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"Sustenance" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Shogun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsuya Yasumi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Shogun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Katsuya Yasumi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shogun rushes Yasumi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yasumi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shogun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yasumi lands a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Shogun has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Yasumi gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Yasumi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yasumi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shogun is looking to escape.
Yasumi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shogun pushes Yasumi off looking to stand but Yasumi dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yasumi trying to control the pace.
Yasumi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yasumi stands up and beckons Shogun to join him on the feet.
Julio Shogun is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shogun tries to close the distance and clinch but Yasumi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shogun tries to land a body kick
and Yasumi counters with a nice body shot.
Shogun tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yasumi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yasumi wants to counter the offense by Shogun and move into the clinch position.
Yasumi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shogun moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice takedown defense from Shogun. No joy for Yasumi on that attempt.
Shogun tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Yasumi counters with a body kick that stops Shogun in his tracks momentarily.
Shogun is looking to clinch.
Yasumi moves out of range of the body kick from Shogun.
Shogun tries to clinch but Yasumi is having none of it.
Yasumi clinches with his opponent.
Yasumi missing with knees to the body.
Yasumi drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shogun gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shogun is trying to stall.
Yasumi managing to block the knees to the body from Shogun.
Yasumi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shogun misses with a punch to the body.
Shogun missing with knees to the body.
Yasumi is trying to pull guard but Shogun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Julio Shogun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Katsuya Yasumi.
Shogun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shogun misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Yasumi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yasumi jumps guard but Shogun stands there with Yasumi around his waist. Yasumi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yasumi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Yasumi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Shogun clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Shogun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yasumi on the ground.
Shogun is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yasumi has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Shogun.
Yasumi is riding his opponent, not letting Shogun buck him off.
Yasumi scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Shogun is looking for a way out.
Yasumi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Yasumi sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Shogun taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Katsuya Yasumi!
Our winner, Katsuya Yasumi, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Walsall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wrend (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Walsall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Wrend!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walsall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wrend is looking for the big counter here.
Walsall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wrend counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wrend.
Wrend sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wrend looking to pass the guard.
Walsall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walsall is trying to control the position but Wrend postures up.
Walsall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wrend controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wrend with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wrend showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wrend's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrend passes Walsall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Walsall's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Wrend missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wrend is trying to control the action in half guard but Walsall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Walsall tries to roll over but Wrend keeps him under control.
Wrend thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wrend is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walsall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wrend.
Wrend takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wrend thows a huge punch but Walsall dodges it nicely.
Wrend passes to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wrend misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wrend throws an elbow but Walsall slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wrend takes a little break here. Walsall wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wrend working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Walsall is breathing heavily.
Wrend is looking to take a break and control but Walsall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wrend misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wrend wants to control but Walsall is keeping him busy.
Wrend tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrend remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Walsall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walsall seems a little lost for a moment, as Wrend dominates the positioning.
Wrend working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wrend trying to control the position but Walsall is working away.
Wrend has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Walsall!
Wrend throwing strikes here but Walsall is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wrend scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Walsall?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrend can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walsall is looking to escape.
Wrend controlling the pace for now.
Wrend throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Wrend looking to finish Walsall with some ground and pound. This is bad for Walsall!
Wrend scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wrend can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Walsall is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Wrend.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wrend is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Walsall is surviving well by controlling Wrend's body position as best he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrend throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Wrend dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice shot lands for Wrend.
Wrend lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wrend lands a lovely overhand right.
Wrend scores with a jab to the jaw.
Walsall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Walsall closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Walsall trying to control the action but Wrend is working from the bottom.
Wrend looking for submissions off his back.
Wrend is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrend moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walsall trying to control the position from guard on top but Wrend is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wrend is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Walsall is controlling him.
Walsall wants to pass the guard but Wrend is keeping the position.
Wrend escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Walsall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wrend is looking to stand up but Walsall isn't so interested in that idea.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wrend can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wrend bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Walsall's guard.
Wrend trying to control but Walsall is working from the bottom.
Wrend is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wrend trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wrend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wrend in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrend loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wrend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wrend wants to control from the top but Walsall keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wrend lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Walsall circles away quickly and effectively.
Walsall takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wrend lands a jab to the nose.
Wrend throws a head kick but Walsall moves out of range.
Wrend scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Walsall throws a series of punches but Wrend avoids them all with ease.
Wrend's jab looks to have found its range, popping Walsall under the eye.
Wrend moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mark Wrend seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wrend.
Wrend throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walsall takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Wrend.
Wrend slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jab by Wrend.
Wrend cracks Walsall with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wrend connects with a nice looking jab.
Walsall looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wrend is fending him off so far but Walsall persists. Nope, Wrend circles away and we're back to standing.
Walsall walks into a left hand.
Wrend misses with a head kick.
Walsall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Walsall wants to clinch up but Wrend keeps it at a distance.
Wrend lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheers as Wrend lands an impressive looking overhand right. Walsall doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy left from Wrend finds it's target.
Wrend connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wrend cracks Walsall with an open hand slap.
Walsall is rocked!
Wrend gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oh Walsall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wrend scores with a nice hook to the head.
A hook to the body from Wrend.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Wrend showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A left lands for Wrend.
Walsall seems to have got his legs back now.
Walsall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wrend shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Walsall eats them both and turns towards Wrend to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sloppy strikes from Wrend. Those never looked like landing.
Walsall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wrend.
Wrend connects with a jab.
Walsall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wrend lands a really nice looking cross but Walsall seems unphased.
Good shot there by Wrend.
Walsall shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Walsall walks straight into a right hand from Wrend - that's dropped him! Wrend jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Walsall from any more punishment! Walsall complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Wrend!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrick Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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272 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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154 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmo Mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrick Head!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Head digs a good body shot into Mustard's ribs.
Mustard scores with a nice right hand.
We've been informed that Head 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.
Head moves away from the strike by Mustard.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Head!
Mustard misses with a looping right.
Mustard throws out a loose jab but Head uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Mustard as he connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Mustard.
A punch combination from Mustard misses.
Head thuds a left hand into Mustard's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Head misses.
Head lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Elmo Mustard has been cut.
Mustard on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mustard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mustard has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Head dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mustard loads up on a big right hand but Head slips the punch.
Mustard throws a low kick but Head moves out of range easily.
It seemed like Head was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Head avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Head. That snapped Mustard's head back.
Head ducks under a wild hook from Mustard.
Mustard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Head.
A shot to the liver by Head. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Mustard misses.
Mustard throws a low kick, looking for Head's leg but Head calmly moves out of range.
Head appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mustard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Head.
Head takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Head lands a right hook to the body.
Mustard misses with an uppercut.
Head lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mustard at a distance.
A jab from Mustard misses.
Mustard throws a leg kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Head misses.
Head lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Head.
Head bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Head works Mustard's body with a nice hook.
Mustard is breathing heavily.
Head bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mustard's head backwards.
Mustard takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Head fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Head ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Head does it's job there.
Mustard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mustard had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head lands a hook that stumbles Mustard back into the cage. Head follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Mustard to the canvas! Head pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Mustard has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Garrick Head!
A very excited looking Garrick Head rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ashot Khachatryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hernandez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Danza kuduro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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157 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashot Khachatryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khachatryan but Khachatryan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hernandez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ashot Khachatryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khachatryan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hernandez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Khachatryan keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Khachatryan working a defensive guard but Hernandez passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khachatryan is trying to control but can't.
Khachatryan is trying is best to control the position here.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hernandez prevents Khachatryan from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Khachatryan defends it well.
Hernandez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Khachatryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hernandez.
Khachatryan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Khachatryan keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hernandez postures up in Khachatryan's guard and throws a big left but Khachatryan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Khachatryan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Khachatryan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hernandez controls the pace.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Khachatryan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez preventing the sweep.
Hernandez trying to control but Khachatryan is working from the bottom.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khachatryan is keeping the position for now.
Khachatryan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hernandez's guard.
Khachatryan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hernandez managing to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Khachatryan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khachatryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez wants to sweep here but Khachatryan controlling him for the moment.
Khachatryan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Khachatryan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hernandez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khachatryan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hernandez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khachatryan manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khachatryan managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khachatryan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Khachatryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
An elbow from Khachatryan crashes against the mat.
Khachatryan lands a nice forearm strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez struggling a bit here.
Hernandez is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Javier Hernandez will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Khachatryan gets a double leg takedown into Hernandez's guard.
Hernandez pushes a forearm under Khachatryan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Khachatryan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Hernandez!
A relieved looking Javier Hernandez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Theron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bongo Drum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Theron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bongo Drum!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drum with a jab.
Drum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Theron doesn't seem bothered though.
Drum avoids a punch combination nicely.
Theron takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drum has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Drum lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Theron throws out a powerful jab.
Drum lands a jab to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drum moves into range and connects with a jab.
Drum blocks a jab.
Drum with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Drum.
Drum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drum lunges at Theron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Theron's hand.
Jab by Drum.
Drum throws a shot to the body.
Drum lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Drum does it's job there.
Jab by Drum.
Drum's corner calls for a 1-2. Drum obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Drum cracks Theron with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Theron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Theron darts in looking for a takedown but Drum gets double underhooks and turns Theron into the cage.
Drum scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Theron doesn't seem bothered though.
Drum scores with a nice strike.
Drum throws a shot from downtown. Theron moves away and avoids it.
Drum throws a combination that misses
so Theron counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Theron looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drum looking to hit a scissor sweep but Theron is one step ahead there.
Theron tries to free his leg and advance position but Drum is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Drum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Theron sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drum defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theron throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Drum to regain full guard.
Drum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Theron wants to improve his position but Drum is controlling well.
Drum tries to pass to full mount but Theron defends it.
Ground and pound from Drum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Theron manages to get to full guard.
Theron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Drum works over Theron with some ground and pound from guard.
Drum passes Theron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Theron trying to control here.
Drum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Theron trying to hold on to Drum's head to control him but Drum postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron is trying to get back to full guard.
Theron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drum is working away from the top position though.
Drum scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Theron blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drum.
Theron is trying to control but can't.
Theron avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drum.
The fighters are battling for position here. Theron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Theron controls Drum momentarily but Drum frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bongo Drum dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Theron shoots in looking for a takedown but Drum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drum punishes Theron's body with a nice straight punch.
Theron walks into a left hand.
Drum lands with a nice body punch.
Bongo Drum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Theron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drum.
Drum works the jab nicely.
Theron throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Drum tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Theron is in Drum's guard.
Drum tries to strike from the bottom.
Drum working a defensive guard here.
Drum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Drum has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Theron has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Theron trying to control the action but Drum is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron tries for a kimura but Drum is defending well.
Theron landing strikes.
Theron goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Drum rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Theron's guard! Nice work there by Drum!
Drum lands a couple of digs.
Drum being controlled here momentarily.
Drum trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron is trying to keep Drum in close.
Drum tries to free his leg and advance position but Theron is retaining full guard.
Theron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Drum thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Drum trying to control the position from guard on top but Theron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theron trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theron keeping moving, preventing Drum from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Theron's head.
Nice jab there from Drum.
The fighters circle momentarily. Drum darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drum.
Theron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Drum off and has taken his back!
Theron misses with punches from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drum prevents Theron from getting a body triangle.
Theron punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drum is really stuck here.
Theron is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Drum is in bad spot here.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Drum. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Theron is punishing Drum with strikes - can he finish him?!
Drum is covering up but some of the strikes from Theron are getting through and doing damage.
Theron is landing with strikes. Drum can't take much more of this.
Drum staying busy and making it hard for Theron to control.
I would not like to be Drum right now.
Theron keeps control of the position as Drum tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bongo Drum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Drum stuns Theron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drum jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Theron avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Theron goes for a double leg but Drum avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Drum continues to drive forward.
Drum with the counter takedown but Theron avoids it easily.
Drum slips a jab from Theron.
Drum fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Theron sprawls well initially but Drum persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Drum is trying to control the action in half guard but Theron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Theron wants to control but Drum is keeping busy.
Drum is trying to control the action in half guard but Theron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drum is looking for a kimura here.
Drum trying to control the action but Theron is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theron trying to hold on to Drum's head to control him but Drum postures up.
Drum is looking to take a break and control but Theron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Theron has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drum is working away from the top position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab, jab by Drum - just one landing.
Drum scores with a jab to the head.
Theron misses the shot to the body.
Drum scores with a body shot.
Theron shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drum as he jumps to the side.
Drum now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theron ducks right into an uppercut from Drum.
Theron misses with a takedown attempt - Drum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Theron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drum lands a nice shot that snaps Theron's head back.
Theron misses with a takedown attempt - Drum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Theron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drum sprawls well. Drum wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Theron gets slowly back to his feet.
Theron walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drum.
Theron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Theron there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drum jabs at Theron's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum lands a nice shot that snaps Theron's head back.
Drum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Theron.
Drum throws a series of strikes that have Theron backpedaling.
A looping hook to the body misses from Theron. Drum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drum bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bongo Drum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drum scores with a sloppy right hand. Theron should have avoided that one.
Theron has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Theron tries to move into range but Drum moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Theron avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drum fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Theron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Theron misses.
Theron looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Drum jabs Theron right on the nose. Theron blinks but takes it well.
Drum throws out a loose jab but Theron uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theron lands a body shot.
Theron shoots in looking for a takedown but Drum manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Theron's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Drum gets a takedown into half guard.
Drum prevents Theron from improving his position.
Theron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Theron preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Theron won't allow Drum to pass to mount.
Drum is trying to control. Theron wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Charlie Theron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bongo Drum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Drum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bongo Drum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Drum has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bongo Drum!
A less than humble Bongo Drum 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelo Morelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Remulus Romus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Angelo Morelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Remulus Romus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romus throws a push kick but Morelli slaps the foot to one side.
Morelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Romus moves away.
Romus lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Romus scores with a body shot.
No luck for Morelli with that takedown attempt.
Morelli throws the left hand but Romus avoids the punch easily.
Romus's corner calls for a 1-2. Romus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Angelo Morelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Morelli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Romus.
A jab from Morelli misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morelli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Romus avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Morelli does no damage.
Morelli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Romus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morelli fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angelo Morelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morelli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Romus.
Nice takedown defense from Romus. No joy for Morelli on that attempt.
No luck for Morelli with that takedown attempt.
Romus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Romus getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Morelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morelli throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romus counters with a stiff right hand.
Morelli swings widly with a right hand
and Romus counters with a head kick that drops Morelli to the mat! Morelli scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Morelli is rocked!
Romus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morelli.
Oh Morelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Romus ducks under a wild hook from Morelli.
Romus throws out a counter right but Morelli avoids it with no problem.
Morelli seems to have got his legs back now.
Morelli misses with a left hand
and Romus scores with a counter punch that sends Morelli to the canvas! Romus smells blood - he's punishing Morelli with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Morelli has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remulus Romus!
Remulus Romus thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mother Effyew Ceekay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Effyew Ceekay has chosen Bring it....Break as his entrance music. Mother Effyew Ceekay has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas William!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mother Effyew Ceekay!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
William misses with a double jab.
William looks for a takedown but Effyew Ceekay sprawls well.
Effyew Ceekay stuffs the takedown attempt from William. William gets slowly back to his feet.
Effyew Ceekay throws a fast counter high kick but William manages to duck under it in time.
William blocks a head kick by Effyew Ceekay.
A punch combination from William misses.
William fails with a takedown attempt.
William backing away here, and Effyew Ceekay unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas William. 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.
William shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Effyew Ceekay is trying to defend but William finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Effyew Ceekay is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
William is looking for a kimura here.
William missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
William looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Effyew Ceekay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with William. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
William prevents Effyew Ceekay from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from William's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
William is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Effyew Ceekay has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. William is working away from the top position though.
William tries to pass the half guard into mount. Effyew Ceekay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
William is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
William seems to be working for a kimura but Effyew Ceekay defends the submission attempt.
Effyew Ceekay is not content to let William control the position.
Effyew Ceekay tries to get to full guard but William has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Effyew Ceekay wants to improve his position but William is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Effyew Ceekay has hold of William's hands but William slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
William throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
William trying to pass the guard but Effyew Ceekay defending well.
William moves into full mount! Effyew Ceekay won't be happy about that!
William connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
It looks like Mother Effyew Ceekay has been cut.
Effyew Ceekay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
William scoring with strikes but Effyew Ceekay is staying in there.
William postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Effyew Ceekay looks a forlorn figure.
William looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
William has hold of Effyew Ceekay's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Effyew Ceekay manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
William is landing with some decent strikes but Effyew Ceekay is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Effyew Ceekay is working to get back to half guard.
William working the ground and pound effectively.
That has opened up Mother Effyew Ceekay's cut even more.
William is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Effyew Ceekay can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mother Effyew Ceekay's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Thomas William!
After the fight, Thomas William 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jin Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor McGready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor McGready has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jin Kim's chin.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Connor McGready!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim tries to clinch up.
McGready throws a lazy head kick
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from McGready.
McGready looks to land a right hand but Kim moved out of range.
Kim lands with a hook. McGready tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kim jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McGready dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGready misses with a body punch
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Kim cracks McGready with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kim looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGready throws out a counter right but Kim avoids it with no problem.
Kim darts in and clinches McGready up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGready swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGready tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
McGready stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kim lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Connor McGready has been cut.
Kim pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
McGready breaks from the clinch.
Kim wants to clinch up but McGready keeps it at a distance.
McGready throws a hook but Kim avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Kim. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGready misses with a right hand
and Kim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McGready drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGready.
Kim throws a hook but McGready blocks it.
Kim lands a jab to McGready's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim scores with a decent looking hook.
Kim connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McGready's hands.
Kim staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Kim misses the target.
McGready tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kim was well out of range. Poor timing from McGready.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from McGready.
Kim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McGready manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McGready swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from McGready fails to land.
McGready misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGready tries to stall but Kim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McGready tries to break the clinch but Kim is controlling the position.
McGready tries to stall but Kim uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kim pushes McGready back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim slows down the pace here.
McGready is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGready dodges an elbow strike from Kim.
McGready lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
McGready is trying to maintain a safe position but Kim gets an underhook and turns McGready into the cage.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kim - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McGready misses with a punch to the body.
McGready has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kim seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McGready can turn it around.
Kim leaning against his opponent.
Kim pushes off an throws an elbow but McGready leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McGready throws a head punch that misses.
Kim lands with a left to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Connor McGready's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but McGready sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but McGready pushes him off.
McGready scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kim is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGready can do to turn this around?
A nice combination there by McGready.
It looks like Jin Kim has been cut.
Jin Kim is winning the standup battle so far.
Kim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McGready.
Kim tries to clinch up but McGready circles away and keeps his distance.
Kim tries to clinch but McGready moves out of range.
McGready avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGready misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim rushes McGready and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McGready dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGready misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kim is stalling here.
Kim stalls.
Kim lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls for McGready to work.
Jin Kim has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kim avoiding damage.
Kim displaying some good clinch control by pressing McGready up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGready.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries to work over McGready's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim throws an elbow but it misses.
McGready blocks an elbow strike from Kim.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim taking a breather.
McGready doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kim lands a nice uppercut.
McGready will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kim up against the cage.
McGready can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
McGready throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Kim is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kim lands with a short shot to the head.
McGready goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim'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.
Kim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGready swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of McGready backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGready blocks the elbow strike.
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim stalling against the cage.
McGready swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGready misses with a hook from the clinch.
McGready throws a head punch that misses.
McGready letting Kim take a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Kim dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Kim with a hook.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but McGready swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGready under the eye.
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping McGready under the eye.
Kim throws a lazy right hand but McGready sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McGready throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kim tries to clinch up.
Kim is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim jabs McGready to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice defenses there by McGready.
Kim throws a looping overhand right but McGready ducks down to avoid it.
Kim swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McGready.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
McGready scores with a shot to the side of Kim's head.
McGready misses with some punches.
McGready lands a shoulder strike.
McGready lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGready has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Kim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Kim.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGready creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Connor McGready has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGready lands with a light punch inside.
McGready trying to stall but Kim improves his position.
Kim stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kim stalls.
McGready's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim stalling the fight.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim has McGready pressed against the cage, preventing McGready from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McGready misses with a punch to the body.
McGready displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kim up against the cage.
McGready misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGready being controlled against the cage.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kim taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McGready's elbow.
McGready is trying to push Kim away but Kim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kim just leaning against McGready, taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kim tries a body shot but McGready blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on McGready - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kim tries to work over McGready's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from McGready.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kim working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGready throws a head punch that misses.
McGready tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
McGready misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jin Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kim 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jin Kim!
Jin Kim was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boca Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Ulpius Traianus will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Boca Naga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 18 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Naga chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Traianus can pounce on him.
Naga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Traianus.
Traianus thuds a left hand into Naga's body.
A shot to the body from Naga misses
and Traianus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Boca Naga has been cut.
Naga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Naga uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traianus.
Traianus takes a swing at Naga's ribcage but misses.
Naga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A swing and a miss from Naga.
Traianus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Marcus Ulpius Traianus has been cut.
Nice straight punches there by Naga. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Naga.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Traianus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Traianus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Naga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Naga swings for the body but Traianus moves out of range.
Traianus sends Naga crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Traianus is motioning to the referee to let Naga up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Naga is rocked!
Naga leaves his chin hanging out and Traianus seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Naga crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
A very excited looking Marcus Ulpius Traianus 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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