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Highland Games 130 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riki Horiguchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Riki Horiguchi has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Riki Horiguchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horiguchi gets the takedown into side control.
Peterson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Horiguchi looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Horiguchi looking to control and managing it successfully.
Peterson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Peterson tries to lock up and control but Horiguchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Peterson has eaten all the pies!
Peterson really wants to buck Horiguchi off and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi wants to finish this one by submission but Peterson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi wants to control the pace but Peterson is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson tries to lock up and control but Horiguchi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peterson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Peterson wants to control but Horiguchi is having none of it.
Peterson regains half guard.
Peterson is trying to get back to full guard.
Peterson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Peterson, not yet.
Horiguchi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peterson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horiguchi has managed to get both his arms back between Peterson's legs - danger averted.
Peterson has control of Horiguchi's left arm, preventing Horiguchi from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Peterson trying to strike off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Horiguchi. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
Peterson throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi tries to counter with a takedown but Peterson is quick to defend against it.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Horiguchi is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Horiguchi circles away and we're back to standing.
Horiguchi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt - Horiguchi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Riki Horiguchi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Peterson.
Horiguchi rushes Peterson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Peterson tries to score a body lock takedown but Horiguchi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Horiguchi manages to get underhooks.
Horiguchi is trying to pull guard but Peterson has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson jumps guard but Horiguchi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Peterson is trying to pull guard but Horiguchi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Peterson can't get the takedown.
Peterson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peterson wants a takedown but no success here.
Horiguchi gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Peterson.
Horiguchi pulls guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Peterson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Riki Horiguchi dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horiguchi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Peterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Horiguchi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Peterson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Horiguchi is trying to defend but Peterson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Horiguchi is trying to maintain the position but Peterson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Peterson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horiguchi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Peterson wants to pass to mount but Horiguchi is defending the position.
Peterson is taking a breather. Horiguchi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Horiguchi is not content to let Peterson control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horiguchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Horiguchi leaves Peterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Peterson misses with a head kick.
Peterson misses with the combination.
Peterson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horiguchi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Peterson tries to avoid it but Horiguchi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Peterson to the ground. Peterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And Peterson tries to counter it with a takedown but Horiguchi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Peterson feints and as Horiguchi raises his hands in defense, Peterson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Peterson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Horiguchi on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Peterson tries to stand but Horiguchi is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson trying to control the position but Horiguchi is working away.
Peterson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Horiguchi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peterson is staying tight to Horiguchi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
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.
Peterson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Horiguchi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Horiguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwayne Peterson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Horiguchi tries to sprawl but Peterson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Horiguchi is staying active underneath Peterson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Peterson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nice strikes from Peterson there.
Peterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Peterson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horiguchi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Peterson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson is looking to take a break and control but Horiguchi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson trying to mount his opponent but Horiguchi defends it.
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. Peterson connects with a nice short shot to Horiguchi's temple.
Peterson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Peterson moves into full mount! Horiguchi won't be happy about that!
Peterson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Peterson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Peterson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Horiguchi tries to lock up and control but Peterson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peterson controlling his opponent.
Peterson tries to control but Horiguchi wriggling away.
Peterson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Horiguchi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Peterson trying to control but Horiguchi is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horiguchi wants to control but Peterson is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Peterson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dwayne Peterson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Peterson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Peterson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alla Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Gerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerson has chosen DO OR DIE - BELLA FAMIGLIA as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Mauricio Gerson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alla Akbar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mauricio Gerson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerson swats away the attempt to clinch by Akbar.
Akbar drives through and clinches with Gerson against the cage.
I was talking to Akbar's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Akbar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch but Gerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerson ducks under a wild hook from Akbar.
A slow jab from Gerson misses its intended target.
Akbar wants to clinch.
Gerson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akbar.
Akbar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gerson throws out a counter right but Akbar avoids it with no problem.
Akbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akbar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gerson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Akbar fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Gerson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akbar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Akbar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Akbar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gerson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Akbar misses with the combination.
Gerson slips a jab and a cross from Akbar.
Gerson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Akbar sets himself, and Gerson steps forward looking for the clinch! Akbar avoids it this time.
Nice shot by Akbar.
Akbar misses with a straight left.
Akbar 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.
Alla Akbar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Akbar closes the distance and pushes Gerson back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is trying to force a seperation but Gerson has the dominant position.
Gerson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Akbar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gerson blocking some punches.
Akbar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alla Akbar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gerson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Akbar moves into the clinch.
Akbar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gerson wants a takedown but no success here.
Alla Akbar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mauricio Gerson.
Gerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akbar is defending well.
Akbar gets through Gerson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akbar gets through Gerson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Akbar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gerson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Akbar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gerson looking for a takedown.
Akbar breaks the clinch.
Akbar closes the distance and clinches.
Akbar lands a body punch in the clinch.
Akbar breaks from the clinch.
Akbar misses with a series of wild punches.
Akbar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Akbar backs off Gerson throws a huge counter combo but Akbar manages to avoid it all.
Gerson slips a jab and a cross from Akbar.
Gerson walks into a left hand.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerson wants to counter with a clinch but Akbar pushes him away.
Gerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Akbar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gerson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gerson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gerson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar tries to clinch up but Gerson circles away and keeps his distance.
Gerson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gerson slips a jab and a cross from Akbar.
Gerson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Akbar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akbar wants to clinch up but Gerson keeps it at a distance.
Akbar backing away here, and Gerson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Akbar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gerson.
Gerson unleashes a big counter combination but Akbar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akbar throws a series of punches but Gerson avoids them all with ease.
Akbar tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gerson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Akbar!
The ground and pound from Gerson seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gerson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Akbar, who protects the arm well.
Gerson in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Akbar is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mauricio Gerson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mauricio Gerson made sure he mentioned Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Plouman Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Plouman Jnr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jackson Ramos's chin.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Plouman Jnr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackson Ramos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Plouman Jnr on his heels. He'll look to pass Plouman Jnr's guard now, I'm sure.
Ramos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ramos is stalling in the full guard.
Plouman Jnr is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Ramos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ramos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Plouman Jnr is keeping the position for now.
Plouman Jnr working for submissions but it's allowed Ramos to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman Jnr tries to get to full guard but Ramos has control of the leg.
Plouman Jnr is defending against the submission attempts here by Ramos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman Jnr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ramos is trying to work for a kimura but Plouman Jnr is defending well.
Ramos is looking to take a break and control but Plouman Jnr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ramos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Plouman Jnr has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ramos prevents Plouman Jnr from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramos wants to control but Plouman Jnr is keeping him busy.
Plouman Jnr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Plouman Jnr is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramos has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramos with the ground and pound from mount.
Plouman Jnr is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramos has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ramos controlling the position easily from mount.
Ramos scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plouman Jnr is desperately trying to improve his position but Ramos has a good base and remains in mount.
Ramos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ramos trying to control but Plouman Jnr is having none of it.
Plouman Jnr tries to hold on but Ramos postures up.
Ramos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Plouman Jnr hang on?
Plouman Jnr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ramos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Plouman Jnr manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Plouman Jnr wants to get back to full guard but Ramos has mounted him!
Ramos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Plouman Jnr hang on?
Ramos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Plouman Jnr is surviving well by controlling Ramos's body position as best he can.
Plouman Jnr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at English Top Team - THE Hybrid Gym (11 ELITE ), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plouman Jnr keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Ramos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Plouman Jnr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ramos on his heels. He'll look to pass Ramos's guard now, I'm sure.
Plouman Jnr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ramos is keeping the position for now.
Plouman Jnr is looking to pass into half guard but Ramos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ramos is in guard.
Plouman Jnr looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plouman Jnr keeping full guard, as Ramos tries to pass.
Plouman Jnr is looking for a triangle but Ramos pushes his legs off easily.
Ramos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ramos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plouman Jnr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramos defends it easily.
Plouman Jnr is working an open guard so Ramos takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman Jnr throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ramos was covering up waiting for the punch and Plouman Jnr finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ramos keeping moving, preventing Plouman Jnr from controlling successfully.
Plouman Jnr postures up in Ramos's guard and throws a big left but Ramos blocks it.
Jackson Ramos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramos looking to control.
Plouman Jnr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ramos pulls Plouman Jnr in close to his closed guard and prevents Plouman Jnr from doing any damage or advancing position.
Plouman Jnr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Ramos's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramos keeps trying to improve his position.
Plouman Jnr trying to control the action but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Plouman Jnr is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ramos is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ramos is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Plouman Jnr is pressing down on Ramos's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ramos is holding on for now.
Plouman Jnr is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Plouman Jnr wants to control from the top but Ramos keeps moving.
Plouman Jnr is fighting to break Ramos's control of his arms but Ramos is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Plouman Jnr postures up.
Ramos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Plouman Jnr tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Plouman Jnr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ramos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ramos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plouman Jnr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ramos gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramos breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jackson Ramos will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramos moves into the clinch successfully.
Ramos pulls guard successfully.
Plouman Jnr won't allow Ramos to sweep him here.
Plouman Jnr trying to control but Ramos is working from the bottom.
Ramos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Plouman Jnr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plouman Jnr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramos trying to control but Plouman Jnr is working from the bottom.
Plouman Jnr trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plouman Jnr looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ramos has picked Plouman Jnr up and slammed him! Plouman Jnr can't keep hold of the triangle and Ramos manages to pass to side control!
Plouman Jnr looking for a sweep but Ramos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Plouman Jnr is squirming around, avoiding Ramos's attempts to control the action.
Ramos is looking to work his way around to Plouman Jnr's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Ramos looking to control but Plouman Jnr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Plouman Jnr is bucking up trying to escape but Ramos cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Ramos stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Plouman Jnr shoots in for a takedown but Ramos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ramos wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson Ramos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramos lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plouman Jnr tries to avoid it but Ramos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plouman Jnr to the ground. Plouman Jnr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ramos closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plouman Jnr circles away.
Plouman Jnr gets caught napping as Ramos dives in and scores a takedown. Plouman Jnr manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramos decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Plouman Jnr, up you get!
Ramos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Plouman Jnr sprawls well. Plouman Jnr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
Luke Plouman Jnr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Ramos.
Plouman Jnr stuffs the takedown attempt from Ramos. Ramos gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramos has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Plouman Jnr is defended easily by Ramos.
Ramos rushes Plouman Jnr and presses him up against the cage.
Plouman Jnr is trying to break free.
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.
Ramos has a couple of punches blocked by Plouman Jnr.
Ramos drags the fight down to the ground.
Ramos trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Plouman Jnr trying to control the position from guard on top but Ramos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ramos controls Plouman Jnr momentarily but Plouman Jnr frees himself.
Luke Plouman Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramos might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Plouman Jnr haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Plouman Jnr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ramos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramos looking for a sweep. Not yet Ramos, not yet.
Jackson Ramos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Plouman Jnr throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramos wants to stand up but Plouman Jnr is controlling him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Ramos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ramos has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Ramos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helio Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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224 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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285 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Helio Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Potter!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Potter counters with a left to the body.
Potter throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Potter works the jab nicely.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Potter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gracie misses with an elbow over the top.
Potter misses with a knee strike.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
Potter leaning against his opponent.
The referee calls for Potter to work.
Potter is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Potter lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Helio Gracie has been cut.
Helio Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Potter counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gracie thinking.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Potter counters with a right hand to the body.
Potter lands a big uppercut and Gracie crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gracie looks OK. Potter waves Gracie back to his feet!
Potter cracks Gracie with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gracie tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Potter pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gracie is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Potter!
An out of breath Harry Potter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Helio Gracie spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my opponent for giving me a chance making him better just by entering ring.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudolf Rammhammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro Vasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rudolf Rammhammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro Vasquez!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasquez misses with a looping right.
Vasquez scores with a body shot.
Vasquez clobbers Rammhammer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rammhammer swings widly with a right hand
and Vasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Rammhammer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rammhammer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rammhammer misses with a right hand
and Vasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rammhammer moves into the clinch.
Vasquez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
Vasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rammhammer controls his hands.
Rammhammer tries to pull guard but Vasquez won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for Vasquez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rammhammer misses with some punches.
Rammhammer pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasquez gets to his feet. Rammhammer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rammhammer throws a right and a left that Vasquez avoids nicely.
Vasquez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rammhammer on the side of the head.
Rammhammer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasquez manages to avoid it.
Vasquez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rammhammer throws a shot from downtown. Vasquez moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Rammhammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vasquez throws a right hand that misses
and Rammhammer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rudolf Rammhammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rammhammer misses with an uppercut.
Rammhammer ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.
Rammhammer misses with a hook
and Vasquez counters with a right hand to the body.
Vasquez darts in and clinches Rammhammer up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rammhammer misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rammhammer cracks Vasquez with a nice body shot.
Vasquez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vasquez lands a body shot.
Vasquez taking a breather.
Vasquez lands a shot to the body.
Rammhammer gets through Vasquez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rammhammer misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Vasquez as the two fighters clinch.
Vasquez prevents a body shot from Rammhammer.
A right handed body shot lands from Vasquez.
Rammhammer working aggressively here.
Vasquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vasquez lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rammhammer.
Vasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rammhammer's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez leaning against his opponent.
Vasquez just leaning against Rammhammer, taking a breather.
Rammhammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasquez breaks from the clinch.
Vasquez closes the distance and clinches.
Rammhammer blocks a body shot from Vasquez.
Vasquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Rammhammer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Vasquez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rammhammer backwards.
Vasquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rammhammer's elbow.
Rammhammer lands a left hand.
Vasquez tries a body shot but Rammhammer blocks it.
Rammhammer working aggressively here.
Vasquez stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Rammhammer lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer tries to throw a body punch but Vasquez avoids it by throwing Rammhammer back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasquez.
Still in the clinch, Vasquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Vasquez.
A head punch on the inside from Rammhammer fails to land.
Vasquez working hard to break the clinch.
Vasquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasquez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Rammhammer on the inside.
Vasquez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vasquez tries to work over Rammhammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rammhammer jumps guard but Vasquez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rammhammer working aggressively here.
Vasquez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rammhammer misses with a wild body shot.
Rammhammer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vasquez takes a swing at Rammhammer's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Vasquez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vasquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasquez moves into range and clinches up with Rammhammer.
Vasquez has a couple of punches blocked by Rammhammer.
Vasquez misses with a punch to the body.
Rammhammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rammhammer tries to throw a body punch but Vasquez avoids it by throwing Rammhammer back against the cage.
Rammhammer takes a shot to the head.
Rammhammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alejandro Vasquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vasquez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vasquez cracks Rammhammer with a nice body shot.
Vasquez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vasquez lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez misses with a body punch.
Vasquez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rammhammer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vasquez is working Rammhammer over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rammhammer.
Vasquez lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Rammhammer fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rammhammer fails to pull guard.
Vasquez tries to work over Rammhammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vasquez scores with a shoulder strike.
Vasquez scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vasquez can't find room to land a body shot as Rammhammer controls the action.
I was talking to Rammhammer's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Rammhammer misses with some punches.
Rammhammer is trying to pull guard but Vasquez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rudolf Rammhammer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rammhammer prevents a body shot from Vasquez.
Vasquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Rammhammer controls his hands.
Rammhammer working aggressively here.
A short left from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasquez smiles and moves away.
Rammhammer blocks a jab.
Rammhammer wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rammhammer throws a series of punches but Vasquez avoids them all with ease.
Rammhammer throws a hook but Vasquez avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Vasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasquez moves away.
Vasquez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Rammhammer misses the target.
Vasquez misses the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vasquez.
Rammhammer ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.
Rammhammer darts in trying to clinch
and Vasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rammhammer misses the body punch
and Vasquez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Rammhammer.
Rammhammer misses with a right hand
and Vasquez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rammhammer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Rammhammer defending well as Vasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Rammhammer lands with a shot to the body.
Rammhammer swings for the body but Vasquez moves out of range.
Rammhammer throws an off balance right hand
and Vasquez counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasquez avoids the body shot from Rammhammer.
Vasquez misses with the combination.
Vasquez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rammhammer lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez throws a hook to the side of Rammhammer's head but Rammhammer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rammhammer tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vasquez manages to circle out of the way.
Vasquez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rammhammer. Vasquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vasquez throws out a counter right but Rammhammer avoids it with no problem.
Rammhammer defending well as Vasquez loads up on a big left hand.
Rammhammer tries to counter by clinching up but Vasquez breaks away and moves out of range.
Rammhammer slips a jab from Vasquez.
Vasquez ducks under a wild hook from Rammhammer.
Vasquez moves out of range as Rammhammer strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vasquez! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rammhammer scores with a shot to the body.
Rammhammer digs a good hook to Vasquez's body.
A left lands for Vasquez.
Vasquez gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alejandro Vasquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Rammhammer. Those never looked like landing.
Rammhammer just misses with a punch to the body.
Vasquez swats away the attempt to clinch by Rammhammer.
Vasquez catches Rammhammer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rammhammer misses with a jab to the body
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Rammhammer misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rammhammer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vasquez.
Rammhammer slips a jab from Vasquez.
Rammhammer swings widly with a right hand
and Vasquez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rammhammer throws the left hand but Vasquez avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rammhammer missing with a left hand there. Vasquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vasquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rammhammer.
Vasquez throws a body punch but Rammhammer moves out of range.
Vasquez misses with a hook. Rammhammer ducked under it nicely.
Rammhammer lands with a right hand.
Vasquez stuns Rammhammer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rammhammer tries to clinch but Vasquez moves away
and Vasquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rammhammer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Rammhammer connects with a nice looking jab.
Vasquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rammhammer was well out of range. Poor timing from Vasquez.
Vasquez missing with a left hand there. Rammhammer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Rammhammer misses.
Rudolf Rammhammer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez slips a jab from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer scores with a nice right hand.
Rammhammer takes a swing at Vasquez's ribcage but misses.
Rammhammer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasquez's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Rammhammer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vasquez ducks under a wild hook from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Vasquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Rammhammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Vasquez is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Vasquez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vasquez throws a body punch but Rammhammer moves out of range.
Rammhammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rammhammer slips a jab from Vasquez.
Rammhammer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rammhammer lands with a good body shot.
Vasquez getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Vasquez catches Rammhammer right on the button with a cross.
Vasquez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rammhammer.
Rammhammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rammhammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Rammhammer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vasquez lands with a cross.
Rammhammer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vasquez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vasquez misses with a hook.
Rammhammer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rammhammer darts in trying to clinch
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Rammhammer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Vasquez throws a shot from downtown. Rammhammer moves away and avoids it.
Rammhammer misses with a left hand
and Vasquez counters with a straight right hand.
Rammhammer ducks under a wild hook from Vasquez.
Vasquez misses with a straight left.
Vasquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Rammhammer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vasquez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A swing and a miss from Rammhammer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alejandro Vasquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vasquez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alejandro Vasquez!
Post fight, an emotional Alejandro Vasquez said 'There is more in boxing than just keeping distance and throwing punches. Hope you realized that.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerrald James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Roca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
206 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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27
213 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerrald James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Roca!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roca lands with a right hand.
It looks like Gerrald James has been cut.
James connects with a nice looking jab.
Roca sends James crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Roca is motioning to the referee to let James up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
James is rocked!
Roca just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roca throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Roca lands a nice hook to James's body. James takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
James keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from James on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Roca was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
James connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jan Roca has been cut.
James misses the shot to the body.
Roca appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
James falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roca counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
James rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roca moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Roca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Roca takes one on the chin but seems OK.
James misses with a looping left.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roca.
James uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roca has time to react.
James connects with a body shot.
James looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Roca misses with a straight right.
James is looking to counter punch.
James throws a body shot but no joy.
Roca swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gerrald James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James lands a lovely overhand right.
Roca pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Roca. Those never looked like landing.
Jab from Roca.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roca. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roca misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from James misses.
Roca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roca scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James scores with a three punch combo!
James has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from James there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gerrald James's cut is getting worse.
James lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Roca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roca throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
Roca ducks down and throws a hook to the body but James moves away.
James ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
James throws a combination that misses
and Roca counters with a crisp right hand that drops James! Roca lets James back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh James is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roca throws a left and a right that both miss
and James counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
James swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roca counters with a big left hand that crumples James! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Roca!
An out of breath Jan Roca thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juhani Tuomiola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmie Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juhani Tuomiola could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jimmie Craig's chin.
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30
220 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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30
215 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Juhani Tuomiola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmie Craig!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuomiola looking to score a takedown here. Craig is defending well but Tuomiola drives through and ends up in Craig's guard.
Craig is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Craig keeping moving, preventing Tuomiola from controlling successfully.
Craig looking for a guillotine here but Tuomiola defends easily.
Tuomiola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Craig utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tuomiola chips away with some ground and pound.
Our spies down at at The Highland Gym inform us that Craig has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Craig bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tuomiola's guard.
Tuomiola has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tuomiola is working an open guard so Craig takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A head kick from Craig lands but Tuomiola takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuomiola takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Craig scores with a head kick. Tuomiola tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tuomiola lands a nice looking body shot.
Tuomiola takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Craig throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tuomiola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Craig tests Tuomiola's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Craig with a nice cross.
Tuomiola is rocked!
A head kick by Craig - that's a beauty! Tuomiola is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Craig can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmie Craig!
An out of breath Jimmie Craig thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Neil Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Pinaglabanan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
16 - 7 - 0 |
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144 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pinaglabanan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pinaglabanan forces Drake back against the cage and clinches.
Pinaglabanan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pinaglabanan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drake decides to pull guard.
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Pinaglabanan is proving a slippery customer.
Pinaglabanan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Drake is on top in guard.
Drake passes Pinaglabanan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan trying to control but Drake postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake is working for a kimura but Pinaglabanan is defending it quite comfortably.
Drake trying to control the action but Pinaglabanan is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan wants to improve his position but Drake is controlling well.
Drake is looking for a kimura but Pinaglabanan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drake to get the leverage.
Drake is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pinaglabanan is trying to get back to full guard.
Drake is looking for a kimura here.
Pinaglabanan has his hands clasped together around Drake's back. He's all about the action.
Pinaglabanan is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pinaglabanan trying to control from the bottom.
Pinaglabanan moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pinaglabanan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pinaglabanan has control of Drake's left arm, preventing Drake from doing any damage.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinaglabanan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinaglabanan pulls Drake in to control the position.
Drake looking to pass the guard.
Pinaglabanan looking for a sweep. Not yet Pinaglabanan, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pinaglabanan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Drake controls the pace.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Pinaglabanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pinaglabanan manages to avoid it.
Pinaglabanan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinaglabanan punishes Drake's body with a nice straight punch.
Drake thuds a left hand into Pinaglabanan's body.
Pinaglabanan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drake uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinaglabanan.
Jab, jab by Pinaglabanan - just one landing.
A slow jab from Pinaglabanan misses its intended target.
It looked like Drake was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pinaglabanan.
Drake sizes up Pinaglabanan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Drake drops his hands momentarily and Pinaglabanan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Drake darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinaglabanan is controlling Drake's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake passes into side control, despite Pinaglabanan's attempt to control the position.
Drake is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pinaglabanan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drake advances nicely into full mount.
Pinaglabanan is looking to improve his position but Drake isn't that keen on the idea.
Drake looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pinaglabanan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drake looking to control but Pinaglabanan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pinaglabanan is looking to improve his position but Drake isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Drake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Drake looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pinaglabanan tries to get to full guard but Drake has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Drake seems content to control.
Pinaglabanan is not content to let Drake control the position.
Neil Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pinaglabanan wants to control but Drake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Drake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drake wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinaglabanan keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake seems to be working for a kimura but Pinaglabanan defends the submission attempt.
Pinaglabanan tries to roll over but Drake keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is trying to work for a kimura but Pinaglabanan is defending well.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinaglabanan can do to turn this around?
Pinaglabanan is looking for a sweep. Drake is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drake works his foot free and advances to mount.
Pinaglabanan is looking to get to half guard.
Pinaglabanan tries to hold on but Drake postures up.
Drake sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pinaglabanan is squirming around, avoiding Drake's attempts to control the action.
Pinaglabanan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan is trying to escape the mount.
Drake sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Pinaglabanan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drake is working for a guillotine from mount but Pinaglabanan frees his head quite easily.
Pinaglabanan tries to lock up and control but Drake gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Drake is staying active.
Drake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pinaglabanan is looking to escape.
Pinaglabanan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drake tries to control but Pinaglabanan wriggling away.
Drake is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pinaglabanan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pinaglabanan shrugs it off.
Drake content just to control the position here.
Pinaglabanan is squirming around, avoiding Drake's attempts to control the action.
Pinaglabanan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake thowing shots but they're missing.
Pinaglabanan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Drake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pinaglabanan working to try and regain half guard.
Pinaglabanan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Drake utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinaglabanan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Drake had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pinaglabanan defends it easily.
Drake seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Pinaglabanan throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Drake dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pinaglabanan wants to clinch
and Drake counters with a nice body shot.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinaglabanan.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Drake lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinaglabanan doesn't seem phased though.
Pinaglabanan rushes Drake and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pinaglabanan.
Drake successfully pulls guard.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Pinaglabanan from controlling successfully.
Pinaglabanan stopping the sweep attempt from Drake.
Pinaglabanan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Drake has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pinaglabanan has managed to get both his arms back between Drake's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinaglabanan throws a big elbow that misses.
Pinaglabanan trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pinaglabanan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Drake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Drake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake wants to sweep but no luck.
Pinaglabanan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drake working a defensive guard here.
Drake controlling Pinaglabanan's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinaglabanan postures up and lands a big shot to Drake's brow.
Drake controls Pinaglabanan momentarily but Pinaglabanan frees himself.
Pinaglabanan wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Pinaglabanan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pinaglabanan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Drake ducks right into an uppercut from Pinaglabanan.
Pinaglabanan takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pinaglabanan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Pinaglabanan on the inside.
Drake is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinaglabanan gets an underhook and turns Drake into the cage.
Pinaglabanan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Pinaglabanan as the two fighters clinch.
The referee calls for Drake to work.
Nice body punch from Pinaglabanan - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drake is trying to stall.
Pinaglabanan misses with the head strike.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Pinaglabanan has him pressed against the cage.
Drake swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan lands with a short shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drake creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinaglabanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pinaglabanan throws a punch but it's blocked by Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake is leaning against Pinaglabanan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pinaglabanan throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Drake stalls.
Pinaglabanan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drake backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan digs a right hand underneath Drake's ribcage. Drake let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pinaglabanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinaglabanan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drake lands with a light punch inside.
Pinaglabanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drake blocks a body shot from Pinaglabanan.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Pinaglabanan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drake 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neil Drake!
A victorious Neil Drake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ty Semerad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Askren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ty Semerad could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jon Askren's chin.
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28
196 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ty Semerad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Askren!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren lands a slapping body shot.
Askren avoids the body shot from Semerad.
Semerad bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Semerad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Semerad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Semerad working away.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
Askren is trying to control Semerad's posture but Semerad avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semerad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Askren isn't going anywhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren is trying to improve his position.
Askren is not content to let Semerad control the position.
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
Semerad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Semerad trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
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.
Askren prevents Semerad from moving into mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semerad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Askren tries to bench press Semerad off him but Semerad keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is looking to reverse the position.
Askren felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
You can see the frustration on Askren's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Askren jabs at Semerad's body.
Askren connects with a body shot that sends Semerad's belly button to the back.
Semerad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Semerad shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Semerad throws a sloppy body shot
and Askren counters with a straight right hand.
Semerad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Semerad takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren has managed to clinch.
Semerad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Askren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Askren.
Semerad has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Askren is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Semerad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askren lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Askren on the inside.
Askren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Semerad.
The referee calls for Askren to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Askren tries a body shot but Semerad blocks it.
Semerad is looking to take this one to the mat.
Askren doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren tries to throw a body punch but Semerad avoids it by throwing Askren back against the cage.
Semerad wants the takedown. Askren is fighting it off but Semerad persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Askren's guard against the cage.
Askren keeping full guard, as Semerad tries to pass.
Askren is trying to keep Semerad in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren looking to hit a scissor sweep but Semerad is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jon Askren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Askren dips to his left and cracks Semerad with an uppercut!
Semerad doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Semerad shoots and misses
and Askren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Askren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Askren gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Semerad.
Askren looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Askren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Askren.
Askren slowing the pace effectively.
A bit of stalling here from Askren.
Askren continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Askren just leaning against Semerad, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jon Askren.
Askren fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Askren drives through and clinches with Semerad against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Askren.
The referee is keeping an eye on Semerad - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Askren - that landed with a thud.
Semerad wants to stall.
Semerad wants to take the fight to the mat but Askren manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ty Semerad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Semerad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Askren is defending well.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Askren.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semerads head.
Semerad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Semerad lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Semerad trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom.
Semerad is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Askren is just riding it out for now. Semerad eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Askren moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Askren passes into half guard.
Semerad actively working from the bottom here.
Askren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askren is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Askren passes into side control, despite Semerad's attempt to control the position.
Askren working the ground and pound.
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.
Askren is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Semerad will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Askren is trying to ground and pound but Semerad uses the momentary lack of control by Askren to regain half guard.
Semerad is trying to maintain the position but Askren is very close to passing his half guard.
Ty Semerad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Askren controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Askren working Semerad over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Semerad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semerad. Askren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Askren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Semerad's head backwards.
Jon Askren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Askren thuds a left hand into Semerad's body.
Askren lands a nice hook to Semerad's body. Semerad takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Semerad shoots and misses
and Askren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Askren moves into range and clinches up with Semerad.
Askren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren gets through Semerad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Askren can't find room to land a body shot as Semerad controls the action.
Jon Askren seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Askren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Askren softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Askren leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Askren.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semerad lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askren manages to get to full guard.
Askren manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Semerad manages to get himself to full guard.
Semerad being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren wants to control from the top but Semerad keeps moving.
Askren stands up over Semerad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semerad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Semerad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askren pushes down on Semerad's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Askren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Semerad keeps working.
Askren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Semerad with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Askren is taking a breather. Semerad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semerad is in trouble now - Askren has advanced to mount!
Askren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jon Askren is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Askren wants to control the pace but Semerad is squirming around nicely.
Askren controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askren prevents Semerad from getting the reversal.
Askren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Askren landing punches.
Askren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Let's hope that Askren 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.
Ty Semerad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Askren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Askren 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Askren!
An out of breath Jon Askren thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Holliday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrams moves out of range of the strikes.
Abrams misses with an uppercut. Holliday saw that one coming.
We've been told by Abrams's head coaches at The Highland Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Abrams ducks under a wild hook from Holliday.
Holliday swings for the body but Abrams moves out of range.
Abrams is looking to clinch.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abrams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abrams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Holliday.
Holliday swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abrams missing with a left hand there. Holliday was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abrams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abrams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Abrams tenderised Holliday's leg. Holliday is trying to keep his angry face on.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Abrams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abrams slips a jab and a cross from Holliday.
Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.
Holliday misses with a looping right.
Holliday throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holliday lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday misses with an uppercut.
Holliday fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abrams manages to avoid it.
Abrams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Holliday misses.
Holliday throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abrams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holliday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abrams.
Abrams swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Abrams throws the left hand but Holliday avoids the punch easily.
Holliday looks to land a right hand but Abrams moved out of range.
Abrams swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Holliday looks to throw the jab but Abrams is out of range.
Abrams lands a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Abrams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Abrams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Holliday's sensitive parts.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holliday throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abrams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Holliday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holliday scores with a jab. Abrams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Holliday keeps the fight on the outside.
Abrams throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Harry Holliday has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday misses with a wild combination.
Abrams lands a lovely overhand right.
Abrams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holliday showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abrams.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abrams lands with a kick to the ribs.
The fighters circling - Holliday throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holliday takes a swing at Abrams's ribcage but misses.
Holliday ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abrams moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holliday. Abrams does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Holliday.
Holliday misses with a hook.
Abrams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holliday. Holliday circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abrams avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams throws a front kick that sends Holliday stumbling back into the cage.
Holliday just misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday misses with an uppercut. Abrams saw that one coming.
Abrams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Holliday.
Abrams looks to land a combination but Holliday avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abrams thows a body kick. Holliday tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Abrams lands with a slapping head kick.
Abrams lands a big head kick that sends Holliday tumbling to the mat! Abrams takes a step backwards and waves Holliday back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abrams lands a head shot.
That has opened up Harry Holliday's cut even more.
Abrams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abrams throws a head kick that half lands.
Abrams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abrams crunches a lovely knee into Holliday's ribcage.
Holliday is trying to break the clinch but Abrams has him pressed against the cage.
Abrams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday blocks a body shot from Abrams.
Abrams tries to work over Holliday's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abrams misses with a knee strike.
Holliday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abrams lands a nice elbow.
The cut above Harry Holliday's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A short uppercut from Abrams.
Abrams throws an elbow that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abrams.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Abrams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Holliday's brow.
Abrams looking to throw knees to the head but Holliday is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abrams pushes Holliday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abrams lands a nice knee to the body.
Abrams lands an elbow inside that Holliday shrugs off.
Holliday throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taite Abrams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Holliday's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice defenses there by Abrams.
Holliday throws a hook but Abrams blocks it.
Holliday takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abrams throws a head kick but Holliday moves out of range.
Abrams swings for the body but Holliday moves out of range.
Abrams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Harry Holliday's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harry Holliday's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Taite Abrams!
During a confident post fight interview, Taite Abrams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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