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LFNC 33 - Inferno! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Kevin Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wade Barrett!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrett wants to clinch up but Michaels keeps it at a distance.
Michaels moves out of range of the strikes.
Michaels changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barrett looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Michaels is looking to take a break and control but Barrett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barrett wants to control but Michaels postures up.
Barrett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michaels lands an elbow.
Barrett is not content to let Michaels control the position.
Michaels wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Barrett, who protects the arm well.
Barrett tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Michaels presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Michaels landing punches.
Michaels working for a submission but Barrett is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Barrett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Barrett is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Michaels wants to control the pace but Barrett is squirming around nicely.
Michaels with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barrett can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michaels trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barrett is desperately trying to improve his position but Michaels has a good base and remains in mount.
Michaels is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Michaels extends the arm and Barrett is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Michaels!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vic Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vic Odin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dai Bale!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odin scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Odin throws a lazy right hand but Bale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bale moves out of range as Odin strikes.
Odin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Odin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bale.
Bale throws an overhand right that lands on Odin's shoulder, as Odin tries to avoid the shot.
Odin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dai Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odin lands a slapping body shot.
Bale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bale lands with a shot to the body.
Bale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Odin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Odin misses with an uppercut. Bale saw that one coming.
Bale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bale scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice uppercut there from Bale.
Bale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odin throws a body punch but Bale moves out of range.
Bale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odin throws a jab but it's blocked by Bale.
Bale with a jab.
Bale walks into a stiff left hand from Odin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big left from Odin misses.
Odin moves into the clinch successfully.
Odin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Odin working aggressively here.
Bale wants a takedown.
Odin lands a hook that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
Odin breaks the clinch.
Bale loads up on a big right hand but Odin slips the punch.
Bale blocks the body kick.
Bale walks into a left hand.
Bale lunges at Odin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Odin's hand.
Odin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Odin cracks Bale with a good jab.
A slow jab from Bale misses its intended target.
Odin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bale moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bale misses with a wild body shot.
Bale swats away the attempt to clinch by Odin.
Bale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bale takes a swing at Odin's ribcage but misses.
Bale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Odin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Odin tries to close the distance and clinch but Bale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bale dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bale punishes Odin's body with a nice straight punch.
Odin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Odin tries to clinch but Bale is having none of it.
Odin throws a hook but Bale avoids it easily.
Odin takes the fight into the clinch.
Odin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odin.
Odin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bale dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Odin throws a head punch that misses.
Bale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Bale's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Odin - that landed with a thud.
Odin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Odin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bale drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Odin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bale throws a jab but it's blocked by Odin.
A big left from Bale misses.
A slow jab from Bale misses its intended target.
Bale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odin tests Bale's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bale throws a jab but it's blocked by Odin.
Bale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odin.
Bale throws the left hand but Odin avoids the punch easily.
Bale swings for the body but Odin moves out of range.
Odin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Odin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bale misses with an uppercut.
Bale defending well as Odin loads up on a big left hand.
Odin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bale misses with a looping left.
Bale throws a series of strikes that have Odin backpedaling.
Odin forces Bale back against the cage and clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Odin as Bale tries to tie him up.
Odin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bale is trying to maintain a safe position but Odin gets an underhook and turns Bale into the cage.
Odin is struggling to control the position.
Bale tries to score a body lock takedown but Odin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vic Odin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dai Bale.
Bale is looking to control Odin's arms but Odin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bale has his back to the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Odin.
Bale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Odin.
A right hand to the body from Odin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Odin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Odin manages to avoid it.
Bale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Odin throws a one two combo.
Bale ducks under a wild hook from Odin.
Odin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bale.
Odin slips a jab from Bale.
Bale loads up on a big right hand but Odin slips the punch.
Bale misses with a hook.
Odin catches Bale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Odin misses with the combination.
Bale throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Odin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Odin.
Bale is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Odin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bale.
Odin staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Bale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Bale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Odin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odin works on Bale's body with a couple of short punches.
Odin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bale trying to control the position but instead, Odin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bale into the cage.
Bale wants a takedown.
Odin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bale tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Odin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bale is breathing heavily.
Odin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
A short right from Odin.
Odin lands a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Odin as the two fighters clinch.
Odin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Odin throws a head punch that misses.
Odin just leaning against Bale, taking a breather.
Bale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Odin sizes up Bale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Bale.
Bale throws a big shot that misses.
Odin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Odin cracks Bale with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Odin controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Odin.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bale has had enough of the clinch but Odin keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bale up against the cage.
Bale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bale taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Odin stalling against the cage.
Odin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odin scores with a shot to the side of Bale's head.
Odin misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Odin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Odin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Odin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bale up against the cage.
That's four 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.
Odin breaks from the clinch.
Bale misses with a looping right.
Odin forces Bale back against the cage and clinches.
Bale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Odin is keeping busy.
Odin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Odin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
Bale stalling in the clinch but Odin improves position.
Odin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Odin blocks a body shot from Bale.
Vic Odin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Odin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Odin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Odin is leaning against Bale and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Odin stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vic Odin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Odin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bale. Odin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Odin!
Odin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bale catches Odin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bale misses with a looping right.
Odin drives through and clinches with Bale against the cage.
Odin tries to break the clinch but Bale is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Odin.
Odin stalls.
Odin throws a head punch that misses.
Odin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
Bale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bale throws a jab when Odin was well out of range.
Bale misses with an uppercut. Odin saw that one coming.
Bale fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bale throws a hook to the side of Odin's head but Odin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin gets a clinch.
Bale is trying to stall.
Odin tries to break free but Bale pushes him back against the cage.
Odin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Odin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bale looking to stall.
Odin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bale is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Odin is keeping busy.
Odin just leaning against Bale, taking a breather.
Odin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Odin tries to work over Bale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bale working hard to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Odin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Odin lands a nice uppercut.
Bale blocking some punches.
Odin misses with the head strike.
Bale stalling.
Bale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Odin gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Odin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odin being controlled against the cage.
Odin gets through Bale's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bale taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odin lands with a short shot to the head.
Bale is working for takedown but Odin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Odin throws a head punch that misses.
Odin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Odin.
Dai Bale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short uppercut from Odin.
Odin working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Odin - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Odin gets underhooks to prevent Bale's takedown attempt.
Odin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Odin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Odin lands a right hand.
Odin struggles to land a body shot inside as Bale controls his hands.
Odin avoiding damage.
Odin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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.
Odin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Bale misses.
Odin moves out of range of the strikes.
Odin with a jab.
Bale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Vic Odin is winning the standup battle so far.
Odin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Odin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bale throws a hook but Odin blocks it.
Odin moves out of range as Bale strikes.
Odin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Odin works over Bale's head and body with a nice combination.
Bale looks to land a left hand but Odin moved out of range nicely.
Bale misses with a body punch
letting Odin counter with a right hand.
Vic Odin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bale takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vic Odin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Odin 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vic Odin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Milito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neville Davis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diego Milito's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Milito!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis drags the fight down to the ground.
Milito is looking to stand up but Davis won't let him.
Davis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Davis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Milito on the ground.
Milito tries to stand but Davis is controlling from the bottom.
Milito stands and steps away. Davis gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Davis clinches with his opponent.
Milito tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Davis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Davis works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Davis prevents Milito from getting back to his feet.
Davis trying to stand up but can't free himself from Milito's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Milito is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davis is controlling him.
Davis wants to control from the top but Milito keeps moving.
Milito wants to stand up but Davis is controlling him.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Milito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Milito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Milito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Milito uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Milito thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Davis looks for a takedown but Milito sprawls well.
Davis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A right-left combo lands from Milito.
Davis takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Diego Milito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Davis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diego Milito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Davis.
Davis is breathing heavily.
The ground and pound from Davis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Milito is not content to let Davis control the position.
Milito is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milito sneaks out the side door and pushes Davis away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Davis rushes Milito and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Davis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Milito avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Milito is trying to break free.
Milito wants to break free but Davis has control.
Milito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Milito looks like he's trying to stand up.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Milito defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Davis is trying to control the action in half guard but Milito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Milito is looking to escape.
Milito is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Milito looks to land a combination. Davis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Milito will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Milito is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davis is controlling him.
Davis throws a strike but Milito rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Milito stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Milito is breathing heavily.
Milito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Milito lands a body shot.
Milito punishes Davis's body with a nice straight punch.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Milito scores with a body shot.
Milito stalks Davis and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Davis's face. Davis staggers backwards, shaken.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milito cracks Davis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Milito sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Davis tries to clinch there but Milito circles away.
Davis clinches.
Davis has hold of one of Milito's legs. Milito is fighting the takedown attempt but Davis gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Davis is standing up over Milito. Milito looks to escape but Davis dives into side control.
Milito wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Milito throws Davis to one side and escapes!
Milito lands a right hook to the body.
Milito throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Davis closes the distance and clinches.
Davis has Milito pushed against the cage.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Milito shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Davis jumps into guard, dragging Milito to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Milito is one step ahead there.
Milito wants to get up but he can't break Davis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Davis is adopting a defensive guard.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing Milito from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling Milito's posture.
Davis has a closed guard, preventing Milito from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Milito fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Milito misses with the combination.
Milito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Davis closes the distance and clinches up with Milito, looking for a takedown. Davis pushes Milito against the cage but Milito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Milito lands a jab to Davis's midsection.
Davis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Diego Milito has been cut.
Davis misses with a double jab.
Davis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Milito, pushing him back against the cage.
Davis pulls guard effortlessly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milito stands up and waves to Davis to follow him.
Davis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neville Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Milito's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Milito throws a combination that misses
and Davis counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Milito wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Milito keeping full guard, as Davis tries to pass.
Milito is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Neville Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Milito keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Davis postures up in Milito's guard and throws a big left but Milito blocks it.
Milito takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis stands up over Milito, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Milito keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Milito is looking to stand up but Davis isn't so interested in that idea.
Davis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Davis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Davis throwing strikes from guard but Milito blocks nicely.
Davis throws a big right hand that misses.
Milito wants to stand and escape but Davis is having none of it.
Davis wants to control from the top but Milito keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents Milito from getting back to his feet.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis trying to control but Milito is working from the bottom.
Davis thows a big elbow that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Milito stuffs the takedown attempt from Davis. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Milito throws a series of punches but Davis moves out of range.
Milito connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Davis's hands.
Davis doesn't manage to clinch there - Milito circles away.
Davis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Davis stops Milito from getting back to his feet.
Milito is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milito kicks Davis off and gets back to his feet.
Davis clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Davis on the inside.
Milito wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Milito looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Davis is struggling to control the position.
Davis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Milito tries to kick Davis off but Davis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Davis working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Davis connects with a nice short shot to Milito's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Davis prevents Milito from standing back up.
Davis throwing shots but Milito is blocking nicely.
Milito is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Milito pushes Davis off and gets back to his feet.
Milito throws a right and a left that Davis avoids nicely.
Milito tries to bum rush Davis with a series of wild strikes but Davis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Davis clinches with his opponent.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Milito walks away with a smile on his face. Davis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neville Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Milito misses
so Davis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Milito wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marek Dimitriov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dimitriov has chosen Dark Horse as his entrance music. Carlton Robinson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marek Dimitriov!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson thuds his right hand into Dimitriov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dimitriov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Robinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Robinson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dimitriov on the side of the head.
Robinson scores with a shot to the body.
Robinson looks to land a right hand but Dimitriov moved out of range.
Dimitriov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Robinson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dimitriov. That one must have hurt.
Robinson thuds a left hand into Dimitriov's body.
Dimitriov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson lands a slapping body shot.
Robinson digs a good hook to Dimitriov's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimitriov fails with a takedown attempt.
Robinson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Robinson.
Robinson scores with a hook to the body. Dimitriov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice shot by Robinson.
Carlton Robinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Robinson lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Dimitriov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimitriov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Dimitriov is rocked!
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dimitriov is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Dimitriov looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robinson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Robinson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robinson works Dimitriov's body with a nice hook.
Dimitriov loses concentration momentarily and Robinson pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Dimitriov crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Robinson finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carlton Robinson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Berto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Berto.
Berto shoots in and drives through. Higgins sprawls well.
Berto doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgins circles away.
Higgins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Higgins forces Berto back against the cage and clinches.
Berto is trying to break the clinch but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.
Higgins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berto's efforts to push away.
Berto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Berto tries to land a knee to the head but Higgins blocks with his arms.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
Berto misses with a knee to the head.
Higgins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Berto avoids it.
Berto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins doesn't manage to clinch there - Berto circles away.
Berto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higgins keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berto tries for a takedown but Higgins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Higgins checks the leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Higgins.
Higgins moves into range and clinches up with Berto.
Higgins lands a good knee to the midsection. Berto won't want to take too many of those.
Higgins landing knees to the body.
Berto is trying to break the clinch but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins lands a nice knee to the body.
Higgins lands a good knee to the midsection. Berto won't want to take too many of those.
Berto is breathing heavily.
Higgins lands a good knee to the midsection. Berto won't want to take too many of those.
Berto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Berto tries to break free but Higgins pushes him back against the cage.
Higgins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Higgins.
Higgins'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.
Higgins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Higgins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Higgins stalling in the clinch.
Higgins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berto is defending well for now.
Higgins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Higgins trying to land knees to the body.
Higgins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Higgins crunches a lovely knee into Berto's ribcage.
The referee calls for Higgins to work.
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!
Higgins lands an elbow inside that Berto shrugs off.
Berto has had enough of the clinch but Higgins keeps him there for the moment.
Higgins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Berto wants to break free but Higgins has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higgins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Higgins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Higgins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Berto avoiding damage as Higgins throws knees to the body.
Berto wants to get back to striking at distance but Higgins won't allow it.
Higgins stalling in the clinch.
Higgins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berto is defending well for now.
Higgins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Berto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berto tries a head kick but it misses.
Higgins moves in looking to clinch but Berto pushes him off.
A head kick misses from Berto.
Higgins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Berto, pushing him back against the cage.
Higgins is stalling here.
Berto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins throws a hook but Berto blocks it.
Berto tries to clinch
and Higgins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Berto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Berto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Higgins.
Berto wants to stall.
Higgins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Higgins lands an elbow inside that Berto shrugs off.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Higgins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Higgins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Higgins landing knees to the body.
Berto has had enough of the clinch but Higgins keeps him there for the moment.
Berto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Higgins obliges.
Berto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Berto breaks the clinch.
Higgins rushes Berto and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A frustrated look appears on Berto's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Berto avoids the damage to the body.
Higgins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berto's efforts to push away.
Higgins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Higgins stalling the fight.
Berto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Berto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Higgins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Berto wants to stall.
Berto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Berto.
Higgins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Berto unloads a knee to the mid-section. Higgins lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Berto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Higgins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.
Berto looking to throw knees to the head but Higgins is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Higgins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Higgins closes the distance and pushes Berto back into the cage.
Berto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Higgins tries to clinch but Berto moves out of range.
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Berto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Berto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Higgins moves into the clinch.
Higgins slows down the pace here.
Higgins lands a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Higgins.
Higgins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Berto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Higgins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berto.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Berto crunches a lovely knee into Higgins's ribcage.
Higgins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Higgins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Higgins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berto.
Berto wants to get back to striking at distance but Higgins won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berto.
Higgins looking to slow down the pace here.
Berto can't break the clinch.
Berto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Berto throws a head kick that misses.
Berto misses with a head kick.
Berto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Berto scores with a push kick.
Berto throws a low kick, looking for Higgins's leg but Higgins calmly moves out of range.
Higgins misses with a head kick.
Berto looks to clinch
and Higgins counters by moving into the clinch.
Berto is trying to break free.
Berto working hard to break the clinch.
Berto is trying to break free.
Higgins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Berto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berto swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Berto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higgins wants to clinch.
Berto throws a solid leg kick but Higgins takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Berto.
Berto misses with a takedown attempt
and Higgins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Higgins.
Berto is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgins has double underhooks.
Higgins working Berto over with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Higgins obliges.
Higgins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Berto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berto tries to break free but Higgins pushes him back against the cage.
Higgins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Duncan Higgins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Come on Higgins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Higgins keeps control of Berto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berto is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgins has double underhooks.
Berto tries to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling the position.
Berto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Higgins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Berto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Berto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.
Higgins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Berto is trying to break the clinch but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.
Higgins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Berto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Higgins to work.
Berto landing knees to the body.
Higgins taking a breather.
Higgins looking to throw knees to the head but Berto is blocking nicely.
Berto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins avoids the head kick by Berto.
Higgins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
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.
Higgins has managed to clinch.
Berto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Higgins looking to slow down the pace here.
Berto breaks from the clinch.
Higgins wants to clinch up but Berto keeps it at a distance.
Berto throws a head kick that misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Higgins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Berto is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berto with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Higgins lands an elbow just above Berto 's eye.
Berto is trying to force a seperation but Higgins has the dominant position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Higgins.
Berto wants to get back to striking at distance but Higgins won't allow it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Higgins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Berto is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan Higgins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Higgins has Berto up against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Berto avoids the damage to the body.
Higgins keeps control of Berto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berto working hard to break the clinch.
Berto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berto loads up on a big right hand but Higgins slips the punch.
Higgins tries to land a leg kick but Berto saw it coming and moves away.
Higgins tries to land a leg kick but Berto saw it coming and moves away.
Berto throws a head kick that Higgins semi-blocks.
It looks like Duncan Higgins has been cut.
Andre Berto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins instigates a clinch.
Higgins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Higgins lands a nice elbow.
Berto using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Higgins has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Berto managing to block the knees to the body from Higgins.
Higgins lands an elbow inside that Berto shrugs off.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higgins scores with a knee to the head.
Higgins working Berto over with knees to the body.
Berto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Berto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto clinches.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
Berto is trying to break the clinch but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.
Berto is looking to break free of the clinch but Higgins has double underhooks.
Berto breaks from the clinch.
Higgins instigates a clinch.
Berto avoiding damage as Higgins throws knees to the body.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Berto avoids the damage to the body.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Berto avoids the damage to the body.
Berto is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.
Higgins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berto's efforts to push away.
Berto is trying to break free.
Higgins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Berto lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Berto is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.
Higgins lands an elbow that stopped Berto in his tracks for a moment.
Berto wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Higgins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Berto's efforts to push away.
Berto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Higgins is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Berto is trying to break free.
Higgins scores a nice knee to the body.
Berto manages to break the clinch.
Higgins tries to clinch up.
Berto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Higgins is looking to clinch but Berto is avoiding it.
Higgins instigates a clinch.
Berto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Berto.
Higgins takes the fight into the clinch.
Berto has had enough of the clinch but Higgins keeps him there for the moment.
Higgins scores with a knee to the head.
Berto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Higgins crunches a lovely knee into Berto's ribcage.
Higgins has Berto pressed against the cage, preventing Berto from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Berto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Berto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Knees in the clinch landing for Higgins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto avoiding damage as Higgins throws knees to the body.
Higgins pushes off an throws an elbow but Berto leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Higgins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Higgins stalling in the clinch but Berto improves position.
Berto breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Berto tries a head kick but it misses.
Higgins moves into the clinch.
Berto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Higgins lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Berto wants to get back to striking at distance but Higgins won't allow it.
Higgins slows down the pace here.
Berto working hard to break the clinch.
Berto can't break the clinch.
Higgins slowing the pace effectively.
Higgins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Berto is defending well for now.
Berto's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Higgins tries to clinch but Berto moves out of range.
Berto tries to clinch up.
Higgins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Berto counters with a head kick.
Berto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Berto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Higgins moves into range and clinches up with Berto.
Andre Berto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higgins crunches a lovely knee into Berto's ribcage.
Duncan Higgins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Higgins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Berto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Higgins has him pressed against the cage.
Berto wants to get back to striking at distance but Higgins won't allow it.
Berto tries to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling the position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Berto looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Berto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Berto tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duncan Higgins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Higgins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duncan Higgins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yuris Lazinski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Concrete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuris Lazinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Concrete!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazinski misses with a two punch combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Lazinski as he connects with a hook.
Concrete tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lazinski swivels and escapes.
Lazinski lands with a nice combination. Concrete backs away looking to recover.
A combination from Lazinski does no damage.
Lazinski misses with a wild combination.
Lazinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lazinski throws a body punch but Concrete moves out of range.
Lazinski moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lazinski moves out of range of the body kick from Concrete.
Lazinski misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concrete shoots for a double leg takedown but Lazinski sprawls well. He's pushed Concrete's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Concrete clinches up against the cage.
Lazinski is trying to break the clinch but Concrete is controlling him.
Lazinski is trying to break the clinch but Concrete is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazinski breaks the clinch.
Lazinski throws a series of punches but Concrete avoids them all with ease.
Lazinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lazinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Concrete on the side of the head.
Lazinski lands a nice hook to Concrete's body. Concrete takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Concrete walks into a jab.
Yuris Lazinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Concrete takes a swing at Lazinski's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Concrete.
Yuris Lazinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Concrete.
Concrete fails with a takedown attempt.
Lazinski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of Concrete 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lazinski digs a good hook to Concrete's body.
Lazinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski tries to bum rush Concrete with a series of wild strikes but Concrete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from Lazinski.
Lazinski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Concrete on the side of the head.
Lazinski scores with a shot to the body.
Lazinski is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Concrete moves forwards but Lazinski connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lazinski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lazinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Concrete manages to avoid it.
Lazinski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lazinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Concrete circles away quickly and effectively.
Lazinski checks a low kick from Concrete.
Lazinski cracks a nice hook into Concrete's ribs.
Lazinski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lazinski!
Concrete showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lazinski.
Concrete throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski thows a body shot but no joy.
Concrete showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lazinski.
Lazinski lands with an uppercut that bounces Concrete off the cage and back into rage.
Lazinski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Concrete throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Concrete drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Concrete tries to move to mount but Lazinski blocks the move with his legs.
Concrete wants to control but Lazinski is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Lazinski's face as Concrete controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski wants to get back to his feet.
Concrete has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lazinski!
Concrete is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Concrete looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lazinski is fending him off so far but Concrete persists. Nope, Lazinski circles away and we're back to standing.
Lazinski swinging wildly here.
Lazinski lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuris Lazinski dominated that round.
That's time! Lazinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lazinski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lazinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lazinski misses with a wild combination.
Yuris Lazinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazinski digs a good hook to Concrete's body.
Concrete tries to clinch but Lazinski is having none of it.
Concrete shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Concrete.
Lazinski misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazinski throws a right and a left that Concrete avoids nicely.
Lazinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Concrete throws a hook but Lazinski blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Lazinski.
Yuris Lazinski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lazinski stuns Concrete with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lazinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Concrete dodges the punch combination from Lazinski.
Lazinski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lazinski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lazinski throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lazinski lands with a right hand.
Concrete walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lazinski lands with a straight right. Concrete didn't see that one coming.
Lazinski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Lazinski lands an overhand right.
Concrete misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lazinski tries to bum rush Concrete with a series of wild strikes but Concrete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski misses with a wild combination.
Lazinski looks to land a combination but Concrete avoids it well.
Concrete uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lazinski.
Lazinski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lazinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Concrete tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lazinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazinski's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Lazinski duly obliges.
Concrete shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Concrete tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazinski looks to land a combination but Concrete avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lazinski.
Lazinski misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lazinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lazinski swings for the body but Concrete moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Concrete 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Concrete rushes Lazinski and presses him up against the cage.
Lazinski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Concrete shoots in but no luck this time.
Yuris Lazinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Concrete.
Concrete dodges the punch combination from Lazinski.
Lazinski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Horrible takedown by Concrete or perhaps it was just good defense by Lazinski which made him look bad.
Lazinski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lazinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Concrete has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lazinski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazinski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Concrete throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yuris Lazinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Concrete tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Concrete misses with a takedown attempt - Lazinski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lazinski throws a right hand that Concrete ducks under and follows up with a left that Concrete also avoids with ease.
Lazinski's corner calls for a 1-2. Lazinski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Concrete slips a jab and a cross from Lazinski.
Lazinski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lazinski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lazinski wants it to stay on the feet.
Lazinski lands with an overhand left.
Lazinski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuris Lazinski dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Concrete showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lazinski.
Lazinski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Concrete circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Lazinski.
Lazinski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lazinski digs a good hook to Concrete's body.
Concrete looks to score with a jab to the body but Lazinski is just out of range.
Lazinski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Lazinski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Concrete has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lazinski tests Concrete's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lazinski scores with a sloppy right hand. Concrete should have avoided that one.
Lazinski scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Concrete throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lazinski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Concrete.
Lazinski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lazinski!
Lazinski scores with a one two! Concrete had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Concrete.
Lazinski throws a right hand that Concrete ducks under and follows up with a left that Concrete also avoids with ease.
A jab from Lazinski finds it's way through Concrete's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Lazinski.
Lazinski avoids the body shot from Concrete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski throws a series of punches but Concrete moves out of range.
Lazinski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Concrete momentarily.
Lazinski connects with a body shot.
Lazinski misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazinski. Concrete does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lazinski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Concrete throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lazinski lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lazinski swinging wildly here.
Concrete is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lazinski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yuris Lazinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Concrete.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Concrete is defended easily by Lazinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazinski tries to bum rush Concrete with a series of wild strikes but Concrete uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lazinski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Concrete tries to land a front kick but Lazinski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lazinski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lazinski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Concrete moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Lazinski catches Concrete right on the button with a cross.
Lazinski lands a two punch combo.
Lazinski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Concrete looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lazinski is fending him off so far but Concrete persists. Nope, Lazinski circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuris Lazinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lazinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Lazinski.
Concrete avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Concrete shoots in but no luck this time.
Concrete tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lazinski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Concrete dodges the punch combination from Lazinski.
Concrete takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lazinski misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Lazinski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Concrete fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lazinski manages to avoid it.
Lazinski moves out of range of the body kick from Concrete.
Lazinski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James Concrete has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazinski thuds a left hand into Concrete's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yuris Lazinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lazinski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yuris Lazinski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by Rock the Casbah. Jesse Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Taylor!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor blocks a head kick by Hardy.
A right-left combo lands from Hardy.
It looks like Jesse Taylor has been cut.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Good exchange - Hardy coming out on top.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hardy misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Taylor defending well as Hardy loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got 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!
Hardy keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hardy dives on top into guard.
Hardy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taylor is proving hard to escape from.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hardy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Taylor trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
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.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Paul Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Taylor.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Hardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesse Taylor's cut.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hardy throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardy stuffs the takedown.
Taylor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hardy did well to prevent Taylor getting side control.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Taylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hardy is concentrating on defense, preventing Taylor from advancing position.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Taylor is controlling him
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Taylor manages to mount him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Taylor with shots to the head and body - Hardy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hardy blocking the ground and pound.
Taylor raining down shots from the mount!
Taylor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Taylor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor thowing shots but they're missing.
Taylor thowing shots but they're missing.
Taylor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hardy throwing hammer fists to the chest of Taylor. What's that going to do exactly?
Taylor throws some wild stikes that Hardy manages to avoid easily.
Hardy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hardy is bucking up trying to escape but Taylor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scoring with strikes but Hardy is staying in there.
Taylor has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hardy's face.
Taylor controlling from mount.
Taylor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hardy because Taylor loaded up on that one.
Hardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Taylor throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taylor content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hardy tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
Hardy is trying to stand up.
Taylor is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hardy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hardy!
Hardy is looking to stand up but Taylor won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Taylor's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hardy wants it to stay on the feet.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hardy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Hardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Paul Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Taylor.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Hardy, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Hardy against the cage but Hardy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Hardy which made him look bad.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hardy's waist but Hardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hardy defends it nicely.
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head.
Hardy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That has opened up Jesse Taylor's cut even more.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hardy drops Taylor with a left right combo! Hardy follows him down to the ground into side control.
Taylor is rocked!
Hardy decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Paul Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing.
Hardy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The cut above Jesse Taylor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hardy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paul Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Both fighters circling a little - Hardy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardy.
A punch lands to the side of Taylor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Hardy.
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Taylor.
Hardy defending against the ground and pound.
Taylor is working Hardy over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hardy is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hardy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Taylor wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Jesse Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardy, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is trying to buck Taylor off.
Taylor trying to control the position but Hardy is working away.
Hardy tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.
Hardy is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taylor is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No joy there for Hardy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good shot there by Hardy.
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taylor trying to control the action but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Hardy controls the position for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hardy has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tron. Robbie Collins had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.4lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Walker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Collins blocks a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Walker.
Walker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins throws a hook to the side of Walker's head but Walker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Walker misses with a takedown attempt - Collins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Collins tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Collins tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Collins scores with a body shot.
Collins is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Walker ducks under a wild hook from Collins.
Walker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Collins.
Collins tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Walker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Collins tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Collins is looking to clinch.
A big right from Walker misses.
Collins tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Collins wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Collins.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Collins's head.
Collins wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Collins tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Collins defends it nicely.
Walker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters by clinching up.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Collins tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Collins tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Collins wants to clinch.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robbie Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker misses the jab.
Collins thows a body shot but no joy.
Walker misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Walker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Walker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins slips under a jab.
Walker has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Collins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Robbie Collins has been cut.
Walker misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Collins misses
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker throws a hook to the side of Collins's head but Collins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robbie Collins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Collins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Collins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walker jabs at Collins's body.
Walker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Collins wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Walker counters with a left to the body.
Walker checks the leg kick nicely there.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Collins.
Collins looks to clinch
and Walker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Walker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Walker decides to stand back up. Walker steps back and let's Collins get back to his feet.
Robbie Collins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Walker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Collins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Collins circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins darts in trying to clinch
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Collins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Collins darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Collins looks to score with a jab to the body but Walker is just out of range.
Collins wants to clinch
and Walker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Collins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Collins misses its intended target.
Robbie Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Collins can pounce on him.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Collins wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Walker connects with a nice looking jab.
Walker jabs at Collins's body.
Walker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker with a jab.
Collins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Walker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robbie Collins's cut.
That's time! Collins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Walker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Collins doesn't seem phased though.
Collins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Collins takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Robbie Collins's cut is getting worse.
Collins closes the distance but Walker moves to the side
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Collins moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walker tries a low kick but Collins avoids it.
Collins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Collins misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Walker!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins defending well as Walker loads up on a big left hand.
Walker is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Walker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Collins slips under a jab from Walker.
Walker with a hook.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins slips under a jab.
Walker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Robbie Collins's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Walker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Collins throws out the jab.
Collins just misses with a punch to the body.
Collins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Walker.
Walker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Collins on the side of the head.
Collins tries to clinch
and Collins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Walker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Collins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Collins ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Walker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Collins did well to prevent Walker getting side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins is trying to stand up here but Walker is controlling him well.
Walker stands up out of the half guard.
Walker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walker throws out the jab.
Collins throws a lazy right hand but Walker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Walker.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins closes the distance but Walker moves to the side
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Collins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Walker.
Roy Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Collins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Collins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Collins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Walker stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Collins is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Walker's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Collins!
Walker loads up on a big right hand but Collins slips the punch.
Walker throws a right and a left that Collins avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walker moves away.
Walker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Collins looks to clinch
and Walker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Collins tries to clinch but Walker moves away
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Collins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Collins wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
Walker has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Collins is out of range.
Collins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins tries to clinch but Walker moves out of range.
Collins throws a hook but Walker blocks it.
Collins looks to clinch
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Walker!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thats Entertainment - The Jam. Hades Underworld could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dan Thompson's chin.
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192 lbs
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194 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Thompson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underworld swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Underworld.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Underworld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Underworld lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson misses with a low kick.
Underworld connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thompson's hands.
Thompson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Underworld takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson looks to land a body kick but Underworld moved away.
Thompson darts in and clinches Underworld up against the cage.
Underworld takes a knee to the side of the body.
Underworld looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thompson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Underworld's brow.
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Underworld moves out of range of the strikes.
Underworld misses with a body shot.
Underworld with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thompson to score with a decent uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
No joy there for Underworld, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thompson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Underworld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Underworld.
Thompson lands a high kick!
It looks like Hades Underworld has been cut.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson tests Underworld's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Underworld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Underworld takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thompson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Underworld's hands.
Nice body punch from Underworld.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Underworld is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Underworld doesn't seem phased though.
Underworld misses with a body shot.
Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Underworld takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Underworld takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hades Underworld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thompson.
Thompson wants to clinch up but Underworld keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Underworld loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Underworld takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Thompson ducks under a wild hook from Underworld.
Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Underworld in his tracks.
Hades Underworld's cut is getting worse.
Underworld looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Underworld misses with an uppercut. Thompson saw that one coming.
Thompson throws a nice head kick!
Thompson tries to clinch there but Underworld circles away.
Thompson staying out of range there.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
Underworld misses the body punch
and Thompson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Thompson trying to mount his opponent but Underworld defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a head shot. Underworld uses the momentum to regain guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Underworld keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Underworld is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Underworld has escaped and now he's on top!
Underworld won't allow Thompson to get back to his feet.
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.
Thompson pushes Underworld off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Underworld misses the shot to the body.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Underworld's calf.
Thompson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Underworld avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Underworld misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Underworld lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Underworld throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thompson counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hades Underworld's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Underworld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Underworld is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thompson scores with a nice body kick.
Underworld misses with a double jab
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Underworld throws a series of punches but Thompson avoids them all with ease.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Underworld counters with a left to the body.
Underworld blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson connects with a solid leg kick.
Thompson misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Thompson scores with a jab.
Hades Underworld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Underworld avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Underworld at a distance.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Underworld but Underworld pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Underworld's sensitive parts.
Dan Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underworld looks to land a left hand but Thompson moved out of range nicely.
Underworld fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thompson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Underworld takes a step back to recover.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Underworld backs up against the cage.
Underworld tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Underworld is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hades Underworld's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thompson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Underworld.
Underworld avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thompson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Underworld was well out of range. Poor timing from Thompson.
Thompson is looking to slow Underworld down with leg kicks.
Thompson scores with a jab. Underworld acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Underworld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Underworld is looking to wear down Thompson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thompson doesn't manage to clinch there - Underworld circles away.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson.
Thompson slips under a jab from Underworld.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Underworld looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Underworld. That did some damage!
Thompson connects with a jab.
Thompson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Underworld throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a leg kick.
Underworld stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Underworld chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson lands with a kick to the temple. Underworld shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jeez, Hades Underworld's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Underworld takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thompson thumps Underworld with a low kick.
Thompson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Underworld wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Thompson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Underworld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Underworld throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Underworld's sensitive parts.
Thompson scores with a push kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underworld with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thompson to score with a decent uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that Underworld semi-blocks.
Thompson gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Thompson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to take a break and control but Underworld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Underworld parries the strikes from Thompson easily there. Thompson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Underworld to escape.
Thompson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Underworld some visible discomfort.
Thompson landing a few strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson stands up.
Underworld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hades Underworld's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Underworld throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a looping right.
Thompson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thompson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Thompson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Thompson lands a heavy elbow.
Underworld wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Underworld tries to lock up and control but Thompson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throws some wild stikes that Underworld manages to avoid easily.
Underworld has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Thompson's lack of action.
Thompson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Underworld reverses the position - he's now on top in Thompson's guard.
Thompson lands a decent punch to the body there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thompson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thompson wants to stand and escape but Underworld is having none of it.
Thompson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Underworld stacks Thompson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Underworld!
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Underworld's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Thompson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thompson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Underworld takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Underworld stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Underworld scores with a sloppy right hand. Thompson should have avoided that one.
Underworld misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Thompson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hades Underworld's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson throws a right and a left that Underworld avoids nicely.
Underworld fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Underworld avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Underworld throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Underworld but Underworld pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Underworld takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson cracks Underworld with an open hand slap.
Underworld scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Underworld throws a right and a left that both miss.
Underworld keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Underworld takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Underworld scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the body from Underworld misses
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underworld throws a series of strikes that have Thompson backpedaling.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Underworld swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thompson counters with a single leg into guard. Underworld didn't expect that.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson trying to control but Underworld is working from the bottom.
Underworld wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Thompson manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thompson throwing shots but Underworld is blocking nicely.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Underworld's body. Underworld takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Underworld looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Thompson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Underworld listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to slow Underworld down with leg kicks.
Underworld loads up on a big right hand but Thompson slips the punch.
Underworld uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Underworld lands an overhand right.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Underworld throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thompson throws an overhand right that lands on Underworld's shoulder, as Underworld tries to avoid the shot.
Thompson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Underworld throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
Underworld scores with the left hand. Thompson knows he should have avoided that one.
Underworld thows a body shot but no joy.
Underworld throws a big shot that misses.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Underworld.
Underworld blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Underworld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Underworld keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underworld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Underworld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
Thompson swings for the body but Underworld moves out of range.
Underworld thows a body shot but no joy.
Underworld takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thompson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donk. Thompson catches Underworld right on the button with a cross.
Underworld takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thompson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underworld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thompson.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches up with Underworld, looking for a takedown. Thompson pushes Underworld against the cage but Underworld circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hades Underworld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Thompson.
Thompson misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Thompson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Hades Underworld's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Thompson has managed to clinch.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson has Underworld pressed against the cage, preventing Underworld from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thompson tries to circle away but Underworld has him pinned against the cage.
Underworld pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thompson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Underworld misses with a two punch combination.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Underworld pinned against the cage. Underworld gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Underworld misses with a double jab.
Thompson tries to close the distance and clinch but Underworld swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Underworld slips under a jab.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A shot to the body from Underworld misses
and Thompson counters with an outside leg kick.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Underworld. Thompson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Underworld misses with a series of wild punches.
Underworld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thompson connects with a high kick.
Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Underworld misses with a series of wild punches.
Thompson walks into a jab.
Thompson rushes Underworld and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thompson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Underworld's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Underworld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses.
Thompson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Underworld.
Hades Underworld has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Underworld will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thompson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Underworld swivels and escapes.
Hades Underworld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Thompson.
Underworld lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thompson circles away quickly and effectively.
Underworld takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Underworld dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thompson tries to land a front kick but Underworld steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Underworld's corner calls for a 1-2. Underworld obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Underworld misses with a jab to the body
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Underworld throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Underworld rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thompson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thompson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thompson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Underworld pinned against the cage. Underworld gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson rushes Underworld and presses him up against the cage.
Thompson throws a punch but it's blocked by Underworld.
Thompson swings wildly with an uppercut but Underworld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Underworld working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld avoids the elbow strike from Thompson, against the cage.
Underworld breaks from the clinch.
A good leg kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a shot to the body
and Underworld counters with a stiff right hand.
Underworld moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
A left lands for Thompson.
Underworld throws a looping overhand right but Thompson ducks down to avoid it.
Underworld misses the shot to the body.
Underworld throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Thompson.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Underworld counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Underworld. That did some damage!
Underworld takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Underworld throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thompson counters with a solid body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Underworld takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Underworld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Underworld gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thompson cracks the inside of Underworld's front leg.
Dan Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thompson cracks the inside of Underworld's front leg.
Thompson fakes the leg kick and cracks Underworld in the body.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
Underworld throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Underworld tries a head kick but it misses.
Underworld takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thompson throws a leg kick which misses Underworld's front leg but catches the back leg as Underworld tries to avoid it.
Thompson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thompson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 44:50
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 44:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Thompson! Dan Thompson retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutt comes to the cage accompanied by Underdog. 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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182 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Rutt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Brophy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutt feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Rutt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Brophy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rutt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rutt trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rutt looking to pass the guard.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Rutt from controlling successfully.
Rutt is really struggling to control Brophy but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutt moves away.
Rutt walks into a straight right hand from Brophy.
Nice cross by Rutt.
It looks like Sean Brophy has been cut.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rutt.
Rutt blocks a head kick by Brophy.
Rutt tries to clinch up but Brophy circles away and keeps his distance.
Brophy stuffs the takedown.
Rutt clinches with his opponent.
Brophy tries to break the clinch but Rutt is controlling the position.
Rutt gets through Brophy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brophy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rutt pushes Brophy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
Rutt digs a right hand underneath Brophy's ribcage. Brophy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutt landing knees to the body.
Brophy looks gassed!
Rutt crunches a lovely knee into Brophy's ribcage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rutt'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.
Brophy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Rutt on the inside.
Rutt lands a nice shot to the body.
Brophy is trying to break free.
Brophy gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rutt.
Brophy letting Rutt take a breather here.
Rutt gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Brophy tries to circle away but Rutt has him pinned against the cage.
Brophy tries to break free but Rutt pushes him back against the cage.
Rutt has Brophy pushed against the cage.
Brophy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rutt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brophys head.
A short right from Rutt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutt.
Rutt works on Brophy's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutt just leaning against Brophy, taking a breather.
Brophy tries to circle away but Rutt has him pinned against the cage.
Brophy working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutt.
Rutt lands a nice uppercut.
Brophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rutt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rutt just leaning against Brophy, taking a breather.
Rutt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rutt avoiding damage.
Brophy has had enough of the clinch but Rutt keeps him there for the moment.
Rutt is working Brophy over against the cage.
Rutt has Brophy pushed against the cage.
Rutt goes for a takedown attempt but Brophy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Rutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rutt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutt throws a shot from downtown. Brophy moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Brophy does it's job there.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rutt.
Frank Rutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutt is looking to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brophy.
The fighters circling - Rutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Rutt misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brophy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Brophy.
Rutt doesn't manage to clinch there - Brophy circles away.
Rutt moves in looking to clinch but Brophy pushes him off.
Rutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Brophy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brophy lands a lovely overhand right.
Rutt is looking to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brophy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutt shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brophy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rutt accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rutt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brophy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rutt wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
Rutt wants to pass the guard but Brophy is keeping the position.
Brophy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutt not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brophy is keeping the position for now.
Brophy wants to get back to his feet but Rutt is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brophy can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rutt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brophy moves out of range as Rutt strikes.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Brophy thows a body shot but no joy.
Rutt tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
Rutt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rutt fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutt thows a body shot but no joy.
Rutt pushes Brophy up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rutt.
Brophy tries to circle away but Rutt has him pinned against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Rutt lands with a short shot to the head.
Rutt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brophy managing to block the knees to the body from Rutt.
Rutt looking to stall.
Rutt keeps control of Brophy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brophy breaks the clinch.
Brophy scores with a hook to the body. Rutt takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brophy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy defending well as Rutt loads up on a big left hand.
Brophy clobbers Rutt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Frank Rutt has been cut.
Brophy throws a front kick that sends Rutt stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutt defending well as Brophy loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
A right-left combo lands from Brophy.
Rutt is rocked!
Rutt throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy throws a hook but Rutt blocks it.
Rutt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brophy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rutt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rutt is able to avoid easily.
Rutt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rutt tries to clinch but Brophy is having none of it.
Rutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Brophy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brophy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brophy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brophy.
Rutt misses with a body shot
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutt throws a series of punches but Brophy avoids them all with ease.
Brophy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rutt.
Rutt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Rutt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to de liver by Brophy. Beautiful body shot.
Rutt tries for a takedown but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A solid body kick from Brophy.
Rutt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Brophy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rutt misses with a jab to the body
and Brophy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brophy misses with a body shot.
Rutt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sean Brophy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brophy lands with a right hand.
Brophy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oh Rutt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brophy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rutt seems to have got his legs back now.
Brophy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutt.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Rutt.
Brophy throws and low kick but Rutt moves out of range easily.
Brophy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Rutt's head but Rutt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Brophy fails to land with a series of punches.
Rutt is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Brophy.
Rutt darts in trying to clinch
and Brophy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Brophy.
Brophy throws a right and a left that Rutt avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Rutt misses
and Brophy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Rutt is out of range.
Brophy scores with a nice right hand.
Rutt missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brophy doesn't seem bothered though.
Brophy throws a combination that misses
so Rutt counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy keeping moving, preventing Rutt from controlling successfully.
Rutt looking to sit in guard and control but Brophy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brophy gets to his feet. Rutt looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutt throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brophy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brophy swats away the attempt to clinch by Rutt.
Rutt wants to clinch but Brophy slips to the side
and Brophy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rutt thinking.
Brophy defending well as Rutt loads up on a big left hand.
Rutt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brophy.
Rutt tries to clinch up but Brophy circles away and keeps his distance.
Rutt wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brophy. That's going to slow Rutt down.
Rutt misses with a hook.
Brophy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rutt blocks a leg kick.
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rutt moves away.
Rutt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brophy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rutt is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brophy to the mat. Brophy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brophy keeping full guard, as Rutt tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rutt looking to sit in guard and control but Brophy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutt has a closed guard, preventing Brophy from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Brophy really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rutt shoots for a takedown but Brophy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rutt takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rutt misses with a looping left.
Rutt drops his hands momentarily and Brophy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rutt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rutt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brophy's hands.
Brophy misses with a body shot.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brophy loads up on a big right hand but Rutt slips the punch.
Brophy lands a nice looking body kick.
Rutt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brophy.
Rutt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brophy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rutt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rutt misses with a straight right.
Brophy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rutt moves out of range of the body kick from Brophy.
Rutt with a poor takedown
and Brophy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rutt has managed to clinch.
Rutt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brophy's efforts to push away.
Rutt can't find room to land a body shot as Brophy controls the action.
Brophy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutt has a couple of punches blocked by Brophy.
Rutt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brophy's efforts to push away.
Brophy is trying to break the clinch but Rutt has him pressed against the cage.
Rutt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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.
Brophy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brophy misses the jab.
Rutt closes the distance and pushes Brophy back into the cage.
Brophy is trying to force a seperation but Rutt has the dominant position.
Rutt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutt.
Rutt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rutt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brophy avoids the elbow strike from Rutt, against the cage.
Brophy has had enough of the clinch but Rutt keeps him there for the moment.
Rutt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brophy's efforts to push away.
Rutt lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brophy gets underhooks to prevent Rutt's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Rutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brophy breaks the clinch.
Rutt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Rutt lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brophy doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutt clinches but Brophy breaks the clinch
and Rutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutt wants to clinch
and Rutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Rutt lands.
Sean Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutt swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy throws a good cross that connects.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
Rutt closes the distance but Brophy moves to the side
and Brophy counters with a one-two to the body.
Rutt wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
Brophy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brophy connects with a body shot.
Rutt tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Brophy misses with a few strikes there.
Rutt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Rutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rutt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brophy avoids it really well and circles away.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Brophy dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Brophy gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Rutt to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Rutt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brophy misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Rutt blocks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Rutt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rutt.
Brophy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rutt cracks a nice hook into Brophy's ribs.
Rutt scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rutt was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Rutt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brophy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rutt somewhat.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Rutt is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rutt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rutt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutt staying out of range there.
Rutt swinging wildly here.
Rutt is looking to clinch.
Brophy misses with a body kick.
Rutt misses with a low kick.
Rutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutt loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Brophy throws a body kick that misses.
Frank Rutt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutt as he connects with a hook.
Brophy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rutt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brophy takes a swing at Rutt's ribcage but misses.
Brophy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Rutt wants to clinch up but Brophy keeps it at a distance.
Rutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Brophy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rutt slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rutt moves into the clinch.
Brophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rutt scores with a decent looking hook.
Rutt closes the distance and clinches.
Rutt wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Rutt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch on the inside from Rutt fails to land.
Rutt keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brophy's efforts to push away.
Rutt misses with some punches.
Brophy tries to break free but Rutt pushes him back against the cage.
Brophy has had enough of the clinch but Rutt keeps him there for the moment.
Rutt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Brophy is trying to force a seperation but Rutt has the dominant position.
Brophy is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Rutt.
Brophy breaks the clinch.
Brophy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brophy staying out of range there.
Rutt scores with a hook.
Sean Brophy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brophy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rutt scores with a hook to the body. Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Rutt lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rutt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rutt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rutt throws the left hand but Brophy avoids the punch easily.
Rutt misses with a head kick.
Brophy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rutt tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Brophy slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rutt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brophy 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 47:48
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 47:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Brophy! Sean Brophy retains his welterweight title!
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