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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Wyatt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Duckworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Wyatt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Duckworth! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Duckworth shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wyatt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Wyatt keeping full guard, as Duckworth tries to pass. Duckworth content to stall in guard here. Wyatt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Duckworth defends well. Wyatt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duckworth controls the pace. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wyatt working a defensive guard here.
Duckworth not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Wyatt keeping full guard, as Duckworth tries to pass. Duckworth trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wyatt manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Wyatt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duckworth swivels though and keeps the full guard. Wyatt trying to control the position from guard on top but Duckworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Duckworth tries to land a sweep but no joy. Duckworth keeping moving, preventing Wyatt from controlling successfully. Duckworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Duckworth has Wyatt pulled in close to control his posture. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duckworth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wyatt misses with a takedown attempt - Duckworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Wyatt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wyatt wants it to stay on the feet. Duckworth avoids the head kick by Wyatt.
Duckworth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wyatt did well to prevent Duckworth getting side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Duckworth stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. Duckworth gets a takedown into half guard. Wyatt is trying to control but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Duckworth prevents Wyatt from improving his position. Duckworth content to control rather than advance. Duckworth gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Wyatt shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Duckworth counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Duckworth gets a double leg takedown into Wyatt's guard. Wyatt has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Duckworth has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Wyatt tries for a takedown but Duckworth manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Duckworth dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Duckworth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Wyatt. Wyatt looks to clinch and Duckworth counters with a nice double leg into guard. Wyatt 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. Duckworth postures up in Wyatt's guard and throws a big left but Wyatt blocks it. Wyatt tries to strike from the bottom.
Duckworth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Wyatt working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duckworth wants to pass the guard but Wyatt is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Duckworth stands up and waves to Wyatt to follow him. Duckworth feints and then cracks Wyatt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wyatt down. Wyatt shoots in and drives through. Duckworth sprawls well. Wyatt has his takedown stuffed and Duckworth counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Duckworth drives through with a takedown into guard. Wyatt is looking for a triangle but Duckworth pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duckworth works over Wyatt with some ground and pound from guard. Duckworth is working Wyatt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Wyatt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Duckworth sitting in guard here, content to control. Wyatt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duckworth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Wyatt is trying to control the position but Duckworth postures up. Duckworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duckworth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Wyatt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Duckworth is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position. Duckworth landing knees to the body.
Come on Duckworth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Duckworth pulls guard. Wyatt advances position into side control! Wyatt working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Duckworth is trying to get back to half guard. Wyatt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Wyatt tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wyatt has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Duckworth is trying to control Wyatt's posture but Wyatt avoids it. Duckworth is breathing heavily. Wyatt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duckworth keeps working. Wyatt stands up and we're back to a striking position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Duckworth 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. This is the final round!
Duckworth scores with a push kick. Duckworth throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wyatt was covering up waiting for the punch and Duckworth finishes the takedown easily into guard. Duckworth stands and throws Wyatt's legs to the side, diving into side control. James Duckworth has got the better of the ground game so far. Duckworth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wyatt has escaped the position, nice work there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Duckworth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wyatt's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wyatt can't do much from the bottom here. Wyatt tries to bench press Duckworth off him but Duckworth keeps the position. Duckworth works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. Duckworth decides to stand back up. Duckworth steps back and let's Wyatt get back to his feet. Duckworth takes the fight into the clinch. Duckworth has hold of one of Wyatt's legs. Wyatt is fighting the takedown attempt but Duckworth gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Wyatt looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Duckworth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Duckworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Duckworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wyatt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duckworth has managed to get both his arms back between Wyatt's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Duckworth is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Duckworth lands a couple of digs. Wyatt keeping full guard, as Duckworth tries to pass. Wyatt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Duckworth got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wyatt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duckworth has managed to get both his arms back between Wyatt's legs - danger averted. Wyatt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duckworth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Wyatt working a defensive guard but Duckworth manages to pass into side control anyway.
Wyatt throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Duckworth drives through and clinches with Wyatt against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Duckworth decides to pull guard. Daniel Wyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! James Duckworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Wyatt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wyatt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight! James Duckworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Duckworth 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30 Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Duckworth!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Ivanisovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Rawlinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Ivanisovic looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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230 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor Ivanisovic! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Rawlinson! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rawlinson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ivanisovic swivels and escapes. Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign! Rawlinson scores with a head kick.
It looks like Gregor Ivanisovic has been cut. Rawlinson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Rawlinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ivanisovic counters with a single leg into guard. Rawlinson didn't expect that. Ivanisovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rawlinson's head. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rawlinson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ivanisovic controls the pace. Ivanisovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rawlinson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ivanisovic stacks Rawlinson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ivanisovic! Ivanisovic landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rawlinson looking for a sweep but Ivanisovic has passed into full mount! Oh no! Rawlinson is in a horrible position here. Ivanisovic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ivanisovic controlling from the full mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ivanisovic is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Ivanisovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rawlinson tries to bench press Ivanisovic off him but Ivanisovic keeps the position. Rawlinson struggling a bit here. Ivanisovic controls the position. Rawlinson tries to get back to half guard but can't. Ivanisovic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Ivanisovic misses with a low kick. Rawlinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ivanisovic defends it well. Rawlinson fails with a takedown attempt. Gregor Ivanisovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawlinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Ivanisovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Rawlinson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ivanisovic has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Ivanisovic tries to pull guard but Rawlinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanisovic drops back down to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Ivanisovic jumps into guard, dragging Rawlinson to the mat.
Rawlinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanisovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rawlinson has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanisovic's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ivanisovic keeping moving, preventing Rawlinson from controlling successfully. Ivanisovic wants to sweep here but Rawlinson controlling him for the moment. Ivanisovic has Rawlinson pulled in close to control his posture. Ivanisovic looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Ivanisovic keeping moving, preventing Rawlinson from controlling successfully. Ivanisovic is pulling down on Rawlinson's head to control his posture. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Ivanisovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gregor Ivanisovic'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.
Rawlinson tries for a takedown but Ivanisovic circles away easily and Ivanisovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Rawlinson wants to control but Ivanisovic is keeping busy.
Ivanisovic is nestled in close to Rawlinson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Ivanisovic working over Rawlinson with some ground and pound. Rawlinson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Rawlinson trying to control but Ivanisovic postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rawlinson pushes Ivanisovic off but Ivanisovic dives into side control.
Ivanisovic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rawlinson is trying to control Ivanisovic's posture but Ivanisovic avoids it. Ivanisovic scoring with punches and elbows. Ivanisovic thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Ivanisovic working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Ivanisovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rawlinson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Rawlinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rawlinson is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rawlinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanisovic pulls his head out easily. Rawlinson trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Ivanisovic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Ivanisovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rawlinson on the ground. Rawlinson is trying to strike from the bottom but Ivanisovic has passed into full mount. Rawlinson is working to get back to half guard.
Ivanisovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlinson can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round. Ivanisovic dominating with strikes here. Ivanisovic landing punches. Ivanisovic trying to control but he's not successful this time. Ivanisovic working away from the top, dropping strikes. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rawlinson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Ivanisovic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rawlinson turns into him and now he's in Ivanisovic's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Ivanisovic dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Gregor Ivanisovic's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ivanisovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rawlinson's half guard. Rawlinson has one foot on Ivanisovic's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet. Rawlinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ivanisovic shoots in looking for a takedown. Rawlinson tries to sprawl out of it but Ivanisovic keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rawlinson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rawlinson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Ivanisovic counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Rawlinson pushes Ivanisovic off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ivanisovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanisovic tries to counter with a takedown but Rawlinson is quick to defend against it. Rawlinson fails with the takedown and Ivanisovic counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ivanisovic. Rawlinson wants a takedown but no success here.
Gregor Ivanisovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Rawlinson. Rawlinson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ivanisovic.
Ivanisovic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rawlinson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rawlinson pulls Ivanisovic into guard.
Rawlinson working a defensive guard here.
Rawlinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Ivanisovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Rawlinson is retaining full guard. Rawlinson tries to land a sweep but no joy. Rawlinson striking off his back but it's not causing Ivanisovic any problems. Ivanisovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rawlinson working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Rawlinson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Rawlinson gets caught napping as Ivanisovic dives in and scores a takedown. Rawlinson manages to retain guard. Ivanisovic stands up from Rawlinson's guard - Ivanisovic perhaps looking for a knockout. Rawlinson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ivanisovic circles away. Ivanisovic rushes Rawlinson and presses him up against the cage. Ivanisovic tries to pull guard but Rawlinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Ivanisovic drops back down to his feet.
Rawlinson pulls Ivanisovic into guard.
Ivanisovic with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rawlinson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Rawlinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Ivanisovic trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rawlinson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Rawlinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ivanisovic's guard. Ivanisovic tries to roll over but Rawlinson keeps him under control. Rawlinson passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight! Ricky Rawlinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Ivanisovic has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Ivanisovic!
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Co-main event
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bremner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Broken Wings. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Terry Mcdermott was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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138 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bremner! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Mcdermott! The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bremner dives in and grabs Mcdermott's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcdermott pushes down on Bremner's head and hops out. Bremner has his takedown stuffed and Mcdermott counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bremner! Mcdermott is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bremner is trying to escape and Mcdermott transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bremner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mcdermott! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Mcdermott! A victorious Terry Mcdermott thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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