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WFC WAR ON THE SHORE 3 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Burn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Merv Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Don't Turn Off The Lights - Enrique Iglesias . I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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160 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Axel Burn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Merv Ridley!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burn throws a series of punches but Ridley avoids them all with ease.
Burn misses with the combination.
Burn lands a left and a right that send Ridley crashing to the mat, dazed. Burn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Ridley is rocked!
It looks like Merv Ridley has been cut.
Burn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ridley sprawling to the canvas! Ridley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Burn finish him?!
Ridley is still on wobbly legs! Can Burn finish him?
Burn closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Ridley out cold! Ridley corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Axel Burn!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julimar Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louden Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Foreigner . Louden Swain 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Julimar Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Louden Swain!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos misses with a double jab.
Swain shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Swain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Santos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Swain tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard.
Santos is pushing Swain's head away, looking to escape. Swain manages to hold on to the position though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Santos is trying to control Swain's posture but Swain avoids it.
Swain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Swain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Santos to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Swain manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Santos has Swain in his guard.
Swain wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.
Santos 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.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Swain trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to stand but Swain is controlling the position.
Swain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Santos really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Swain trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swain tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swain was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santos tries for a takedown but Swain circles away easily
and Swain makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Swain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Santos.
Santos throws a series of punches but Swain avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos keeps the fight on the outside.
Swain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Swain moves into the clinch.
Swain gets control of Santos's arms and successfully pulls guard. Swain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Swain scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Santos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Swain lands with a good body shot.
Swain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Swain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Swain is working Santos over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Swain.
Santos is working for takedown but Swain is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julimar Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos is trying to drag Swain to the mat but Swain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Swain gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swain is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Swain 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.
Santos is looking for a sweep. Swain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swain is taking a breather. Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louden Swain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Santos misses the jab.
Swain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Swain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Swain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Swain trying to control the position but Santos is working away.
Swain decides to stand back up.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Swain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Swain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Swain breaks from the clinch.
Swain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Swain misses with a series of wild punches.
Swain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julimar Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Swain.
Santos misses with the combination.
Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos misses with a combination
and Swain counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Swain sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swain tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard.
Swain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santos looking for a sweep. Not yet Santos, not yet.
Swain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swain stands and throws Santos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Swain drags him back down.
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Swain keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swain stands up.
Swain moves into the clinch.
Swain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Swain can't do much from the bottom here.
Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Swain is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Swain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Santos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swain sees it coming and defends easily.
Swain is trying to stand.
Swain actively working from the bottom here.
Santos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swain defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santos trying to control the action but Swain is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louden Swain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Swain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Swain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Swain wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos throws a body punch but Swain moves out of range.
Santos throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Swain's waist but Swain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Santos off to one side.
Swain dodges the punch combination from Santos.
A cross from Swain lands.
Swain is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swain sprawls well. Swain wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julimar Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Swain tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Santos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swain pushes Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Swain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Swain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Swain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Swain has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Julimar Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Swain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Swain - that landed with a thud.
Swain lands a shot to the body.
Swain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swain misses with an uppercut.
Swain swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Swain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
Santos takes one on the button.
Santos misses with a two punch combination.
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Swain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Swain tries to bench press Santos off him but Santos keeps the position.
Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Swain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Santos's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos moves nicely into side control.
Swain trying his best to control but Santos has mounted him.
Swain squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Santos working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Swain tries to improve his position but instead Santos has taken his back!
Santos looking for the choke but no joy.
Swain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Louden Swain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos doesn't have the hooks in and Swain manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Santos wants to stand and escape but Swain is having none of it.
Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Swain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Swain content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Santos pulls Swain in close to prevent any damage.
Swain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Julimar Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santos working for a triangle but Swain defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Louden Swain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Swain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Louden Swain!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Louden Swain!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Louden Swain!
Louden Swain wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between reece kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Bisping 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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193 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, reece kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping lands with a nice combination. kahn backs away looking to recover.
Bisping moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bisping misses with a leg kick.
Bisping throws a series of punches but kahn avoids them all with ease.
kahn could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bisping displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like reece kahn has been cut.
kahn dodges the punch combination from Bisping.
Bisping connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bisping throws a series of punches but kahn avoids them all with ease.
Bisping throws a series of punches but kahn moves out of range.
kahn clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
kahn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
kahn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
kahn is trying to maintain a safe position but Bisping gets an underhook and turns kahn into the cage.
kahn manages to break the clinch.
Bisping bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bisping stalks kahn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into kahn's face. kahn staggers backwards, shaken.
Bisping swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bisping misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Bisping finds it's way through kahn's defenses.
kahn is rocked!
Bisping tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
kahn slips a jab and a cross from Bisping.
Bisping will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
kahn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bisping sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bisping throws a series of strikes that have kahn backpedaling.
Bisping keeps the fight on the outside.
Michael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bisping will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
kahn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bisping displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from kahn.
Bisping ducks under a wild hook from kahn.
kahn ducks right into an uppercut from Bisping.
kahn misses with a head kick.
Jab, jab by Bisping - just one landing.
Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
kahn decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kahn wants to take a breather but Bisping is having none of it.
kahn works his way into side control.
kahn stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bisping lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bisping fails to land with a series of punches.
Bisping keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Bisping.
kahn tries to clinch there but Bisping circles away.
Bisping swinging wildly here.
Bisping stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for reece kahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kahn fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bisping avoids it really well and circles away.
kahn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
kahn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bisping looks gassed!
kahn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
No luck for kahn with that takedown attempt.
Bisping misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Bisping. No joy for kahn on that attempt.
kahn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bisping is fending him off so far but kahn persists. Nope, Bisping circles away and we're back to standing.
kahn looks for a takedown but Bisping sprawls well.
Bisping throws a series of punches but kahn avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kahn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bisping as he jumps to the side.
Bisping is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick by Bisping misses
and kahn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bisping's guard.
Bisping wriggles free and stands up.
Bisping misses with a double jab
and kahn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bisping's knee momentarily.
kahn throws a series of punches but Bisping avoids them all with ease.
Bisping takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
kahn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Bisping manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bisping avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kahn wants to stand but Bisping is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
kahn trying to control but Bisping is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping dominated that round.
The cut man is working on reece kahn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
kahn tries to clinch up.
kahn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from kahn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bisping misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bisping defends well against a solid takedown attempt from kahn.
kahn misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
kahn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for reece kahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping blocks a head kick by kahn.
Bisping scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bisping lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as kahn backs up against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from kahn.
Nice sprawl there from Bisping as kahn shoots in.
reece kahn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bisping lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but kahn circles away quickly and effectively.
Bisping lands with a straight right. kahn didn't see that one coming.
Bisping throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
kahn gets a clinch.
kahn pulls guard effortlessly.
Bisping trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bisping wants to stand and escape but instead kahn has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Bisping is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bisping working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from kahn.
kahn wants to control from the top but Bisping keeps moving.
kahn sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bisping wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and kahn is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is not content to let kahn control the position.
Bisping moves into full guard.
Bisping wants to sweep here but kahn controlling him for the moment.
kahn wants to get up but he can't break Bisping's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
kahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bisping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
kahn pushes down on Bisping's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bisping is defending against the submission attempts here by kahn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
kahn is looking to take a break and control but Bisping is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
kahn wants to stand up but Bisping is controlling the position.
Bisping wants to control but kahn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
kahn moves out of range of the body kick.
Bisping displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from kahn.
kahn darts in and clinches Bisping up against the cage.
kahn jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
kahn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
kahn keeping full guard, as Bisping tries to pass.
kahn trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
kahn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bisping can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
kahn trying to keep a closed guard but Bisping is proving a slippery customer.
kahn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bisping decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bisping throws a combination that misses
and kahn counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kahn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bisping showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on reece kahn's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
kahn tries for a takedown but Bisping sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick
and kahn counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bisping's guard now.
kahn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bisping wants to sweep but no luck.
kahn won't allow Bisping to get back to his feet.
Bisping has his feet on kahn's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bisping misses with a series of wild punches.
kahn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bisping as he jumps to the side.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bisping looks to throw the jab but kahn is out of range.
Good leg kick by kahn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bisping takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bisping has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
kahn connects with a high kick.
Michael Bisping seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
kahn moves in looking to clinch but Bisping pushes him off.
kahn shoots in for a takedown but Bisping shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for reece kahn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bisping throws a right hand that kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that kahn also avoids with ease.
kahn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bisping.
Bisping throws a right hand that kahn ducks under and follows up with a left that kahn also avoids with ease.
kahn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bisping sprawls well. Bisping wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. kahn gets slowly back to his feet.
Bisping avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bisping throws a nice looking combination but kahn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
kahn has closed the distance and engaged Bisping in a clinch.
Bisping has had enough of the clinch but kahn keeps him there for the moment.
kahn jumps guard.
Bisping is looking to stand up but kahn won't let him.
kahn manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
reece kahn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
kahn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
kahn is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Bisping is surviving well by controlling kahn's body position as best he can.
kahn fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
kahn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
kahn with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries to get back to half guard but can't.
kahn get's back to his feet.
kahn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bisping circles away.
kahn has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bisping connects with the punch.
kahn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bisping to the mat! Bisping manages to get full guard.
kahn won't allow Bisping to sweep him here.
Bisping keeping moving, preventing kahn from controlling successfully.
kahn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
kahn is really struggling to control Bisping but he's trying to hold on to the position.
kahn preventing the sweep.
kahn postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
kahn trying to control the position from guard on top but Bisping is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bisping wants to sweep here but kahn controlling him for the moment.
Bisping keeping moving, preventing kahn from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bisping throws a sloppy head kick
and kahn moves into the clinch.
Bisping wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but kahn has him pressed against the cage.
kahn jumps guard and drags Bisping to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
kahn pulls Bisping in close to prevent any damage.
kahn looking to control.
kahn wants to sweep here but Bisping controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
reece kahn showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bisping has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Michael Bisping!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Michael Bisping!
Michael Bisping wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracie St Ella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rick Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gracie St Ella!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Ella walks into a straight right hand from Ross.
Ross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ross wants it to stay on the feet.
Ross moves in looking to clinch but St Ella pushes him off.
Ross stalks St Ella and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into St Ella's face. St Ella staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Gracie St Ella has been cut.
Ross closes the distance and clinches.
St Ella prevents Ross from breaking the clinch.
St Ella goes for a takedown attempt but Ross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ross tries to clinch up.
Ross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
St Ella looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ross is fending him off so far but St Ella persists. Nope, Ross circles away and we're back to standing.
Rick Ross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gracie St Ella.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Ella.
St Ella dives in and grabs Ross's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ross pushes down on St Ella's head and hops out.
St Ella looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
St Ella tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ross sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten St Ella somewhat.
St Ella closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross misses with an uppercut. St Ella saw that one coming.
Ross wants to clinch up but St Ella keeps it at a distance.
Ross drops St Ella with a naaaaasty hook - St Ella is in real trouble here! Ross dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Ross!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oedline Buntington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buntington comes to the cage accompanied by Random Elevator Music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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181 lbs
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Oedline Buntington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buntington gets caught flat footed, as Rogers shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Buntington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Buntington manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Buntington's guard.
Rogers won't allow Buntington to get back to his feet.
Rogers advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buntington, who protects the arm well.
Rogers lands an elbow.
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Buntington wants to get back to his feet but Rogers drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Buntington has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rogers landing strikes.
Rogers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Buntington, who protects the arm well.
Rogers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rogers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buntington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rogers looks gassed!
Rogers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Buntington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buntington tries to escape but Rogers is in control.
Rogers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Buntington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rogers prevents Buntington from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is putting a hurting on Buntington here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rogers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Buntington is defending well.
Buntington is pushing Rogers's head away, looking to escape. Rogers manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries for a kimura but Buntington is defending well.
Rogers tries for a kimura but Buntington is defending well.
Buntington is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rogers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rogers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rogers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Buntington lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
Oedline Buntington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Buntington.
Rogers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Buntington wants to stand but Rogers is controlling the position.
Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rogers stops Buntington from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rogers sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Buntington's guard.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers prevents Buntington from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buntington defending well though.
Rogers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Buntington defends it well.
Buntington is trying to stand up here but Rogers is controlling him well.
Rogers thows a huge punch but Buntington dodges it nicely.
Buntington is looking to escape.
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Buntington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
Buntington is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Buntington circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buntington swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
A jab lands there for Buntington.
Oedline Buntington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buntington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Buntington slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Buntington.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Oedline Buntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buntington misses with a series of wild punches.
Buntington misses with a few strikes there.
Buntington lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
No luck for Rogers with that takedown attempt.
Buntington misses with the combination.
Rogers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buntington throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rogers on the side of the head.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Buntington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Steve Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buntington lands a nice shot that snaps Rogers's head back.
Buntington lands a jab-cross combination.
Buntington lands a head shot.
Rogers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Buntington scores with a one two! Rogers had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Buntington as he jumps to the side.
Buntington smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oedline Buntington dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Buntington fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rogers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buntington finds it's way round the side to connect with Rogers's head.
Rogers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buntington avoids it really well and circles away.
Good exchange - Buntington coming out on top.
Buntington misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rogers misses with a combination
and Buntington counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rogers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oedline Buntington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Buntington cracks Rogers with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers tries for a takedown but Buntington circles away easily
and Buntington counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Buntington throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rogers.
Buntington scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Buntington lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Buntington connects with a crisp jab.
Rogers shoots and misses
and Buntington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buntington throws a combination that misses
and Rogers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Buntington is looking to break free of the clinch but Rogers has double underhooks.
Rogers prevents Buntington from breaking the clinch.
Buntington gets underhooks to prevent Rogers's takedown attempt.
Buntington prevents the takedown attempt.
Buntington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rogers jumps into guard, dragging Buntington to the mat.
Rogers wants to sweep here but Buntington controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers striking off his back but it's not causing Buntington any problems.
Buntington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Buntington wanted to stand there but Rogers had control of the position.
Rogers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rogers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Buntington is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Buntington looks to land a combination. Rogers sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Buntington misses with the combination.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Buntington is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Donk. Buntington catches Rogers right on the button with a cross.
Nice shot lands for Buntington.
Buntington lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Buntington cracks Rogers with an open hand slap.
Rogers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Buntington looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Buntington stuffs the takedown.
Buntington lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buntington.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buntington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buntington misses with a few strikes there.
Rogers shoots in but no luck this time.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Rogers shoots in and drives through. Buntington sprawls well.
Buntington throws a right and a left that Rogers avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Buntington - just one landing.
Buntington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buntington moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Buntington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rogers doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buntington lands a glancing blow to the side of Rogers's head.
Rogers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Buntington counters with a series of strikes. Rogers will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Buntington.
Buntington scores with a sloppy right hand. Rogers should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oedline Buntington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buntington 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Oedline Buntington!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Oedline Buntington!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Oedline Buntington!
Oedline Buntington wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunn comes to the cage accompanied by England belongs to me. Gunn has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The key to victory for Ray Gunn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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157 lbs
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163 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Jester!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn lands a glancing blow to the side of Jester's head.
Good leg kick by Gunn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jester defending well as Gunn loads up on a big left hand.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Jester knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jester fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gunn with a nice cross.
Jester shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gunn but Gunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jab, jab by Gunn - just one landing.
Gunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jester.
Gunn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gunn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jester takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Jester moves away and avoids it.
Gunn throws out a loose jab but Jester uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Jester ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gunn!
Gunn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Jester moves away and avoids it.
Jester avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gunn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunn misses with an uppercut. Jester saw that one coming.
Gunn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands a lovely overhand right.
Gunn thows a body shot but no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunn.
Gunn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ray Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn lands a right hook to the body.
Gunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gunn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gunn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gunn scores with a leg kick.
Ray Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
Gunn scores with a hook to the body. Jester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jester shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is pressing down on Jester's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Jester trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gunn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jester passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn is defending against the submission attempts here by Jester.
Jester is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Gunn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Jester!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keast Beasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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200 lbs
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202 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Beasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beasty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beasty.
Beasty fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Beasty counters with a crisp one two that drops Taylor! Beasty thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Taylor to his feet! Taylor is in big trouble!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor tries to bum rush Beasty with a series of wild strikes but Beasty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor tries to bum rush Beasty with a series of wild strikes but Beasty uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Beasty misses with a series of wild punches.
Beasty throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Beasty counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Beasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor looks gassed!
Beasty sends Taylor crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Beasty is motioning to the referee to let Taylor up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Beasty finish him?
Beasty measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Taylor! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Keast Beasty!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wood Chimera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Laz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Laz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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265 lbs
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307 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wood Chimera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Laz!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chimera shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Laz napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Chimera working the ground and pound but Laz is defending the strikes.
Chimera cracks Laz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Laz is looking to regain half guard here but Chimera keeps moving and retains side control.
Laz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Laz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Laz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chimera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chimera wants to control but Laz is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimera throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Chimera working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laz scores a takedown into full mount!
Laz lands a big elbow.
Laz controlling from mount.
I looks like Laz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chimera has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laz landing strikes from the mount.
Laz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Chimera?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laz controlling from mount.
Chimera is looking to get to half guard.
Laz content just to control the position here.
Chimera is desperately trying to improve his position but Laz has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chimera wants to control but Laz is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimera is desperately trying to improve his position but Laz has a good base and remains in mount.
Laz controlling his opponent.
Laz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chimera turns into him and now he's in Laz's guard.
Laz keeping full guard, as Chimera tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chimera stops Laz from standing up.
Chimera won't allow Laz to sweep him here.
Laz is adopting a defensive guard.
Laz controls Chimera momentarily but Chimera frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Laz 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.
Laz with a poor takedown
and Chimera counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Laz's guard now.
Chimera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Laz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chimera wants to sweep but no luck.
Laz wants to control from the top but Chimera keeps moving.
Laz wanted to stand there but Chimera had control of the position.
Laz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimera throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Chimera trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Laz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Laz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Chimera working to try and regain half guard.
Chimera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Laz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chimera is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laz with the ground and pound from mount.
Laz content just to control the position here.
Chimera in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Laz looking to control and managing it successfully.
Laz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laz controlling from mount.
Laz avoids the attempt from Chimera to control.
Laz trying to control but Chimera is having none of it.
King Laz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Laz with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Laz lands a nice shot to the head.
Laz with shots to the head and body - Chimera looks very uncomfortable down there.
Laz sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Laz trying to control but Chimera is having none of it.
Despite being in the dominant position, King Laz just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Laz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wood Chimera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimera misses with a takedown attempt
and Laz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Chimera!
Laz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Laz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Laz throws a hook but Chimera blocks it.
Chimera ducks under a wild hook from Laz.
Chimera throws a sloppy head kick and Laz moves out of range easily.
Laz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chimera manages to get to full guard.
Laz's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chimera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chimera trying to control the position.
Chimera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chimera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Laz controls the pace.
Laz being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Laz stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Laz dodges the punch combination from Chimera.
Chimera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Laz dodges the punch combination from Chimera.
Laz shoots in and bounces Chimera off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Laz stands up over Chimera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Laz stands and steps away. Chimera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Laz lands a glancing blow to the side of Chimera's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimera gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chimera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laz lands a takedown into guard.
Laz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Laz trying to control the position from guard on top but Chimera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Laz lands a couple of digs.
Chimera being controlled here, momentarily.
Laz wants to control from the top but Chimera keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laz wants to control from the top but Chimera keeps moving.
Laz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chimera trying to keep a closed guard but Laz is proving a slippery customer.
Chimera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Laz.
Wood Chimera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Laz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chimera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
King Laz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Laz 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for King Laz!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for King Laz!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for King Laz!
King Laz wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between King Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deividas Laraznskyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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166 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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176 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Fists!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Deividas Laraznskyi!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Fists misses.
Fists swings for the body but Laraznskyi moves out of range.
Fists scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laraznskyi doesn't seem bothered though.
Laraznskyi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fists throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fists throws a good cross that connects.
Laraznskyi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fists sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fists slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fists looks to score with a jab to the body but Laraznskyi is just out of range.
Laraznskyi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fists avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Laraznskyi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fists sprawls well. Fists wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Laraznskyi gets slowly back to his feet.
King Fists has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deividas Laraznskyi.
A big right from Fists misses.
Laraznskyi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laraznskyi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fists but Fists pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fists works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laraznskyi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Laraznskyi looks gassed!
Fists scores with a jab. Laraznskyi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Laraznskyi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laraznskyi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fists lands with a right hand.
Laraznskyi drops his hands momentarily and Fists takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists lands a big right hand that sends Laraznskyi crashing to the mat! Fists stays standing though and waves Laraznskyi back to his feet!
Laraznskyi is rocked!
Laraznskyi circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Fists. Laraznskyi falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Fists!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Fists!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between D S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Hurt as his entrance music. Austin Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, D S!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
S scores with a nice head shot.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of S's head.
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
S tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
S takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
S tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
S misses with a low kick.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smith looks to land a combination but S avoids it well.
S drops his hands momentarily and Smith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
S moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
S feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith throws a series of punches but S avoids them all with ease.
S takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Smith cracks a nice hook into S's ribs.
Austin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
S blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith scores with a jab.
S ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
S misses with a head kick.
Smith lands a head kick!
Smith throws a hook but S blocks it.
S misses with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Smith.
S throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick by Smith misses
and S counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck S on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
S throws a head kick that misses.
S misses with a wild combination.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith stuffs the takedown.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. S doesn't seem phased though.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
S falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. S is lucky that one didn't land flush.
S takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps S's head back.
S pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
S takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A head kick misses from Smith.
S is looking to land body kicks.
S scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches S on the side of the head.
S swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith misses with a head kick.
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
S avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! S had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S takes one on the button.
Smith lands a jab to S's midsection.
S is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith jabs at S's body.
S is looking to land body kicks.
S swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
S takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Smith connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith scores with a hook.
S takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
S darts in trying to clinch
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith lands with a nice combination. S backs away looking to recover.
Smith dips to his left and cracks S with an uppercut!
S gets cracked there but stands up to it.
S swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
S is rocked!
S goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
S throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
S tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and S counters with a solid body kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but S avoids it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether S might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a body kick the misses
and S counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
S looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
S blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
S takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
S takes a head kick and keeps coming.
S walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S looking to land some kicks to the body here.
S tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and S counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
S tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
S pulls out of a head kick attempt.
D S is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith clobbers S with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
S wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
S tries a head kick but it misses.
Smith moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
S walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Smith turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and S counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
S misses with a head kick.
S takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith scores with a spinning back kick!
S throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith connects with the punch.
S walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Austin Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
S avoids the head kick by Smith.
S throws a lazy head kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Danga de danga de dang - Smith scores with a four punch combination!
S steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Oh S is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
S seems to have got his legs back now.
S ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of S's head.
Smith's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Smith duly obliges.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
S showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
S on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
S misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed S momentarily.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but S bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith lands with a right hand.
S fakes the leg kick and cracks Smith in the body.
S tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
S throws a head kick that misses.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent S stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Smith lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith sizes up S with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
S tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
S throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. S shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
S has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
S fails to land with a series of punches.
S cracks Smith with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Smith misses with the combination.
Smith lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A left lands for Smith.
Smith lands with a kick to the temple. S shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from S.
S throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
S takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smith fakes the leg kick and cracks S in the body.
S throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith cracks a nice hook into S's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith connects with the punch.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and S counters with a good, hard body kick but Smith shrugs it off.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Decent striking displayed by Smith there.
S tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and S moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S throws a lazy head kick
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
S tries a head kick but it misses.
S steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
S slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of S's head.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
S has a takedown stuffed.
S misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
S takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
S throws a predictable looking body shot
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping S at a distance.
S takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jab, jab by Smith - just one landing.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
S throws a front kick aimed at Smith's knee but Smith avoids it well.
S gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Smith.
S closes the distance looking to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith jabs at S's body.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
S pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith throws a series of strikes that have S backpedaling.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Good shot there by Smith.
Smith misses with a head kick.
Smith cracks a nice hook into S's ribs.
S takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
S is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smith throws a series of punches but S moves out of range.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
S blocks a head kick by Smith.
S throws a leg kick
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
S gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice inside leg kick there by Smith. That's going to slow S down.
Smith dips to his left and cracks S with an uppercut!
S's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and S duly obliges.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
S throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
S will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A head kick misses from S.
S takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
S tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
S closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. S pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
S is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith looks to land a combination but S avoids it well.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith cracks S with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith throws a right hand that S ducks under and follows up with a left that S also avoids with ease.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? S is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, S circles away and we're back to standing.
S tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a double jab
and S moves into the clinch.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
S pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
S fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for D S. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick from Smith lands but S takes it in his stride.
S misses with a series of wild punches.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
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!
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but S seems unphased.
Smith leaves S with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
S misses with a jab, cross combination.
S throws the kick towards the body but Smith avoids it.
Smith digs a good hook to S's body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
S blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith thuds a left hand into S's body.
Smith lands a nice leg kick that just misses S's sensitive parts.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith lands a head kick. S smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
Smith jabs S right on the nose. S blinks but takes it well.
S gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
S doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Smith jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith dips to his left and cracks S with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
S takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Smith stalks S and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into S's face. S staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
S drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and S counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
S looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Smith dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Smith connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that half lands.
Smith scores with a body shot.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tests S's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped S in his tracks.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
S misses with a head kick.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
S swings and misses with a hook to the body.
S throws a head kick that misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
S throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
S lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
S throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a left to the body.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith clobbers S with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
S blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and S counters with a slapping leg kick.
S gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Smith scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
S is looking to wear down Smith with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from S. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Austin Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
S throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
S fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before S has time to react.
Smith lands with a cross.
S throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
S wants to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles S's knee momentarily.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by S.
Smith blocks a head kick by S.
S tries a head kick but it misses.
S on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Smith.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
S darts in trying to clinch
and Smith counters with a good low kick that S was not able to check.
S gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith works S's body with a nice hook.
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smith lands a high kick!
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and S moves out of range easily.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
S on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A head kick by S misses
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
S tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
D S has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S wants to clinch but Smith slips to the side
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
S throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.
S misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith lands with a nice combination. S backs away looking to recover.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
S takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith is working the combinations to good effect here.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and S counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
S swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Austin Smith!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Austin Smith!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Austin Smith!
Austin Smith wins by unanimous decision!
Austin Smith is the new light heavyweight champion!
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