobsen pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jakobsen pushes a forearm under Zubar's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zubar is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adolf Jakobsen!
Adolf Jakobsen tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boro Miranovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bud Djeiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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264 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boro Miranovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Bud Djeiba!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Miranovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miranovic throwing strikes but missing.
Miranovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miranovic throwing strikes but missing.
Miranovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miranovic throwing strikes from guard but Djeiba blocks nicely.
Miranovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranovic throwing strikes but missing.
Miranovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Djeiba has wrist control.
Djeiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miranovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Djeiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miranovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miranovic throws a big elbow that misses.
Miranovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Djeiba has wrist control.
Miranovic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djeiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Djeiba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Miranovic with a nice head shot there.
Djeiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miranovic postures up in Djeiba's guard and throws a big left but Djeiba blocks it.
Miranovic throwing strikes but missing.
Djeiba preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Miranovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranovic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Djeiba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miranovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Miranovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Miranovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Djeiba utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miranovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miranovic postures up in Djeiba's guard and throws a big left but Djeiba blocks it.
Djeiba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranovic passes into half guard.
Miranovic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miranovic thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Djeiba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Miranovic.
Djeiba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Miranovic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Miranovic throwing shots but Djeiba is blocking nicely.
Miranovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boro Miranovic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Miranovic throws a right and a left that Djeiba avoids nicely.
Djeiba defending well as Miranovic loads up on a big left hand.
Miranovic shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Djeiba as he jumps to the side.
Miranovic closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Miranovic in side control, throwing shots but Djeiba defends.
Miranovic in side control, throwing shots but Djeiba defends.
Miranovic tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Miranovic lands a nice forearm strike.
Djeiba on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Djeiba is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miranovic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The strikes coming from Miranovic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Miranovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
Djeiba managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Miranovic.
Djeiba parries the strikes from Miranovic easily there. Miranovic is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Djeiba to escape.
Miranovic throws an elbow but Djeiba slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miranovic scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Djeiba to see if he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miranovic working the ground and pound.
Miranovic sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Djeiba is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Miranovic scores with a couple of short elbows.
The strikes coming from Miranovic are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Miranovic tries to score with some ground and pound. Djeiba controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Miranovic working the body and head with strikes.
An elbow from Miranovic crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djeiba takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Miranovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Djeiba can do to turn this around?
Djeiba taking a bit of punishment here - Miranovic scoring with strikes.
Miranovic in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Miranovic working the ground and pound but Djeiba is defending the strikes.
Miranovic lands some shots froms side control.
Djeiba is rocked!
Miranovic cracks Djeiba with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Miranovic immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Djeiba is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Miranovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boro Miranovic!
Boro Miranovic decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graham Hancock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Gabriel Garcia has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gabriel Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Hancock!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hancock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Garcia!
Garcia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Garcia looks to move to half guard but instead Hancock has passed into mount! Damn!
Garcia is looking to get to half guard.
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
Hancock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garcia is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hancock controlling from mount.
Garcia is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garcia is desperately trying to improve his position but Hancock has a good base and remains in mount.
Hancock working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hancock prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
Hancock lands a heavy elbow.
Garcia really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hancock controlling from mount.
Hancock prevents Garcia from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia is squirming around, avoiding Hancock's attempts to control the action.
Hancock controlling the position easily from mount.
Hancock lands a nice shot to the head.
Garcia is in a horrible position here. Hancock smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hancock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia regains half guard.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garcia won't allow Hancock to pass to mount.
Garcia is looking for a sweep. Hancock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hancock stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hancock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Garcia napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hancock decides to stand back up. Hancock steps back and let's Garcia get back to his feet.
Garcia gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hancock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Garcia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hancock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hancock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hancock is aware though and is defending well.
Hancock controlling from the top position.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hancock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Hancock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hancock.
Garcia sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hancock slows the pace down in half guard.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Garcia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Garcia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hancock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garcia works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hancock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garcia is keeping the position for now.
Graham Hancock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garcia is looking for a triangle but Hancock pushes his legs off easily.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hancock defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has an active guard here but Hancock has managed to pass into half guard.
Hancock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Garcia trying to get back to full guard but Hancock takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Garcia regains half guard.
Hancock moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Garcia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hancock trying to control the position but Garcia is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garcia down.
Hancock is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is looking to regain half guard here but Hancock keeps moving and retains side control.
Hancock stands up and beckons Garcia to his feet.
Garcia misses with a takedown
and Hancock moves into the clinch.
Garcia fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hancock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Garcia uses from the top position.
Garcia trying to move into half guard but instead Hancock has managed to sweep!
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcia is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Garcia looking for a sweep. Not yet Garcia, not yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hancock is pushing down on Garcia's leg trying to pass to half guard. Garcia is fighting to maintain full guard but Hancock has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hancock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garcia!
Garcia wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Garcia defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hancock's arms.
Hancock is riding his opponent, not letting Garcia buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Hancock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Garcia shoots and misses
and Hancock counters with a low kick, right behind Garcia 's knee.
Gabriel Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia fails with the takedown
and Hancock counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hancock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but Hancock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hancock gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Hancock dives in and scores a takedown into Garcia's guard.
Hancock must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hancock tries to free his leg and advance position but Garcia is retaining full guard.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Hancock defends easily.
Hancock stands up and waves to Garcia to follow him.
Hancock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hancock controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Hancock seems content to control.
Hancock decides to stand and escape the position.
Garcia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hancock was covering up waiting for the punch and Garcia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hancock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hancock is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hancock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hancock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hancock is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garcia, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hancock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garcia looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia working for a triangle but Hancock defends it easily.
Hancock content to stall in guard here.
Hancock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hancock postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Garcia to stand up.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hancock counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hancock controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia tries to roll over but Hancock keeps him under control.
Hancock is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to get to full guard but Hancock has control of the leg.
Hancock lands strikes from half guard.
Hancock prevents Garcia from improving his position.
Garcia gets back to full guard.
Hancock sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hancock cracks Garcia with a solid left hand.
Gabriel Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Graham Hancock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hancock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Hancock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hancock has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Graham Hancock!
An out of breath Graham Hancock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Kirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas Lee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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139 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrus Kirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee 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.
Kirk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kirk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kirk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kirk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kirk is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk working some strikes from top position.
Lee keeping full guard, as Kirk tries to pass.
Kirk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kirk is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lee throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Kirk tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee is controlling Kirk's posture.
Kirk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Kirk controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Kirk tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pulling down on Kirk's head to control his posture.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Thomas Lee wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lee has Kirk up against the cage in a clinch.
Kirk gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kirk stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lee is trying to control Kirk's posture but Kirk avoids it.
Kirk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kirk but great work by Lee.
Kirk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lee connects with a decent elbow.
Kirk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lee connects with a decent elbow.
Kirk prevents Lee from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee scoring with punches from side control.
Kirk taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Kirk manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lee trying to control but Kirk postures up.
Kirk wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kirk is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kirk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kirk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kirk is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage.
Kirk is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kirk's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kirk's back!
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!
Kirk can't escape the position.
The referee is taking a good look at Kirk as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Lee!
Lee is punishing Kirk with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lee lands a shot to the head.
Lee throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Kirk!
Kirk is in bad spot here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Kirk hold on?
Lee punches Kirk on the ear.
Lee has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kirk.
Lee lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Kirk.
Lee scores with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Lee 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.
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kirk.
Kirk is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kirk is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kirk is rocked!
Check out the look on Lee's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oh Kirk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Kirk looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lee turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Masuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Logan Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vincent Masuka's chin.
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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
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincent Masuka!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masuka changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Brown dodges the ground and pound from Masuka.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Masuka keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown is trying to control Masuka's posture but Masuka avoids it.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Masuka lands an elbow.
Brown is not content to let Masuka control the position.
Masuka throws a strike aimed at the side of Brown's head but Brown avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Masuka is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masuka avoids the strikes from the bottom by Brown.
What's Brown going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
Masuka is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
The ground and pound from Masuka seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brown can't do much from the bottom here.
Masuka has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Masuka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Masuka cracks Brown with a big right hand but Brown just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Masuka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Masuka off and has taken his back!
Masuka controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Masuka rolls, trying to escape but Brown keeps control of the position.
Masuka looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Masuka covers up after that shot from Brown.
It looks like Vincent Masuka has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masuka tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Brown lands a couple of good shots and Masuka has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vincent Masuka's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Logan Brown!
Our winner, Logan Brown, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Keith Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good standup being displayed there by Martin as he connects with a hook.
Mario Eikmeyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eikmeyer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martin slaps away a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin cracks Eikmeyer with an open hand slap.
Martin lands with a nice body punch.
Martin scoring well with a low kick there.
Martin lands with a straight right. Eikmeyer didn't see that one coming.
Martin jabs Eikmeyer right on the nose. Eikmeyer blinks but takes it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin scores with a jab.
Martin lands an overhand right.
Martin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Eikmeyer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Martin circles away easily
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Keith Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer shoots in and drives through. Martin sprawls well.
Eikmeyer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martin finds it's way round the side to connect with Eikmeyer's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Martin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice takedown defense from Martin. No joy for Eikmeyer on that attempt.
Eikmeyer looks winded!
Martin throws a good cross that connects.
Martin jabs Eikmeyer right on the nose. Eikmeyer blinks but takes it well.
Martin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Martin looks to land a combination. Eikmeyer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Eikmeyer is rocked!
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target.
Eikmeyer is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Eikmeyer staying out of range there.
Eikmeyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martin.
and Martin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Eikmeyer! He's just covering up as Martin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Martin!
Keith Martin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Morton Marshall Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Hartnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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153 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 22 - 1, fighting out of London, Morton Marshall Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Norman Hartnell!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartnell scores with a one two! Marshall Matthews had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hartnell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Hartnell counters with a nice uppercut.
Marshall Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Hartnell jumps guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hartnell tries for a takedown but Marshall Matthews manages to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Marshall Matthews.
Hartnell is trying to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall Matthews throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hartnell blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Marshall Matthews seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Hartnell jumps guard and drags Marshall Matthews to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Marshall Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Marshall Matthews wants to get up but he can't break Hartnell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marshall Matthews decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hartnell, up you get!
Hartnell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marshall Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Marshall Matthews with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hartnell working hard to break the clinch.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice knee to the body.
Hartnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hartnell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marshall Matthews prevents it.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Hartnell.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marshall Matthews.
Hartnell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hartnell letting Marshall Matthews take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews throws an elbow that misses.
Hartnell blocks a body shot from Marshall Matthews.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hartnell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Marshall Matthews fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Marshall Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hartnell blocks a head kick by Marshall Matthews.
Hartnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marshall Matthews looks to clinch
and Hartnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hartnell moves away
and Hartnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hartnell is having none of it.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
Hartnell is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage.
Marshall Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hartnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marshall Matthews tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hartnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hartnell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Marshall Matthews is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews moves into range and clinches up with Hartnell.
Hartnell jumps guard but Marshall Matthews stands there with Hartnell around his waist. Hartnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Marshall Matthews is trying to break the clinch but Hartnell is controlling him.
Hartnell is trying to push Marshall Matthews away but Marshall Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marshall Matthews controlling the action here for a moment.
Marshall Matthews lands a left hand.
Hartnell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hartnell looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartnell will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Marshall Matthews up against the cage.
Marshall Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshall Matthews landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch.
Marshall Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
Marshall Matthews breaks from the clinch.
Marshall Matthews moves into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hartnell is keeping busy.
Marshall Matthews tries to land knees in the clinch but Hartnell avoids the damage to the body.
Hartnell is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marshall Matthews gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marshall Matthews struggles to land a body shot inside as Hartnell controls his hands.
Marshall Matthews stalling.
A nice left hand lands by Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hartnell's face.
Hartnell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Marshall Matthews is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hartnell.
Marshall Matthews misses with a body punch.
Hartnell is stalling here.
A short right from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews prevents Hartnell from breaking the clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartnell avoids it.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hartnell avoids it.
Hartnell has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marshall Matthews avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Hartnell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Marshall Matthews has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Hartnell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marshall Matthews's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hartnell keeps the fight on the outside.
Marshall Matthews has managed to clinch.
Morton Marshall Matthews has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marshall Matthews presses Hartnell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews lands a nice knee to the body.
Hartnell managing to block the knees to the body from Marshall Matthews.
Marshall Matthews misses with a knee to the head.
Marshall Matthews is pressed up against the cage. Hartnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Marshall Matthews down to the mat. Marshall Matthews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Hartnell.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hartnell moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshall Matthews is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hartnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marshall Matthews counters with a low kick, right behind Hartnell 's knee.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hartnell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Marshall Matthews thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is looking to slow Hartnell down with leg kicks.
Marshall Matthews looks to land a left hand but Hartnell moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Hartnell misses.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch up but Hartnell keeps it at a distance.
Marshall Matthews gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Marshall Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marshall Matthews lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Norman Hartnell has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hartnell.
Marshall Matthews prevents a takedown attempt there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hartnell can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hartnell's efforts to push away.
Marshall Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marshall Matthews lands a head kick!
Hartnell throws a head kick but Marshall Matthews moves out of range.
Hartnell misses with an uppercut
and Marshall Matthews counters by moving into the clinch.
Marshall Matthews stalls.
Marshall Matthews lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hartnell looking to slow down the pace here.
Hartnell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Morton Marshall Matthews dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Norman Hartnell'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hartnell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch
and Hartnell counters with a stiff right hand.
Marshall Matthews throws a head kick but Hartnell moves out of range.
Marshall Matthews clinches up against the cage.
Hartnell is trying to pull guard but Marshall Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hartnell avoiding damage as Marshall Matthews throws knees to the body.
Marshall Matthews tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hartnell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hartnell being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartnell wants to stand and escape but Marshall Matthews is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Marshall Matthews is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Morton Marshall Matthews has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Marshall Matthews fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marshall Matthews is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshall Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morton Marshall Matthews is winning the standup battle so far.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch there but Hartnell circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews lands a jab to Hartnell's midsection.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hartnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hartnell ducks under a wild hook from Marshall Matthews.
No joy there for Hartnell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marshall Matthews drives through and clinches with Hartnell against the cage.
Hartnell is trying to force a seperation but Marshall Matthews has the dominant position.
Hartnell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hartnell pulls guard successfully.
Hartnell keeping moving, preventing Marshall Matthews from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hartnell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marshall Matthews seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Morton Marshall Matthews.
Hartnell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marshall Matthews throws a sloppy head kick
and Hartnell counters with a right hand to the body.
Norman Hartnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshall Matthews tries to clinch but Hartnell moves out of range.
Marshall Matthews wants to clinch but Hartnell slips to the side
and Hartnell counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Marshall Matthews stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hartnell is trying to stall.
Marshall Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshall Matthews lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marshall Matthews.
Hartnell jumps guard but Marshall Matthews stands there with Hartnell around his waist. Hartnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Morton Marshall Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Hartnell.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hartnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshall Matthews.
Hartnell tries to break the clinch but Marshall Matthews is controlling the position.
Morton Marshall Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hartnell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marshall Matthews to keep the fight standing.
Marshall Matthews can't find room to land a body shot as Hartnell controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morton Marshall Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Marshall Matthews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Morton Marshall Matthews!
Morton Marshall 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 Joe Barbaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Kincaid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barbaro kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Fight - Future World Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Joe Barbaro!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Kincaid!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kincaid. That did some damage!
Kincaid misses the jab.
Kincaid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Barbaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kincaid tries to clinch but Barbaro moves out of range.
Kincaid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kincaid tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Barbaro counters with a three punch combo that has Kincaid backing up. Kincaid nods at Barbaro to acknowledge the strikes.
Jared Kincaid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kincaid throws a head kick but Barbaro moves out of range.
Barbaro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kincaid.
Barbaro throws out a leg kick but Kincaid moves out of range and Barbaro only half commits.
Kincaid looks to throw a body kick
and Barbaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kincaid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barbaro swivels and escapes.
Barbaro misses with a hook.
Kincaid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kincaid slips a jab from Barbaro.
Barbaro tries a low kick but Kincaid avoids it.
Barbaro misses the jab.
Barbaro avoids the body shot from Kincaid.
Barbaro walks into a straight right hand from Kincaid.
Barbaro throws an overhand right that lands on Kincaid's shoulder, as Kincaid tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid throws a head kick that misses.
Kincaid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbaro lands a jab.
Barbaro rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kincaid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joe Barbaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kincaid scores with a hook.
Barbaro throws out a loose jab but Kincaid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kincaid tries to clinch but Barbaro is having none of it.
Barbaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barbaro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Barbaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Kincaid wants to clinch but Barbaro slips to the side
and Barbaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kincaid throws a body kick that misses
and Barbaro counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincaid takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kincaid is rocked!
Barbaro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kincaid was well out of range. Poor timing from Barbaro.
Kincaid lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Barbaro's sensitive parts.
Barbaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick there by Kincaid.
Kincaid slips a straight right by Barbaro.
Kincaid tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbaro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kincaid somewhat.
Barbaro looks to land a right hand but Kincaid moved out of range.
Barbaro misses with a straight right.
Barbaro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kincaid rushes Barbaro and presses him up against the cage.
Barbaro pushes Kincaid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barbaro throws a punch but it's blocked by Kincaid.
A left hand lands to the body for Barbaro.
Barbaro can't find room to land a body shot as Kincaid controls the action.
Kincaid has clasped his hands together around Barbaro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Barbaro is positioning himself well to prevent Kincaid advancing to mount.
Kincaid looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Barbaro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Araba Fenice, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kincaid stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Barbaro to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kincaid lands with an uppercut that bounces Barbaro off the cage and back into range.
Barbaro misses with a wild combination.
A jab lands there for Kincaid.
Barbaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kincaid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kincaid is looking to clinch but Barbaro is avoiding it.
Barbaro tries to score with a low kick but Kincaid moves his leg out of the way.
Kincaid lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Kincaid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kincaid will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Joe Barbaro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Kincaid.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barbaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kincaid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kincaid fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Barbaro, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbaro unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kincaid lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Barbaro will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barbaro is looking to clinch.
Kincaid pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbaro back to the cage. Kincaid follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Joe Barbaro has been cut.
Kincaid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barbaro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barbaro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kincaid takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kincaid moves out of range as Barbaro strikes.
Barbaro jabs Kincaid to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kincaid bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Barbaro connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kincaid misses with the combination.
Kincaid wants to clinch up but Barbaro keeps it at a distance.
Kincaid throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Barbaro's head.
Kincaid tries to clinch but Barbaro moves away
letting Barbaro counter with a right hand.
Kincaid takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barbaro takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kincaid can't find room to land a body shot as Barbaro controls the action.
Barbaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Barbaro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barbaro tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kincaid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barbaro working aggressively here.
Kincaid has clasped his hands together around Barbaro's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barbaro is trying to escape the position but Kincaid is controlling the position.
Barbaro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barbaro is looking for a sweep. Kincaid is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kincaid decides to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kincaid shoots and misses
and Barbaro counters with a body kick that stops Kincaid in his tracks momentarily.
Kincaid is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kincaid blocks a jab.
Joe Barbaro is winning the standup battle so far.
Barbaro jabs Kincaid right on the nose. Kincaid blinks but takes it well.
Barbaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barbaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barbaro blocks a head kick by Kincaid.
Kincaid clobbers Barbaro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Barbaro clobbers Kincaid with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A shot to the liver by Barbaro. Beautiful body shot.
Kincaid throws a sloppy head kick and Barbaro moves out of range easily.
Kincaid slips under a jab.
Joe Barbaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kincaid pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaro circles away from the clinch attempt
and Barbaro counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kincaid is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Barbaro!
Joe Barbaro retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe Barbaro thanked Milwaukee's Best Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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