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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hardy Builtman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Builtman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Have a Dream. Murdock has chosen I Have A Dream as his entrance music. Liam Murdock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hardy Builtman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Murdock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Builtman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murdock has managed to clinch.
Murdock lands a takedown into guard.
Builtman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Builtman is on top in guard.
Builtman has gone for a leg lock! Murdock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Builtman's guard.
Builtman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Builtman looking for a guillotine here but Murdock defends easily.
Builtman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builtman keeping full guard, as Murdock tries to pass.
Murdock preventing the sweep.
Builtman wants to stand but Murdock is controlling the position.
Murdock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Builtman dives on top into guard.
Builtman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Murdock's guard.
Murdock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Builtman slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Builtman tries to advance to mount but Murdock denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock is looking to reverse the position.
Builtman misses with the ground and pound.
Builtman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Builtman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Builtman trying to control the action but Murdock is working from the bottom.
Builtman advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock can't escape the position.
Murdock holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Builtman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Murdock blocking the ground and pound.
Murdock is desperately trying to improve his position but Builtman has a good base and remains in mount.
Builtman has hold of Murdock's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Murdock manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Murdock sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Builtman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murdock defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Builtman 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.
Murdock wants to sweep here but Builtman controlling him for the moment.
Builtman is pushing down on Murdock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Murdock is fighting to maintain full guard but Builtman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Builtman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Murdock!
Builtman wants to control the pace but Murdock is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murdock wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Builtman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Builtman prevents Murdock from getting the reversal.
Builtman fails to move to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardy Builtman dominated that round.
That's time! Builtman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Builtman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murdock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Builtman drives through and clinches with Murdock against the cage.
Builtman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Murdock gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Murdock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Builtman after a bit of a struggle.
Murdock is trying to drag Builtman to the mat but Builtman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Builtman turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Builtman manages to end up in side control.
Builtman in side control, throwing shots but Murdock defends.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builtman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Builtman working for a submission but Murdock is keeping him at bay.
Murdock is controlling an arm, preventing Builtman from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
We've been informed that Murdock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builtman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Builtman is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Murdock is in real trouble.
Builtman misses with an elbow to the head.
Builtman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Murdock tries to escape the position.
Builtman throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Murdock tries to escape but Builtman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Builtman looking for the RNC.
Builtman is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Murdock defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Builtman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murdock can do to turn this around?
Murdock fending off the submission attempt from Builtman.
Builtman is looking for the choke from the back position but Murdock is controlling his hands well.
Builtman looking for the RNC.
Hardy Builtman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock turns into Builtman and is now in his guard.
Builtman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Builtman passes Murdock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murdock is defending against the submission attempts here by Builtman.
Murdock wants to improve his position but Builtman is controlling well.
Murdock trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock wants to sweep but Builtman has passed to side control!
Murdock is looking for a sweep.
Murdock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Builtman has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Murdock!
Murdock avoids a series of strikes thrown by Builtman.
Murdock is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Builtman looking to secure an arm triangle but Murdock defends it well.
Builtman has control of Murdock's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Murdock regains control of the situation pretty easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardy Builtman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Builtman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murdock's half guard.
Builtman is trying to work for a kimura but Murdock is defending well.
Murdock is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Builtman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murdock knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Builtman uses his free foot to push down on Murdock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Murdock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Builtman looking for a guillotine from mount but Murdock is having none of it.
Poor strikes thrown by Builtman there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Murdock is wriggling around trying to escape.
Builtman looking to control but Murdock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Builtman punching from mount but Murdock doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Builtman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Murdock is now in Builtman's guard. A big mistake from Builtman there, giving up the dominant position!
Builtman keeping full guard, as Murdock tries to pass.
Builtman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Builtman is keeping the position for now.
Builtman 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.
Builtman keeping full guard, as Murdock tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Builtman is on top in guard.
Builtman with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Builtman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murdock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Builtman passes Murdock's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Murdock won't allow Builtman to pass to mount.
Builtman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murdock has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murdock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Murdock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Builtman.
Murdock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Liam Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy Builtman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Builtman passes Murdock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Murdock takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murdock tries to get to full guard but Builtman has control of the leg.
Builtman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Murdock keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murdock is trying to get back to full guard.
Murdock is staying active underneath Builtman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hardy Builtman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Builtman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hardy Builtman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hardy Builtman made sure he mentioned Valhalla Fight Wear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Liam Murdock had this to say: 'I will appeal the verdict'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Matenga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Fenix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Fenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Matenga!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matenga drives through and clinches with Fenix against the cage.
Fenix presses Matenga against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fenix softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fenix manages to break the clinch.
Fenix throws a shot to the body.
Fenix scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Roy Matenga has been cut.
Fenix feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Matenga sprawling to the canvas! Matenga rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Fenix finish him?!
Matenga is rocked!
Matenga looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fenix clinches with his opponent.
Matenga is still on wobbly legs! Can Fenix finish him?
Fenix stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fenix creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Matenga with a big uppercut! Matenga tries to clinch up but Fenix pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Matenga to the mat! Matenga covers up and Fenix unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Fenix!
Marcus Fenix bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexei Antonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonov has chosen Aerosol Can as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Asap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexei Antonov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Asap.
Antonov feints a jab promting Asap to slip. Antonov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Asap slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Asap moves into range and clinches up with Antonov.
Asap lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Asap.
It looks like Alexei Antonov has been cut.
Asap lands an elbow just above Antonov 's eye.
Asap lands an elbow just above Antonov 's eye.
Asap lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asap lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Asap lands an elbow that stopped Antonov in his tracks for a moment.
Asap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Antonov backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asap working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asap lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Asap creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Antonov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Asap after a bit of a struggle.
Antonov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Asap has him pressed against the cage.
Asap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Asap presses Antonov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Asap takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Still in the clinch, Asap scores with a nice short uppercut.
Asap working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Asap.
Asap lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asap lands a damaging elbow.
Asap lands with a right to the head.
Antonov is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Asap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Antonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Asap finish him?
Antonov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Antonov seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Asap.
Asap dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Asap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Antonov backwards.
Asap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Asap lands a right hand.
The referee calls for Asap to work.
Asap lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap stalling against the cage.
Asap working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asap lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Asap lands with a right to the head.
Asap lands a big right hand that drops Antonov! The killer instinct kicks in and Asap finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Asap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Asap!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allahu Snackbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane Grey could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Allahu Snackbar's chin.
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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
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Kane Grey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allahu Snackbar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snackbar gets a takedown into half guard.
Snackbar is keen to just control but Grey is a slippery customer.
Grey really is a fat lump.
Grey pushes Snackbar off looking to stand but Snackbar dives back in and keeps control.
Snackbar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grey controlling the position for now.
Snackbar is looking for a kimura here.
Snackbar prevents Grey from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snackbar is trying to control the action in half guard but Grey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Snackbar looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey tries to kick Snackbar off but Snackbar keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Snackbar works his way into full mount!
Grey wants to control but Snackbar is having none of it.
Snackbar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Grey to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Grey shrugs it off.
Snackbar unloads with some shots from mount but Grey bucks and avoids them well.
Snackbar tries to control but Grey wriggling away.
Snackbar throws some wild stikes that Grey manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grey is looking to get to half guard.
Snackbar misses with a head shot.
Grey wants to hold on but Snackbar pushes him away.
Snackbar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Snackbar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Snackbar looking for a guillotine from mount but Grey is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snackbar unloads with some shots from mount but Grey bucks and avoids them well.
Snackbar has control of Grey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snackbar putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Grey is desperately trying to improve his position but Snackbar has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Snackbar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Grey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Grey and Snackbar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Snackbar prevents Grey from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grey parries the strikes from Snackbar easily there. Snackbar is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Grey to escape.
Snackbar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Snackbar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Grey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Grey is being controlled here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snackbar working the ground and pound from side control.
Snackbar is trying to get an arm triangle but Grey is defending well.
Grey bucks up and tries to throw Snackbar off but instead Snackbar has got his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allahu Snackbar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Snackbar has closed the distance and engaged Grey in a clinch.
Snackbar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Snackbar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Snackbar is trying to keep Grey in close.
Grey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Snackbar is proving hard to escape from.
Snackbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snackbar is pulling down on Grey's head to control his posture.
Grey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Snackbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snackbar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Snackbar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Grey controls the pace.
Snackbar working a defensive guard here.
Snackbar looking for a guillotine here but Grey defends easily.
Snackbar is trying to keep Grey in close.
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.
Grey wants to control from the top but Snackbar keeps moving.
Grey is looking to work some ground and pound but Snackbar has wrist control.
Snackbar is trying to control the position but Grey postures up.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Grey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snackbar keeps the fight on the outside.
Snackbar clinches up against the cage.
Snackbar misses with the head strike.
Grey throws an elbow that misses.
Grey landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Grey works on Snackbar's body with a couple of short punches.
Snackbar tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Grey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Snackbar is trying to pull guard but Grey turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Grey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grey landing knees to the head.
Snackbar is breathing heavily.
Snackbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snackbar tries a body shot but Grey blocks it.
Snackbar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kane Grey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Allahu Snackbar.
Grey is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Snackbar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snackbar swings wildly with an uppercut but Grey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snackbar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grey scores with a hook to the body.
Grey lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grey presses Snackbar against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Snackbar trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A nice left hand lands by Grey.
Knees to the body from Grey.
Grey lands a right hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Grey dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Snackbar wants to clinch.
Grey swats away the attempt to clinch by Snackbar.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Snackbar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Grey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snackbar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kane Grey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grey darts in trying to clinch
and Snackbar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snackbar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grey avoids it.
Snackbar gets control of Grey's arms and successfully pulls guard. Snackbar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snackbar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grey trying to control but Snackbar is working from the bottom.
Snackbar looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Grey is defending well. Snackbar quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Grey has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Snackbar celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Allahu Snackbar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between mr Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finkle John (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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18
190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mr Davies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Finkle John!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davies shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and John counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Finkle John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davies takes one on the button.
Davies has his takedown stuffed
and John counters with a one-two to the body.
John closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - John lands in his opponent's guard.
Davies looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
Davies looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davies is controlling John's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as John accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Davies looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
John trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
John throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Davies on the side of the head.
Davies goes for a double leg but John avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as John continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A short left from John.
Davies blocking some punches.
John misses with a punch to the body.
John lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Davies.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Davies controls the action.
John breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
John with a body punch. A glancing blow.
John uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Davies has time to react.
Nice cross by John.
John ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davies is breathing heavily.
John throws out a powerful jab.
Davies is rocked!
John thuds a left hand into Davies's body.
Oh Davies is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
John forces Davies back against the cage and clinches.
Davies seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
John lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Davies tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
John lands a hook to the side of the head.
John scores with an uppercut up the middle.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, John creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
John is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right from John on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from John.
John digs a right hand into Davies's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Davies's gas tank.
John avoiding damage as Davies throws knees to the body.
John is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Davies can't fight it off and eventually John manages to take the fight to the floor. Davies looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
John throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davies controls John momentarily but John frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
Davies on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davies tries to get out of the position.
John postures up in Davies's guard and throws a big left but Davies blocks it.
Davies trying to control the position here.
Davies is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
John trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finkle John dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Davies throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
mr Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John moves into range and connects with a jab.
Finkle John seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davies looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
John closes the distance and clinches.
John lands a hook that snaps the head of Davies backwards.
Davies letting John take a breather here.
Davies tries to pull guard but John forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davies is stalling here.
John has had enough of the clinch but Davies keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John misses with the head strike.
John doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davies tries to pull guard but John won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mr Davies. That's going to take a lot out of him.
John throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviess head.
Davies drops to a knee looking for a takedown but John gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A body shot lands from John.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davies tries to pull guard but John forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Davies tries to score a body lock takedown but John shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davies takes a shot to the head.
John lands a body punch.
Davies throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by John.
John pushes Davies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
John gets through Davies's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
John lands a body punch in the clinch.
John works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
John works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
John scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from John.
John tries to throw a body punch but Davies avoids it by throwing John back against the cage.
John lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Davies blocks a body shot from John.
John pushes Davies back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right from John.
John manages to break the clinch.
John jabs Davies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
John moves into the clinch successfully.
Davies is trying to pull guard but John turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
John lands with a short punch from the clinch.
John has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Davies clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
John punches the canvas rather than the man.
Davies covering up well under a series of strikes from John.
John keeps control of the position easily here as Davies tries to buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, John manages to miss with strikes from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - John's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Davies tries to roll but John sticks to his back.
John is looking to control Davies but Davies is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Davies wants to control his opponent's hands but John gets his hands free.
John trying to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
John is hanging on to Davies's back as he tries to escape.
Davies trying to get back to his feet but John is in full control for now.
John tries to get the hooks in deep but Davies pushed the leg off.
Davies is trying to break free.
Will John go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Davies grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finkle John showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
John scores with a hook.
John checks the leg kick.
John has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
John has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from John.
John feints and as Davies raises his hands in defense, John changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davies keeping moving, preventing John from controlling successfully.
John content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
John won't allow Davies to sweep him here.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Davies is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davies works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Davies is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and John defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John trying to control but Davies is working from the bottom.
Davies not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Davies gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and John counters with a right hand to the body.
John stuffs the takedown attempt from Davies. Davies gets slowly back to his feet.
Davies takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
John throws a leg kick that misses.
John is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
John scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davies takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Davies drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
John cracks Davies with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. John has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Davies to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
John is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Davies hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Finkle John!
An out of breath Finkle John thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Punch Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weidman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. King Fantastic- West Coast Synthesizer kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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26
133 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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25
152 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Punch Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anderson Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weidman slips a jab and a cross from Man.
A punch combination from Man misses.
Weidman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Man sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Man throws a body punch but Weidman moves out of range.
Weidman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Man misses with the combination.
No luck for Weidman with that takedown attempt.
Punch Man has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Weidman.
Man will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Man looks to land a combination but Weidman avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man misses with a wild combination.
Man fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throws a series of punches but Weidman moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weidman or perhaps it was just good defense by Man, which made it look bad.
Man pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Weidman back to the cage. Man follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Punch Man seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man connects with a looping right hand.
Man looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Man, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Weidman fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Man sprawls well initially but Weidman persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Weidman landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Man on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Man tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Weidman drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Weidman is trying to control. Man wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weidman throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
Man avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weidman.
Man pushes Weidman off looking to stand but Weidman dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to control but Weidman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weidman wants to take a breather but Man is having none of it.
Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Weidman.
Man is trying to control but can't.
Weidman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Weidman is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Weidman extends the arm and Man is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Weidman!
Anderson Weidman is the new featherweight champion!
Anderson Weidman took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I just want to thank V-MMA for this shot and obviously I have to thank the strategical genius that is my manager Tito Jackson 2 belts 1 company and more to come, This is my belt come take it!!!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SuckerPunch Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hasan Rahimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hasan Rahimi looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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25
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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25
198 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, SuckerPunch Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hasan Rahimi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rahimi looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Daley moves in looking to clinch but Rahimi pushes him off.
Oooh a lovely combination from Daley sends Rahimi down but not out. Daley dives into side control looking to finish.
It looks like Hasan Rahimi has been cut.
Daley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rahimi to his feet.
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!
Daley shoots in and drives through. Rahimi sprawls well.
Daley goes for a double leg but Rahimi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rahimi continues to drive forward.
Daley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Daley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rahimi is rocked!
Daley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rahimi is still on wobbly legs! Can Daley finish him?
Daley pushes Rahimi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Daley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahimi backwards.
Daley throws a big uppercut that drops Rahimi! More strikes from Daley and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Rahimi lies dazed against the cage as Daley celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). SuckerPunch Daley!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McNulty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy McNulty is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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19
180 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy McNulty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Page!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McNulty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimmy McNulty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McNulty moves away.
McNulty ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McNulty misses with a body kick.
McNulty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNulty works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McNulty connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty misses with a lunging right hand
and Page counters with a nice body shot.
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNulty dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Page throws out a powerful jab.
Page misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by McNulty.
A jab from McNulty does it's job there.
Page dodges the punch combination from McNulty.
Jab, jab by Page - just one landing.
Oooooh!!! McNulty has knocked Page down with a huge combo! McNulty steps away and waves a wobbly Page back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Page is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McNulty with a hook.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can McNulty finish him?
Page swings for the body but McNulty moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McNulty.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Page walks into a jab.
Page lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McNulty at a distance.
Page is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McNulty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Page throws a leg kick
and McNulty counters with a crisp right hand that drops Page! McNulty lets Page back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McNulty missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNulty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from McNulty.
It looks like McNulty has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McNulty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page moves out of range as McNulty throws a body kick.
McNulty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Page fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Page.
Page walks into a jab.
McNulty lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Page takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Page throws a hook but McNulty blocks it.
Page looks to score with a jab to the body but McNulty is just out of range.
Page scores with a hook to the body. McNulty takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McNulty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McNulty missing with a left hand there. Page was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McNulty lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from McNulty does no damage.
McNulty throws a series of punches but Page moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Page misses.
Page steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McNulty. That one must have hurt.
McNulty takes a swing at Page's ribcage but misses.
Page throws out a leg kick but McNulty moves out of range and Page only half commits.
McNulty does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McNulty shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Page eats them both and turns towards McNulty to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McNulty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy McNulty dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McNulty pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McNulty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McNulty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McNulty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McNulty looks to throw a body kick
and Page counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNulty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
McNulty throws a wild body kick that Page sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty misses with a lunging right hand
and Page counters with a thumping low kick.
McNulty throws a head kick that half lands.
McNulty checks a leg kick nicely.
Page takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty cracks Page with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Page.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McNulty throws out the jab.
Page ducks under a wild hook from McNulty.
McNulty takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Page, right into the meat.
McNulty gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Page counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McNulty throws an off balance right hand
and Page counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McNulty tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McNulty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNulty throws a leg kick
and Page counters with a nice uppercut.
Jimmy McNulty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Page thows a left - swing and a miss!
McNulty is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Page can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from McNulty.
Page blocks the body kick.
Page takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McNulty will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Page.
McNulty misses with the combination.
Page lands with a slapping head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty throws a right hand that misses
and Page counters with a stiff right hand.
McNulty is looking to chop away at Page's legs.
McNulty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNulty defending well as Page loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. McNulty does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNulty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McNulty throws a wild body kick that Page sees coming a mile off.
Page bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Page moves out of range of the body kick.
Jimmy McNulty is winning the standup battle so far.
A swing and a miss from McNulty.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNulty throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Page counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Page feints and then cracks McNulty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McNulty down.
McNulty misses with an uppercut
letting Page counter with a right hand.
McNulty goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Page misses the target.
McNulty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Page sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Page misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Page might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McNulty has got the better of the exchanges.
Page sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McNulty misses with a jab, cross combination.
Page fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jimmy McNulty will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
McNulty lands a nice looking kick to the body. Page takes a step back to recover.
Page throws a jab when McNulty was well out of range.
McNulty looks to score with a jab to the body but Page is just out of range.
McNulty misses with a two punch combination.
Page slips a jab and a cross from McNulty.
McNulty slips under a jab from Page.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNulty looks to land a left hand but Page moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McNulty takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Page changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McNulty tries to avoid it but Page manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McNulty to the ground. McNulty escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McNulty throws a right hand that misses
and Page counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNulty throws a lazy body kick
and Page counters with a solid body kick.
Page moves away from the strike by McNulty.
Page fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but McNulty is out of range.
Page fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McNulty.
McNulty throws a lazy body kick
letting Page counter with a right hand.
McNulty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McNulty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A swing and a miss from McNulty.
McNulty throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Michael Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McNulty backs up against the cage.
McNulty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Page showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McNulty.
McNulty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Page.
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Page misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McNulty defending well as Page loads up on a big left hand.
McNulty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Page ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNulty misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McNulty throws a poor cross that misses
letting Page counter with a right hand.
Page shoots in for a takedown but McNulty shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McNulty misses with a few strikes there.
McNulty uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Page.
Page throws a jab when McNulty was well out of range.
Page throws a head kick but McNulty moves out of range.
McNulty walks into a straight right hand from Page.
A head kick misses from Page.
Page looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McNulty is fending him off so far but Page persists. Nope, McNulty circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy McNulty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Page.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page throws a sloppy body shot
and McNulty counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McNulty walks into a straight right hand from Page.
McNulty lands with a hook. Page tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McNulty throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Page counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McNulty is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Page. McNulty does a little dance to reset his feet.
McNulty goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
McNulty lands a right hook to the body.
Page misses with a hook
and McNulty counters with a series of strikes. Page will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jimmy McNulty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Page comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy McNulty.
Well McNulty has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy McNulty!
Michael Page was interviewed post fight and said 'This loss sucks. I have some more work to do and I'll be back again.'.
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