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"Soul Sentiments" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pater Adam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pater Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Hari!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari takes the fight into the clinch.
Adam looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hari misses with an elbow strike.
Adam dodges an elbow strike from Hari.
Hari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adam avoids the elbow strike from Hari, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adam.
It looks like Peter Hari has been cut.
Hari lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Pater Adam has been cut.
Hari lands an elbow just above Adam 's eye.
Adam takes an elbow to the temple.
Hari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hari pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hari lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hari lands an elbow inside.
Adam takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pater Adam's cut is getting worse.
Adam takes an elbow to the temple.
Adam blocks an elbow strike from Hari.
Hari lands an elbow inside that Adam shrugs off.
Hari lands an elbow inside.
Pater Adam's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hari looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adam's defenses.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pater Adam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Peter Hari!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dany Legorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dany Legorious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Smith!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legorious was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Legorious is looking for a counter combo.
Legorious takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Dany Legorious has been cut.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Legorious quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Legorious thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Legorious moves away.
Legorious looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Smith throws a right hand that Legorious ducks under and follows up with a left that Legorious also avoids with ease.
Legorious is looking to counter with a body kick.
Smith thuds a left hand into Legorious's body.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith drops Legorious with a beautiful combination! Legorious stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!
Legorious is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legorious appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oh Legorious is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Smith lands a beautiful left hook that drops Legorious. Legorious tries to recover but Smith is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Legorious lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zdzislaw Witczak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Pondingham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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270 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zdzislaw Witczak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Douglas Pondingham!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pondingham fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Witczak misses with an uppercut. Pondingham saw that one coming.
Pondingham lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Zdzislaw Witczak has been cut.
Witczak closes the distance and pushes Pondingham back into the cage.
Pondingham wants a takedown.
Pondingham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Witczak.
Witczak throws a punch but it's blocked by Pondingham.
Witczak is trying to stall.
Witczak misses with a knee strike.
Pondingham tries for a takedown but Witczak manages to get underhooks.
Witczak working aggressively here.
Witczak stops a takedown attempt from Pondingham.
Zdzislaw Witczak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Pondingham.
Pondingham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Witczak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pondingham tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Witczak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witczak scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Douglas Pondingham has been cut.
Pondingham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Witczak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Witczak scores with a shot to the side of Pondingham's head.
Pondingham is trying to drag Witczak to the mat but Witczak just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pondingham is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Witczak tries to land knees in the clinch but Pondingham avoids the damage to the body.
Witczak looking to slow down the pace here.
Pondingham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Witczak pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pondingham is working for takedown but Witczak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Witczak is trying to break free.
Witczak is leaning against Pondingham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Witczak is trying to push Pondingham away but Pondingham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pondingham blocks an elbow strike from Witczak.
Witczak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pondingham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Witczak after a bit of a struggle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witczak is trying to break the clinch but Pondingham is controlling him.
Pondingham is working for takedown but Witczak is calmly controlling the position for now.
Witczak looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Witczak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Witczak misses with a body punch.
Pondingham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Witczak stops a takedown attempt from Pondingham.
Witczak trying to stall but Pondingham improves his position.
Pondingham takes an elbow to the temple.
Witczak is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Witczak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pondingham up against the cage.
Pondingham is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Witczak gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Witczak lands a shoulder strike.
Pondingham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Witczak avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham has clasped his hands together around Witczak's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
My spies in The Fortress inform me that Pondingham has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pondingham working away.
Pondingham in side control, throwing shots but Witczak defends.
Witczak pushes Pondingham away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Pondingham gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Witczak is looking for a sweep.
An elbow from Pondingham crashes against the mat.
Pondingham wants to control but Witczak is keeping him busy.
Witczak is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Witczak is trying to control Pondingham's posture but Pondingham avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Pondingham looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Witczak is avoiding damage well.
Pondingham postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
An elbow from Pondingham crashes against the mat.
Pondingham working the ground and pound.
Pondingham wants to lay and pray for a moment but Witczak keeps working.
Witczak taking punishment in the form of punches.
Pondingham throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdzislaw Witczak dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Witczak digs a good hook to Pondingham's body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pondingham!
Pondingham darts in looking for a takedown but Witczak gets double underhooks and turns Pondingham into the cage.
Witczak gets caught napping as Pondingham dives in and scores a takedown. Witczak manages to retain guard.
Pondingham controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pondingham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Witczak 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.
Pondingham working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Witczak looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pondingham won't allow Witczak to get back to his feet.
Pondingham working some strikes from top position.
Pondingham throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Witczak wants to sweep but no luck.
Pondingham throws a big right hand that misses.
Pondingham trying to control but Witczak is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zdzislaw Witczak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Witczak lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pondingham circles away quickly and effectively.
Zdzislaw Witczak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Witczak throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Pondingham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Witczak tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pondingham is able to avoid easily.
Pondingham lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Witczak backs up against the cage.
Pondingham just misses with a punch to the body.
Pondingham shoots in for a takedown but Witczak shows good takedown defense.
Zdzislaw Witczak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Pondingham.
Pondingham slips a jab and a cross from Witczak.
Pondingham lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pondingham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pondingham staying out of range there.
Pondingham throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham darts in looking for a takedown but Witczak gets double underhooks and turns Pondingham into the cage.
Pondingham takes one on the button.
Pondingham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danga de danga de dang - Pondingham scores with a four punch combination!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pondingham scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Witczak is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Pondingham is controlling him well.
Pondingham is working Witczak over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pondingham working the head with strikes.
Pondingham scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Witczak to see if he's OK.
Pondingham throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Pondingham lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Witczak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham trying to control the position but Witczak is working away.
Pondingham working the head with strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Pondingham.
Pondingham sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Witczak is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Witczak dodges the ground and pound from Pondingham.
Pondingham throws a strike aimed at the side of Witczak's head but Witczak avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pondingham throws an elbow but Witczak slips to the side and avoids it well.
Witczak is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pondingham connects with a decent elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pondingham is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Witczak takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zdzislaw Witczak's cut is getting worse.
Witczak prevents Pondingham from moving into mount.
Pondingham throws a strike aimed at the side of Witczak's head but Witczak avoids it well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pondingham tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Witczak defends well and Pondingham ends up having to push Witczak into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pondingham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Witczak as he jumps to the side.
Pondingham throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Pondingham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Witczak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Pondingham.
Pondingham misses with a double jab.
Witczak closes the distance and clinches.
Witczak gets underhooks to prevent Pondingham's takedown attempt.
Pondingham is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Witczak can't fight it off and eventually Pondingham manages to take the fight to the floor. Witczak looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pondingham throwing strikes from guard but Witczak blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witczak not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pondingham wants to control from the top but Witczak keeps moving.
Pondingham throws a strike but Witczak rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pondingham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pondingham keeping moving, preventing Witczak from controlling successfully.
Witczak has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pondingham looking for a sweep. Not yet Pondingham, not yet.
Pondingham keeping moving, preventing Witczak from controlling successfully.
Pondingham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pondingham trying to strike off his back.
Pondingham keeping moving, preventing Witczak from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pondingham can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pondingham has his hands on Witczak's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Douglas Pondingham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pondingham fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Witczak avoids it really well and circles away.
Pondingham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zdzislaw Witczak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Douglas Pondingham.
Witczak tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pondingham was well out of range. Poor timing from Witczak.
Pondingham tries to bum rush Witczak with a series of wild strikes but Witczak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danga de danga de dang - Pondingham scores with a four punch combination!
Zdzislaw Witczak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pondingham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Witczak throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Witczak.
Witczak clobbers Pondingham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Witczak closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Witczak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Pondingham.
Sloppy strikes from Witczak. Those never looked like landing.
Witczak takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pondingham lands with a nice combination. Witczak backs away looking to recover.
Pondingham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Witczak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Witczak fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pondingham takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pondingham throws a series of strikes that have Witczak backpedaling.
Pondingham looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pondingham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pondingham is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pondingham connects with a couple of short punches.
Pondingham landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pondingham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pondingham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Witczak is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pondingham is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Witczak stuffs the takedown.
Pondingham closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Witczak's guard.
Pondingham throwing strikes but missing.
Pondingham wants to control from the top but Witczak keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Pondingham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pondingham 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Pondingham!
Douglas Pondingham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Glynn BT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Speight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glynn BT 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Glynn BT!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Speight!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speight lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
BT definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
BT misses with a straight left.
BT fails to land with a series of punches.
Speight misses with a two punch combination.
BT shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Speight counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
BT misses with a hook. Speight ducked under it nicely.
Speight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from BT is defended easily by Speight.
BT sets himself, and Speight steps forward looking for the clinch! BT avoids it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Speight breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
BT shoots for a takedown but Speight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glynn BT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BT gets a clinch.
BT tries a body shot but Speight blocks it.
Speight has BT pressed against the cage, preventing BT from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
BT tries to pull guard but Speight holds him up against the cage and eventually BT drops back down to his feet.
Speight tries to break free but BT pushes him back against the cage.
BT trying to stall but Speight improves his position.
Speight blocks an uppercut.
BT goes for a takedown attempt but Speight pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
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.
BT on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
BT takes one on the button.
BT shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Speight but Speight pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Speight breaks the clinch.
BT shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Speight defends it nicely.
A nice side step and Speight releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Speight throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent BT stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speight blocks a head kick by BT.
BT is looking to clinch but Speight is avoiding it.
BT misses with a lunging right hand
and Speight holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Speight has BT pressed against the cage, preventing BT from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
BT wants to take the fight to the mat but Speight manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
BT tries to pull guard but Speight holds him up against the cage and eventually BT drops back down to his feet.
BT can't find room to land a body shot as Speight controls the action.
BT tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speight wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Speight's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
BT tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Speight avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Speight lands a jab to BT's midsection.
Speight fails to land with a series of punches.
BT takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BT drives through with a takedown into guard.
Speight wants to get back to his feet but BT passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Speight dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
BT tries to score a power double leg takedown but Speight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BT somewhat.
Speight doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
BT misses with a hook.
Speight falls off balance throwing a combination
and BT counters with a shoot takedown. Speight fights it but they end up in guard.
Speight is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
BT wants to pass the guard but Speight is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BT trying to control the position from guard on top but Speight is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Speight has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BT engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BT throws a big right hand that misses.
BT trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Speight wants to get back to his feet but BT is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
BT controlling from the top position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
David Speight seems to be getting the better of the standup.
BT has managed to clinch.
BT jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Speight walks away with a smile on his face. BT gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Speight leaves BT with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Speight throws out a counter right but BT avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glynn BT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Speight ducks down and throws a hook to the body but BT moves away.
A quick step to the side and BT tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
BT shoots for a takedown but Speight saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
BT shoots in for a takedown but Speight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Speight now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Glynn BT is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Speight ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Speight ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Speight connects with a single shot there.
BT moves into the clinch.
Speight breaks from the clinch.
BT shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Speight sprawls well. Speight wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. BT gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speight swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by BT.
BT with a poor takedown
and Speight counters with a stiff right hand.
Glynn BT seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Speight jabs BT right on the nose. BT blinks but takes it well.
Speight feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits BTs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
BT shoots and misses
and Speight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Speight will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Speight swats away the attempt to clinch by BT.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BT drops his hands momentarily and Speight takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
BT throws a head kick that misses.
BT wants to clinch
and Speight counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Speight. No joy for BT on that attempt.
BT gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Speight makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from BT.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Speight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
BT fails in his attempt to clinch.
As BT backs off Speight throws a huge counter combo but BT manages to avoid it all.
Jab from Speight.
Speight stuffs the takedown.
Speight misses with a series of wild punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BT is looking to clinch.
BT fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Speight avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BT tries to score a power double leg takedown but Speight sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten BT somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Glynn BT. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BT tries a head kick but it misses.
BT shoots in but no luck this time.
BT is trying hard to land a takedown here. Speight sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Speight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Speight wants it to stay on the feet.
BT takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
BT takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
BT changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Speight tries to avoid it but BT manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Speight to the ground. Speight escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
BT takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oooooh!!! Speight has knocked BT down with a huge combo! Speight steps away and waves a wobbly BT back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Glynn BT has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Speight throws a perfectly timed hook that sends BT crashing down! BT tries to stagger back to his feet but Speight just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused BT asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Speight!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Eldars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daniel Tyler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Frankie Eldars's chin.
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200 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Eldars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Tyler!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Eldars. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Eldars moves away.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Eldars avoids nicely.
Tyler blocks a jab.
We've been told by Eldars's head coaches at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tyler scores with a head kick.
Tyler throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Eldars swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tyler staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Tyler's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tyler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Eldars throws a jab when Tyler was well out of range.
Tyler avoids the body shot from Eldars.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Tyler ducks under a wild hook from Eldars.
Eldars misses the jab.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Eldars's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Eldars scores with a jab to the body.
Eldars scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tyler doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Eldars avoids nicely.
Tyler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Eldars has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tyler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eldars.
Tyler throws a right hand that Eldars ducks under and follows up with a left that Eldars also avoids with ease.
Eldars is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tyler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Eldars's hands.
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches.
Eldars was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Eldars slips a jab and a cross from Tyler.
Tyler tries to land a front kick but Eldars steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sloppy strikes from Tyler. Those never looked like landing.
Tyler throws a body punch but Eldars moves out of range.
Eldars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyler sprawls and moves away.
Tyler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tyler, right into the meat.
A big right from Eldars misses.
Tyler throws a right and a left that Eldars avoids nicely.
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!
Eldars cracks Tyler with an open hand slap.
Tyler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Eldars ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyler moves away.
Eldars's corner calls for a 1-2. Eldars obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eldars throws out the jab.
Daniel Tyler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tyler!
Eldars checks a low kick from Tyler.
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Eldars throwing a counter right hand but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Tyler thuds his shin into the meat of Eldars's side.
Eldars throws a shot from downtown. Tyler moves away and avoids it.
Tyler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eldars shoots in for a takedown but Tyler shows good takedown defense.
Eldars throws a lazy right hand but Tyler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyler tries to bum rush Eldars with a series of wild strikes but Eldars uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Eldars avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Eldars shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tyler but Tyler pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Tyler finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tyler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyler swinging wildly here.
Tyler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tyler scoring well with a low kick there.
Tyler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Eldars to counter with a crisp jab.
Tyler misses with a head kick.
Eldars throwing a counter right hand but Tyler manages to avoid it.
Eldars avoids the head kick by Tyler.
Daniel Tyler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyler lands a leg kick that knocks Eldars off balance momentarily.
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eldars scores with a jab. Tyler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyler moves out of range as Eldars strikes.
Eldars closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Eldars throws out a loose jab but Tyler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Eldars throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler lands a leg kick that knocks Eldars off balance momentarily.
Eldars misses with a looping right.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Eldars moves out of range.
Eldars throws a hook but Tyler avoids it easily.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler throws a nice looking combination but Eldars bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tyler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Eldars. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyler throws a sloppy head kick and Eldars moves out of range easily.
Tyler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyler swinging wildly here.
Eldars misses with a hook.
Tyler staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Tyler 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.
Donk. Eldars catches Tyler right on the button with a cross.
Eldars throws an overhand right that lands on Tyler's shoulder, as Tyler tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Tyler does no damage.
Tyler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Tyler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Eldars catches Tyler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tyler lands with a nice body kick.
Tyler on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Eldars throws a shot from downtown. Tyler moves away and avoids it.
Tyler is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Eldars showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyler.
Tyler lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Tyler.
Tyler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Eldars swinging wildly here.
Tyler lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eldars moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eldars just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Eldars avoids them all with ease.
Eldars drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tyler sprawls and moves away.
Tyler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Eldars avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Tyler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyler looks to land a combination but Eldars avoids it well.
Tyler stuffs the takedown.
Eldars misses with a straight left.
Eldars waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tyler.
Tyler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eldars moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eldars closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eldars in particular looking to stall.
Tyler is looking to control Eldars's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tyler avoid being mounted?
Eldars controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyler taking some punishment here, with Eldars in his half guard.
Tyler wants to control but Eldars is keeping busy.
Eldars content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eldars's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eldars in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tyler tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Eldars!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Eldars!
A very excited looking Frankie Eldars made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barry Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obidiah Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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27
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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198 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Barry Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Obidiah Davis!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murphy, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy is breathing heavily.
Murphy is looking for a takedown.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Davis presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Davis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis lands a nice knee to the body.
Davis landing knees to the head.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Davis working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Davis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Davis obliges.
Murphy is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Davis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Davis is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis lands a body punch.
Davis lands with a right to the head.
Davis working Murphy over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries a body shot but Murphy blocks it.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Murphy won't want to take too many of those.
Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murphy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davis lands a nice knee to the body.
Davis lands a body shot.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Davis blocks an elbow strike from Murphy.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Davis.
A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davis lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Davis digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Davis working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Davis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Davis is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murphy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Davis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davis pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Davis misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Davis.
Davis with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
Davis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good body shot from Davis.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Murphy won't want to take too many of those.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murphy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hand to the body from Davis.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Davis scores with a hook to the body.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Davis landing knees to the body.
Davis works on Murphy's body with a couple of short punches.
Davis with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Davis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis lands with a short shot to the head.
Davis can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands a nice shot to the body.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Davis.
Davis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice left hand lands by Davis.
Davis pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Davis gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Davis.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Davis lands a body shot.
Murphy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Davis cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Davis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Davis.
Murphy looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barry Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Obidiah Davis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davis digs a right hand into Murphy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murphy's gas tank.
Davis cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Davis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davis lands an uppercut.
Davis lands a knee to the body.
Murphy tries to circle away but Davis has him pinned against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
Davis working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Davis presses Murphy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A hook to the body from Davis.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davis crunches a lovely knee into Murphy's ribcage.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Davis unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Davis.
Davis lands a knee to the body.
Davis cracks Murphy with a nice body shot.
Davis gets through Murphy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Davis digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Davis.
Good body shot from Davis.
Murphy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nice body punch from Davis - that landed with a thud.
Davis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Murphy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Davis landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Davis working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Obidiah Davis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davis connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murphy's face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Davis.
Davis lands a good knee to the midsection. Murphy won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis working Murphy over with knees to the body.
Davis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Davis is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Davis.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Davis coming out on top.
Murphy throws a series of punches but Davis avoids them all with ease.
Davis scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Davis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Davis.
Davis pushes Murphy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees to the body from Davis.
Davis has Murphy tight in a Thai clinch... and there's a huge knee which drops Murphy to the floor. He's out cold!! I hope he's still got all his teeth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Obidiah Davis!
An out of breath and clearly excited Obidiah Davis thanked AnonymouS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Tags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tags is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dwarf Song. Josh McRoberts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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269 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jim Tags!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tags displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McRoberts.
Tags tries to counter with a clinch but McRoberts shakes him off and moves away.
McRoberts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tags.
McRoberts throws a right and a left that both miss.
McRoberts misses with a body kick.
Tags tries to counter with a clinch but McRoberts shakes him off and moves away.
McRoberts circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tags closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McRoberts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tags controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tags working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts tries to buck Tags off but Tags is having none of it.
The referee asks Tags politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tags prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tags tries to advance to mount but can't.
McRoberts dodges the ground and pound from Tags.
McRoberts is looking for a sweep.
McRoberts is working hard here to advance position.
McRoberts seems a little lost for a moment, as Tags dominates the positioning.
Tags is trying to get an arm triangle but McRoberts is defending well.
McRoberts is not content to let Tags control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McRoberts tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tags trying to control the action but McRoberts is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McRoberts tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on McRoberts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tags was covering up waiting for the punch and McRoberts finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Tags controlling McRoberts's posture.
Tags working for a triangle but McRoberts defends it easily.
McRoberts throwing strikes but missing.
Tags looking for a sweep. Not yet Tags, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts postures up.
McRoberts preventing the sweep.
McRoberts trying to control the position from guard on top but Tags is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tags keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tags gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McRoberts to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh McRoberts will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McRoberts shoots and misses
and Tags holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tags stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tags lands a hook that snaps the head of McRoberts backwards.
Tags lands a body shot in the clinch.
McRoberts wants to break free but Tags has control.
Tags gets through McRoberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tags lands with a short shot to the head.
McRoberts prevents a body shot from Tags.
A nice left hand lands by Tags.
A short right from Tags.
McRoberts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McRoberts throws a combination that misses
and Tags cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tags darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tags fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tags is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Tags.
A short right from Tags on the inside.
Tags tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McRoberts lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tags backwards.
Tags gets through McRoberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McRoberts's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McRoberts working hard to break the clinch.
Tags lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McRoberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Tags won't allow it.
McRoberts is trying to force a seperation but Tags has the dominant position.
Tags has McRoberts pressed against the cage.
McRoberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Tags has double underhooks.
Tags pushes McRoberts back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tags digs a right hand underneath McRoberts's ribcage. McRoberts let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tags has a couple of punches blocked by McRoberts.
Tags tries to work over McRoberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tags tries to work over McRoberts's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tags throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tags displaying some good clinch control by pressing McRoberts up against the cage.
Jim Tags seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McRoberts looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tags lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tags holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tags lands with a left to the head.
Tags misses with a punch to the body.
McRoberts is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tags gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tags stalling against the cage.
Tags gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McRoberts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh McRoberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tags swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tags prevents McRoberts from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on McRoberts's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McRoberts is looking to break free of the clinch but Tags has double underhooks.
Tags misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tags.
Tags lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McRoberts letting Tags take a breather here.
Tags lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tags taking a breather.
Tags lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tags.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts tries to score a body lock takedown but Tags shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tags lands a nice shot to the body.
Tags has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tags makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tags scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tags lands a right hand.
Tags lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tags stalls.
McRoberts is trying to push Tags away but Tags has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tags lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tags.
Tags manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tags scores with a shoulder strike.
Tags tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McRoberts's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Tags showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
McRoberts misses with a combination
and Tags moves into the clinch.
Tags lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McRoberts backwards.
Tags lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tags lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McRoberts backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tags - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Tags on the inside.
Tags is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McRoberts is trying to break the clinch but Tags is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRoberts wants to get back to striking at distance but Tags won't allow it.
Tags has McRoberts pressed against the cage, preventing McRoberts from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stalling in the clinch from Tags.
Tags throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McRobertss head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tags - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts prevents a body shot from Tags.
Tags lands a right hand.
McRoberts working hard to break the clinch.
Tags lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tags.
McRoberts is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McRoberts wants to break free but Tags has control.
Tags lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Tags scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tags lands a shoulder strike.
Tags tries to throw a body punch but McRoberts avoids it by throwing Tags back against the cage.
McRoberts throws a punch but it's blocked by Tags.
McRoberts is trying to force a seperation but Tags has the dominant position.
Tags lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McRoberts or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tags lands with a light punch inside.
Tags lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tags lands a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tags has McRoberts pushed against the cage.
Tags tries to throw a body punch but McRoberts avoids it by throwing Tags back against the cage.
Tags is leaning against McRoberts and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tags stalling.
Tags gets through McRoberts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tags scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McRoberts is trying to force a seperation but Tags has the dominant position.
Tags lands an uppercut.
Tags lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tags makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tags tries to throw a body punch but McRoberts avoids it by throwing Tags back against the cage.
Tags scores with a shoulder strike.
Tags throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tags lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McRoberts backwards.
Tags goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McRoberts is trying to force a seperation but Tags has the dominant position.
McRoberts prevents a body shot from Tags.
Tags lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McRoberts backwards.
Tags is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McRoberts can't fight it off and eventually Tags manages to take the fight to the floor. McRoberts looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McRoberts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tags controls the pace.
Tags slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tags controlling the position.
Jim Tags has got the better of the ground game so far.
McRoberts tries to improve position but can't.
Tags controlling from side mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McRoberts is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Tags comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tags 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Tags!
After winning the bout, Jim Tags thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brian Gummidge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Gummidge has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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29
170 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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139 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Gummidge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in and drives through. Gummidge sprawls well.
Gummidge scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Gummidge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Brian Gummidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lee.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Gummidge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gummidge has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Scrapyard in the buildup to the fight.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Gummidge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gummidge swivels and escapes.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gummidge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gummidge cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Gummidge takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Gummidge shakes him off and moves away.
Lee gets caught napping as Gummidge dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Gummidge stops Lee from standing up.
Gummidge trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Gummidge looking to pass the guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gummidge's guard.
Gummidge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gummidge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee is in close to Gummidge's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee works over Gummidge with some ground and pound from guard.
Gummidge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gummidge looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gummidge looking for a sweep. Not yet Gummidge, not yet.
Lee pushing down on Gummidge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gummidge regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lee.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Gummidge.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gummidge is working hard here to advance position.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gummidge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gummidge looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Gummidge looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Gummidge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Gummidge.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Gummidge blocks nicely.
Gummidge has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gummidge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee stands up over Gummidge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Gummidge dominated that round.
That's time! Gummidge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gummidge displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gummidge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Gummidge defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Gummidge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gummidge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gummidge is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
Brian Gummidge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Lee.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard.
Gummidge keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gummidge is trying to keep Lee in close.
Gummidge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gummidge trying to control the position.
Thomas Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gummidge has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Gummidge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gummidge has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee working some strikes from top position.
Gummidge working a defensive guard here.
Gummidge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee won't allow Gummidge to sweep him here.
Gummidge trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Gummidge is keeping the position.
Gummidge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee stands up over Gummidge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Gummidge is retaining full guard.
Gummidge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gummidge keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gummidge wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Gummidge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Lee trying to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gummidge drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Gummidge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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 Brian Gummidge will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gummidge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brian Gummidge is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gummidge but Gummidge pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gummidge misses with a wild body shot.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gummidge with a body shot.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gummidge is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Gummidge.
Lee drives through and clinches with Gummidge against the cage.
Gummidge blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Gummidge scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee gets control of Gummidge's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Gummidge controlling him for the moment.
Gummidge slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gummidge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gummidge has Lee in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gummidge trying to control the position.
Gummidge wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Gummidge has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Gummidge working a defensive guard here.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gummidge escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee is working Gummidge over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Gummidge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gummidge's head.
Gummidge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gummidge has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee stands up over Gummidge, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Gummidge has wrist control.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gummidge working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lee has passed into half guard!
Brian Gummidge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gummidge is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gummidge avoid being mounted?
Gummidge is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Gummidge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gummidge is trying to get back to full guard.
Gummidge trying to control from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gummidge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee slips a nice elbow through Gummidge's hands, connecting with Gummidge's forehead.
Gummidge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gummidge not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gummidge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee throws a strike but Gummidge rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gummidge stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Thomas Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gummidge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gummidge 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Brian Gummidge!
An out of breath Brian Gummidge 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't Hold Us. Bradley Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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169 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bradley Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James throws a leg kick
and Johnson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
James doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
Johnson misses with a jab to the body
and James counters with an inside leg kick.
James has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Johnson.
James scores with a push kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Johnson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
James shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. James showed some decent athleticism there.
Johnson is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
James thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James wants to take a breather but Johnson is having none of it.
James missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson controlling the position well.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
James thows a huge punch but Johnson dodges it nicely.
That's two 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.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
James loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
James is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
James gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson wants to get back to full guard.
Johnson pushes James off looking to stand but James dives back in and keeps control.
James keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James prevents Johnson from improving his position.
James is nestled in close to Johnson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but James is controlling him
James drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
James is keen to just control but Johnson is a slippery customer.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Johnson is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, James has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
James can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johnson is looking to escape.
James with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin James dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
James avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and James counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by James!
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson tries to sprawl but James drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Johnson tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James working Johnson over with strikes.
Johnson taking some punishment here, with James in his half guard.
James seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
James wants to pass to mount but Johnson is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James trying to advance position but Johnson counters by regaining guard.
James throws a big elbow that misses.
James throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
James 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.
James throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the position.
James with a flurry of punches that miss.
James scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but James is one step ahead there.
James pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
James looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
James tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
James trying to control from Johnson's half guard. Johnson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
James lands a couple of decent looking shots.
James throws an elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in James's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Johnson won't allow James to sweep him here.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
James keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johnson's guard.
James trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin James dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
James looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
James working over Johnson with some ground and pound. Johnson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Johnson is trying to control but can't.
Kevin James overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is not content to let James control the position.
James is looking to stall here but Johnson recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
James advances to half guard.
Johnson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
James not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two 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.
Still in half guard, James seems content to control.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from James.
Johnson won't allow James to pass to mount.
James scoring with strikes to the body and head.
James is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Johnson!
James trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johnson is working to get back to half guard.
James dominating with strikes here.
James with a couple of short strikes.
Johnson is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands a heavy elbow.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can James finish him?
James postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Johnson is out cold - huge knockout for James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin James!
After winning the bout, Kevin James thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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