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WFC-L7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mick Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Snyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Snyder has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mick Penn's chin.
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163 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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snyder thows a body kick. Penn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Horrible takedown by Penn or perhaps it was just good defense by Snyder which made him look bad.
Snyder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Penn.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snyder sprawls well. Snyder wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Penn gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snyder throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Penn lands in his opponent's guard.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Snyder is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Snyder manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Snyder's guard.
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snyder is keeping the position for now.
Snyder trying to strike off his back.
Penn is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Penn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Snyder is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Snyder can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
No luck for Penn with that takedown attempt.
Andrew Snyder is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn avoids the head kick by Snyder.
That's two 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.
Snyder lands with a kick to the temple. Penn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Mick Penn has been cut.
Snyder throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Snyder.
Penn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Snyder but Snyder pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snyder. That's going to slow Penn down.
Snyder throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penn.
The fighters circle, before Snyder throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Penn's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Snyder lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Andrew Snyder!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hildred (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louden Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Foreigner . Tim Hildred could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Louden Swain's chin.
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Hildred!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Louden Swain!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Swain drops an elbow to the side of Hildred's head.
Swain decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Hildred shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Swain is trying to defend but Hildred finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Swain wants to improve his position but Hildred is controlling well.
Swain has his hands clasped together around Hildred's back. He's all about the action.
Swain manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Swain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Swain has closed the distance and engaged Hildred in a clinch.
Swain lands with a short shot to the head.
Swain works on Hildred's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hildred backwards.
Swain drags the fight down to the ground.
Hildred is posturing up here but Swain has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hildred tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hildred has to tap! Slick submission there by Swain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louden Swain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracie St Ella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch comes to the cage accompanied by Get Knocked Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gracie St Ella!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch cracks a nice hook into St Ella's ribs.
Punch throws a series of punches but St Ella moves out of range.
Punch throws a nice looking combination but St Ella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Punch wants to land a leg kick but St Ella is out of range.
St Ella misses with a takedown attempt - Punch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice jab there from Punch.
Punch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from St Ella.
Punch lands the left hand.
St Ella has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from St Ella there as he acknowledges the shot.
Punch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Ella.
St Ella clinches up with Punch and pushes him back against the cage.
St Ella is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Punch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ray Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gracie St Ella.
Punch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Punch is trying to break free.
St Ella is pressed up against the cage. Punch has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St Ella down to the mat. St Ella avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
St Ella doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Ella uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punch.
Punch finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
St Ella checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Punch misses with a low kick.
St Ella clinches.
Punch has had enough of the clinch but St Ella keeps him there for the moment.
St Ella jumps guard.
Punch won't allow St Ella to sweep him here.
St Ella working a defensive guard here.
Punch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Ella on the ground.
Punch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Punch throws and elbow that misses. St Ella uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Punch's guard. Nice move by St Ella!
St Ella trying to control but Punch is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Punch has St Ella pulled in close to control his posture.
St Ella wants to control from the top but Punch keeps moving.
St Ella slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Ella is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Ella trying to control the action but Punch is working from the bottom.
St Ella is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Punch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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.
Punch wants to get back to his feet but St Ella is dominant here and he's now got Punch's back!
St Ella has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Punch has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Ella working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Punch will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
St Ella fails in his attempt to clinch.
Punch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punch smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Punch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from St Ella.
St Ella shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Punch defends it nicely.
St Ella slips a jab and a cross from Punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Punch slips a jab and a cross from St Ella.
St Ella takes one to the chin there.
Good standup being displayed there by Punch as he connects with a hook.
St Ella misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie St Ella is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Ella closes this distance looking for a takedown but Punch circles away.
Ray Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gracie St Ella.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Ella misses with a hook. Punch ducked under it nicely.
Punch wants to slow St Ella down by chopping away at his legs.
Punch slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by St Ella.
Punch is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Punch is not content to let St Ella control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Ella working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
St Ella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
St Ella trying to control the position but Punch is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch wants to control but St Ella postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
St Ella moves forwards but Punch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Punch misses with a wild combination.
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.
Punch throws a leg kick but St Ella sees it coming and checks it nicely.
St Ella tries for a takedown but Punch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
St Ella tries to clinch there but Punch circles away.
Punch misses with an uppercut. St Ella saw that one coming.
St Ella takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Punch lands a nice shot that snaps St Ella's head back.
St Ella keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Punch throws a solid leg kick but St Ella takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Punch.
St Ella throws a right hand that Punch ducks under and follows up with a left that Punch also avoids with ease.
Punch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
St Ella fails with a takedown attempt.
Punch fakes a jab and throws a low kick but St Ella checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Punch dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Punch lands a body shot.
Punch lands a lovely overhand right.
Punch tries to work over St Ella's front leg with a kick but St Ella checks it.
Punch lands with a good body shot.
Punch throws a leg kick but St Ella checks it.
Punch throws a big shot that misses.
Punch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract St Ella.
Punch throws a nice looking combination but St Ella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Ella throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Punch was covering up waiting for the punch and St Ella finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Punch keeping full guard, as St Ella tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Ella trying to control but Punch is working from the bottom.
Punch is looking to stand up but St Ella isn't so interested in that idea.
Punch keeping full guard, as St Ella tries to pass.
Punch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Punch tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Punch keeping moving, preventing St Ella from controlling successfully.
St Ella stands and throws Punch's legs to the side, diving into side control.
St Ella trying to control the position but Punch is working away.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Punch misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Punch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Punch connects with a right hand. St Ella shakes it off.
St Ella staying out of range there.
Punch throws a low kick, looking for St Ella's leg but St Ella calmly moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Punch, right into the meat.
St Ella displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Punch throws out the jab.
St Ella shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Punch sprawls well. Punch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. St Ella gets slowly back to his feet.
Punch swings for the body but St Ella moves out of range.
St Ella doesn't manage to clinch there - Punch circles away.
St Ella fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ray Punch is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Ella has a takedown stuffed.
Ray Punch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gracie St Ella.
St Ella will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ray Punch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Punch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Punch throws a chopping leg kick but St Ella manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
St Ella dives in and grabs Punch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Punch pushes down on St Ella's head and hops out.
Punch lands with a straight right. St Ella didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Punch - just one landing.
Punch throws a chopping leg kick but St Ella manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie St Ella has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
St Ella takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Punch throws a solid leg kick but St Ella takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Punch.
St Ella takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Punch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
St Ella throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Punch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Punch, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Punch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Jackson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane McMahon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMahon swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson .
Jackson darts in and clinches McMahon up against the cage.
Jackson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Jackson .
Jackson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Shane McMahon has been cut.
Jackson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McMahon wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMahon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson .
Jackson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McMahons head.
A short uppercut from Jackson .
Still in the clinch, Jackson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
McMahon looks gassed!
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!
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped McMahon in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Jackson .
McMahon is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jackson .
McMahon is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson scores with a shot to the side of McMahon's head.
Jackson lands a big right hand that drops McMahon! The killer instinct kicks in and Jackson finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Jackson !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Jackson !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Texas Trash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Texas Trash told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Trash!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trash throws out a loose jab but Kann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trash blocks a jab.
Trash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kann.
Trash keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trash uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kann.
Trash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trash ducks under a wild hook from Kann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trash throws a shot from downtown. Kann moves away and avoids it.
Horrible takedown by Kann or perhaps it was just good defense by Trash which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kann shoots in but Trash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trash misses with a hook. Kann ducked under it nicely.
Kann shoots in for a double leg but Trash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Trash stuffs the takedown.
Kann dives in and grabs Trash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trash pushes down on Kann's head and hops out.
Trash throws a hook but Kann blocks it.
Kann fails with a takedown attempt.
Kann dives in and grabs Trash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trash pushes down on Kann's head and hops out.
That's two 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.
Trash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kann on the side of the head.
Kann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kann is defended easily by Trash.
Trash keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kann.
Trash throws a right hand that Kann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kann also avoids with ease.
Kann moves away from the strike by Trash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trash throws a lazy right hand but Kann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kann tries for a takedown but Trash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Trash. No joy for Kann on that attempt.
Trash throws a shot from downtown. Kann moves away and avoids it.
Kann shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trash as he avoids it easily.
Trash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trash swivels and escapes.
Kann shoots for a double leg takedown but Trash sprawls well. He's pushed Kann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kann shoots in looking for a takedown. Trash tries to sprawl out of it but Kann keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trash manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kann dives in and grabs Trash's left leg, looking for a takedown. Trash pushes down on Kann's head and hops out.
Kann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keast Kann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trash swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Trash dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Trash tries to bum rush Kann with a series of wild strikes but Kann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kann looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Trash manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kann fails with a takedown attempt.
Trash misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann shoots in for a double leg but Trash sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Trash sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kann somewhat.
Trash throws a hook but Kann blocks it.
Kann misses with an uppercut.
Kann shoots for a takedown but Trash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two 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.
Kann waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trash.
Kann fails with the takedown.
Kann swings for the body but Trash moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kann.
Kann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trash tries to avoid it but Kann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trash to the ground. Trash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trash swivels and escapes.
Kann slips under a jab from Trash.
Kann misses with a takedown attempt - Trash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann misses with a body shot.
Kann shoots in and drives through. Trash sprawls well.
Trash changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kann darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kann wants to pass to mount but Trash is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kann is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trash has managed to free his arm - good work.
Trash is not content to let Kann control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Texas Trash will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kann is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trash stuffs the takedown attempt from Kann. Kann gets slowly back to his feet.
Kann slips under a jab from Trash.
Kann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kann changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trash looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kann wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Trash, who protects the arm well.
Trash wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann tries for a kimura but Trash is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Trash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kann is looking to take a break and control but Trash is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kann is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Trash is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kann thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kann trying to control the action but Trash is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trash wants it to stay on the feet.
Kann shoots in for a takedown but Trash shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keast Kann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kann takes a swing at Trash's ribcage but misses.
Kann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Trash defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kann ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kann misses with a body shot
and Trash cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kann doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Trash counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keast Kann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kann throws a hook but Trash blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Trash swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kann tries for a takedown but Trash circles away easily
and Trash counters with a nice body shot.
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 Keast Kann.
I think Trash 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Texas Trash!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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19
159 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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24
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Faria!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo feints and as Faria raises his hands in defense, Russo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Faria being controlled here, momentarily.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Faria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo wants to control from the top but Faria keeps moving.
Russo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Russo.
Russo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Faria sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Faria throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Faria lands a head kick. Russo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Some wild striking there from Faria.
Russo 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.
Faria really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Russo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Russo wants to control from the top but Faria keeps moving.
Russo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Faria dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russo controls Faria momentarily but Faria frees himself.
Russo working for a triangle but Faria defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Russo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Faria gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Faria avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faria wants to stand and escape but instead Russo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Faria utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Faria is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Russo, into his guard.
Faria must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Faria tries to stand but Russo is controlling from the bottom.
Russo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Russo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Faria misses with a series of wild punches.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faria with a poor takedown
and Russo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Russo moves out of range of the body kick from Faria.
Faria explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Faria fails with the takedown
and Russo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Faria's guard.
Russo wants to control from the top but Faria keeps moving.
Russo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Faria parries the strikes from Russo easily there. Russo is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Faria to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Russo.
Russo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Russo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Faria rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Russo's guard! Nice work there by Faria!
Russo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Faria can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Faria would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Russo wants to sweep here but Faria controlling him for the moment.
Russo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Faria uses it to pass to side control.
Russo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Faria working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo is looking to reverse the position.
Russo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Russo controlling the position well.
Russo is trying to maintain the position but Faria is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Faria is looking to take a break and control but Russo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Russo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Russo is controlling Faria's trapped leg to prevent Faria from advancing to side control.
Russo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Russo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Faria has his takedown stuffed
and Russo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Russo 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.
Russo thows a big elbow that misses.
Russo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Faria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russo postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ryan Russo.
Russo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Faria to the mat! Faria manages to get full guard.
Russo looking to sit in guard and control but Faria gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Russo trying to keep a closed guard but Faria is proving a slippery customer.
Russo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Faria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Russo is on top in guard.
Russo is in close to Faria's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Faria's head.
Russo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Russo wants to control from the top but Faria keeps moving.
Russo tries to free his leg and advance position but Faria is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Faria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russo pushes down on Faria's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Russo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Russo is trying to control the action in half guard but Faria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russo cracks Faria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Russo shoots in and bounces Faria off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russo thows a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Faria has wrist control.
Russo passes into half guard.
Lucas Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russo, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Russo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between D S (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Rollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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22
210 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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20
220 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, D S!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of S's head.
It looks like D S has been cut.
Rollins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Stephen Rollins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
S lands with a slapping head kick.
S throws a sloppy head kick and Rollins moves out of range easily.
S dodges the punch combination from Rollins.
S lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rollins's sensitive parts.
Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rollins lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
S is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins looks to land a right hand but S moved out of range.
Rollins swinging wildly here.
S dodges the punch combination from Rollins.
A big right from Rollins misses.
S slips a jab and a cross from Rollins.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins throws a series of punches but S moves out of range.
Rollins misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Rollins misses.
S looks to land a body kick but Rollins moved away.
S misses with a head kick.
Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but S circles away quickly and effectively.
Rollins works over S's head and body with a nice combination.
S showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
Rollins throws out a loose jab but S uses good head movement to avoid it.
S misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Rollins misses.
Some wild striking there from Rollins.
Some wild striking there from Rollins.
S throws a leg kick which misses Rollins's front leg but catches the back leg as Rollins tries to avoid it.
S blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
Rollins misses with a wild combination.
S showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
A jab from Rollins misses.
Rollins swinging wildly here.
Rollins throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck S on the side of the head.
Rollins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from S. That one must have hurt.
A good leg kick by S.
No joy there for S, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
S thumps Rollins with a low kick.
Rollins blocks a head kick by S.
A head kick from S lands but Rollins takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
S scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rollins in his tracks.
Rollins misses with a straight right.
S scores with a leg kick.
S throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
S with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rollins to score with a decent uppercut.
S tries to clinch up.
Rollins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract S.
Rollins misses with a double jab
and S counters with a nice body kick.
S scores with a head kick.
S lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rollins backs up against the cage.
Rollins takes a kick to the side of the head.
S connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
S wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
S showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
Rollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and S counters with a good, hard body kick but Rollins shrugs it off.
S throws a nice looking combination but Rollins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
S lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Rollins throws a nice looking combination but S bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
S throws a front kick that sends Rollins stumbling back into the cage.
S slips under a jab.
Rollins tries to bum rush S with a series of wild strikes but S uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
S throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A punch combination from Rollins misses.
Nice defenses there by S.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
S scores with a leg kick.
Rollins falls off balance throwing a combination
and S counters with a big head kick but Rollins shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Rollins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on D S's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rollins leaves S with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by S.
S has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from S there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rollins misses with a double jab
and S counters with a good, hard body kick but Rollins shrugs it off.
Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but S circles away quickly and effectively.
Rollins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
S walks into a jab.
D S is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
S showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
S scores with a nice head shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Rollins misses its intended target.
Rollins throws a hook to the side of S's head but S sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins missing with a left hand there. S was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
S scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stephen Rollins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rollins misses with an uppercut.
Rollins misses with a two punch combination.
S rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rollins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
S bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rollins connects with a good right hand that stumbles S. S circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rollins throws out a loose jab but S uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rollins throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick from S lands but Rollins takes it in his stride.
S fails to land the takedown.
Rollins looks to land a combination but S avoids it well.
A left and a right from S both land. Nice combination.
S ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
That's two 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.
Rollins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rollins scores with a sloppy right hand. S should have avoided that one.
S showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rollins.
S throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but S circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for S, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rollins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by S.
Rollins throws a combination that misses
and S counters with a three punch combo that has Rollins backing up. Rollins nods at S to acknowledge the strikes.
S scores with a head kick.
S misses with a head kick.
Rollins misses with the combination.
Rollins cracks S with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rollins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and S counters with an inside leg kick.
Rollins misses with a wild combination.
Rollins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from S.
S fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rollins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
S goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
S tries to clinch up.
Rollins has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from S.
Rollins cracks S with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
S looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
S goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Rollins lands a head shot.
S slips under a jab from Rollins.
S slips a straight right by Rollins.
S keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rollins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins swinging wildly here.
S delivers a nice body kick.
A left and a right from S both land. Nice combination.
Rollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and S counters with a low kick, right behind Rollins 's knee.
Rollins blocks a head kick by S.
S throws a front kick that sends Rollins stumbling back into the cage.
S avoids a punch combination nicely.
Crunch! S slams his shin into Rollins's torso.
Rollins misses with a combination
and S counters with a nice body kick.
S tries to clinch but Rollins moves out of range.
Rollins throws a nice looking combination but S bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stephen Rollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rollins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by S. S obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Rollins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on D S's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
S pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rollins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
S tries a head kick but it misses.
S takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rollins scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rollins misses with a double jab
and S counters with a good low kick that Rollins was not able to check.
Rollins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
S throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
S moves away from the strike by Rollins.
Rollins fails to land with a series of punches.
S moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
S lands a head kick. Rollins smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
S misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
S dodges the punch combination from Rollins.
S swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins misses with a combination
and S counters with a leg kick.
Rollins misses with a double jab.
S fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
S misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but S circles away quickly and effectively.
Rollins connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
S wants to clinch up but Rollins keeps it at a distance.
Rollins throws a nice looking combination but S bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rollins throws out a loose jab but S uses good head movement to avoid it.
S connects with a high kick.
S slips a jab and a cross from Rollins.
Rollins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
S slips a jab from Rollins.
That's two 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.
Rollins throws a hook but S blocks it.
S lands with a kick to the temple. Rollins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
S is looking to clinch but Rollins is avoiding it.
Rollins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from S.
S forces Rollins back against the cage and clinches.
Rollins has had enough of the clinch but S keeps him there for the moment.
S looking to slow down the pace here.
S misses with a knee strike.
Rollins breaks from the clinch.
Stephen Rollins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rollins's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Rollins duly obliges.
Rollins misses with a combination
and S holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
S tries to break free but Rollins pushes him back against the cage.
Rollins breaks the clinch.
Rollins lands a head shot.
Rollins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
S avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rollins throws a good cross that connects.
S looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from S does no damage.
S shoots in but Rollins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rollins throws a nice looking combination but S bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
S needs to keep his hands up - Rollins had a free shot at his head there.
Rollins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rollins lands a jab to the nose.
Rollins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but S circles away quickly and effectively.
D S has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four 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.
A punch lands to the side of S 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rollins misses with a wild combination.
Rollins looks to land a combination. S sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
No joy there for Rollins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
S fails in his attempt to clinch.
S tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rollins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rollins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins misses with an uppercut. S saw that one coming.
A combination from Rollins does no damage.
Rollins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
S fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rollins misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Rollins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rollins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Rollins!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Abodo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Barkley has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hugo Abodo's chin.
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270 lbs
15 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Abodo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Barkley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley fails to land with a series of punches.
Barkley misses with a wild body shot.
Abodo lands a nice hook to Barkley's body. Barkley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barkley tries to clinch up but Abodo circles away and keeps his distance.
Charles Barkley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abodo jabs at Barkley's body.
Barkley fails with a takedown attempt.
Abodo blocks a jab.
Barkley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abodo as he avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of Barkley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Abodo lands with an uppercut that bounces Barkley off the cage and back into rage.
Barkley looks gassed!
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!
Abodo instigates a clinch.
Abodo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abodo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Abodo.
Abodo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Abodo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abodo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Abodo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abodo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abodo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley takes a knee to the side of the body.
Abodo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Barkley up against the cage.
Abodo lands an elbow just above Barkley 's eye.
Abodo crunches a lovely knee into Barkley's ribcage.
Abodo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Abodo lands a big knee! That's hurt Barkley! Oh, he's all over the place! Abodo lands another knee that sends Barkley to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Abodo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Schmitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmitt comes to the cage accompanied by In God We Trust - Stryper. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Schmitt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam White!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
White misses with a double jab.
Schmitt tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Schmitt throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
White misses with a hook. Schmitt ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Schmitt. That's going to slow White down.
Schmitt misses with a combination
and White counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White staying out of range there.
Schmitt clobbers White with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schmitt lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Adam White has been cut.
Schmitt throws a one two combo.
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!
Schmitt lands a nice hook to White's body. White takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
White misses with a combination
and Schmitt counters with a stiff right hand.
White takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
White looks gassed!
White bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Schmitt comes at him with an uppercut from hell! White falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! White was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Schmitt!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keast Beasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerry Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Beasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Butler!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beasty misses with a wild combination.
Beasty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Beasty cracks Butler with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Butler looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Beasty finish him?
Butler is rocked!
It looks like Gerry Butler has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beasty feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Butler sprawling to the canvas! Butler rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Beasty finish him?!
Butler is still on wobbly legs! Can Beasty finish him?
Keast Beasty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Butler circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Beasty. Butler falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Beasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keast Beasty!
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