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KOTC-4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sean McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wooten Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Wooten Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wooten Jr looking to score a takedown here. McCarthy is defending well but Wooten Jr drives through and ends up in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy tries to strike from the bottom.
McCarthy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooten Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Wooten Jr tries to pass.
McCarthy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Wooten Jr has his hands clasped together but McCarthy extends and breaks Wooten Jr's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by McCarthy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean McCarthy!
A very excited looking Sean McCarthy 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Krank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Skywalker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Krank!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krank throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skywalker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Krank has eaten all the pies!
Krank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krank is defended easily by Skywalker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krank. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Krank on that attempt.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.
Krank is trying hard to land a takedown here. Skywalker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krank closes the distance and pushes Skywalker back into the cage.
Krank wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Skywalker.
Krank stalls.
Krank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice takedown defense from Skywalker. No joy for Krank on that attempt.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank looks winded!
Skywalker avoids the head kick by Krank.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krank falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skywalker counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker stands and steps away. Krank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Krank misses with a wild body shot.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krank wants to clinch up but Skywalker keeps it at a distance.
Skywalker avoids the head kick by Krank.
Krank tries to clinch there but Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krank tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skywalker is able to avoid easily.
Krank fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank looks for a takedown but Skywalker sprawls well.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krank with a poor takedown
and Skywalker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krank won't be happy with that.
Skywalker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Krank to his feet.
Krank looks to land a left hand but Skywalker moved out of range nicely.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krank fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krank tries to clinch up.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown attempt from Krank. Krank gets slowly back to his feet.
Krank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skywalker defends well and Krank ends up having to push Skywalker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krank doesn't manage to clinch there - Skywalker circles away.
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Krank fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krank dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Krank's head and hops out.
Krank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krank somewhat.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skywalker slaps away a takedown attempt from Krank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Skywalker as he avoids it easily.
Krank shoots in and drives through. Skywalker sprawls well.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.
Krank falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skywalker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skywalker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker stands up from Krank's guard - Skywalker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Krank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Skywalker is fending him off so far but Krank persists. Nope, Skywalker circles away and we're back to standing.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krank tries to clinch up
and Skywalker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krank's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krank can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krank is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker stands and steps away. Krank gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Krank goes for a double leg but Skywalker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skywalker continues to drive forward.
Krank throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Skywalker counters with a takedown into side control.
Skywalker decides to stand back up.
Skywalker circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krank is defended easily by Skywalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krank tries to close the distance and clinch but Skywalker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Krank with that takedown attempt.
Krank wants to clinch.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Luke Skywalker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krank tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Skywalker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krank's guard.
Skywalker decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Krank, up you get!
Krank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Skywalker counters with a single leg into guard. Krank didn't expect that.
Skywalker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Krank goes for a double leg but Skywalker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Skywalker continues to drive forward.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Skywalker's head coaches at Cozad MMA London that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krank fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker avoids it really well and circles away.
Skywalker blocks a head kick by Krank.
Krank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Krank tries to clinch up but Skywalker circles away and keeps his distance.
Michael Krank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Skywalker circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krank shoots in for a takedown but Skywalker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A combination from Krank does no damage.
Krank thows a leg kick but Skywalker checks it
and Skywalker decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Krank's guard.
Skywalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krank can do to turn this around?
Skywalker stands up and waves to Krank to follow him.
Skywalker leaves Krank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Krank fails in his attempt to clinch.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krank shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Skywalker but Skywalker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krank tries to clinch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker stuffs the takedown.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Krank.
Krank misses with a head kick.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank fails with a takedown attempt.
Luke Skywalker is winning the standup battle so far.
Krank dives in and grabs Skywalker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skywalker pushes down on Krank's head and hops out.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank shoots in and drives through. Skywalker sprawls well.
Skywalker drops down looking for a counter takedown but Krank sprawls and moves away.
Krank shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Krank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skywalker appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Skywalker as Krank shoots in.
Krank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Skywalker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krank.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
Krank misses with a kick to the body.
Skywalker keeps the fight on the outside.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krank throws out a leg kick but Skywalker moves out of range and Krank only half commits.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Krank.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Krank looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Krank shoots for a double leg takedown but Skywalker sprawls well. He's pushed Krank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Skywalker attempts a counter takedown but Krank avoids it well and moves away.
Krank throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skywalker counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Skywalker.
Krank is working an open guard so Skywalker takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Krank shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Skywalker sprawls well. Skywalker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Krank gets slowly back to his feet.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krank.
Skywalker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Krank throws a head kick that misses.
Skywalker changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Krank tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skywalker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krank somewhat.
Skywalker tries to counter with a takedown but Krank is quick to defend against it.
Michael Krank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krank shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Skywalker as he jumps to the side.
Skywalker feinted with a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Skywalker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Skywalker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Skywalker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Bobinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Weiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for David Bobinski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Bobinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Weiner!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobinski cracks the inside of Weiner's front leg.
Weiner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bobinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bobinski closes the distance and clinches.
Bobinski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Weiner prevents it.
Bobinski has Weiner pressed against the cage, preventing Weiner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Weiner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Weiner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Weiner is looking to take a break and control but Bobinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Weiner prevents Bobinski from improving his position.
Weiner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bobinski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weiner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bobinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bobinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weiner pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobinski's head.
Bobinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weiner pulls his head out easily.
Bobinski misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bobinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weiner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bobinski keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobinski punching from the bottom.
Bobinski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Weiner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bobinski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bobinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weiner pulls his head out easily.
Bobinski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weiner pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bobinski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Weiner passes into side control!
Weiner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bobinski is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiner trying to control the position but Bobinski is working away.
Bobinski manages to get back to half guard.
Bobinski is refusing to be controlled, as Weiner sits in half guard.
Weiner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Weiner thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bobinski's head.
Weiner wants to stand but Bobinski has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bobinski manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four 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.
Bobinski looking for a triangle here. Weiner is fighting it but it looks tight! Bobinski pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Weiner is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Bobinski!
A less than humble David Bobinski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Allen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sammo Chun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chun has chosen Ip man - Theme as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Allen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sammo Chun!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chun gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chun lands an elbow just above Allen 's eye.
It looks like Roger Allen has been cut.
Chun lands an elbow just above Allen 's eye.
Chun managing to block the knees to the body from Allen.
Chun comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from Chun.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chun throws an elbow but misses.
Allen tries to land knees in the clinch but Chun avoids the damage to the body.
Chun lands a nice elbow.
Chun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roger Allen's cut is getting worse.
Chun lands an elbow that stopped Allen in his tracks for a moment.
Allen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chun throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chun pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Allen is trying to pull guard but Chun has him pressed against the cage.
Chun misses with an elbow strike.
Chun pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Roger Allen's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Allen misses with an elbow over the top.
Chun misses with an elbow over the top.
Chun misses with an elbow strike.
Allen tries to score a body lock takedown but Chun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Allen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Allen is looking to break free of the clinch but Chun has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from Chun.
Allen dodges an elbow strike from Chun.
Chun pushes off an throws an elbow but Allen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chun lands an elbow inside that Allen shrugs off.
Jeez, Roger Allen's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Chun.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Chun.
Allen blocks an elbow strike from Chun.
Allen avoids a wild elbow strike from Chun.
Chun throws an elbow that misses.
Chun creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chun looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chun lands an elbow just above Allen 's eye.
Chun gets underhooks to prevent Allen's takedown attempt.
Allen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Allen is trying to break free.
Allen tries a body shot but Chun blocks it.
Allen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chun pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chun throws an elbow but it misses.
Allen takes an elbow to the forehead.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Roger Allen's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sammo Chun!
Our winner, Sammo Chun, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braxton Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darth Vader has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Darth Vader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Braxton Miller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vader manages to avoid it.
Miller has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Miller tries to clinch but Vader is having none of it.
Miller moves in looking to clinch but Vader pushes him off.
Vader appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vader slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Miller misses with a right hand
and Vader moves into the clinch.
Miller is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vader to keep the fight standing.
Miller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vader.
Miller tries to pull guard but Vader won't allow it.
Darth Vader has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Braxton Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Miller shoots in and drives through. Vader sprawls well.
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Vader is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vader misses the target.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Vader shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Vader, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vader will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Miller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Miller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vader counters by clinching up.
Miller trying to control the position but instead, Vader has worked for underhooks and has pushed Miller into the cage.
Vader goes for a takedown attempt but Miller pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vader avoids a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller has Vader up against the cage in a clinch.
Miller tries to pull guard but Vader won't allow it.
Miller's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vader walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vader to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Vader postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miller looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader scoring with punches to the head and body.
Vader stopping the sweep attempt from Miller.
Vader controlling from the top position.
Vader is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller being controlled here, momentarily.
Vader passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vader is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Vader controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vader looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vader lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller is trying to stand back up but Vader is controlling him
Vader scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darth Vader dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vader.
Vader looking to score a takedown here. Miller is defending well but Vader drives through and ends up in Miller's guard.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller is looking to sweep but instead, Vader has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vader is nestled in close to Miller, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ground and pound from Vader.
Vader works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Miller tries to lock up and control but Vader gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vader has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Miller's face.
It looks like Braxton Miller has been cut.
Vader with good strikes from the mount here!
Miller is rocked!
That has opened up Braxton Miller's cut even more.
Miller is breathing heavily.
Vader softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Miller is out cold! Vader jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darth Vader!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Lordi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattew Magera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lordi comes to the cage accompanied by Lordi - Hard Rock Hallelujah. Damon Lordi could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mattew Magera's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Damon Lordi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mattew Magera!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magera avoids the head kick by Lordi.
Lordi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Magera swivels and escapes.
Lordi gets a double leg takedown into Magera's guard.
Lordi seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lordi postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lordi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lordi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lordi sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lordi has his takedown stuffed
and Magera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Magera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Magera misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lordi looks for a takedown but Magera sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Lordi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lordi misses with a kick to the body.
Lordi fails with the takedown.
Damon Lordi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lordi forces Magera back against the cage and clinches.
Lordi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lordi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
Lordi looking for a sweep. Not yet Lordi, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magera postures up in Lordi's guard and throws a big left but Lordi blocks it.
Magera content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
Magera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lordi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lordi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Magera controls the pace.
Lordi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lordi keeping full guard, as Magera tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lordi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magera.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
We've been informed that Magera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lordi drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lordi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Magera's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lordi in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magera is trying to get back to half guard.
Lordi controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Lordi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Magera misses with the combination.
Lordi shoots in for a takedown but Magera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lordi dives in and grabs Magera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Magera pushes down on Lordi's head and hops out.
Magera gets tackled into the cage by Lordi. Lordi maintains the clinch.
Lordi lands a body shot.
Magera blocking some punches.
Lordi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Lordi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lordi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Magera can't fight it off and eventually Lordi manages to take the fight to the floor. Magera looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Magera looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lordi looking to pass the guard.
Lordi trying to control but Magera is working from the bottom.
Magera trying to control the position.
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.
Lordi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magera keeping moving, preventing Lordi from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lordi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lordi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magera can do to turn this around?
Lordi is looking to clinch.
No luck for Lordi with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Damon Lordi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lordi tries for a takedown but Magera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Magera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Magera. Lordi does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lordi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Magera with the counter takedown but Lordi avoids it easily.
Lordi misses with a takedown attempt - Magera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magera drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lordi defends it well.
A left lands for Magera.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lordi looks to throw a body kick
so Magera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Magera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Magera slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lordi controlling Magera's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattew Magera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magera throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lordi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice sprawl there from Magera as Lordi shoots in.
Magera fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lordi shoots and misses
and Magera counters with a left to the body.
Magera stuffs the takedown.
Lordi moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMagera.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Lordi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magera throws a nice head kick!
Magera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've been told by Lordi's head coaches at Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magera throws a sloppy head kick and Lordi moves out of range easily.
As Magera tries to get set, Lordi tries to push him back and clinch up but Magera manages to avoid the attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lordi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magera dips to his left and cracks Lordi with an uppercut!
Lordi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Magera's waist but Magera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lordi off to one side.
Magera is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice cross by Magera.
Lordi tries to keep at a distance but Magera has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lordi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lordi manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lordi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
Magera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lordi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lordi being controlled here, momentarily.
Magera tries to free his leg and advance position but Lordi is retaining full guard.
Magera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lordi seems keen to control Magera's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lordi on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lordi tries to get out of the position.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Magera is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lordi is defended easily by Magera.
Magera throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lordi's head.
Lordi throws a head kick that misses
and Magera counters with a good low kick that Lordi was not able to check.
Magera connects with a high kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lordi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Magera paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lordi avoids the body shot from Magera.
Magera stuffs the takedown attempt from Lordi. Lordi gets slowly back to his feet.
Magera throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lordi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magera swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Magera throws a nice head kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magera shoots in and bounces Lordi off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattew Magera really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lordi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Magera counters with a straight right hand.
Magera slips under a jab from Lordi.
Nice sprawl there from Magera as Lordi shoots in.
Mattew Magera seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lordi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Lordi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magera turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lordi is looking to clinch but Magera is avoiding it.
Magera misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lordi closes the distance but Magera moves to the side
and Magera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lordi's waist but Lordi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Magera off to one side.
Lordi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Magera swats away the attempt to clinch by Lordi.
A head kick from Magera lands but Lordi takes it in his stride.
Magera is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lordi rather than just go for the knockout.
Lordi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lordi takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lordi dives in for a single leg takedown but Magera sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lordi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Magera circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magera, right into the meat.
Magera with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magera has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lordi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Magera lands a takedown into guard.
Lordi keeping moving, preventing Magera from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lordi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lordi trying to keep a closed guard but Magera is proving a slippery customer.
Lordi looking for a sweep. Not yet Lordi, not yet.
Magera wants to control from the top but Lordi keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magera might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lordi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lordi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lordi shoots and misses
letting Magera counter with a right hand.
Magera lands with a kick to the temple. Lordi shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lordi darts in looking for a takedown but Magera gets double underhooks and turns Lordi into the cage.
Magera throws a fast counter high kick but Lordi manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magera has closed the distance and engaged Lordi in a clinch.
Magera can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mattew Magera dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Magera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lordi.
Lordi misses with a takedown attempt
and Magera counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Magera lands a glancing blow to the side of Lordi's head.
Magera lands a jab to Lordi's midsection.
Magera avoids the head kick by Lordi.
Magera dips to his left and cracks Lordi with an uppercut!
Lordi tries to clinch but Magera is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magera drives through and clinches with Lordi against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lordi gets underhooks to prevent Magera's takedown attempt.
Lordi tries to pull guard but Magera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Lordi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lordi just stands there and leans against the cage.
Magera misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Lordi.
Lordi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magera goes for a takedown attempt but Lordi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lordi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Magera.
Magera ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magera stalling.
Lordi wants the takedown. Magera is fighting it off but Lordi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Magera's guard against the cage.
Lordi trying to control the position from guard on top but Magera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lordi stops Magera from standing up.
Magera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magera working a defensive guard here.
Lordi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mattew Magera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Magera pulls Lordi in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magera thuds his right hand into Lordi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lordi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Magera tries to bench press Lordi off him but Lordi keeps the position.
Lordi lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magera down.
Magera is trying to improve his position.
Lordi is putting a hurting on Magera here, landing some big shots from side control.
Damon Lordi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lordi working the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mattew Magera.
I think Magera 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 45:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mattew Magera!
Mattew Magera is the new welterweight champion!
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