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"Strike Out" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Higgins is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ACDC - TNT . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Higgins!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Higgins.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim appears to be looking for a big counter.
Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kim throws a quick counter kick to the body but Higgins avoids it.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Higgins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Higgins just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKim.
Kim motions for Higgins to come forward. Kim throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Higgins.
Alex Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Higgins defends it nicely.
Kim misses with a body shot.
Higgins feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim blocks a head kick by Higgins.
Kim misses with a series of wild punches.
Higgins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim has a takedown stuffed.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
Kim throws a series of punches but Higgins avoids them all with ease.
Kim works over Higgins's head and body with a nice combination.
Higgins looks for the body kick but Kim saw that one coming.
Kim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Higgins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgins pushes Kim up against the cage in a clinch.
Kim tries to stall but Higgins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Kim is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgins has double underhooks.
Higgins lands a shoulder strike.
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Higgins checks it.
Higgins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Higgins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet but Kim is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Higgins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kim. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kim is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kim stops Higgins from standing up.
Kim trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kim. Kim obviously looking to wear him down.
Higgins swings for the body but Kim moves out of range.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Higgins wants to clinch
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Kim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kim connects with a body shot that sends Higgins's belly button to the back.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Kim.
Higgins closes the distance and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Higgins as Kim tries to tie him up.
Higgins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgins avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice jab there from Kim.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A bone on bone clash there as Kim blocks the leg kick.
Kim half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Higgins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kim.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kim.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higgins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kim has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Kim wants to control but Higgins is keeping him busy.
Kim lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Higgins down.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Higgins stops Kim from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Kim dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Higgins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim misses with a low kick as Higgins jumps back.
Higgins has Kim up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Higgins has Kim pressed against the cage, preventing Kim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kim has Higgins pressed against the cage, preventing Higgins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Higgins jumps guard but Kim stands there with Higgins around his waist. Higgins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kim dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins pulls guard successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kim accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higgins keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Higgins is keeping the position for now.
Higgins wants to stand and escape but Kim is having none of it.
Higgins keeping moving, preventing Kim from controlling successfully.
Kim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Higgins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins moves into range and clinches up with Kim.
Kim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.
Higgins working hard to break the clinch.
Higgins has Kim pressed against the cage, preventing Kim from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kim is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Higgins.
Higgins breaks from the clinch.
Alex Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kim keeps the fight on the outside.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Kim keeps it at a distance.
Kim clobbers Higgins with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kim scores with a one two! Higgins had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Higgins closes the distance and pushes Kim back into the cage.
Higgins keeps control of Kim as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Higgins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kim avoiding damage as Higgins throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Higgins after a bit of a struggle.
Kim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins rushes Kim and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kim stalling in the clinch but Higgins improves position.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
Kim manages to break the clinch.
Kim moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Kim misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kim lands a body shot.
Kim throws a head kick but Higgins moves out of range.
Higgins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kim swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kim fires out a quick counter leg kick but Higgins just manages to avoid it.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
Higgins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Higgins tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Kim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Higgins changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kim lands a jab to the head.
Lee Kim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins tries to clinch there but Kim circles away.
Crunch! Higgins slams his shin into Kim's torso.
Higgins throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Kim swats away the attempt to clinch by Higgins.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Higgins wants to stall.
Higgins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
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 Lee Kim will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Higgins throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Higgins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kim.
The fight stays on the outside here - Higgins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kim throws a big counter combination but Higgins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Higgins lands a high kick!
Higgins throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim misses with a wild combination.
Kim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Higgins tries to clinch but Kim moves away
and Kim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Higgins is looking to clinch but Kim is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Higgins tries to clinch but Kim is having none of it.
Kim misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Higgins.
Higgins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higgins tries to clinch but Kim moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Higgins.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kim avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins clinches up with Kim and pushes him back against the cage.
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kim, pushing him back against the cage.
Kim takes a knee to the side of the body.
Higgins lands with a left to the head.
Higgins fails to pull guard.
Higgins breaks the clinch.
Higgins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higgins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kim manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Kim. Those never looked like landing.
Kim takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kim is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Higgins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kim finds it's way round the side to connect with Higgins's head.
Higgins wants to clinch.
Kim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins wants to clinch.
Kim throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins instigates a clinch.
Higgins is trying to stall.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Higgins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lee Kim. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins misses with a knee strike.
Higgins misses with a knee to the head.
Lee Kim is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kim is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Higgins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kim gets underhooks to prevent Higgins's takedown attempt.
Kim is trying to break the clinch but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.
Higgins manages to pull guard.
Kim not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kim won't allow Higgins to get back to his feet.
Kim passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kim will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higgins is trying to buck Kim off.
Kim staying calm.
Alex Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Higgins wants to get back to his feet.
Higgins is trying to escape the position but Kim is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Higgins.
I think Kim 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 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Kim!
In defeat, Alex Higgins stepped up to the mic, saying 'great fight , he was the better fighter , i'll get back into gym and work on more of my weaknesses'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin. Hernandez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Danza kuduro. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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157 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hernandez on his heels. He'll look to pass Hernandez's guard now, I'm sure.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Lashley is proving a slippery customer.
Lashley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lashley lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lashley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lashley prevents Hernandez from improving his position.
Lashley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hernandez wants to control but Lashley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hernandez keeping hold of Lashley's head, controlling as best he can.
Lashley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernandez defending well though.
Lashley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hernandez manages to get to full guard.
Lashley has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hernandez is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lashley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hernandez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lashley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hernandez is pulling down on Lashley's head. It's preventing any offense from Lashley, at least for the moment.
Hernandez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lashley defends it easily.
Hernandez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hernandez has his foot on Lashley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lashley works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernandez controlling Lashley's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lashley has managed to get both his arms back between Hernandez's legs - danger averted.
Lashley wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Lashley throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Lashley throws a big elbow that misses.
Lashley trying to control but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lashley won't allow Hernandez to sweep him here.
Lashley stands up over Hernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lashley landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is keeping the position.
Lashley is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Hernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lashley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lashley throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lashley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lashley manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hernandez on his heels. He'll look to pass Hernandez's guard now, I'm sure.
Lashley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lashley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lashley closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lashley tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hernandez is looking to regain half guard here but Lashley keeps moving and retains side control.
Hernandez defending against the ground and pound.
Hernandez keeping his opponent close.
Luke Lashley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley lands an elbow.
Lashley lands a nice forearm strike.
Lashley trying to control the position but Hernandez is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hernandez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lashley working the ground and pound from side control.
Lashley wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Lashley is chipping away with strikes.
Lashley landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hernandez is rocked!
Lashley scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hernandez is still in real trouble! Can Lashley finish him?
Lashley lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lashley scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Hernandez is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lashley can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Lashley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Lashley made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Everything 8$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demian Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Teller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teller has chosen This Life as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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198 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Demian Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Teller!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Teller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gracie rushes Teller and presses him up against the cage.
Teller tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Teller landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but Teller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Teller is trying to break free.
Teller is trying to force a seperation but Gracie has the dominant position.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Teller to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Teller uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
Gracie missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Teller pulls his head out easily.
Gracie is trying to maintain the position but Teller is very close to passing his half guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Teller controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Teller moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gracie.
Teller tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
Gracie is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Teller has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Teller trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gracie bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gracie looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teller trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Teller is retaining full guard.
Gracie postures up.
Teller keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Teller keeps moving.
Teller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Teller dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie walks into a jab.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Teller circles away.
Teller stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Teller throws out a counter right but Gracie avoids it with no problem.
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Teller's guard.
Teller working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Gracie passes Teller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller trying to control here.
Teller tries to kick Gracie off but Gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teller defends it well.
Teller avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gracie.
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Teller is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
Teller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Gracie.
Teller won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Teller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
Teller is trying to stand.
Demian Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie is trying to control. Teller wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Teller is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Teller keeps trying to improve his position.
Teller is trying to stand up here but Gracie is controlling him well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Teller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teller connects with a looping right hand.
Teller is looking to chop away at Gracie's legs.
Teller swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Teller throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Teller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Teller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Teller's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Teller is keeping the position.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teller is keeping the position for now.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Teller keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Teller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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 Demian Gracie will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Teller connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
Teller scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Teller works the jab nicely.
A jab lands there for Teller.
Gracie darts in trying to clinch
enabling Teller to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Teller does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Teller lands a body shot.
Gracie is looking to clinch.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Teller sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Teller stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Teller wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Demian Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller connects with a jab.
Teller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Teller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Teller.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Teller missing with knees to the body.
Gracie jumps guard but Teller turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Teller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie dives in and grabs Teller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Teller pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie moves into the clinch successfully.
Gracie is working for takedown but Teller is calmly controlling the position for now.
Teller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Teller manages to break the clinch.
Teller plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Teller misses with a straight right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Teller but Teller pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie tries to clinch
and Teller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to move into range but Teller moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Teller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson Teller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab lands there for Teller.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Teller as he jumps to the side.
Teller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Teller sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teller.
Teller lands a head kick!
Teller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Teller avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teller cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Teller lands.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Teller counters with a solid body kick.
Teller lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Teller counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Teller comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Teller 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Teller!
A very excited looking Jackson Teller 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 Nicky Lowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jonny Dime will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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30
183 lbs
15 - 13 - 0 |
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33
181 lbs
15 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicky Lowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Dime!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dime tries for a takedown but Lowe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dime is looking to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Lowe as he connects with a hook.
Dime slips under a jab.
Dime lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dime shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lowe but Lowe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dime changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lowe tries to avoid it but Dime manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lowe to the ground. Lowe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nicky Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Dime.
Lowe rushes Dime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lowe gets underhooks to prevent Dime's takedown attempt.
Lowe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dime manages to break the clinch.
Lowe lands a right hook to the body.
Lowe cracks Dime with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lowe throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dime counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lowe can't find room to land a body shot as Dime controls the action.
Lowe throws a punch but it's blocked by Dime.
Dime drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dime is trying to trip Lowe. He has hold of a leg but Lowe is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dime persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe looking to control.
Dime stopping the sweep attempt from Lowe.
Lowe has momentary wrist control but Dime slips an elbow through the middle.
Dime tries to free his leg and advance position but Lowe is retaining full guard.
Dime trying to control but Lowe is working from the bottom.
Dime throwing strikes from guard but Lowe blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lowe is on top in guard.
Dime keeping full guard, as Lowe tries to pass.
Dime not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dime is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lowe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lowe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dime works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dime preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dime has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Soul Supremacy - UK. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lowe passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lowe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lowe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowe scoring with punches and elbows.
Lowe working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dime manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lowe wants to control but Dime is keeping him busy.
Lowe passes to full mount!
BOOM! Lowe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lowe throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dime is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dime wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lowe.
Lowe is landing with some decent strikes but Dime is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lowe cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lowe looking to land elbow strikes but Dime uses the position to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lowe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dime is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lowe is stalling here. Dime is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lowe seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dime has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dime working away.
Lowe avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Dime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicky Lowe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dime slips under a jab from Lowe.
Dime let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dime changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lowe tries to avoid it but Dime manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lowe to the ground. Lowe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dime shoots for a takedown but Lowe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dime dodges the punch combination from Lowe.
Lowe pushes Dime up against the cage in a clinch.
Dime lands a takedown into guard.
Dime stopping the sweep attempt from Lowe.
Dime postures up.
Dime lands a couple of elbows.
Dime would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe working for a triangle but Dime defends it easily.
Lowe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe pulls Dime in close to prevent any damage.
Lowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dime throws a big right hand that misses.
Dime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dime trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dime wants to control from the top but Lowe keeps moving.
Dime cracks Lowe with a solid left hand.
Dime stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lowe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Dime throws a strike but Lowe rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dime can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lowe controls the pace.
Lowe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dime throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lowe won't allow Dime to sweep him here.
Lowe wants to control from the top but Dime keeps moving.
Lowe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dime is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lowe misses with a hook. Dime ducked under it nicely.
Dime shoots for a double leg takedown but Lowe sprawls well. He's pushed Dime's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nicky Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Dime.
Lowe swings widly with a right hand
and Dime counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dime looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lowe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lowe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nicky Lowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lowe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dime comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dime scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dime seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dime is trying to control. Lowe wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lowe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dime can do to turn this around?
Dime might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lowe haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lowe trying to hold on to Dime's head to control him but Dime postures up.
Dime seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lowe is refusing to be controlled, as Dime sits in half guard.
Lowe is trying to get back to full guard.
Lowe is trying to maintain the position but Dime is very close to passing his half guard.
Lowe is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dime lands with a punch from half guard.
Lowe is looking for a sweep. Dime is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dime wants to pass the guard but Lowe is defending well.
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 Nicky Lowe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lowe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dime dives in and scores a takedown into Lowe's guard.
Lowe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lowe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lowe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lowe wants to get back to his feet but Dime is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lowe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dime wants to stand but Lowe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dime defends well.
Dime postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lowe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe keeping full guard, as Dime tries to pass.
Lowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dime is one step ahead there.
Dime trying to control the position from guard on top but Lowe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dime makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lowe trying to control the position.
Dime scoring with some ground and pound.
Dime wants to stand but Lowe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lowe working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lowe, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dime shoots in for a takedown but Lowe shows good takedown defense.
Lowe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dime manages to circle out of the way.
An inside leg kick lands from Lowe.
Lowe moves into the clinch.
Dime is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lowe is defending well.
Lowe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lowe misses with the head strike.
Lowe is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dime is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lowe to the mat. Lowe regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lowe wants to sweep here but Dime controlling him for the moment.
Lowe is looking for a triangle but Dime pushes his legs off easily.
Dime lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lowe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dime drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dime jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dime scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jonny Dime has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dime landing some decent shots from guard.
Dime won't allow Lowe to sweep him here.
Dime wants to stand but Lowe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dime scoring with some ground and pound.
Nicky Lowe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dime wants to control from the top but Lowe keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lowe holds on and takes a little breather.
Lowe continues to stall.
Lowe working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lowe has Dime up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four 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.
Dime changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lowe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nicky Lowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Dime.
Dime takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dime walks into a jab.
Lowe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lowe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Dime throws a leg kick but Lowe checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dime walks into a straight right hand from Lowe.
Dime takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dime moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dime is looking to chop away at Lowe's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nicky Lowe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lowe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicky Lowe!
Nicky Lowe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Cue could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Daniel Tyler's chin.
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220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler takes one to the side of the head.
Cue bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tyler's head backwards.
Cue moves away from the strike by Tyler.
Tyler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cue.
Cue wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cue lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyler misses with a series of wild punches.
Cue has managed to clinch.
Cue pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cue swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyler feints the counter takedown.
Tyler gets tackled into the cage by Cue. Cue maintains the clinch.
Cue breaks the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Tyler.
Tyler throws a jab when Cue was well out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyler is looking to break free of the clinch but Cue has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Tyler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tyler tries to pull guard but Cue won't allow it.
Cue breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cue avoids the head kick by Tyler.
A shot to the body from Tyler misses
and Cue counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cue.
Cue breaks from the clinch.
Cue drives through and clinches with Tyler against the cage.
Cue keeps control of Tyler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cue breaks from the clinch.
Cue throws a good cross that connects.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cue seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cue avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cue swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tyler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cue.
Tyler walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cue checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've been informed that Tyler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cue smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cue blocks a head kick by Tyler.
Cue tests Tyler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyler checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler throws a jab but it's blocked by Cue.
Tyler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Tyler does no damage.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Tyler misses with a wild body shot.
Cue lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyler's head.
Tyler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cue is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Cue avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A jab from Cue does it's job there.
Cue works Tyler's body with a nice hook.
Cue takes the fight into the clinch.
Cue manages to break the clinch.
Cue has closed the distance and engaged Tyler in a clinch.
Cue is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cue's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cue tries to land a leg kick but Tyler saw it coming and moves away.
John Cue seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyler with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cue to score with a decent uppercut.
Cue scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyler is rocked!
Tyler tries to bum rush Cue with a series of wild strikes but Cue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cue feints and then cracks Tyler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tyler down.
Cue is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cue lands a jab to the nose.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Cue finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyler misses with a wild combination.
Tyler misses with a double jab.
Cue gets in close and tags Tyler with a short punch that almost sends Tyler to the mat! Oh Tyler is in big trouble! He turns his back on Cue, trying to create some distance but Cue rushes him, striking wildly and Tyler goes down! The referee tackles Cue into the cage to end the fight! Cue is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Cue!
After the fight, John Cue was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miro Bang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
200 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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20
214 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews darts in trying to clinch
and Bang counters with a shoot takedown. Matthews fights it but they end up in guard.
Bang cracks Matthews with a solid left hand.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bang throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bang is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Matthews!
Bang has isolated one of Matthews's arms. Matthews looking to fight him off but Bang twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Miro Bang!
Miro Bang very nearly forgot to thank KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Mike Matthews spoke after the fight, saying 'I will take alot from this loss, but a rematch is on the cards, maybe next time he wont be so lucky'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Horst Schiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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42
206 lbs
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34
211 lbs
14 - 23 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
21 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horst Schiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Dakota Weston!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schiller fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Schiller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schiller throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Weston fails with a takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Schiller.
Horrible takedown attempt by Weston or perhaps it was just good defense by Schiller, which made it look bad.
Schiller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Schiller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but Schiller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Horst Schiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Weston.
Weston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schiller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weston somewhat.
Schiller throws a wild body kick that Weston sees coming a mile off.
Weston goes for a double leg but Schiller avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Schiller continues to drive forward.
Weston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been told by Schiller's head coaches at The Iron Palace that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Weston blocks the leg kick.
Schiller slaps away a takedown attempt from Weston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schiller tried to counter with a leg kick but Weston avoided it.
Schiller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weston.
Weston chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schiller can pounce on him.
That kick from Schiller tenderised Weston's leg. Weston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schiller fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Weston checks it well.
Weston 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.
Schiller misses with an uppercut.
Weston walks into a stiff left hand from Schiller.
Nice sprawl there from Schiller as Weston shoots in.
Schiller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Weston looks for a takedown but Schiller sprawls well.
Schiller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Weston tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schiller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weston somewhat.
Schiller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Weston just manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weston connects with a crisp jab.
Schiller tries to land a front kick but Weston steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Weston fails with a takedown attempt.
Weston on the wrong end of a kick 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!
Schiller throws a body shot but no joy.
Schiller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Schiller backs off Weston throws a huge counter combo but Schiller manages to avoid it all.
Weston tries for a takedown but Schiller circles away easily
and Schiller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Weston shoots for a takedown but Schiller saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Weston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schiller avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Schiller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Horst Schiller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schiller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Weston's calf.
Schiller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horst Schiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schiller lands with a nice body kick.
Schiller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schiller. That's going to slow Weston down.
Weston tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Weston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weston misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weston is defended easily by Schiller.
Schiller tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Schiller keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schiller thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Weston if he has to take too many more of those.
Decent striking displayed by Schiller there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Weston moves out of range of the leg kick from Schiller.
Weston throws out a counter right but Schiller avoids it with no problem.
Weston scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nice uppercut lands for Weston. That snapped Schiller's head back.
Schiller throws a nice outside leg kick.
Weston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Weston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Weston ducks under a wild hook from Schiller.
Weston shoots in for a takedown but Schiller shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weston dives in for a single leg takedown but Schiller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Weston looks winded!
Horrible takedown attempt by Weston or perhaps it was just good defense by Schiller, which made it look bad.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Horst Schiller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Weston looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Schiller is fending him off so far but Weston persists. Nope, Schiller circles away and we're back to standing.
Schiller throws a low kick but Weston moves out of range easily.
Weston fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Schiller on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schiller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weston.
Weston fails with a takedown attempt.
Horst Schiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dakota Weston.
Weston checks the leg kick nicely there.
Despite the aggression on Weston's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Schiller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Weston can do to turn this around?
Schiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schiller leaves Weston with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schiller tries to score with a low kick but Weston moves his leg out of the way.
As Schiller backs off Weston throws a huge counter combo but Schiller manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schiller misses with an uppercut.
Weston tries for a takedown but Schiller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Weston has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Schiller.
Schiller fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schiller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schiller finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Weston.
The fighters circling - Schiller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Weston blocks the low kick.
Schiller lands a leg kick that knocks Weston off balance momentarily.
Weston shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Schiller as he avoids it easily.
Weston's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A bone on bone clash there as Weston blocks the leg kick.
Schiller loads up on a big right hand but Weston slips the punch.
Weston throws a counter combo.
Weston avoids a kick to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schiller lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Weston has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Weston and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Weston dives in and grabs Schiller's left leg, looking for a takedown. Schiller pushes down on Weston's head and hops out.
Schiller connects with a solid leg kick.
Weston shoots in but Schiller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weston just misses with a punch to the body.
Schiller misses with a leg kick.
Weston steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Schiller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schiller misses with a wild body shot.
Weston shoots and misses
and Schiller counters with a slapping leg kick.
Weston is breathing heavily.
Schiller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Weston checks a leg kick.
Schiller scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Schiller.
Weston shoots in but Schiller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schiller throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Weston rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Schiller counters with an inside leg kick.
Weston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Schiller gets in close and tags Weston with a short punch that almost sends Weston to the mat! Oh Weston is in big trouble! He turns his back on Schiller, trying to create some distance but Schiller rushes him, striking wildly and Weston goes down! The referee tackles Schiller into the cage to end the fight! Schiller is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Horst Schiller!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Berting Labra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Labra comes to the cage accompanied by krolithika. Brown has chosen Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home as his entrance music. Berting Labra is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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29
200 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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37
165 lbs
25 - 24 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Berting Labra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bushido Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to keep at a distance but Labra has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown is looking to break free of the clinch but Labra has double underhooks.
Labra lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Labra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Labra won't allow it.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown sizes up Labra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Labra blocks a head kick by Brown.
Labra scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown rushes Labra and presses him up against the cage.
Brown tries to break free but Labra pushes him back against the cage.
Brown being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown looking for a takedown.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Labra is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Labra wants to break free but Brown has control.
Labra unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brown lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Labra using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Brown looks winded!
Labra scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
The referee calls for Labra to work.
Labra scores with a shoulder strike.
Labra breaks from the clinch.
Labra lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brown takes a step back to recover.
Labra lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Labra fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown takes one on the button.
Labra scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Labra moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Labra. Brown shrugs it off though.
Some bone on bone action there as Brown checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Labra fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Labra uses from the top position.
Labra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard.
Labra wants to get back to his feet.
Labra has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Labra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Labra wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Labra controlling the action here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Labra tries to work over Brown's front leg with a kick but Brown checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brown slips a jab from Labra.
Brown looks for the body kick but Labra saw that one coming.
Labra misses with the combination.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Labra. That one must have hurt.
Labra slips a straight right by Brown.
Labra throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Labra only half commits.
Labra throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Brown wants to counter with a clinch but Labra pushes him away.
Labra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brown lands a jab to the head.
Labra scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Labra rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Berting Labra dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Labra cracks Brown with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Brown falls to his knees and Labra doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Berting Labra!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Berting Labra made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Green Beret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rupert Whiston acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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27
190 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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23
180 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Green Beret!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beret misses with a head kick.
Beret throws a head kick but Whiston moves out of range.
Whiston doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Beret lands a big head kick that sends Whiston tumbling to the mat! Beret takes a step backwards and waves Whiston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Beret pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beret lands a big head kick that sends Whiston tumbling to the mat! Beret takes a step backwards and waves Whiston back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Whiston is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Whiston misses.
Whiston is still on wobbly legs! Can Beret finish him?
Whiston blocks a head kick by Beret.
Beret throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whiston appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Whiston seems to have recovered his senses.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Beret! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Green Beret!
Green Beret took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, INTENSITY RIO'S BEST! for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McGready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Connor McGready was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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34
160 lbs
19 - 13 - 1 |
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25
163 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor McGready!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGready misses with a looping right.
Boulks closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGready to the mat! McGready manages to get full guard.
Boulks throws a big right hand that misses.
Boulks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boulks in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boulks is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McGready working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boulks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulks throwing strikes from guard but McGready blocks nicely.
Boulks trying to control but McGready is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boulks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McGready scores with a punch to the head.
Boulks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boulks.
Boulks lands a decent elbow from side control.
McGready is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
McGready is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGready is trying to buck Boulks off.
Boulks throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Boulks scores with punches from side control.
Boulks moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGready working to try and regain 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!
Boulks throwing strikes here but McGready is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boulks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boulks throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Boulks throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGready because Boulks loaded up on that one.
Boulks has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McGready's face.
Boulks breaks from McGready's wrist control and lands an elbow.
McGready tries to hold on but Boulks pushes him away.
McGready is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McGready is working to get back to half guard.
Boulks scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McGready?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGready is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boulks landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boulks putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Boulks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Boulks raining down shots from the mount!
Boulks 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.
Boulks landing strikes from the mount and McGready is in trouble!
Boulks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McGready is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boulks postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGready looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Boulks dominated that round.
That's time! Boulks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Boulks is looking to clinch but McGready is avoiding it.
A momentary lapse in concentration from McGready enables Boulks to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. McGready manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boulks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGready can do to turn this around?
Boulks throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGready avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulks content to stall in guard here.
Boulks throwing strikes from guard but McGready blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulks is looking to work some ground and pound but McGready has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGready is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boulks throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGready misses the jab.
McGready loads up on a big right hand but Boulks slips the punch.
Connor McGready is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boulks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McGready is fending him off so far but Boulks persists. Nope, McGready circles away and we're back to standing.
McGready bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McGready catches Boulks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGready gets caught napping as Boulks dives in and scores a takedown. McGready manages to retain guard.
Boulks trying to control but McGready is working from the bottom.
McGready preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks stops McGready from standing up.
Boulks looking to sit in guard and control but McGready gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boulks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boulks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boulks wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGready trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boulks's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks is trying to control the position but McGready postures up.
Boulks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGready gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boulks lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Boulks postures up in McGready's guard and throws a big left but McGready blocks it.
Boulks showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulks scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boulks throws a big elbow that misses.
Boulks working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGready wriggles free and stands up.
Boulks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McGready to the ground. Boulks is now in McGready's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGready is looking to stand up but Boulks isn't so interested in that idea.
Boulks throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Boulks dominated that second round.
That's time! Boulks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Boulks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGready.
Boulks tests McGready's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGready tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boulks was well out of range. Poor timing from McGready.
Boulks is looking to counter the offense by McGready and move into the clinch.
McGready throws a front kick aimed at Boulks's knee but Boulks avoids it well.
Boulks half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boulks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGready.
McGready misses with a lunging right hand
and Boulks holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boulks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McGready's efforts to push away.
Boulks is looking to take this one to the mat.
Boulks tightens his grip and picks McGready up, before dumping him to the ground. McGready manages to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGready is pulling down on Boulks's head to control his posture.
Boulks trying to control the position from guard on top but McGready is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulks prevents McGready from getting back to his feet.
Boulks lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boulks stops McGready from standing up.
Boulks postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boulks stays in close to McGready's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulks trying to control but McGready is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Connor McGready has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGready misses with a hook. Boulks ducked under it nicely.
McGready misses with a straight right.
Boulks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGready pinned against the cage. McGready gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McGready displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boulks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Boulks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulks shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boulks showed some decent athleticism there.
Boulks is nestled in close to McGready, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGready really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulks. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McGready avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boulks.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boulks connects with a nice short shot to McGready's temple.
Boulks lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boulks is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McGready keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGready preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulks working McGready over with strikes.
Boulks wants to pass the guard but McGready is defending well.
Boulks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Boulks there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulks drops an elbow to the side of McGready's head.
Nice strikes from Boulks there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Boulks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boulks, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Boulks!
Our winner, Will Boulks, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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