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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Photo Op (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Barat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Photo Op!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Op shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barat sprawls well. Barat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Op gets slowly back to his feet.
Barat misses with a looping right.
Barat lands a jab to the nose.
Barat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Op.
Barat lands with a nice combination. Op backs away looking to recover.
Barat misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Op.
Op misses with a takedown attempt - Barat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Op tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Barat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Op is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barat.
Op scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Barat is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Op swings around for an armbar but Barat sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Op's guard.
Barat is looking to stand up but Op won't let him.
Barat stopping the sweep attempt from Op.
Op is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barat wants to get up but he can't break Op's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barat misses with a wild combination.
Barat lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Barat misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Barat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barat lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Op tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barat swivels and escapes.
Carl Barat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Photo Op.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barat stuffs the takedown attempt from Op. Op gets slowly back to his feet.
Barat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Op misses with a takedown attempt - Barat sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Barat dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Op looks gassed!
Barat throws a series of strikes that have Op backpedaling.
Barat throws a nice looking combination but Op bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barat throws a nice looking combination but Op bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Barat does no damage.
A combination from Barat does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Op or perhaps it was just good defense by Barat which made him look bad.
Op shoots in for a takedown but Barat shows good takedown defense.
Barat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Barat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barat lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Op backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barat dips to his left and cracks Op with an uppercut!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Barat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barat fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barat connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Barat thuds a left hand into Op's body.
Some wild striking there from Barat.
Barat closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Op is rocked!
Barat misses with a series of wild punches.
Op shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barat but Barat pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barat scores with a jab. Op acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Barat misses with a two punch combination.
Barat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Op.
Nice uppercut lands for Barat. That snapped Op's head back.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Op is defended easily by Barat.
Barat misses with a two punch combination.
Barat tries to bum rush Op with a series of wild strikes but Op uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carl Barat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Op doesn't manage to clinch there - Barat circles away.
A punch combination from Barat misses.
Op takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Op fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Carl Barat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Photo Op.
Barat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Barat.
Op shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Barat as he avoids it easily.
Op is breathing heavily.
Op tries to clinch but Barat moves out of range.
Carl Barat is winning the standup battle so far.
Barat misses with a wild combination.
Op takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barat drops Op with a beautiful combination! Op stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barat is looking for the KO!
Op is still on wobbly legs! Can Barat finish him?
Barat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Op seems to have recovered his senses.
Barat connects with a nice looking jab.
Barat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Barat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barat lands with an uppercut that bounces Op off the cage and back into rage.
Barat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Barat misses with a two punch combination.
Barat keeps the fight on the outside.
Barat is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Op dodges the punch combination from Barat.
Nice shot lands for Barat.
Barat scores with a three punch combo!
Barat lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barat Rushes Op and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Op is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Barat Piles on the pressure and Op crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Barat!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes into the arena with Batman TV Show Theme Song blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Hais!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West scores with a nice right hand.
Hais looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Hais persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
West stuffs the takedown attempt from Hais. Hais gets slowly back to his feet.
Hais looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
Hais fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hais throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
West throws a head kick but Hais moves out of range.
Hais closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hais lands in his opponent's guard.
Hais loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hais has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hais throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as West works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
West is looking to stand up but Hais isn't so interested in that idea.
Hais trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
West is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hais accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hais stands up over West, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hais drops back, looking for a kneebar! West looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. West looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from West!
West staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais is trying to get back to half guard.
West decides to stand back up. West steps back and let's Hais get back to his feet.
Hais takes a jab right on the kisser.
West takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts West as he jumps to the side.
Adam West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Hais.
A big left from West misses.
Hais takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
West throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hais sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adam West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hais closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hais lands in his opponent's guard.
Hais throws a strike but West rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
West stands up and waves to Hais to follow him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West scores with a sloppy right hand. Hais should have avoided that one.
Hais is rocked!
West lands an uppercut, right on the button! Hais tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam West!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aljo Stajerski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stajerski's choice of entrance music: ACAB. Aljo Stajerski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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274 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Broffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Aljo Stajerski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stajerski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Broffy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stajerski somewhat.
Broffy looks to land a right hand but Stajerski moved out of range.
Broffy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stajerski is looking to slow Broffy down with leg kicks.
Broffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Broffy looks to land a right hand but Stajerski moved out of range.
Broffy misses with a double jab.
Broffy throws a series of punches but Stajerski avoids them all with ease.
Broffy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stajerski counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Broffy's guard now.
Stajerski won't allow Broffy to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stajerski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Broffy is wriggling around but Stajerski manages to pass to half guard.
Stajerski is keen to just control but Broffy is a slippery customer.
Broffy is trying to stand.
Stajerski tries to pass to full mount but Broffy defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stajerski frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Broffy wants to try and get back to his feet.
Stajerski tries to control but Broffy wriggling away.
Broffy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Broffy is rocked!
It looks like Craig Broffy has been cut.
Broffy is breathing heavily.
Broffy wants to get back to his feet.
Stajerski unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Broffy wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Stajerski celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aljo Stajerski!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hank Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sparka man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
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KO power |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, sparka man!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
man circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole is looking to clinch but man is avoiding it.
Cole misses with a looping right.
Cole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from man.
man slips under a jab.
Cole lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as man backs up against the cage.
Cole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cole tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
man slips under a jab.
man walks into a jab.
Cole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
man misses with a straight left.
A big right from Cole misses.
Cole throws a right hand that man ducks under and follows up with a left that man also avoids with ease.
Cole throws the left hand but man avoids the punch easily.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from man.
man swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by man.
Cole misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cole lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cole misses with an uppercut. man saw that one coming.
Cole moves away from the strike by man.
Cole's corner calls for a 1-2. Cole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
man misses with an uppercut. Cole saw that one coming.
Cole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
man slips a jab from Cole.
man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Cole misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cole jabs man right on the nose. man blinks but takes it well.
Cole wants to clinch.
Cole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - man circles away.
A shot to de liver by Cole. Beautiful body shot.
Cole tries to clinch but man moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A telegraphed right hand from man misses the target.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - man circles away.
Cole just misses with a punch to the body.
Cole throws a hook to the side of man's head but man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cole slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cole lands a jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cole tries to clinch up but man circles away and keeps his distance.
Cole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Cole dominated that round.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch but man swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hank Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole misses with a body shot.
Cole scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
man defending well as Cole loads up on a big left hand.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. man moves away and avoids it.
Cole misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
man avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
man has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cole lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole scores with a nice head shot.
Cole throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling man to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Hank Cole has been cut.
Cole scores with a punch to the head.
Cole throws a hook to the side of man's head but man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
man uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Cole is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cole connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cole works over man's head and body with a nice combination.
Cole lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cole misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
man pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
man on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cole scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
man walks into a stiff left hand from Cole.
Cole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
man walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cole throws a jab but it's blocked by man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but man moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
man loads up on a big right hand but Cole slips the punch.
man has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cole momentarily.
A jab from Cole finds it's way through man's defenses.
Cole is looking to clinch.
Hank Cole is winning the standup battle so far.
Cole throws a jab when man was well out of range.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - man circles away.
man swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cole misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole scores with a crisp jab that stopped man in his tracks.
Cole throws a left and a right that both miss
and man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cole is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
man takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cole falls off balance throwing a combination
and man counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Cole dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hank Cole's cut.
That's time! Cole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cole slips under a jab from man.
Cole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cole getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cole lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
man takes one to the chin there.
Cole with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Nice defenses there by man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
man slips a straight right by Cole.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole scores with a decent looking hook.
man keeps the fight on the outside.
Cole fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cole thuds his right hand into man's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
man shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cole tries to clinch there but man circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cole bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole ducks under a wild hook from man.
Cole tries to clinch there but man circles away.
Cole tries to clinch but man is having none of it.
Cole tries to clinch but man is having none of it.
Cole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cole tries to clinch
enabling man to counter with a crisp jab.
man throws an overhand right that lands on Cole's shoulder, as Cole tries to avoid the shot.
Cole loads up on a big right hand but man slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from man.
man misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole lands with a straight right. man didn't see that one coming.
Hank Cole is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
man looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
man is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cole.
man looks to land a left hand but Cole moved out of range nicely.
man moves away from the strike by Cole.
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.
Cole slips a straight right by man.
A cross from Cole lands.
Cole tries to clinch up.
Cole is looking to clinch but man is avoiding it.
Cole tries to close the distance and clinch up but man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
man takes a body punch but keeps moving.
man looks to throw the jab but Cole is out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Cole.
sparka man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
man needs to keep his hands up - Cole had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Cole showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cole has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Cole!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Potts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Deuce S Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Deuce S Loose has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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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
14 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Potts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Deuce S Loose!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose throws an overhand right that lands on Potts's shoulder, as Potts tries to avoid the shot.
Potts misses with a few strikes there.
Left hook, right uppercut from Loose.
Loose tries to close the distance and clinch but Potts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Loose takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Potts thumps Loose with a low kick.
Loose takes one on the button.
Loose lands a left and a right that send Potts crashing to the mat, dazed. Loose thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Potts is rocked!
Loose swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Potts counters with a nice double leg into side control. Loose won't be happy with that.
Oh Potts is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Potts looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Loose sneaks back into half guard.
Potts seems to have got his legs back now.
Potts wants to free his trapped foot but Loose is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Loose tries to roll over but Potts keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loose is refusing to be controlled, as Potts sits in half guard.
Potts wants to pass to mount but Loose is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose tries to roll over but Potts keeps him under control.
Loose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Loose looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Potts looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Loose!
Potts putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Potts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Loose can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Loose tries to reverse the position but Potts maintains control.
Loose is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Potts tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Potts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potts is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Loose can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Potts is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Loose is surviving well by controlling Potts's body position as best he can.
Potts won't let Loose get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Loose is trying desperately to improve position.
Potts with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Potts looking to control but Loose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loose is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Potts lands a big shot there that rocks Loose but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potts landing strikes from the mount and Loose is in trouble!
Loose is trying desperately to improve position.
Loose looks gassed!
Loose defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Potts.
Potts is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Loose is surviving well by controlling Potts's body position as best he can.
Potts lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loose working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Potts connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Loose swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Potts trying to control but Loose is having none of it.
Loose taking shots to the head.
Loose is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loose is desperately trying to improve his position but Potts has a good base and remains in mount.
Potts working for a guillotine from mount but Loose is in no mood to give up.
Loose can't escape the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Potts trying to control but Loose is having none of it.
Potts scoring with strikes but Loose is staying in there.
Loose sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Loose is trying to get back to full guard.
Potts is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Loose doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Potts.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Potts dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Loose shoots and misses
and Potts counters with a left and a right that stings Loose.
Loose lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Potts circles away quickly and effectively.
Deuce S Loose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loose misses with a takedown
and Potts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Potts.
Loose is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Potts pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paul Potts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Deuce S Loose.
Potts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Loose throws the left hand but Potts avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Potts does no damage.
Potts throws a right hand that Loose ducks under and follows up with a left that Loose also avoids with ease.
Loose dodges the punch combination from Potts.
Potts uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Loose is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loose throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Potts connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Potts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Potts showed some decent athleticism there.
Potts is nestled in close to Loose, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose pushes Potts off looking to stand but Potts dives back in and keeps control.
Potts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Potts is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loose has managed to free his arm - good work.
Loose is looking to escape.
Potts is keen to just control but Loose is a slippery customer.
Potts working Loose over with strikes.
Potts prevents Loose from improving his position.
Loose wants to get back to his feet.
Potts is trying to work for a kimura but Loose is defending well.
Potts working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Potts perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Loose moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Loose wants to stand but Potts is controlling the position.
Potts stands and throws Loose's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Loose manages to work his way to half guard, despite Potts's best efforts.
Loose kicks off Potts and gets to his feet.
A nice combination there by Potts.
Loose with a lazy takedown attempt
and Potts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Potts.
Potts gets through Loose's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Potts lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loose has had enough of the clinch but Potts keeps him there for the moment.
Loose tries to break the clinch but Potts is controlling the position.
Loose turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Loose manages to end up in side control.
You can see the frustration on Potts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Potts is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Potts looking for submissions off his back.
Potts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Potts is trying to control the position but Loose postures up.
Paul Potts overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loose stopping the sweep attempt from Potts.
Loose would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loose is aware though and is defending well.
Potts is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Loose is aware though and is defending well.
Loose stands up from Potts's guard - Loose perhaps looking for a knockout.
Loose gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Potts counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potts wants to pass to mount but Loose is defending the position.
Potts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Loose actively working from the bottom here.
Potts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Loose is looking to escape.
Loose actively working from the bottom here.
Potts is working for a kimura but Loose is defending it quite comfortably.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Potts dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Potts misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Potts finds it's target.
Loose fails to land with a series of punches.
Loose fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Loose throws a right and a left that Potts avoids nicely.
A combination from Potts does no damage.
Loose tries to clinch up but Potts circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loose misses with a double jab
and Potts counters with a single leg into guard. Loose didn't expect that.
Potts stands and throws Loose's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Potts working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose is trying to work for a sweep but Potts has mounted him!
Potts working for a guillotine from mount but Loose is in no mood to give up.
Loose is trying desperately to improve position.
Potts has control of Loose's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Loose regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Potts content just to control the position here.
Loose is in all sorts of trouble here.
Paul Potts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loose in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Potts looking to control but Loose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loose is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Potts controlling the position easily from mount.
Loose is trying desperately to improve position.
Potts trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Potts controlling from the full mount.
A nice elbow there by Potts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potts with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Potts trying to control but Loose is having none of it.
Potts throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Potts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Potts looking to control but Loose is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Loose can't escape the position.
Potts trying to control but Loose is having none of it.
Loose can't escape the position.
That's four 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.
Loose is trying to stand.
Loose is desperately trying to improve his position but Potts has a good base and remains in mount.
Potts controlling the position easily from mount.
Loose throwing hammer fists to the chest of Potts. What's that going to do exactly?
Potts prevents Loose from getting the reversal.
Potts lands a big shot there that rocks Loose but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Potts controlling from mount.
Loose tries to reverse the position but Potts maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Potts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Potts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Potts!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between nic ola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iain Durrant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ola comes into the arena with Disorder by Ice T&Slayer blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, nic ola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Iain Durrant!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ola clinches up with Durrant and pushes him back against the cage.
ola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
ola gets underhooks to prevent Durrant's takedown attempt.
Durrant tries to score a body lock takedown but ola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Durrant looking to stall.
Durrant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
nic ola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Durrant.
ola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Durrant clinches but ola breaks the clinch
and ola counters with a nice kick to the body.
Durrant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ola counters with a body kick that stops Durrant in his tracks momentarily.
ola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
ola tries to close the distance and clinch but Durrant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
ola delivers a nice body kick.
ola getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durrant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ola counters with a series of strikes. Durrant will be more careful next time no doubt.
Durrant gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and ola moves into the clinch.
Durrant looks gassed!
ola lands with a right to the head.
ola lands on the inside with an uppercut.
ola breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durrant tries to clinch up
and ola counters with a thumping low kick.
ola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Durrant stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from ola.
ola tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Durrant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ola connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
ola lands with a nice body kick.
ola rushes Durrant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
ola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ola creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durrant's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by ola.
Durrant takes a shot to the head.
ola comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Durrant goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Durrant tries for a takedown but ola circles away easily
and ola counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
ola lands with a right hand.
Durrant moves out of range of the body kick.
ola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Durrant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ola lands the left hand.
Durrant is rocked!
Durrant tries to keep at a distance but ola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Durrant is still on wobbly legs! Can ola finish him?
ola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Durrant seems to have recovered his senses.
ola throws a series of punches but Durrant moves out of range.
ola works over Durrant's head and body with a nice combination.
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!
ola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Durrant feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
ola throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
ola trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Durrant showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
ola thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
ola is trying to control the position but Durrant postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant trying to control but ola is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
ola throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Durrant sitting in guard, not really doing much.
ola keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Durrant wants to clinch
and ola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
ola gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Durrant.
Durrant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ola gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short uppercut from ola.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ola.
Durrant jumps guard.
ola lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Durrant avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ola with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
ola throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
ola lands a couple of elbows.
ola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Durrant trying to keep a closed guard but ola is proving a slippery customer.
ola postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
ola is in close to Durrant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ola postures up in Durrant's guard and throws a big left but Durrant blocks it.
ola pushes down on Durrant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Durrant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ola.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
nic ola dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ola digs a good body shot into Durrant's ribs.
ola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - ola looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ola misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durrant.
Durrant fails with the takedown
and ola makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Durrant lands a slapping body shot.
Durrant tries for a takedown but ola circles away easily
and ola counters with a one-two to the body.
Durrant tries to clinch but fails miserably
and ola counters with a left and a right that stings Durrant.
ola lands a jab-cross combination.
Durrant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ola counters with a nice body kick.
nic ola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Durrant.
Durrant is breathing heavily.
ola lands a nice looking body shot.
Durrant has his takedown stuffed
and ola counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Durrant.
ola is looking to wear down Durrant with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
ola throws a right hand that Durrant ducks under and follows up with a left that Durrant also avoids with ease.
ola has Durrant up against the cage in a clinch.
ola is leaning against Durrant and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
ola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ola is pressed up against the cage. Durrant has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ola down to the mat. ola avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
ola lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
nic ola is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
ola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
ola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ola wants to clinch up but Durrant keeps it at a distance.
ola scores with a nice body kick.
ola cracks Durrant with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from ola.
ola lands with a right hand.
Durrant has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from ola.
ola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durrant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Durrant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ola counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durrant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
ola fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
nic ola is winning the standup battle so far.
Durrant misses with a takedown attempt
and ola counters with a two punch combo.
ola lands a nice hook to Durrant's body. Durrant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ola gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ola lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from ola.
ola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Durrant wants to get back to striking at distance but ola won't allow it.
ola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
ola is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hook to the body lands for ola.
ola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Durrant backwards.
ola lands a shot to the body.
ola lands a hook to the side of the head.
ola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ola displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Durrant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and ola moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ola putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Durrant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
ola lands an uppercut.
ola lands with a light punch inside.
ola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
ola looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Durrant fails with the takedown
and ola counters with a nice leg kick.
Durrant tries to move into range but ola moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
ola lands a jab to the nose.
Durrant dodges the punch combination from ola.
ola misses with a two punch combination.
ola misses with the combination.
ola throws a series of punches but Durrant avoids them all with ease.
A combination from ola does no damage.
ola takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
ola misses with a wild combination.
ola throws a leg kick but Durrant sees it coming and moves out of range.
Iain Durrant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ola misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Durrant with a lazy takedown attempt
and ola counters with a nice kick to the body.
Durrant misses with a body shot.
ola moves out of range as Durrant strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by ola.
Durrant misses with a takedown
and ola holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
ola working aggressively here.
ola stops a takedown attempt from Durrant.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durrant fails to pull guard.
Durrant is working for takedown but ola is calmly controlling the position for now.
ola lands an elbow just above Durrant 's eye.
ola lands a shoulder strike.
ola lands a body punch in the clinch.
ola breaks the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
nic ola dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Durrant takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
ola throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Durrant misses with a takedown
and ola counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
ola prevents a takedown attempt there.
ola lands with a right to the head.
ola lands a shoulder strike.
Durrant jumps guard but ola stands there with Durrant around his waist. Durrant gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
nic ola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iain Durrant.
ola scores with a nice hook to the head.
ola manages to break the clinch.
ola rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Durrant moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
ola scores with a shot to the body.
Durrant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ola looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Durrant has his takedown stuffed
and ola counters with a low kick, right behind Durrant 's knee.
ola throws a front kick that sends Durrant stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab from ola.
Durrant tries for a takedown but ola circles away easily
and ola counters with a two punch combo.
ola fails to land with a series of punches.
ola throws a right and a left that both miss.
Durrant doesn't succeed with the takedown
and ola counters with a left and a right that stings Durrant.
ola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
nic ola is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ola scores with a kick to the body.
Durrant fails with the takedown
and ola counters with an inside leg kick.
ola lands a two punch combo.
ola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Durrant misses with a takedown attempt
and ola counters with a two punch combo.
ola closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
ola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
ola turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
ola lands a jab to the head.
Durrant showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from ola.
Durrant feints and as ola raises his hands in defense, Durrant changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Durrant pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. ola is keeping the position for now.
ola throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Durrant wants to get up but he can't break ola's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
ola throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Durrant stands up out of ola's guard for a moment - ola manages to land a nice upkick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durrant trying to control but ola is working from the bottom.
Durrant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ola wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Durrant misses with a takedown attempt
and ola moves into the clinch.
ola scores with a shot to the side of Durrant's head.
ola connects with a nasty looking knee right to Durrant's face.
ola scores a nice knee to the body.
Durrant is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Iain Durrant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Durrant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ola walks away with a smile on his face. Durrant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
ola clinches.
Durrant takes a shot to the head.
ola lands a hook that snaps the head of Durrant backwards.
ola breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Durrant both land. Nice combination.
ola clinches up with Durrant and pushes him back against the cage.
ola is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Durrant is defending well for now.
ola misses with a knee to the head.
Durrant tries to score a body lock takedown but ola shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Durrant's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Durrant avoids the elbow strike from ola, against the cage.
ola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durrant can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ola throws a head punch that misses.
Durrant gets control of ola's arms and successfully pulls guard. Durrant will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Durrant looking for a sweep. Not yet Durrant, not yet.
ola postures up and lands a big shot to Durrant's brow.
Durrant is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Durrant looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
nic ola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
ola is in close to Durrant's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Durrant working for a triangle but ola defends it easily.
ola scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
nic ola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for ola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... nic ola!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Griifin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Austin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Griifin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Stewie's sexy party - rap song. Austin has chosen Stone Cold Steve Austin's entrance music as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Steve Austin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stewie Griifin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Steve Austin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Austin scoring well with a low kick there.
A lazy left from Austin finds it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Griifin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Austin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Griifin on the side of the head.
Griifin checks a leg kick.
Griifin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Austin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Austin tries to move into range but Griifin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Austin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Griifin's sensitive parts.
Austin misses with a wild combination.
Austin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Austin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Austin misses with a few strikes there.
Austin lands a lovely overhand right.
Griifin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Griifin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Griifin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin looks to land a left hand but Griifin moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Griifin misses.
Austin throws a wild body kick that Griifin sees coming a mile off.
Austin missing with a left hand there. Griifin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griifin lands a body shot.
Griifin throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Austin counter with a right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Austin.
Austin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Griifin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Austin misses with a looping left.
Griifin staying out of range there.
Griifin misses with a double jab.
Griifin tries to score with a low kick but Austin moves his leg out of the way.
Griifin gets the takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Austin wants to control but Griifin postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griifin trying to control the action but Austin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Austin manages to get back to half guard.
Griifin wants to free his trapped foot but Austin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Austin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Austin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Griifin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griifin wants it to stay on the feet.
Griifin slips a jab and a cross from Austin.
Austin tries to land a leg kick but Griifin saw it coming and moves away.
Griifin throws a shot from downtown. Austin moves away and avoids it.
Griifin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Austin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Austin is looking to clinch.
Griifin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griifin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Austin.
Austin misses with a hook. Griifin ducked under it nicely.
Austin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Griifin lands with a shot to the body.
Austin looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Austin needs to keep his hands up - Griifin had a free shot at his head there.
Austin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Griifin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Griifin looks to land a right hand but Austin moved out of range.
Griifin throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Griifin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Griifin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griifin slips under a jab from Austin.
Griifin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Griifin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Griifin lands with a right hand.
Griifin takes one on the button.
Griifin cracks Austin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Griifin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Griifin.
Steve Austin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griifin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Austin counters with a stiff right hand.
Griifin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Austin clobbers Griifin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Austin misses with a double jab
and Griifin counters with a straight right hand.
Austin thows a leg kick but Griifin checks it
and Griifin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Austin just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve Austin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Austin looks to land a right hand but Griifin moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Austin misses the target.
Austin is breathing heavily.
Griifin lands the left hand.
Griifin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Austin drops his hands momentarily and Griifin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Griifin misses with a looping right.
Griifin swings for the body but Austin moves out of range.
Austin misses with the body kick
and Griifin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Griifin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Austin keeping moving, preventing Griifin from controlling successfully.
Griifin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griifin trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Austin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griifin trying to control the position from guard on top but Austin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Austin is on top in guard.
Griifin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Austin is one step ahead there.
Griifin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Austin controls the pace.
Austin looking to sit in guard and control but Griifin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin wants to control from the top but Austin keeps moving.
Griifin throws a big right hand that misses.
Griifin preventing the sweep.
Griifin slips nicely into half guard.
Austin wants to improve his position but Griifin is controlling well.
Austin wants to control the action here but instead Griifin manages to pass to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Austin tries to lock up and control but Griifin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Griifin tries to control but Austin wriggling away.
Griifin manages to capitalize on a mistake by Austin to take his back!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Griifin. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Griifin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Griifin lands strikes to the head.
Griifin keeps control of the position easily here as Austin tries to buck him off.
Griifin tightening his grip on Austin, looking for the choke.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Griifin dominated that second round.
That's time! Griifin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Austin misses the jab.
Griifin throws a sloppy head kick and Austin moves out of range easily.
Austin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Griifin.
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Austin ducks under a wild hook from Griifin.
Austin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Griifin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Austin lands a nice shot that snaps Griifin's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griifin throws a body punch but Austin moves out of range.
Griifin throws an overhand right that lands on Austin's shoulder, as Austin tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Austin.
Griifin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Austin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Griifin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice straight punches there by Austin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Austin.
Stewie Griifin is winning the standup battle so far.
Austin throws out a loose jab but Griifin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin shoots in for a takedown but Griifin shows good takedown defense.
Austin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griifin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Austin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griifin checks it well.
Griifin scores with a jab. Austin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Griifin moves away from the strike by Austin.
Austin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Griifin.
Griifin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griifin slips a straight right by Austin.
Austin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Griifin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Austin.
Austin tries to clinch there but Griifin circles away.
Steve Austin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Austin throws a leg kick but Griifin checks it.
Griifin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Austin looks to land a combination but Griifin avoids it well.
Griifin throws a head kick but Austin moves out of range.
Griifin defending well as Austin loads up on a big left hand.
Jab by Austin.
A telegraphed right hand from Griifin misses the target.
Austin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin walks into a stiff left hand from Griifin.
Austin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Griifin counters with a nice body shot.
Griifin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griifin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Griifin looks to throw the jab but Austin is out of range.
Griifin slips a straight right by Austin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin with a jab.
Austin closes the distance and clinches up with Griifin, looking for a takedown. Austin pushes Griifin against the cage but Griifin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stewie Griifin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Austin.
Griifin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Griifin clobbers Austin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Austin is predictable there
enabling Griifin to counter with a crisp jab.
Griifin scores with a jab.
Austin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Griifin misses with a hook to the body
and Austin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Griifin. No joy for Austin on that attempt.
Austin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Austin takes one on the button.
Austin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Austin tries to bum rush Griifin with a series of wild strikes but Griifin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Austin misses with a takedown attempt
and Griifin counters with a thumping low kick.
Griifin lands a nice shot that snaps Austin's head back.
Austin is trying desperately to land a takedown but Griifin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Austin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griifin throws out a loose jab but Austin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Austin thows a leg kick but Griifin checks it
and Griifin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griifin cracks Austin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Griifin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Austin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Griifin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Austin as he jumps to the side.
Austin throws a leg kick
and Griifin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griifin takes one to the side of the head.
Stewie Griifin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Griifin thumps Austin with a low kick.
Austin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Griifin manages to avoid it.
Austin walks into a jab.
Austin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Griifin. Griifin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice shot lands for Griifin.
Griifin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Griifin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stewie Griifin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Griifin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stewie Griifin!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Terry Tonbridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kung Lao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tonbridge comes to the cage accompanied by The Cumshots - I Drink Alone. Lao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rock Superstar by Cypress Hill. Terry Tonbridge has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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188 lbs
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203 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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, Terry Tonbridge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kung Lao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tonbridge shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lao pinned against the cage. Lao gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lao is looking to land body kicks.
Kung Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tonbridge tries to clinch but Lao moves out of range.
Tonbridge is looking to clinch but Lao is avoiding it.
Lao fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lao closes the distance and pushes Tonbridge back into the cage.
Tonbridge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonbridge lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tonbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Lao.
Good body shot from Lao.
Tonbridge misses with the head strike.
Tonbridge lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lao fails to land.
Lao stalling in the clinch but Tonbridge improves position.
Lao lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tonbridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tonbridge.
Tonbridge scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lao.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lao unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lao lands a nice uppercut.
Lao'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.
Tonbridge doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lao misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Tonbridge.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lao misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tonbridge.
Tonbridge working aggressively here.
Tonbridge misses with some punches.
Tonbridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lao with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tonbridge lands a nice uppercut.
Lao tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tonbridge avoids it.
Lao misses with a punch on the inside.
Tonbridge with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lao is trying to maintain a safe position but Tonbridge gets an underhook and turns Lao into the cage.
Lao blocking some punches.
Lao struggles to land a body shot inside as Tonbridge controls his hands.
Tonbridge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Tonbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonbridge is trying to stall.
Lao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lao tries a body shot but Tonbridge blocks it.
Tonbridge tries to pull guard but Lao holds him up against the cage and eventually Tonbridge drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Lao.
Lao lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tonbridge misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tonbridge as Lao tries to tie him up.
Tonbridge tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Lao fails to land.
Lao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tonbridge manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tonbridge is trying to keep Lao in close.
Tonbridge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tonbridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge wants to control but Lao passes easily into half guard.
Tonbridge tries to roll over but Lao keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tonbridge gets full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lao misses with a wild body shot.
Tonbridge tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lao has Tonbridge pressed against the cage.
Lao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tonbridge throws a head punch that misses.
Lao misses with a punch on the inside.
Lao can't find room to land a body shot as Tonbridge controls the action.
Tonbridge has a couple of punches blocked by Lao.
Tonbridge fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Lao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lao scores with a hook to the body.
Lao digs a right hand into Tonbridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tonbridge's gas tank.
Lao tries to stall but Tonbridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tonbridge prevents a body shot from Lao.
Lao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tonbridge.
Lao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tonbridge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lao.
Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Lao.
Lao tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lao throws a wild body kick that Tonbridge sees coming a mile off.
Lao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tonbridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kung Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tonbridge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lao can pounce on him.
Lao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tonbridge is out of range and Lao settles back down.
Tonbridge tries to clinch but Lao is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lao misses with a body kick.
Tonbridge fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lao connects with a solid leg kick.
Lao misses with a body kick.
Tonbridge moves out of range of the body kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tonbridge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonbridge instigates a clinch.
Tonbridge tries to pull guard but Lao holds him up against the cage and eventually Tonbridge drops back down to his feet.
Lao slowing the pace effectively.
A right hook to the body lands for Lao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Tonbridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonbridge misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tonbridge lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tonbridge pulls guard.
Tonbridge has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lao can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tonbridge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tonbridge pulls Lao in close to his closed guard and prevents Lao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tonbridge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tonbridge has his foot on Lao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lao works his way back into a safe position though.
Tonbridge keeping moving, preventing Lao from controlling successfully.
Tonbridge is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lao is aware though and is defending well.
Tonbridge is looking for a triangle but Lao pushes his legs off easily.
Lao wants to stand but Tonbridge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Kung Lao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lao is looking to land body kicks.
Tonbridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Tonbridge blocks the low kick.
Lao throws a low kick, looking for Tonbridge's leg but Tonbridge calmly moves out of range.
Tonbridge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lao moves away.
Lao's corner calls for a 1-2. Lao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonbridge scores a takedown into full mount!
Tonbridge goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Lao is on top in guard.
Tonbridge has his foot on Lao's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lao works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tonbridge wants to control the position but Lao says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lao decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Tonbridge moves out of range easily.
Tonbridge takes one to the chin there.
Lao tries to clinch but Tonbridge moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Lao.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lao, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tonbridge fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Lao.
Tonbridge is looking to clinch but Lao is avoiding it.
Tonbridge is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tonbridge misses with the combination.
Lao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tonbridge counters with a two punch combo.
Tonbridge wants to clinch.
Lao is looking to score with low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonbridge closes the distance and clinches.
Tonbridge throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lao comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lao tries to stall but Tonbridge uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tonbridge is defending well for now.
Tonbridge decides to pull guard.
Tonbridge looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tonbridge looking to control.
Lao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tonbridge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tonbridge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lao wants to control from the top but Tonbridge keeps moving.
Lao postures up.
Lao decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Terry Tonbridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kung Lao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lao connects with a solid leg kick.
Lao throws a sloppy body shot
and Tonbridge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Terry Tonbridge.
I think Lao has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kung Lao!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve McQueen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve McQueen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Norris!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McQueen avoids the head kick by Norris.
Norris misses with a series of wild punches.
McQueen misses with the combination.
McQueen scores with a nice right hand.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McQueen. McQueen obviously looking to wear him down.
McQueen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Norris.
McQueen misses the jab.
McQueen throws a head kick that misses.
McQueen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Norris moves out of range of the body kick from McQueen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from McQueen. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
McQueen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McQueen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Norris avoids the body shot from McQueen.
McQueen misses with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McQueen.
Norris throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Norris throws a lazy head kick
and McQueen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McQueen lands a body shot.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McQueen.
Norris looks to score with a jab to the body but McQueen is just out of range.
Norris defending well as McQueen loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen thows a body shot but no joy.
Norris keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice combination there by McQueen.
Norris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McQueen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris checks a low kick from McQueen.
Norris throws a nice inside leg kick.
McQueen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steve McQueen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McQueen.
Norris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McQueen pinned against the cage. McQueen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick from McQueen lands but Norris takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen throws a chopping leg kick but Norris manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McQueen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
McQueen throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Norris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Norris unloads with some shots from mount but McQueen bucks and avoids them well.
Norris punching from mount but McQueen doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McQueen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Norris looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris thows a huge punch but McQueen dodges it nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McQueen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McQueen scores with a decent looking hook.
Norris throws a low kick, looking for McQueen's leg but McQueen calmly moves out of range.
McQueen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Norris misses with a takedown
and McQueen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norris scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McQueen doesn't seem bothered though.
Norris moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Steve McQueen has been cut.
Mike Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good work by Norris as he checks the leg kick.
Norris walks into a left hand.
Norris throws a body kick that misses.
Norris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McQueen counters with an inside leg kick.
McQueen looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McQueen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norris throws a head kick that misses
and McQueen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McQueen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McQueen.
A nice combination there by Norris.
McQueen misses with a hook.
Norris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McQueen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the body from McQueen misses
and Norris counters with a shoot takedown. McQueen fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norris wants to control from the top but McQueen keeps moving.
McQueen looking to control.
McQueen managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Norris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Norris throwing strikes from guard but McQueen blocks nicely.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but McQueen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Norris slips under a jab from McQueen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Norris. McQueen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris misses with an uppercut.
McQueen misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for McQueen. That snapped Norris's head back.
Norris fails with the takedown
and McQueen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve McQueen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Norris.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McQueen digs a good hook to Norris's body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Norris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve McQueen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Norris shoots and misses
and McQueen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McQueen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from McQueen misses its intended target.
A shot to de liver by McQueen. Beautiful body shot.
Norris connects with the punch.
McQueen scores with a body shot.
A slow jab from McQueen misses its intended target.
Norris fails with the takedown
enabling McQueen to counter with a crisp jab.
McQueen throws a leg kick but Norris sees it coming and moves out of range.
McQueen cracks the inside of Norris's front leg.
Norris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen moves out of range of the leg kick from Norris.
Norris misses with a takedown
and McQueen counters with a straight right hand.
Steve McQueen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Norris.
McQueen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Norris misses the target.
McQueen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Norris takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A good leg kick by McQueen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a takedown
and McQueen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McQueen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris moves forwards but McQueen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McQueen misses with a looping left.
McQueen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Norris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norris scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Norris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McQueen defending well though.
Norris misses with a head shot. McQueen uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen 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.
McQueen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Norris won't allow McQueen to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
McQueen 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.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but McQueen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McQueen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Steve McQueen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Norris avoids the body shot from McQueen.
McQueen does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt
and McQueen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McQueen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McQueen throws out a loose jab but Norris uses good head movement to avoid it.
McQueen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Norris fails with the takedown
and McQueen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Norris throws a head kick but McQueen moves out of range.
Norris takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from McQueen.
Norris fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McQueen checks it well.
Norris avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McQueen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Norris's calf.
McQueen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
McQueen misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
McQueen moves away from the strike by Norris.
McQueen lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McQueen throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
McQueen throws a hook but Norris avoids it easily.
McQueen lands with a right hand.
McQueen lands with a nice body punch.
McQueen loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
A clash of legs there as McQueen blocks the low kick.
Norris misses with a takedown attempt
and McQueen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Steve McQueen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Norris.
Norris is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Norris tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Norris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McQueen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
McQueen lands with an overhand left.
McQueen lands a high kick!
Norris has his takedown stuffed
and McQueen counters with a good low kick that Norris was not able to check.
McQueen misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Norris misses
and McQueen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McQueen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve McQueen is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McQueen.
McQueen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris has his takedown stuffed
and McQueen counters with an outside leg kick.
Norris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norris misses with a takedown
and McQueen counters with a thumping low kick.
McQueen scores with a sloppy right hand. Norris should have avoided that one.
Norris throws a right hand that McQueen ducks under and follows up with a left that McQueen also avoids with ease.
McQueen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McQueen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McQueen had his way with Mike Norris in that round.
The cut man is working on Steve McQueen'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. This is the final round!
McQueen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Norris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Norris tries for a takedown but McQueen circles away easily
and Norris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McQueen tries a head kick but it misses.
McQueen jabs Norris right on the nose. Norris blinks but takes it well.
Norris's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McQueen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Norris moves out of range as McQueen throws a body kick.
Norris is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McQueen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McQueen throws a head kick that misses.
Norris ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McQueen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Norris throws a head kick that misses.
McQueen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Norris takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McQueen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McQueen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from McQueen.
McQueen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norris is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris tries for a takedown but McQueen circles away easily
and McQueen counters with a right hand to the body.
McQueen throws a nice inside leg kick.
McQueen clobbers Norris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice shot lands for McQueen.
A jab lands there for McQueen.
McQueen misses with a hook.
Norris misses with a takedown
letting McQueen counter with a right hand.
Steve McQueen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Norris.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McQueen throws a jab but it's blocked by Norris.
McQueen lands a head shot.
McQueen lands with a hook. Norris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Norris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mike Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris slips a straight right by McQueen.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McQueen throws out the jab.
Norris takes one to the side of the head.
Norris scores a takedown into full mount!
Norris looking to ground and pound but McQueen is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McQueen is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McQueen avoids a series of strikes thrown by Norris.
Norris thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Steve McQueen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McQueen is trying to escape the mount.
Norris goes for an armbar but he's not got it� McQueen turns into him and now he's in Norris's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve McQueen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McQueen 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:45
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve McQueen!
Steve McQueen retains his middleweight title!
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