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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tabarik Maisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tabarik Maisumov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maisumov tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Maisumov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King throws out a loose jab but Maisumov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maisumov wants to clinch.
Maisumov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Maisumov blocks a head kick by King.
Maisumov tries to clinch but King moves out of range.
Tabarik Maisumov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King swings for the body but Maisumov moves out of range.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maisumov tries to clinch but fails miserably
so King counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maisumov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Maisumov pushes King off and scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King shoots in for a takedown but Maisumov shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses.
Maisumov staying out of range there.
King lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
King with a poor takedown
so Maisumov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maisumov dives into side control.
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maisumov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
King trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov decides to stand up, so the ref orders King to his feet.
Tabarik Maisumov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from King misses.
Maisumov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
Maisumov looks to clinch
and King decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maisumov's guard.
Maisumov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
King slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
King with the ground and pound but Maisumov regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Maisumov blocking the ground and pound attempt from King.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King misses with a head shot. Maisumov uses the momentum to regain guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Maisumov wants to stand up but King is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King tries to free his leg and advance position but Maisumov is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler King dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
King with a lazy takedown attempt
and Maisumov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Maisumov dives into side control.
Maisumov decides to stand back up. Maisumov steps back and let's King get back to his feet.
Maisumov fails with an attempt to clinch.
King misses with a body shot.
Maisumov wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Maisumov defends well and King ends up having to push Maisumov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maisumov jumps guard but King stands there with Maisumov around his waist. Maisumov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
King has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Maisumov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maisumov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maisumov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Maisumov is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maisumov has his back to the cage.
Maisumov misses with an elbow over the top.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maisumov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. King is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
King gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Maisumov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst King is controlling him.
King wants to pass the guard but Maisumov is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Maisumov has wrist 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!
King postures up in Maisumov's guard and throws a big left but Maisumov blocks it.
Maisumov pushes King off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Maisumov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King misses with a body shot.
King scores with a nice right hand.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Maisumov.
Maisumov is looking to clinch.
King shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
King shoots in for a takedown but Maisumov shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Maisumov.
King shoots for a takedown but Maisumov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Maisumov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Maisumov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
Maisumov tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maisumov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maisumov doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
King cracks Maisumov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
King tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maisumov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten King somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tabarik Maisumov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
King shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maisumov counters with a nice kick to the body.
Maisumov misses with a head kick.
King throws the left hand but Maisumov avoids the punch easily.
King looks for a takedown but Maisumov sprawls well.
Maisumov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maisumov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Maisumov throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Maisumov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King tries for a takedown but Maisumov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maisumov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maisumov.
Maisumov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maisumov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maisumov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maisumov.
Maisumov looks to clinch
and King counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
King trying to mount his opponent but Maisumov defends it.
King misses with a head shot. Maisumov uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to stand and escape but instead Maisumov has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Maisumov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maisumov tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maisumov counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King stops a takedown attempt from Maisumov.
King turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Maisumov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
King throwing strikes but Maisumov manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
King is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Maisumov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
King is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy - UK, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov decides to stand back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maisumov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. King manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tabarik Maisumov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maisumov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King misses with a looping left.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyler King.
I think King 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler King!
A victorious Tyler King thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Winston Okafor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myron Echoes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Echoes has chosen 'Tractor Rape Chain' as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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221 lbs
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192 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Winston Okafor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Myron Echoes!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Echoes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Echoes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Okafor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Okafor gets a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Okafor.
Echoes prevents a body shot from Okafor.
Echoes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Okafor has him pressed against the cage.
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Okafor lands with a straight right. Echoes didn't see that one coming.
Okafor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Echoes wants to clinch
and Okafor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Echoes's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Echoes misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Okafor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Echoes. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor throws a leg kick which misses Echoes's front leg but catches the back leg as Echoes tries to avoid it.
Okafor scoring well with a low kick there.
Echoes closes the distance and pushes Okafor back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Okafor.
Echoes throws a punch but it's blocked by Okafor.
Okafor has Echoes pushed against the cage.
Okafor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Echoes backwards.
Echoes working hard to break the clinch.
Echoes trying to control the position but instead, Okafor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Echoes into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Okafor is struggling to control the position.
Okafor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okafor lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor stalling.
Echoes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okafor is defending well.
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Echoes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winston Okafor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Echoes takes one to the side of the head.
Okafor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Echoes's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Echoes throws a leg kick
and Okafor counters with a solid body kick.
Echoes looks winded!
Okafor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Okafor clinches up with Echoes and pushes him back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Okafor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Echoes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Okafor is defending well.
Okafor leaning against his opponent.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Winston Okafor.
Okafor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Echoes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Echoes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okafor avoids it really well and circles away.
Winston Okafor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Myron Echoes.
Okafor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Okafor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Echoes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Echoes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Okafor, right into the meat.
Okafor lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winston Okafor 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.
Echoes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Okafor.
Echoes avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Echoes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Okafor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Echoes can do to turn this around?
A nice leg kick lands there from Okafor.
Echoes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Okafor avoids it really well and circles away.
Okafor looks to land a left hand but Echoes moved out of range nicely.
Okafor thumps Echoes with a low kick.
Echoes is breathing heavily.
Okafor connects with an inside leg kick.
Okafor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Echoes sprawling to the canvas! Echoes rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Okafor finish him?!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor cracks Echoes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Echoes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Okafor finish him?
Echoes is rocked!
A solid body kick from Okafor.
Echoes is still on wobbly legs! Can Okafor finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okafor cracks Echoes with a hook to the temple - Echoes is on wobbly legs here! Okafor swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Echoes falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Okafor wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Winston Okafor!
Our winner, Winston Okafor, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Jeferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trev Hartley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Jeferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Trev Hartley!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hartley moves to clinch but Jeferson breaks away
and Jeferson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hartley's guard now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jeferson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jeferson postures up in Hartley's guard and throws a big left but Hartley blocks it.
Jeferson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hartley wants to stand up but Jeferson is controlling him.
Hartley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jeferson.
Hartley wants to stand but Jeferson is controlling the position.
Jeferson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hartley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jeferson throws a strike but Hartley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hartley's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jeferson is looking to stand up but Hartley isn't so interested in that idea.
Hartley slips nicely into half guard.
Jeferson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jeferson tries to get out of the position.
Hartley trying to control the action but Jeferson is working from the bottom.
Jeferson is trying to stand back up but Hartley is controlling him
Hartley is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hartley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jeferson pushes Hartley off looking to stand but Hartley dives back in and keeps control.
Jeferson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Ground Zero London that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hartley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jeferson is refusing to be controlled, as Hartley sits in half guard.
Jeferson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hartley wants to control but Jeferson is keeping him busy.
Hartley prevents Jeferson from standing back up.
Hartley is looking for a kimura here.
Jeferson is refusing to be controlled, as Hartley sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hartley working the head and body with strikes.
Hartley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hartley stops Jeferson from getting back to his feet.
Jeferson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hartley.
Hartley wants to work for an arm triangle but Jeferson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hartley stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hartley dips to his left and cracks Jeferson with an uppercut!
Hartley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jeferson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jeferson has Hartley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hartley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hartley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hartley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jeferson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeferson can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Jeferson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jeferson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jeferson manages to end up in side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeferson working the ground and pound but Hartley is defending the strikes.
Hartley taking a bit of punishment here - Jeferson scoring with strikes.
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 Alex Jeferson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hartley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hartley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hartley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jeferson, who protects the arm well.
Hartley trying to control the position but Jeferson is working away.
Hartley is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jeferson looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hartley gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jeferson is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hartley lets go of the hold and Jeferson can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Trev Hartley!
A very excited looking Trev Hartley made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ice Cube (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Bangarang by Skrillex. Cube is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gangsta Rap Made Me Do It. Samson Jones has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Samson Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ice Cube!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cube is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Cube moved out of range.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Cube moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cube.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Cube misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
Cube tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cube.
Cube shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Cube is just out of range.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Samson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cube misses with a straight right.
Cube pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jones back to the cage. Cube follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jones misses the body punch
and Cube counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cube tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones stuns Cube with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones lunges at Cube with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cube's hand.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Cube counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cube is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cube pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Cube to work.
Cube misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cube blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cube.
Cube pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Cube improves position.
Jones drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cube pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones misses with a hook. Cube ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cube throws a leg kick but Jones moved away.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Cube takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cube clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Cube has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Jones goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones is looking to control Cube's arms but Cube gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Cube misses with a punch on the inside.
Cube scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cube tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Cube scores with a shoulder strike.
Cube is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jones misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cube lands with a right to the head.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cube.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Cube misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cube controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones tries to break free but Cube pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Cube gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Cube is leaning against Jones and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cube is pressed up against the cage. Jones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cube down to the mat. Cube avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cube slips a straight right by Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cube tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cube lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Cube seems unphased.
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 Samson Jones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones misses with an uppercut. Cube saw that one coming.
Cube tries to clinch up.
Cube will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Cube moved out of range.
Cube misses with a straight left.
Jones walks into a left hand.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Cube moves away and avoids it.
Cube looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Cube uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cube misses with a body shot.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Cube counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cube moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cube tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Cube.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Samson Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Cube. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Cube moves away and avoids it.
Cube steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Cube.
Cube tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Cube.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cube ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cube ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Cube.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones scores with a hook.
Cube fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Cube takes the fight into the clinch.
A hook to the body from Cube.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cube lands a left hand.
Jones lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Cube tries to tie him up.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Cube is controlling the position.
Jones misses with some punches.
Cube working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cube is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cube misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ice Cube seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cube keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cube avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cube lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Cube pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cube should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Cube tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Cube scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Cube. Cube maintains the clinch.
Cube softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cube's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to push Cube away but Cube has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cube.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cube misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cube is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cube to the mat. Cube regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Cube blocks nicely.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Cube has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Jones dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jones throws a shot to the body.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cube uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Cube fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Cube uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cube counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cube.
Cube on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cube ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Cube moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cube lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Cube bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cube defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cube connects with a body shot that sends Jones's belly button to the back.
Cube closes the distance and clinches.
Cube lands a shoulder strike.
Cube scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Cube improves position.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cube makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jones tries to break free but Cube pushes him back against the cage.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cube creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cube lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cube has Jones pressed against the cage.
Jones prevents a body shot from Cube.
Ice Cube has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cube lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cube is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cube misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cube fails to land.
Cube lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
A short right from Cube on the inside.
Cube lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cube lands a shoulder strike.
Cube tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cube lands a right hand.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cube avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Cube's ribcage. Cube let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cube has him pressed against the cage.
Cube lands with a right to the head.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Cube pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cube tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones misses with a hook.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cube lands a slapping body shot.
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cube throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cube's waist but Cube gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samson Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cube fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jones is out of range.
Cube tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Cube moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Cube tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cube takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ice Cube is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cube has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short left from Cube.
Samson Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cube working aggressively here.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Cube struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones swings for the body but Cube moves out of range.
Jones misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ice Cube comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Jones!
A relieved looking Samson Jones thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Conrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrion Lannister told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Conrad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrion Lannister!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister closes the distance and clinches.
Lannister controlling the action here for a moment.
Conrad wants a takedown.
Conrad on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lannister's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lannister breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister misses with a double jab.
Tyrion Lannister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lannister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Conrad is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lannister passes Conrad's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lannister is looking for a kimura but Conrad is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lannister to get the leverage.
Conrad is not content to let Lannister control the position.
Lannister prevents Conrad from standing back up.
Lannister wants to take a breather but Conrad is having none of it.
My spies in Warrior Dogs inform me that Lannister has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Conrad pushes Lannister off looking to stand but Lannister dives back in and keeps control.
Conrad looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lannister uses his free foot to push down on Conrad's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Conrad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister looking to control but Conrad is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conrad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lannister working for a submission but Conrad is keeping him at bay.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conrad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lannister wants to control the pace but Conrad is squirming around nicely.
Lannister has hold of Conrad's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Conrad manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Conrad prevents Lannister from taking his back.
Conrad is squirming around, avoiding Lannister's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Lannister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conrad is looking to escape.
Conrad is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Conrad is squirming around, avoiding Lannister's attempts to control the action.
Conrad is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lannister is working for a guillotine from mount but Conrad frees his head quite easily.
Lannister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Lannister throws some wild stikes that Conrad manages to avoid easily.
Conrad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lannister in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lannister won't let Conrad get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lannister is looking to work his way around to Conrad's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lannister trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Conrad is trying to stand but he's just given Lannister his back.
Conrad is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lannister gets his way!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lannister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Conrad is fending him off so far but Lannister persists. Nope, Conrad circles away and we're back to standing.
Lannister misses with a few strikes there.
Conrad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lannister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lannister rushes Conrad and presses him up against the cage.
Lannister tries a knee to the head but Conrad blocks it.
Lannister turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lannister manages to end up in side control.
Conrad is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister tries for a kimura but Conrad is defending well.
Conrad is pushing Lannister's head away, looking to escape. Lannister manages to hold on to the position though.
Lannister in side control, throwing shots but Conrad defends.
Conrad is not content to let Lannister control the position.
Conrad pushes Lannister away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lannister gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lannister trying to control the position but Conrad is working away.
Conrad is trying to buck Lannister off.
Lannister trying to control the action but Conrad is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conrad is trying to get back to his feet.
Lannister working the ground and pound but Conrad is defending the strikes.
Conrad is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lannister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Conrad tries to escape but Lannister is in control.
Lannister trying to control the position but Conrad is working away.
Conrad pushes Lannister away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lannister gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Conrad has escaped the position, nice work there.
Conrad sneaks out the side door and pushes Lannister away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Horrible takedown by Lannister or perhaps it was just good defense by Conrad which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lannister.
Francis Conrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrion Lannister.
Conrad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Conrad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Conrad in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lannister manages to work his way to half guard, despite Conrad's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad stops Lannister from getting back to his feet.
Lannister makes his way to full guard, as Conrad worked for a kimura.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lannister seems keen to control Conrad's posture.
Conrad throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister working a defensive guard here.
Lannister bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Conrad's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyrion Lannister will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Conrad slips under a jab.
Conrad slips a jab from Lannister.
Lannister shoots in and bounces Conrad off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lannister slips nicely into half guard.
Lannister stops Conrad from getting back to his feet.
Lannister seems to be working for a kimura but Conrad defends the submission attempt.
Conrad wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conrad is looking to get back to is feet but Lannister passes into side control.
Lannister passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Conrad!
Lannister wants to control the pace but Conrad is squirming around nicely.
Lannister is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Conrad has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Conrad is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Lannister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conrad is looking to escape.
Lannister is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Conrad is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lannister. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lannister wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lannister working for a submission but Conrad is keeping him at bay.
Lannister can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Conrad is looking to escape.
Conrad is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister wants to control the pace but Conrad is squirming around nicely.
Conrad wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Lannister wants to finish this one by submission but Conrad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lannister.
Conrad's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lannister wants to control the pace but Conrad is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conrad taking shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Lannister there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Conrad is trying to stand.
Lannister looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lannister lands a big elbow.
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!
Conrad is squirming around, avoiding Lannister's attempts to control the action.
Tyrion Lannister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lannister controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lannister thowing shots but they're missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrion Lannister comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lannister 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrion Lannister!
Tyrion Lannister 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khaled Kalil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalil is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Black Rob - Whoa!. Tom Jones had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Khaled Kalil!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to clinch up but Kalil circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones avoids the head kick by Kalil.
Jones forces Kalil back against the cage and clinches.
Kalil wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones blocks a body shot from Kalil.
Kalil scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kalil trying to land knees to the body.
Kalil managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalil is defending well for now.
Kalil wants to break free but Jones has control.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Jones.
It looks like Khaled Kalil has been cut.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Kalil shrugs off.
Kalil tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalil is defending well for now.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kalil looks winded!
Jones stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalil is defending well for now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalil's defenses.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Kalil's ribcage.
Kalil being controlled against the cage.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow just above Kalil 's eye.
Kalil blocks an elbow strike.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalil avoids the damage to the body.
Our sources have told us that Jones has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Kalil takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Khaled Kalil's cut even more.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kalil.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalil is defending well for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kalil is defending well for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khaled Kalil's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A leg kick checked by Jones.
A head kick by Kalil misses
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jones will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kalil up against the cage.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kalil takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones stalls.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Kalil blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalil working hard to break the clinch.
Kalil tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kalil is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones avoiding damage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tom Jones.
Kalil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalil has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jones is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Jones blocks a head kick by Kalil.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kalil counters with a left and a right that hurts Jones! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Kalil jumps into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones is trying to stand up.
Kalil trying to control but Jones is having none of it.
Jones on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jones tries to get out of the position.
Jones wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalil content just to control the position here.
Jones trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kalil trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kalil controlling from the full mount.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Kalil takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jones is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalil looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Let's hope that Kalil has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khaled Kalil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khaled Kalil's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones slips under a jab from Kalil.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Kalil.
Kalil lands a high kick to the side of Jones's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Kalil dives into guard, looking to finish.
Jones is rocked!
It looks like Tom Jones has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalil decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kalil throws a head kick that misses
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Kalil gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
Kalil managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Kalil misses with an elbow over the top.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Kalil avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kalil lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jones to his knees! Kalil keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khaled Kalil!
Khaled Kalil 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Francois Leon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammy Hicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Francois Leon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammy Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hicks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leon 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.
Leon misses with a leg kick
and Hicks moves into the clinch.
Hicks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hicks obliges.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Leon.
Hicks with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Leon.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Hicks working Leon over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Hicks.
Hicks displaying some good clinch control by pressing Leon up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leon takes a knee right on the jaw!
A head punch on the inside from Hicks fails to land.
Hicks told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Leon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hicks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hicks throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leons head.
Leon is trying to break the clinch but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Hicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leon is trying to push Hicks away but Hicks has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hicks stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Come on Hicks - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Leon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Leon is trying to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling him.
Hicks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hicks is pushing Leon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Leon avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Leon is trying to maintain a safe position but Hicks gets an underhook and turns Leon into the cage.
Knees to the body from Hicks.
Hicks tries a body shot but Leon blocks it.
Hicks blocking some punches.
Hicks lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leon backwards.
Hicks leaning against his opponent.
Hicks digs a right hand into Leon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leon's gas tank.
Hicks prevents Leon from breaking the clinch.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hicks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hicks landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Leon avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Leon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicks swings wildly with an uppercut but Leon uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Hicks 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.
Hicks moves out of range as Leon strikes.
Leon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hicks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hicks.
Hicks is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Leon avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
Hicks working aggressively here.
Leon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hicks will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Leon up against the cage.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Leon avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Leon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hicks stalling in the clinch.
Hicks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hicks stalling against the cage.
Leon stalling in the clinch but Hicks improves position.
Hicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hicks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hicks tries to throw a body punch but Leon avoids it by throwing Hicks back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Leon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hicks slows down the pace here.
Hicks crunches a lovely knee into Leon's ribcage.
Hicks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hicks throws a punch but it's blocked by Leon.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Leon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Leon is trying to break the clinch but Hicks has him pressed against the cage.
Leon has a couple of punches blocked by Hicks.
Leon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leon blocking some punches.
Hicks misses with a punch on the inside.
Leon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Hicks.
Hicks has a couple of punches blocked by Leon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hicks.
Hicks misses with a knee to the head.
Leon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hicks pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hicks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hicks's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hicks missing with knees to the body.
Hicks misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammy Hicks 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. This is the final round!
Leon misses the jab.
Hicks rushes Leon and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hicks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leon tries to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling the position.
Leon prevents a body shot from Hicks.
A frustrated look appears on Leon's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hicks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hicks dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Sammy Hicks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hicks pushes Leon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hicks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leon blocking some punches.
Hicks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hicks tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Leon avoids it.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leon stalling the fight.
Hicks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hicks prevents Leon from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leon letting Hicks take a breather here.
Knees to the body from Hicks.
Leon tries to break the clinch but Hicks is controlling the position.
Leon looking to stall.
Hicks working aggressively here.
Leon wants to break free but Hicks has control.
Leon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leon blocks a body shot from Hicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is stalling here.
Hicks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stalling in the clinch from Hicks.
Hicks landing knees to the head.
It looks like Francois Leon has been cut.
Hicks connects with a nasty looking knee right to Leon's face.
Hicks keeps control of Leon as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee calls for Hicks to work.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but Leon blocks it.
Hicks misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws a head punch that misses.
Hicks utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hicks misses with a body punch.
Hicks using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hicks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leon letting Hicks take a breather here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sammy Hicks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hicks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sammy Hicks!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SJ Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Zorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Zorn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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186 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, SJ Mitchell !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Zorn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Zorn moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell misses with a right hand
and Zorn counters with a one-two to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mitchell .
Mitchell tries for a takedown but Zorn circles away easily
and Zorn scores with a counter punch that sends Mitchell to the canvas! Zorn smells blood - he's punishing Mitchell with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Mitchell has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Zorn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marlon Jones Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olek Skilgannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skilgannon has chosen La Ultima Hora - Breed 77 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Marlon Jones Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Olek Skilgannon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skilgannon misses with a shot to the body
and Skilgannon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Jones Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Skilgannon misses with an uppercut. Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Skilgannon lands with a hook. Jones Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Skilgannon darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jones Jr misses with a body shot.
Skilgannon tries to land a front kick but Jones Jr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones Jr paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice jab there from Skilgannon.
Skilgannon throws out a powerful jab.
Skilgannon ducks right into an uppercut from Jones Jr.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones Jr throws a looping overhand right but Skilgannon ducks down to avoid it.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but Skilgannon moves out of range.
Skilgannon closes the distance and pushes Jones Jr back into the cage.
Jones Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skilgannon gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Jones Jr regains guard.
Jones Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones Jr is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skilgannon trying to control but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
Skilgannon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
My spies in Ford Lane Fight Factory inform me that Skilgannon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jones Jr manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skilgannon gets back to half guard.
Skilgannon wants to improve his position but Jones Jr is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skilgannon looking for submissions off his back.
Jones Jr performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones Jr working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Jones Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Skilgannon!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr working for a submission but Skilgannon is keeping him at bay.
Jones Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skilgannon is looking to escape.
Skilgannon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Skilgannon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Skilgannon shrugs it off.
Skilgannon regains half guard.
Skilgannon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jones Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skilgannon does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skilgannon throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Jones Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skilgannon moves into full guard.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Skilgannon keeps moving.
Skilgannon looking for a sweep. Not yet Skilgannon, not yet.
Skilgannon thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jones Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skilgannon is keeping the position for now.
Skilgannon strikes from his own guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skilgannon looking to control.
Skilgannon keeping moving, preventing Jones Jr from controlling successfully.
Skilgannon controls Jones Jr momentarily but Jones Jr frees himself.
Jones Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Skilgannon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skilgannon trying to control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones Jr scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Skilgannon.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Skilgannon.
Jones Jr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Skilgannon's head backwards.
Jones Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Olek Skilgannon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Skilgannon misses with an uppercut.
Skilgannon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Skilgannon misses with an uppercut. Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Jones Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Skilgannon thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones Jr misses the jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones Jr.
Marlon Jones Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones Jr thuds his right hand into Skilgannon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Skilgannon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones Jr misses with a straight right.
Jones Jr moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Skilgannon throws a leg kick but Jones Jr moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Skilgannon misses the target.
Jones Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skilgannon on the side of the head.
Jones Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Skilgannon enables Jones Jr to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Skilgannon manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Skilgannon has his foot on Jones Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Skilgannon 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Skilgannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Skilgannon is retaining full guard.
Skilgannon trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Skilgannon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
Skilgannon advances to half guard.
Skilgannon is working for a submission of some sort.
Skilgannon is pressing down on Jones Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jones Jr is holding on for now.
Jones Jr wants to improve his position but Skilgannon is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skilgannon trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skilgannon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Skilgannon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Skilgannon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Skilgannon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones Jr's guard.
Jones Jr regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jones Jr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones Jr has his foot on Skilgannon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Skilgannon works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skilgannon controlling from the top position.
Jones Jr looking to control.
Jones Jr looking for a guillotine here but Skilgannon defends easily.
Skilgannon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Skilgannon is working Jones Jr over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones Jr wants to hit a switch here but Skilgannon passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Jones Jr there!
Skilgannon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jones Jr to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jones Jr shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones Jr tries to hold on but Skilgannon postures up.
Jones Jr is just holding on here. Skilgannon manages to take his back.
Jones Jr trying to control the action but Skilgannon just sinks the hooks in.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Skilgannon has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Jones Jr! Can he survive? No! He's out! Skilgannon gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Olek Skilgannon!
Olek Skilgannon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Marlon Jones Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck this shit man!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Storman Norman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norman has chosen Cocaine as his entrance music. Storman Norman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josh Lang's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Lang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Storman Norman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lang misses with a body kick.
Norman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lang.
Lang pushes Norman away with a front kick.
Norman misses with a hook
and Lang makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norman throws the left hand but Lang avoids the punch easily.
Norman cracks Lang with an open hand slap.
Lang feints and then cracks Norman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norman down.
Lang walks into a stiff left hand from Norman.
Lang throws a head kick that Norman semi-blocks.
It looks like Storman Norman has been cut.
Lang throws a head kick but Norman moves out of range.
Norman fails to land the takedown.
Norman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lang is fending him off so far but Norman persists. Nope, Lang circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lang.
Norman looks winded!
Lang lands with a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lang.
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Norman down.
A good leg kick by Lang.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lang.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Lang finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Good leg kick by Lang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lang throws a sloppy head kick and Norman moves out of range easily.
Lang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lang scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lang.
Norman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lang.
Lang lands a high kick!
Lang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norman's calf.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lang.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lang - that will leave a mark!
Lang thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Norman if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Norman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lang.
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
Lang cracks the inside of Norman's front leg.
Norman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lang can pounce on him.
Norman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lang feints and then cracks Norman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norman down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Josh Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norman on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lang scores with a head kick.
Lang connects with an inside leg kick.
Lang lands a big head kick that sends Norman tumbling to the mat! Lang takes a step backwards and waves Norman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Norman is rocked!
Lang throws a body punch but Norman moves out of range.
Norman is still on wobbly legs! Can Lang finish him?
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lang, right into the meat.
Lang explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Norman seems to have recovered his senses.
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lang connects with a leg kick. Norman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lang. That's going to slow Norman down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Lang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Storman Norman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Norman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Norman shoots in looking for a takedown. Lang tries to sprawl out of it but Norman keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lang lands a big head kick that sends Norman tumbling to the mat! Lang takes a step backwards and waves Norman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Lang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lang connects with a solid leg kick.
Lang bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lang feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norman's calf.
Lang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lang feints and then cracks Norman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norman down.
Norman is breathing heavily.
Lang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang lands a big head kick that sends Norman tumbling to the mat! Lang takes a step backwards and waves Norman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Storman Norman's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lang feints and then cracks Norman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norman down.
Lang throws a push kick but Norman slaps the foot to one side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lang.
Norman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Norman might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lang has got the better of the exchanges.
Norman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lang.
Lang plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Crunch! Lang slams his shin into Norman's torso.
Lang lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a powerful right kick. Norman tried to block low but the kick was high! Norman was taken right off of his feet! Lang jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Josh Lang!
Josh Lang retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Josh Lang misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Storman Norman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Every loss is tough, but I will come back better!'.
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