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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonardo Watch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Clifford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watch's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kray Twins-Round One . Leonardo Watch has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonardo Watch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, AJ Clifford !
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Watch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clifford was well out of range. Poor timing from Watch.
Clifford dives in for a single leg takedown but Watch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Watch instigates a clinch.
Watch has a couple of punches blocked by Clifford .
Watch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Watch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Watch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Watch misses with a punch to the body.
Clifford looking for a takedown.
Clifford breaks from the clinch.
Watch lands a nice hook to Clifford 's body. Clifford takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watch misses the shot to the body.
Watch lands a jab to the head.
Clifford moves into range and clinches up with Watch.
Watch tries to throw a body punch but Clifford avoids it by throwing Watch back against the cage.
Clifford wants to take the fight to the mat but Watch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leonardo Watch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of AJ Clifford .
Watch misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Watch lands a nice uppercut.
Watch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Clifford breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Clifford walks straight into a right hand from Watch - that's dropped him! Watch jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Clifford from any more punishment! Clifford complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leonardo Watch!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonardo Watch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Getzat Downe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karol Biernat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Next Level. Biernat is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Aleja Gwiazd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Getzat Downe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Karol Biernat!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downe misses with a double jab
and Biernat counters with a three punch combo that has Downe backing up. Downe nods at Biernat to acknowledge the strikes.
Downe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Downe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Biernat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Biernat clinches up with Downe and pushes him back against the cage.
Downe has Biernat pressed against the cage, preventing Biernat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Biernat digs a right hand into Downe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Downe's gas tank.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat clobbers Downe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Downe blocks the body kick.
Biernat scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Biernat.
Biernat forces Downe back against the cage and clinches.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat keeps Downe at a distance using the push kick.
Biernat scores with a push kick.
Downe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Downe blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Biernat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Biernat.
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat moves into the clinch.
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downe misses with a kick to the body
and Biernat counters by clinching up.
Biernat wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Downe has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Biernat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Downe's brow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downe has Biernat pressed against the cage, preventing Biernat from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Downe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Biernat throws a head kick but Downe moves out of range.
Downe scores with a head kick. Biernat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downe misses with a kick to the body
and Biernat counters with a left and a right that stings Downe.
Biernat shoots in for a takedown but Downe shows good takedown defense.
Downe is looking for a counter combo.
Biernat has Downe up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat can't break the clinch.
Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick from Biernat lands but Downe takes it in his stride.
Downe blocks a head kick by Biernat.
Biernat moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biernat lands with a nice body punch.
Biernat moves into the clinch.
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
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!
Downe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biernat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Downe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Biernat misses with a head kick.
Downe avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Downe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Biernat dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Biernat drives through and clinches with Downe against the cage.
Biernat successfully pulls guard.
Biernat trying to control the position here.
Biernat bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Downe's guard.
Biernat chips away with some ground and pound.
Biernat pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Downe is keeping the position for now.
Downe uses the cage to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biernat keeps the fight on the outside.
Biernat misses with the combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Downe misses.
Downe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Biernat tries a head kick but it misses.
Biernat pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Downe back to the cage. Biernat follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Biernat throws a head kick but Downe moves out of range.
Biernat clinches up against the cage.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot to the liver by Biernat. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biernat throws a sloppy head kick and Downe moves out of range easily.
Biernat moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Biernat manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biernat manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Biernat manages to break the clinch.
Downe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Biernat checks it well.
Karol Biernat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downe blocks a head kick by Biernat.
As Biernat looks to move away, Downe throws a big counter combo but Biernat just gets out of the way.
Biernat tries to bum rush Downe with a series of wild strikes but Downe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biernat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Downe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Biernat counter with a right hand.
Nice shot by Biernat.
Downe takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A punch combination from Biernat misses.
Biernat lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat has Downe up against the cage in a clinch.
Biernat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Biernat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Biernat scores with a head kick. Downe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Downe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Biernat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Biernat lands a nice hook to Downe's body. Downe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Biernat swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karol Biernat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Biernat throws a wild body kick that Downe sees coming a mile off.
Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Downe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Biernat wants a takedown but no success here.
Biernat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Downe throws a series of punches but Biernat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Biernat does no damage.
Biernat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Downe throws a combination that misses
and Biernat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Getzat Downe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downe tries a head kick but it misses.
Biernat looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Biernat lands a body shot.
Biernat fails with a takedown attempt.
Downe avoids a kick to the body.
Downe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Biernat dives in and grabs Downe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Downe pushes down on Biernat's head and hops out.
Getzat Downe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karol Biernat.
Biernat moves into the clinch successfully.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biernat.
Biernat is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Downe rather than just go for the knockout.
Downe fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Downe's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Biernat throws a wild body kick that Downe sees coming a mile off.
Downe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Downe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biernat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Downe on the side of the head.
Biernat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Biernat wants to break free but Downe has control.
Biernat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Getzat Downe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Biernat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Downe will feel that in the morning.
Biernat clinches up against the cage.
Biernat pulls Downe into guard.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Biernat has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biernat has his feet on Downe's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Downe wants to land a leg kick but Biernat is out of range.
Biernat scores with a head kick.
Karol Biernat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Downe is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Downe misses with an uppercut
and Biernat counters with a straight right hand.
Oh Downe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Biernat is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Biernat dives in and grabs Downe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Downe pushes down on Biernat's head and hops out.
Downe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Biernat.
Biernat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Downe avoids the head kick by Biernat.
Biernat clinches up against the cage.
Biernat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Biernat has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karol Biernat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Biernat 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karol Biernat!
A determined Karol Biernat didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
Getzat Downe spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for showing me where my training is lacking. I will be back, stronger, faster and more humble for the experience.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bartel Diakite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Hedman Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diakite comes into the arena with Diamonds blaring out of the sound system. Bartel Diakite has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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173 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bartel Diakite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Hedman Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diakite lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Hedman Karlsson. Those never looked like landing.
Diakite shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diakite shoots in and bounces Hedman Karlsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hedman Karlsson keeping full guard, as Diakite tries to pass.
Diakite passes Hedman Karlsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Diakite is trying to control. Hedman Karlsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diakite is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hedman Karlsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hedman Karlsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Diakite.
Diakite missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hedman Karlsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diakite is pressing down on Hedman Karlsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hedman Karlsson is holding on for now.
Hedman Karlsson missing with punches from the bottom.
Hedman Karlsson is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Diakite has latched onto it... Big trouble! Diakite pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hedman Karlsson is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Diakite!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bartel Diakite!
Bartel Diakite seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sakazuki Akainu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakazuki Akainu has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sakazuki Akainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Pierre Van Gogh!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Gogh shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akainu but Akainu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice jab there from Akainu.
Akainu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Van Gogh.
Akainu scores with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Akainu.
Van Gogh dives in for a single leg takedown but Akainu sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akainu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akainu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akainu cracks the inside of Van Gogh's front leg.
Akainu with a hook.
Akainu connects with a single shot there.
Van Gogh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Akainu's waist but Akainu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Van Gogh off to one side.
Sakazuki Akainu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pierre Van Gogh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akainu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Van Gogh has time to react.
Van Gogh shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Akainu defends it nicely.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Van Gogh crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Akainu - the referee stops the clock and Van Gogh gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Akainu. Van Gogh manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Van Gogh with that takedown attempt.
Van Gogh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akainu connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Van Gogh to the floor! Akainu dives in looking for the finish!
Van Gogh is rocked!
Akainu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Van Gogh is still in real trouble! Can Akainu finish him?
Akainu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Van Gogh keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Van Gogh seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Gogh is trying to get back to full guard.
Van Gogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Gogh is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akainu is looking for a kimura but Van Gogh is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akainu to get the leverage.
Akainu is trying to control. Van Gogh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Van Gogh wants to improve his position but Akainu is controlling well.
Van Gogh looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Van Gogh taking some punishment here, with Akainu in his half guard.
Van Gogh is not content to let Akainu control the position.
Akainu is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Van Gogh doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Akainu.
Van Gogh tries to get to full guard but Akainu has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akainu is trying to control. Van Gogh wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akainu is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Van Gogh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Akainu pulls his head out easily.
Van Gogh trying to control but Akainu postures up.
Akainu passes the guard and advances to mount!
Akainu fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Van Gogh is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akainu is landing with some decent strikes but Van Gogh is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Van Gogh sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Van Gogh is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Akainu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Van Gogh won't allow Akainu to pass to mount.
Akainu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Van Gogh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Van Gogh.
Akainu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Van Gogh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akainu has managed to get both his arms back between Van Gogh's legs - danger averted.
Akainu stands up over Van Gogh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akainu passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akainu working Van Gogh over with strikes.
Van Gogh looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akainu is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sakazuki Akainu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Gogh shoots in for a takedown but Akainu shows good takedown defense.
Akainu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Akainu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice sprawl there from Akainu as Van Gogh shoots in.
Akainu connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Van Gogh to the floor! Akainu dives in looking for the finish!
Akainu trying to control from half guard but Van Gogh is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akainu controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Van Gogh is out! Akainu gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sakazuki Akainu!
During a confident post fight interview, Sakazuki Akainu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ray Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon Stark is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Stark!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lewis swings for the body but Stark moves out of range.
Lewis takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Lewis throws a hook but Stark blocks it.
Lewis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stark. That did some damage!
Stark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've been told by Lewis's head coaches at GTi 888 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stark tries to close the distance and clinch but Lewis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stark throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stark.
Lewis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stark.
Stark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lewis throws out the jab.
Stark feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark scores with a jab to the head.
Lewis lands a body shot.
Jab by Lewis.
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!
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stark. Lewis does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a big shot that misses.
Lewis scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lewis.
Lewis rushes Stark and presses him up against the cage.
Lewis lands with a right to the head.
Lewis misses with some punches.
Stark takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Lewis as the two fighters clinch.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Lewis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lewis fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis has Stark pressed against the cage, preventing Stark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stark blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Lewis on the inside.
Lewis tries a body shot but Stark blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lewis.
Lewis tries to work over Stark's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lewis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lewis.
Lewis struggles to land a body shot inside as Stark controls his hands.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lewis with a hook.
Stark is rocked!
Lewis closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stark! Lewis dives in looking to finish! Stark is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ray Lewis!
During a confident post fight interview, Ray Lewis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksymilian Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Garbutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes into the arena with Blur - Song 2 blaring out of the sound system. Garbutt has chosen Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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224 lbs
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215 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Maksymilian Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbutt bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Garbutt scoring with punches and elbows.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garbutt is trying to get back to full guard.
Garbutt manages to get to full guard.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garbutt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie 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.
Garbutt pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
Garbutt is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stays in close to Garbutt's body and controls the position.
Gracie throws a strike but Garbutt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Garbutt looking to pass the guard.
Garbutt preventing the sweep.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Garbutt stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garbutt postures up and lands a big shot to Gracie's brow.
Garbutt working some strikes from top position.
Garbutt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garbutt wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Garbutt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Garbutt controlling him for the moment.
Garbutt keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt lands a couple of digs.
Garbutt is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie managing to control the position.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garbutt defends well.
Garbutt landing with the ground and pound.
Gracie has his foot on Garbutt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garbutt works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garbutt is working Gracie over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garbutt is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Garbutt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garbutt working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Garbutt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Garbutt passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Garbutt prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Garbutt pulls his head out easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Garbutt working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt working over Gracie with some ground and pound. Gracie looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Garbutt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Garbutt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garbutt is trying to control the action in half guard but Gracie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Garbutt is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Garbutt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Garbutt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is pulling down on Garbutt's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Garbutt is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Garbutt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garbutt looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Garbutt smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gracie tries to control but Garbutt manages to take his back.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Garbutt gets his hands free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garbutt lands a shot to the head.
It looks like Maksymilian Gracie has been cut.
Gracie is in bad spot here.
Gracie looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie is trapped and Garbutt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gracie is trapped and Garbutt is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Garbutt keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Gracie is looking for a way out.
Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Garbutt keeps control of the position.
Gracie is covering up but some of the strikes from Garbutt are getting through and doing damage.
Gracie covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
A lull in the action here.
Garbutt throwing damaging strikes from the back! Gracie could be in trouble here!
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Garbutt.
Garbutt is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Gracie up.
Garbutt gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Garbutt lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Gracie.
Good control from Garbutt.
Garbutt has the hooks in. Gracie is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Garbutt scores with punches to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie just trying to survive but Garbutt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kevin Garbutt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gracie rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Garbutt controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Garbutt prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Garbutt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garbutt lands strikes from half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Garbutt lands with a punch from half guard.
Gracie trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Garbutt is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Garbutt landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Garbutt's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Garbutt's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie working for the choke.
Garbutt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Garbutt trying to control the hands but Gracie won't let him.
Garbutt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie punches the canvas rather than the man.
Gracie working for a choke but Garbutt reverses nicely into Gracie 's guard.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Garbutt manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie trying to control but Garbutt is working from the bottom.
Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Garbutt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Garbutt has escaped and now he's on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbutt seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maksymilian Gracie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A bone on bone clash there as Gracie blocks the leg kick.
Garbutt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garbutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garbutt throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
Garbutt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garbutt lands with a kick to the temple. Gracie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That kick from Garbutt tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Garbutt tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Garbutt to the ground. Garbutt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Garbutt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Garbutt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbutt throws a head kick but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws a series of punches but Garbutt moves out of range.
Garbutt throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Garbutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garbutt.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Garbutt sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garbutt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie misses the jab.
Garbutt digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Gracie misses with a wild body shot.
Garbutt gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Garbutt lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Garbutt lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Garbutt defends well.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt advances position into side control!
Gracie is trying to control Garbutt's posture but Garbutt avoids it.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Garbutt cracks Gracie with a big right hand but Gracie just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Garbutt working the ground and pound.
Gracie is not content to let Garbutt control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt lands a decent elbow from side control.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is being controlled here.
Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Garbutt connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gracie some visible discomfort.
Gracie is not content to let Garbutt control the position.
Gracie tries to bench press Garbutt off him but Garbutt keeps the position.
Garbutt lands a nice forearm strike.
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Gracie is not content to let Garbutt control the position.
Maksymilian Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garbutt landing strikes.
Garbutt cracks Gracie with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Gracie is rocked!
Maksymilian Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Oh Gracie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Check out the look on Garbutt's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Garbutt working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garbutt trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Garbutt lands a huge shot from side control! Gracie is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kevin Garbutt!
After winning the bout, Kevin Garbutt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Richmond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richmond comes to the cage accompanied by Dont Stop Me Now. Walker has chosen Another One Bites the Dust as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Richmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Walker!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Richmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richmond takes the fight into the clinch.
Richmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice cross by Richmond.
It looks like John Walker has been cut.
Richmond darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a series of strikes. Richmond will be more careful next time no doubt.
Charles Richmond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richmond throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Richmond moves to clinch but Walker breaks away
and Walker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Richmond's knee momentarily.
Richmond lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker moves out of range as Richmond throws a body kick.
Walker connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Richmond momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Richmond misses.
Richmond fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richmond has closed the distance and engaged Walker in a clinch.
A hook to the body from Richmond.
Richmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richmond tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Richmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richmond closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Walker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richmond doesn't seem bothered though.
Richmond just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Walker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Richmond wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richmond on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Walker feints and then cracks Richmond's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Richmond down.
Richmond closes the distance looking to clinch
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richmond tries to clinch
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Richmond rushes Walker and presses him up against the cage.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Richmond blocks a head kick by Walker.
Richmond tried to counter with a leg kick but Walker avoided it.
Richmond moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
Richmond clinches with his opponent.
Richmond stalling.
Walker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to push Richmond away but Richmond has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Richmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richmond cracks Walker with a nice body shot.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Richmond throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Richmond checks a low kick from Walker.
Richmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Richmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Richmond moves away from the strike by Walker.
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Walker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richmond is looking to clinch.
Richmond moves in looking to clinch but Walker pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richmond is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch but Walker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Richmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Richmond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker counters with a body kick.
Richmond closes the distance and clinches.
Walker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walker breaks the clinch.
Richmond throws a leg kick but Walker moved away.
Richmond tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Richmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Walker. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richmond wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Richmond thinking.
Walker misses with a two punch combination.
Richmond lands with a nice body kick.
Good leg kick by Walker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Walker's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Richmond takes the fight into the clinch.
Richmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker scores with a nice head shot.
Richmond is looking to clinch.
John Walker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Walker gets tackled into the cage by Richmond. Richmond maintains the clinch.
Richmond throws a head punch that misses.
Richmond has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Richmond lands a hook to the side of the head.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond.
Richmond takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Richmond throws a left and a right that both miss
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Richmond tries to clinch
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker cracks a nice hook into Richmond's ribs.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Richmond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Richmond misses with a combination
and Walker counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Richmond is looking to clinch but Walker is avoiding it.
Charles Richmond is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Richmond throws a sloppy head kick and Walker moves out of range easily.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Richmond seems unphased.
Richmond tries to land a front kick but Walker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Richmond backs off Walker throws a huge counter combo but Richmond manages to avoid it all.
Richmond moves out of range as Walker throws a body kick.
Richmond drives through and clinches with Walker against the cage.
Richmond digs a right hand underneath Walker's ribcage. Walker let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Richmond leaning against his opponent.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Richmond is controlling him.
Richmond keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richmond wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Walker scores with a decent looking hook.
Richmond moves out of range of the body kick from Walker.
Richmond is looking to counter punch.
Richmond moves into the clinch successfully.
Walker wants to break free but Richmond has control.
Charles Richmond has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Walker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Richmond.
Richmond throws a punch but it's blocked by Walker.
Walker is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Walker is trying to break the clinch but Richmond has him pressed against the cage.
Richmond misses with the head strike.
Richmond swings wildly with an uppercut but Walker uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Richmond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Walker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker gets through Richmond's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Richmond can pounce on him.
Richmond tries to clinch up.
Richmond misses with the body kick
and Richmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Walker checks a leg kick.
Walker throws a counter combo.
Richmond throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Richmond looks to land a left hand but Walker moved out of range nicely.
Richmond tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Richmond tries to clinch but Walker moves away
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Richmond throws a leg kick
and Walker counters with a head kick. That will keep Richmond thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Richmond doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Richmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richmond goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Richmond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Richmond has double underhooks.
Richmond lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Walker backwards.
Richmond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Richmond.
Richmond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Richmond swings widly with a right hand
and Richmond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richmond gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Richmond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Richmond as he connects with a hook.
Richmond moves out of range as Walker strikes.
Richmond tries to clinch up but Walker circles away and keeps his distance.
Walker connects with a right hand. Richmond shakes it off.
Walker lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Walker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Walker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Richmond fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Walker, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Richmond fails to land.
Richmond tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Walker is trying to break free.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Walker.
Walker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Richmond takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richmond throws a sloppy head kick
and Walker counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Richmond is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Walker keeps Richmond at a distance using the push kick.
Richmond wants to clinch
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richmond tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richmond tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Richmond.
A little jabbing left from Walker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Richmond throws a head kick that misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Richmond.
Richmond jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richmond stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Walker.
Walker lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richmond is rocked!
Richmond wants to clinch but Walker slips to the side
and Walker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oh Richmond is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Richmond darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Richmond darts in trying to clinch
and Walker counters with a big right hand! Oh Richmond is in trouble here! Walker follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Walker!
John Walker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roland De Ronceveux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobarre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Ronceveux 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Menousis. Escobarre has chosen Xzibit- Alcoholic as his entrance music. Roland De Ronceveux could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pablo Escobarre's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Roland De Ronceveux !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobarre!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Ronceveux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobarre.
Escobarre throws a right and a left that De Ronceveux avoids nicely.
De Ronceveux thows a leg kick but Escobarre checks it
and Escobarre counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escobarre lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
De Ronceveux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Escobarre to counter with a crisp jab.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux misses with a low kick as Escobarre jumps back.
De Ronceveux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with a body shot.
Escobarre slips a jab and a cross from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Ronceveux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Roland De Ronceveux has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Ronceveux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Ronceveux throws a head kick that half lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from De Ronceveux .
Escobarre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Ronceveux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Ronceveux manages to avoid it.
De Ronceveux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
De Ronceveux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Ronceveux swings for the body but Escobarre moves out of range.
Escobarre tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Ronceveux throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Escobarre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Ronceveux throws the left hand but Escobarre avoids the punch easily.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Ronceveux manages to avoid it.
It looked like De Ronceveux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobarre checks a low kick from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Ronceveux ducks under a wild hook from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Escobarre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Ronceveux scores with a jab. Escobarre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
De Ronceveux lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Ronceveux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from De Ronceveux .
Escobarre is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
De Ronceveux feints and then cracks Escobarre's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Escobarre down.
De Ronceveux scores with a jab to the jaw.
De Ronceveux misses with an uppercut.
Escobarre fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A low kick from De Ronceveux misses
and Escobarre makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roland De Ronceveux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobarre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Ronceveux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Ronceveux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Ronceveux manages to avoid it.
De Ronceveux is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre throws a jab but it's blocked by De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux throws a leg kick
and De Ronceveux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Escobarre scores with a jab.
Roland De Ronceveux 's cut is getting worse.
A slow jab from Escobarre misses its intended target.
Escobarre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Ronceveux misses the shot to the body.
Escobarre misses with a jab to the body
and De Ronceveux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Escobarre connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Ronceveux . De Ronceveux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Ronceveux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Escobarre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux tried to score with a low kick but Escobarre checks it.
De Ronceveux throws an overhand right that lands on Escobarre's shoulder, as Escobarre tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by De Ronceveux - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre blocks a head kick by De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Escobarre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De Ronceveux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobarre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
De Ronceveux lands with an overhand left.
Escobarre defending well as De Ronceveux loads up on a big left hand.
Escobarre throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Ronceveux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobarre was well out of range. Poor timing from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux scores with a nice strike.
Escobarre is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Ronceveux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Escobarre.
Escobarre is still on wobbly legs! Can De Ronceveux finish him?
De Ronceveux displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Escobarre.
Escobarre seems to have recovered his senses.
De Ronceveux throws a predictable looking body shot
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Escobarre will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roland De Ronceveux 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Ronceveux throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
De Ronceveux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre lands with an overhand left.
Escobarre drives through and clinches with De Ronceveux against the cage.
Escobarre gets control of De Ronceveux 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Escobarre will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Escobarre wants to sweep but no luck.
Escobarre looking to control but De Ronceveux passes into half guard.
Escobarre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Ronceveux pulls his head out easily.
De Ronceveux controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre trying to control but De Ronceveux postures up.
Escobarre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Escobarre is trying to control but can't.
Escobarre tries to get to full guard but De Ronceveux has control of the leg.
De Ronceveux trying to control the pace.
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.
De Ronceveux moves nicely into side control.
De Ronceveux wants to control but Escobarre is keeping him busy.
Escobarre tries to bench press De Ronceveux off him but De Ronceveux keeps the position.
Escobarre is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ronceveux remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Escobarre swings widly with a right hand
and De Ronceveux counters with a slapping leg kick.
Escobarre misses with a body shot
and De Ronceveux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escobarre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like De Ronceveux was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux misses with a hook.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux throws a half hearted mid kick.
Escobarre slips under a jab.
Escobarre avoids the body shot from De Ronceveux .
Escobarre swings for the body but De Ronceveux moves out of range.
De Ronceveux misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Ronceveux throws a sloppy head kick and Escobarre moves out of range easily.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Escobarre misses the jab.
De Ronceveux misses with a lunging right hand
and De Ronceveux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roland De Ronceveux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Ronceveux just misses with a punch to the body.
Escobarre misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from De Ronceveux .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobarre lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
De Ronceveux throws the left hand but Escobarre avoids the punch easily.
De Ronceveux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Ronceveux missing with a left hand there. Escobarre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Ronceveux throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
De Ronceveux fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobarre looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roland De Ronceveux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roland De Ronceveux 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
De Ronceveux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Escobarre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Escobarre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
De Ronceveux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Escobarre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Escobarre wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De Ronceveux , who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Escobarre scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre grinds an elbow into De Ronceveux 's temple.
De Ronceveux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Escobarre's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Escobarre throwing shots but De Ronceveux is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobarre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so De Ronceveux is just riding it out for now. Escobarre eventually gives up the hold.
Escobarre prevents De Ronceveux from improving his position.
De Ronceveux regains full guard. Nicely done.
Escobarre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Ronceveux is adopting a defensive guard.
Escobarre looking to sit in guard and control but De Ronceveux gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre working a defensive guard here.
Escobarre looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Ronceveux is one step ahead there.
Escobarre looking for submissions from the bottom but instead De Ronceveux passes into half guard.
Escobarre is trying to control but De Ronceveux passes into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobarre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roland De Ronceveux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Escobarre is still trying to improve position.
Escobarre can't do much from the bottom here.
Escobarre is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but De Ronceveux is staying active.
Escobarre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Escobarre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De Ronceveux pulls his head out easily.
De Ronceveux is taking a breather. Escobarre 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.
Escobarre is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Pablo Escobarre just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Roland De Ronceveux 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Escobarre takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Ronceveux looks to score with a jab to the body but Escobarre is just out of range.
De Ronceveux misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Escobarre.
Escobarre blocks a head kick by De Ronceveux .
Roland De Ronceveux is winning the standup battle so far.
De Ronceveux lands with an uppercut that bounces Escobarre off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Escobarre does it's job there.
De Ronceveux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
De Ronceveux throws a low kick but Escobarre avoids it.
De Ronceveux with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for De Ronceveux . That snapped Escobarre's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ronceveux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobarre finds it's way round the side to connect with De Ronceveux 's head.
A lazy left from Escobarre finds it's target.
Escobarre dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Ronceveux keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux is looking to land body kicks.
De Ronceveux throws a quick inside leg kick.
De Ronceveux swings for the body but Escobarre moves out of range.
Escobarre misses the shot to the body.
Escobarre loads up on a big right hand but De Ronceveux slips the punch.
Escobarre staying out of range there.
De Ronceveux slips a jab from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Ronceveux has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobarre finds it's way round the side to connect with De Ronceveux 's head.
De Ronceveux buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Ronceveux misses with a few strikes there.
De Ronceveux lands a really nice looking cross but Escobarre seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Ronceveux lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Ronceveux walks into a jab.
De Ronceveux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
De Ronceveux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux defending well as Escobarre loads up on a big left hand.
Escobarre works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
De Ronceveux lands with a straight right. Escobarre didn't see that one coming.
Escobarre moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab lands there for Escobarre.
Nice body punch from De Ronceveux .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Ronceveux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for De Ronceveux . That snapped Escobarre's head back.
It looks like De Ronceveux has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
De Ronceveux gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Escobarre.
De Ronceveux defending well as Escobarre loads up on a big left hand.
De Ronceveux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from De Ronceveux misses.
De Ronceveux blocks a jab.
Escobarre works the jab nicely.
De Ronceveux misses with a left hand
and Escobarre counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! De Ronceveux has knocked Escobarre down with a huge combo! De Ronceveux steps away and waves a wobbly Escobarre back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Pablo Escobarre has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Ronceveux ducks under a wild hook from Escobarre.
Escobarre just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDe Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of De Ronceveux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but De Ronceveux is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Escobarre.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Ronceveux . Escobarre does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Escobarre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Ronceveux ducks under a wild hook from Escobarre.
De Ronceveux clobbers Escobarre with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from De Ronceveux .
De Ronceveux connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobarre throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Ronceveux throws a hook to the side of Escobarre's head but Escobarre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobarre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Escobarre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and De Ronceveux counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Roland De Ronceveux will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Ronceveux manages to avoid it.
It looked like De Ronceveux wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Escobarre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De Ronceveux was covering up waiting for the punch and Escobarre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
De Ronceveux has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Escobarre is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
De Ronceveux lands with a left to the head.
Escobarre throws a head punch that misses.
Escobarre tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Ronceveux misses with a punch on the inside.
Escobarre misses with the head strike.
Escobarre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, De Ronceveux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Escobarre misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Escobarre.
De Ronceveux swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Ronceveux breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Ronceveux slips a straight right by Escobarre.
De Ronceveux with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from De Ronceveux misses.
Escobarre gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Escobarre misses with a left hand
and De Ronceveux counters with a huge left! Escobarre is in big trouble! He's backing up but De Ronceveux isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Escobarre from any more damage. A dominating finish by De Ronceveux !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roland De Ronceveux !
Roland De Ronceveux retains his middleweight title!
Roland De Ronceveux tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oshan Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randhawa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dhoom Taana. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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134 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prathamesh Randhawa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Oshan Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randhawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Randhawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randhawa attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Randhawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Randhawa moves out of range.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Randhawa fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randhawa staying out of range there.
Randhawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Randhawa moves out of range.
Randhawa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Randhawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
Randhawa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jackson is trying to escape and Randhawa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jackson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Randhawa! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Prathamesh Randhawa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Oshan Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.
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