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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guy Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Bear has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Guy Blake's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Guy Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear with a jab.
It looks like Guy Blake has been cut.
Blake gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bear to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear drops back looking for a leg! Blake is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Blake manages to kick Bear off! Bear jumps back into Blake's guard.
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bear working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blake's head.
Bear throws a strike but Blake rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blake wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blake is one step ahead there.
Bear trying to control the position here.
Bear tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blake trying to control the position from guard on top but Bear is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Blake controls the pace.
Bear trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Blake decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear wants to get back to full guard.
Bear trying to control but Blake postures up.
Blake missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blake is trying to control. Bear wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bear has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blake is working away from the top position though.
Blake wants to control but Bear is keeping him busy.
Blake not doing much here.
Blake is trying to control. Bear wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bear digs a good hook to Blake's body.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Bear lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear forces Blake back against the cage and clinches.
Blake misses with a knee to the head.
Blake managing to block the knees to the body from Bear.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blake uses from the top position.
Bear is trying to control the position but Blake postures up.
Bear lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blake!
Bear is landing with some decent strikes but Blake is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bear can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blake is looking to escape.
Bear lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Guy Blake's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Guy Blake's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Max Bear!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chingis Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Hathaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan comes to the cage accompanied by You Can't Bring Me Down by Suicidal Tendencies. John Hathaway is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Chingis Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Hathaway!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hathaway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chan is fending him off so far but Hathaway persists. Nope, Chan circles away and we're back to standing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hathaway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chan is fending him off so far but Hathaway persists. Nope, Chan circles away and we're back to standing.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chan slaps away a takedown attempt from Hathaway, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Chingis Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hathaway.
Hathaway shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chan defends it nicely.
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hathaway, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Chan on the inside.
Nice body punch from Chan - that landed with a thud.
Chan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hathaway has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A right hand to the body from Chan.
Hathaway looks gassed!
Chan lands a body shot.
Chan lands a body shot in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hathaway or not.
Chan lands a shoulder strike.
Chan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like John Hathaway has been cut.
Chan lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chan.
Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Chan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hathaways head.
A short uppercut from Chan.
Chan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Chan lands a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Chan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chan lands a left hand.
Chan lands an uppercut.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Hathaway is rocked!
Chan pushes Hathaway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hathaway is still on wobbly legs! Can Chan finish him?
Hathaway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hathaway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan scores with a shot to the side of Hathaway's head.
Chan lands with a light punch inside.
Chan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chan lands a shoulder strike.
Chan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short left from Chan.
Chan scores with a knee to the head.
Chan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chan pushes Hathaway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hathaway seems to have recovered his senses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chan lands a nice uppercut.
Chan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Chan is working Hathaway over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chan obliges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Chan.
Chan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chan pushes Hathaway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hathaway.
Chan lands with a right to the head.
Chan gets underhooks to prevent Hathaway's takedown attempt.
A short right from Chan on the inside.
A short right from Chan.
Chan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chan lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Chan.
Hathaway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan with a knee to the head.
Chan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chan connects with a knee to the head.
Hathaway is trying to break the clinch but Chan has him pressed against the cage.
Hathaway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hathaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hathaway's face.
Chan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chan landing knees to the body.
Hathaway can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
A short right from Chan.
Still in the clinch, Chan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chan lands an elbow that stopped Hathaway in his tracks for a moment.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hathaway tries to pull guard but Chan won't allow it.
Chan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hathaway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hathaway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hathaway can't break the clinch.
Hathaway wants a takedown.
Knees to the body from Chan.
A left hand lands to the body for Chan.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chan pushes Hathaway back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chan.
Chan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hathaway.
Hathaway tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
Chan moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chan prevents it.
Hathaway wants a takedown but no success here.
A right hand to the body from Chan.
Chan lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chan.
Chan lands a shoulder strike.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Chan scores with a knee to the head.
Hathaway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hathaway.
Chan lands with a right to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chan lands an uppercut.
Chan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chan gets underhooks to prevent Hathaway's takedown attempt.
A short left from Chan.
Hathaway tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
Chan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chingis Chan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Hathaway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chan has managed to clinch.
Hathaway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chan throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck for Hathaway with that takedown attempt.
Chan takes the fight into the clinch.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hathaway drops back down to his feet.
Chingis Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hathaway.
Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Hathaway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hathaway's defenses.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hathaway can't get the takedown.
Chan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chan lands an elbow inside.
Hathaway is breathing heavily.
Chan connects with a knee to the head.
Chan with a knee to the head.
Chan lands with a light punch inside.
Chan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A shot in the inside from Chan.
A short body shot lands from Chan as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Chan.
Chan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Hathaway takes a shot to the head.
Chan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chan digs a right hand into Hathaway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hathaway's gas tank.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chan is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chan crunches a lovely knee into Hathaway's ribcage.
Hathaway jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chan walks away with a smile on his face. Hathaway gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hathaway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hathaway fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Chan.
A head kick misses from Chan.
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hathaway drops back down to his feet.
Chan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hathaway can do to turn this around?
Chan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Chan.
Chan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chan lands an elbow inside.
Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chan tries a knee to the head but Hathaway blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hathaway.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chan lands a nice elbow.
Hathaway tries to break free but Chan pushes him back against the cage.
Chan scores a nice knee to the body.
Chan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Chan keeps control of Hathaway as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hathaway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Chan.
Hathaway is working for takedown but Chan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chan is working Hathaway over against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chan lands a knee to the head.
Chan gets underhooks to prevent Hathaway's takedown attempt.
Hathaway tries to break free but Chan pushes him back against the cage.
Chan landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Chan.
Chan lands a body punch.
Chan throws a head punch that misses.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but Chan won't allow it.
Chan is pressed up against the cage. Hathaway has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chan down to the mat. Chan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chan clinches up against the cage.
Hathaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chan.
Hathaway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chan lands with a right to the head.
Hathaway jumps guard but Chan stands there with Hathaway around his waist. Hathaway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chan.
Chan lands a knee to the body.
Hathaway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hathaway or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan is pressed up against the cage. Hathaway has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chan down to the mat. Chan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chan digs a right hand underneath Hathaway's ribcage. Hathaway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hathaway goes for a takedown attempt but Chan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Hathaway jumps guard but Chan stands there with Hathaway around his waist. Hathaway gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chan with a knee to the head.
Chan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chan digs a right hand underneath Hathaway's ribcage. Hathaway let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hathaway is trying to drag Chan to the mat but Chan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hathaway takes an elbow to the temple.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Chan scores a nice knee to the body.
Chan lands an elbow just above Hathaway 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chingis Chan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Hathaway's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hathaway.
Hathaway shoots for a double leg takedown but Chan sprawls well. He's pushed Hathaway's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chan.
A knee to the head by Chan.
Chan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chan lands a hook that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Chan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Chan.
Chan connects with a knee to the head.
Chan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hathaway in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chan lands a damaging elbow.
Chan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hathaway fails to pull guard.
Chingis Chan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Hathaway.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chan pushes Hathaway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chan lands with a light punch inside.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but Chan won't allow it.
Chan pushes Hathaway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chan obliges.
Hathaway can't get the takedown.
Hathaway tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chan lands a left hand.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chan just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chan.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body.
Chan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hathaways head.
Chan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chan lands with a short shot to the head.
Chan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Hathaway fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Chan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hathaway backwards.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hathaway drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Chan - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chan.
Chan lands a body shot.
Chan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hathaway is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan digs a right hand into Hathaway's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hathaway's gas tank.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Chan presses Hathaway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hathaway drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chan has Hathaway up against the cage in a clinch.
Hathaway tries for a takedown but Chan manages to get underhooks.
Chan lands with a left to the head.
Chan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chan just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chan lands an elbow inside that Hathaway shrugs off.
Chan landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Chan as the two fighters clinch.
Chan scores with a shot to the side of Hathaway's head.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chan misses with a knee strike.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hathaway drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hathaway trying to control the position but instead, Chan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hathaway into the cage.
A hook to the body from Chan.
Hathaway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hathaway jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Chan walks away with a smile on his face. Hathaway gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hathaway tries for a takedown but Chan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hathaway, pushing him back against the cage.
Hathaway takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Hathaway goes for a takedown attempt but Chan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hathaway lands a really nice looking cross but Chan seems unphased.
Chan has closed the distance and engaged Hathaway in a clinch.
Hathaway takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan with a knee to the head.
Hathaway fails to pull guard.
Chingis Chan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan presses Hathaway against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short uppercut from Chan.
Chan lands a left hand.
Hathaway takes a shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Chan.
Hathaway changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chan!
Hathaway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Chan is fending him off so far but Hathaway persists. Nope, Chan circles away and we're back to standing.
Chingis Chan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chan takes the fight into the clinch.
Chan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chan scores with a shot to the side of Hathaway's head.
Chan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chan scores with a shoulder strike.
Hathaway tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually Hathaway drops back down to his feet.
Chan lands with a light punch inside.
John Hathaway has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chingis Chan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left hand lands to the body for Chan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chingis Chan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chingis Chan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Makhdoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Art Connelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Makhdoom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Rocky Theme. Connelly has chosen Deep down n dirty - Stereo mc's as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makhdoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Art Connelly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connelly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Makhdoom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makhdoom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Connelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connelly lands with a nice body punch.
Connelly misses the jab.
Connelly avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Makhdoom does no damage.
Makhdoom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Connelly's head backwards.
Makhdoom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Connelly scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makhdoom in his tracks.
Makhdoom connects with a single shot there.
Connelly swats away the attempt to clinch by Makhdoom.
Connelly misses the jab.
Connelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Makhdoom lands a nice shot that snaps Connelly's head back.
Makhdoom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makhdoom scores with a takedown into Connelly's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connelly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Makhdoom controls the pace.
Connelly pulls Makhdoom in to control the position.
Makhdoom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Makhdoom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connelly is keeping the position for now.
Makhdoom sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Makhdoom is looking to advance position but Connelly has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Connelly misses with a head shot.
Makhdoom wants to hold on but Connelly pushes him away.
Makhdoom is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Connelly raining down shots from the mount!
Connelly is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Makhdoom to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Makhdoom shrugs it off.
Connelly landing strikes, looking to finish!
Connelly avoids the attempt from Makhdoom to control.
Connelly looking to control but Makhdoom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom working to try and regain half guard.
Connelly is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Makhdoom has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Makhdoom!
Makhdoom is pushing down on Connelly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Connelly is fighting to maintain full guard but Makhdoom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Makhdoom misses with a head shot. Connelly uses the momentum to regain guard.
Makhdoom trying to control the position from guard on top but Connelly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Makhdoom connects with a couple of short punches.
Makhdoom postures up in Connelly's guard and throws a big left but Connelly blocks it.
Makhdoom passes Connelly's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Makhdoom.
Connelly controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Makhdoom thows a huge punch but Connelly dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom dominated that round.
That's time! Makhdoom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Makhdoom throws a push kick but Connelly slaps the foot to one side.
Connelly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Makhdoom can pounce on him.
Connelly shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Makhdoom pinned against the cage. Makhdoom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makhdoom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makhdoom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makhdoom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Connelly sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Makhdoom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makhdoom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Connelly showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makhdoom defending well as Connelly loads up on a big left hand.
Makhdoom lands with a shot to the body.
Connelly is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom lands with a cross.
Connelly walks into a jab.
Art Connelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Makhdoom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Makhdoom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Connelly.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Makhdoom wants the takedown. Connelly is fighting it off but Makhdoom persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Connelly's guard against the cage.
Makhdoom drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Connelly dives on top into guard.
Connelly trying to control but Makhdoom is working from the bottom.
Makhdoom is adopting a defensive guard.
Connelly's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connelly passes into half guard.
Connelly trying to control the action but Makhdoom is working from the bottom.
Makhdoom trying to control here.
Makhdoom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Connelly.
Connelly wants to pass to mount but Makhdoom is defending the position.
Makhdoom tries to roll over but Connelly keeps him under control.
Makhdoom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Connelly tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhdoom is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom keeping moving, preventing Connelly from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Makhdoom gets caught flat footed, as Connelly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Connelly works over Makhdoom with some ground and pound from guard.
Makhdoom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Connelly is aware though and is defending well.
Makhdoom controls Connelly momentarily but Connelly frees himself.
Connelly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Makhdoom is looking for a triangle but Connelly pushes his legs off easily.
Connelly stays in close to Makhdoom's body and controls the position.
Makhdoom working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Connelly content to stall in guard here.
Makhdoom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Makhdoom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Makhdoom is working hard here to advance position.
Connelly must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Connelly trying to control but Makhdoom is working from the bottom.
Connelly slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Makhdoom misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Connelly misses the target.
Connelly dodges the punch combination from Makhdoom.
Connelly tries to clinch but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Connelly tries to bum rush Makhdoom with a series of wild strikes but Makhdoom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makhdoom cracks Connelly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Makhdoom misses with a body punch
and Connelly counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Connelly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Makhdoom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Connelly throws a shot from downtown. Makhdoom moves away and avoids it.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Connelly avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Connelly misses.
Makhdoom looks to score with a jab to the body but Connelly is just out of range.
Makhdoom misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connelly shoots in for a double leg but Makhdoom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Connelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makhdoom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makhdoom thuds a left hand into Connelly's body.
Omar Makhdoom is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Makhdoom.
Connelly throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Makhdoom counter with a right hand.
Connelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Connelly misses with a wild body shot.
Connelly shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Makhdoom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Connelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Connelly takes a kick to the side of the head.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Connelly moves out of range.
Makhdoom slips under a jab from Connelly.
Connelly avoids the head kick by Makhdoom.
Left hook, right uppercut from Makhdoom.
It looks like Art Connelly has been cut.
Connelly throws a hook to the side of Makhdoom's head but Makhdoom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Art Connelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Connelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Connelly takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Connelly throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Makhdoom on the side of the head.
Makhdoom slips a jab from Connelly.
Connelly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhdoom.
Connelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Omar Makhdoom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Connelly with a lazy takedown attempt
and Makhdoom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Omar Makhdoom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Art Connelly.
Makhdoom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makhdoom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Connelly throws a lazy right hand but Makhdoom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makhdoom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Connelly throws a lazy right hand but Makhdoom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Connelly avoids them all with ease.
Connelly misses with a shot to the body
and Makhdoom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makhdoom.
Makhdoom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Connelly throws out the jab.
Connelly scores with a jab.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab.
Makhdoom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makhdoom looks to land a body kick but Connelly moved away.
Makhdoom takes one on the button.
Makhdoom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Connelly misses with an uppercut.
Connelly just misses with a punch to the body.
Connelly closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Connelly tries to pass to full mount but Makhdoom defends it.
Makhdoom tries to get to full guard but Connelly has control of the leg.
Makhdoom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Connelly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connelly is looking to take a break and control but Makhdoom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Connelly thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Makhdoom to regain full guard.
Makhdoom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Connelly throwing strikes from guard but Makhdoom blocks nicely.
Makhdoom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Connelly throws a body punch but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Connelly walks into a left hand.
Connelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Makhdoom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Makhdoom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Makhdoom!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alberto Diagana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diagana kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Judas Priest - Painkiller. Kelvin Keenan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alberto Diagana's chin.
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136 lbs
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Alberto Diagana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diagana sprawls well initially but Keenan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenan seems to be looking for submissions.
Keenan stops Diagana from getting back to his feet.
Diagana is staying active underneath Keenan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Keenan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diagana is just riding it out for now. Keenan eventually gives up the hold.
Keenan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Diagana's head.
Keenan slows the pace down in half guard.
Diagana wants to improve his position but Keenan is controlling well.
Keenan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diagana keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Diagana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keenan.
Diagana tries to clinch but Keenan moves out of range.
Alberto Diagana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keenan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Keenan showed some decent athleticism there.
Diagana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Keenan throws and elbow that misses. Diagana uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keenan's guard. Nice move by Diagana!
Diagana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Keenan has his foot on Diagana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diagana works his way back into a safe position though.
Keenan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Diagana wants to pass the guard but Keenan is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diagana wants to get up but he can't break Keenan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Diagana throwing strikes from guard but Keenan blocks nicely.
Keenan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Keenan looking to control.
Diagana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Keenan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diagana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keenan on the ground.
Keenan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Keenan keeps the fight on the outside.
Keenan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan wants to control from the top but Diagana keeps moving.
Keenan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Diagana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diagana looking for a sweep. Not yet Diagana, not yet.
Diagana keeping moving, preventing Keenan from controlling successfully.
Keenan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keenan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Keenan lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diagana is trying to stand up here but Keenan is controlling him well.
Keenan lands with a punch from half guard.
Keenan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keenan lands strikes from half guard.
Diagana is trying to get back to full guard.
Diagana is breathing heavily.
Keenan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diagana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Keenan tries to pass to full mount but Diagana defends it.
Diagana works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelvin Keenan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Diagana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Keenan throws the left hand but Diagana avoids the punch easily.
Keenan moves out of range as Diagana throws a body kick.
Diagana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Keenan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Diagana manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Keenan pushing down on Diagana's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Keenan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Diagana taking some punishment here, with Keenan in his half guard.
Diagana won't allow Keenan to pass to mount.
Keenan seems to be working for a kimura but Diagana defends the submission attempt.
Diagana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keenan wants to work for an arm triangle but Diagana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diagana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Keenan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diagana is looking for a sweep. Keenan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diagana has hold of Keenan's hands but Keenan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Keenan prevents Diagana from improving his position.
Diagana is working hard here to advance position.
Keenan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Keenan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Keenan trying to control from half guard but Diagana is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No joy there for Diagana, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Diagana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keenan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diagana feints and then cracks Keenan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Keenan down.
Diagana tries to clinch there but Keenan circles away.
Diagana fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Keenan avoids it really well and circles away.
Keenan lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Keenan.
Left hook, right uppercut from Keenan.
Keenan tries for a takedown but Diagana sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Keenan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Diagana!
Keenan with a couple of short strikes.
Diagana is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diagana is looking to escape.
Diagana is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Keenan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Diagana is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kelvin Keenan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tiny Timmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paolo Franchesco (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 fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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140 lbs
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134 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tiny Timmy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paolo Franchesco!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Franchesco's guard.
Timmy stopping the sweep attempt from Franchesco.
Timmy passes Franchesco's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Franchesco tries to get to full guard but Timmy has control of the leg.
Timmy wants to pass the guard but Franchesco is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timmy wants to work for an arm triangle but Franchesco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Timmy thows a huge punch but Franchesco dodges it nicely.
Franchesco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Franchesco keeping full guard, as Timmy tries to pass.
Franchesco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmy throws a big right hand that misses.
Franchesco can't keep his opponent in guard - Timmy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Timmy is thwarting Franchesco's attempts to control the position.
Timmy wants to pass to mount but Franchesco is defending the position.
Timmy is working for a kimura but Franchesco is defending it quite comfortably.
Timmy is looking for a kimura but Franchesco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Timmy to get the leverage.
Timmy thows a huge punch but Franchesco dodges it nicely.
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.
Franchesco regains full guard. Nicely done.
Timmy passes Franchesco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Timmy is working for a kimura but Franchesco is defending it quite comfortably.
Timmy is breathing heavily.
Franchesco wants to get back to his feet.
Franchesco is pressing down on Timmy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Timmy throwing strikes but missing.
Franchesco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Timmy!
Franchesco has hold of Timmy's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Timmy manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Timmy 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.
Franchesco can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Timmy is looking to escape.
Timmy can't escape the position.
Franchesco scoring with strikes but Timmy is staying in there.
Franchesco lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Franchesco tries to control but Timmy wriggling away.
Timmy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Timmy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmy can't escape the position.
Franchesco controlling the pace for now.
Timmy is working to get back to half guard.
Timmy gets back to half guard.
Franchesco wants to control but Timmy is keeping him busy.
Timmy wants to get back to full guard.
Timmy is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paolo Franchesco will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Timmy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Franchesco scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Timmy doesn't seem bothered though.
Timmy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Timmy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Franchesco avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tiny Timmy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Franchesco lands an overhand right.
Timmy shoots for a takedown but Franchesco saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Franchesco.
Some wild striking there from Franchesco.
Franchesco cracks a nice hook into Timmy's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franchesco lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Timmy sprawling to the canvas. Franchesco follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Timmy hang on?
Timmy is rocked!
It looks like Tiny Timmy has been cut.
Franchesco seems to be working for a kimura but Timmy defends the submission attempt.
Oh Timmy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Franchesco seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Timmy seems to have got his legs back now.
Timmy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franchesco is looking for a kimura here.
Franchesco decides to return to a standing position.
Franchesco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Timmy at a distance.
Franchesco scores with a three punch combo!
Franchesco lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Timmy backs up against the cage.
Tiny Timmy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Timmy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franchesco tries to avoid it but Timmy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franchesco to the ground. Franchesco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oooh a lovely combination from Franchesco sends Timmy down but not out. Franchesco dives into side control looking to finish.
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!
Timmy is trying to get back to half guard.
Franchesco wants to control but Timmy is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Timmy is looking for a sweep.
Timmy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Franchesco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Timmy will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Franchesco working away.
Timmy is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco just content to control the position.
Timmy is trying to get back to half guard.
Timmy is trying to control Franchesco's posture but Franchesco avoids it.
Timmy prevents Franchesco from moving into mount.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nice cross by Franchesco.
Franchesco connects with a jab.
A shot to de liver by Franchesco. Beautiful body shot.
Franchesco scores with a decent looking hook.
Timmy dodges the punch combination from Franchesco.
Franchesco lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franchesco swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Timmy.
Timmy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timmy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Franchesco throws a combination. Timmy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Franchesco misses with a series of wild punches.
Franchesco's corner calls for a 1-2. Franchesco obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Franchesco rushes Timmy with punches - Timmy moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Timmy goes down! Franchesco follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paolo Franchesco!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Goethe comes into the arena with The Ride of the Valkyries blaring out of the sound system. Julius Lawson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson misses with a few strikes there.
von Goethe connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Julius Lawson has been cut.
Lawson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
von Goethe staying out of range there.
Lawson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
von Goethe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
von Goethe slips under a jab from Lawson.
von Goethe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
von Goethe scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Goethe digs a good body shot into Lawson's ribs.
Lawson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson takes one to the side of the head.
von Goethe lands a nice shot to the body.
von Goethe jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from von Goethe lands.
von Goethe works Lawson's body with a nice hook.
Lawson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That has opened up Julius Lawson's cut even more.
von Goethe lands a jab to the head.
von Goethe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lawson on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Goethe misses with a double jab.
Lawson misses with a combination
and von Goethe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The cut above Julius Lawson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lawson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
von Goethe connects with a crisp jab.
von Goethe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from von Goethe.
Julius Lawson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
von Goethe is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
von Goethe tests Lawson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Julius Lawson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Johann Wolfgang von Goethe!
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rufus McGrufus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus McGrufus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Benoit Kong!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong shoots for a takedown but McGrufus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McGrufus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kong is out of range and McGrufus settles back down.
McGrufus tries a head kick but it misses.
McGrufus swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McGrufus throws out a leg kick but Kong moves out of range and McGrufus only half commits.
McGrufus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kong throws out a loose jab but McGrufus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Kong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kong.
It looks like Rufus McGrufus has been cut.
McGrufus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kong is able to avoid easily.
McGrufus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kong is able to avoid easily.
McGrufus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McGrufus throws out a loose jab but Kong uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGrufus leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McGrufus throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
McGrufus misses with a leg kick.
McGrufus lands a big head kick that sends Kong to the canvas! McGrufus follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McGrufus!
Rufus McGrufus retains his welterweight title!
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