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Evolution 6: Combat Diversity PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Robertson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Amber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Robertson's chin.
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Amber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Robertson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amber changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Robertson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Amber tries to move into full mount but can't pass Robertson's legs.
Robertson is trying to work for a sweep but Amber has mounted him!
Robertson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Amber avoids the attempt from Robertson to control.
Robertson is squirming around, avoiding Amber's attempts to control the action.
Amber prevents Robertson from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amber wants to control the pace but Robertson is squirming around nicely.
Robertson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Robertson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Robertson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Amber tries to control but Robertson wriggling away.
Amber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Robertson on the ground.
Robertson tries to lock up and control but Amber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Amber wants to control the pace but Robertson is squirming around nicely.
Amber controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robertson is looking to get to half guard.
Robertson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Amber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Amber is looking to advance position but Robertson won't allow it.
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.
Amber is working hard here to advance position.
Amber gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Amber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Amber taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Amber breaks the clinch.
Amber circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Amber 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.
Amber closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Amber has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Robertson works to full guard.
Robertson keeping moving, preventing Amber from controlling successfully.
Amber is looking to stand up but Robertson won't let him.
Robertson kicks Amber off and gets to his feet.
Amber dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Robertson. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robertson circles away quickly and effectively.
Amber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Robertson's waist but Robertson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Amber off to one side.
Amber scores with a jab. Robertson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Amber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Robertson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Amber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Frank Robertson has been cut.
Robertson is breathing heavily.
Amber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Robertson's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robertson is looking to escape.
Amber is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Robertson manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amber looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Amber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Amber stops Robertson from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amber trying to control the position from guard on top but Robertson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robertson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Amber is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Robertson shoots for a takedown but Amber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Amber misses with a wild combination.
Amber throws a right and a left that Robertson avoids nicely.
Amber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robertson.
Robertson misses with a jab to the body
and Amber counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Amber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Robertson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Amber tries to stand and escape but Robertson is controlling the position.
Robertson is trying to stand up here but Amber is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Amber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Robertson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Amber scores a takedown into full mount!
Robertson is squirming around, avoiding Amber's attempts to control the action.
Robertson working to try and regain half guard.
Robertson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robertson is looking to escape.
Robertson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Amber controlling from mount.
Amber trying to control but Robertson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amber controlling from mount.
Amber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Robertson is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amber controlling his opponent.
Robertson is squirming around, avoiding Amber's attempts to control the action.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Dave Amber just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Amber 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.
Amber trying to control but Robertson is working from the bottom.
Robertson wants to sweep here but Amber controlling him for the moment.
Amber slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Frank Robertson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Amber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Robertson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Amber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amber 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Amber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roshdy Abaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Wesler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
2 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Roshdy Abaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wes Wesler!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Abaza or perhaps it was just good defense by Wesler which made him look bad.
Wesler rushes Abaza and presses him up against the cage.
Abaza is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wesler pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Abaza is trying to stall.
Wesler tries to pull guard but Abaza won't allow it.
Abaza jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wesler walks away with a smile on his face. Abaza gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roshdy Abaza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wesler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Wes Wesler has been cut.
Abaza pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wesler with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abaza counters with a shoot takedown. Wesler fights it but they end up in guard.
Wesler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wesler working a defensive guard here.
Abaza wants to get up but he can't break Wesler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wesler working for a triangle but Abaza defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesler is trying to hold Abaza in close to prevent damage but Abaza has managed to pass into half guard.
Abaza wants to work for an arm triangle but Wesler is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wesler is trying to stand back up but Abaza is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wesler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wesler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abaza actively working from the bottom here.
Abaza is breathing heavily.
Wesler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wesler wants to get back to his feet.
Wesler thows a huge punch but Abaza dodges it nicely.
Wesler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wesler lands a nice short elbow.
Abaza trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesler prevents Abaza from improving his position.
Wesler decides to stand and escape the position.
Wesler lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wesler darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wesler sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wesler is trying to control. Abaza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wesler is looking to advance position but Abaza won't allow it.
Abaza is trying to stand up here but Wesler is controlling him well.
Wesler is trying to control. Abaza wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wesler decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wesler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wesler goes for a takedown attempt but Abaza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wes Wesler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wes Wesler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Abaza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wesler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abaza somewhat.
Abaza throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wesler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wesler shoots in for a takedown but Abaza shows good takedown defense.
Abaza moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abaza fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wesler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wesler is looking to take a break and control but Abaza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wesler wants to take a breather but Abaza manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Wesler.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abaza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wesler is trying to control but Abaza manages to pass to mount!
Wesler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Wesler tries to hold on but Abaza postures up.
Wesler is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Wesler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wesler is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wesler tries to hold on but Abaza pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Abaza there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wesler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wesler tries to lock up and control but Abaza gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wesler can't escape the position.
Abaza tries to control but Wesler wriggling away.
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.
Wesler tries to hold on but Abaza pushes him away.
Wesler really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wesler is squirming around, avoiding Abaza's attempts to control the action.
Abaza can't control as he wanted to and Wesler manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wesler pushes Abaza off looking to stand but Abaza dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wes Wesler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wes Wesler's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wesler throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abaza looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wesler closes this distance looking for a takedown but Abaza circles away.
Abaza throws a leg kick but Wesler checks it.
Wesler tries to clinch up
and Abaza counters by moving into the clinch.
Wesler lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wesler breaks from the clinch.
Abaza stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Abaza wants it to stay on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wesler, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wesler shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wesler trying to move into half guard but instead Abaza has managed to sweep!
Wesler trying to keep a closed guard but Abaza is proving a slippery customer.
Abaza stops Wesler from standing up.
Wesler looking to control.
Wesler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Abaza is aware though and is defending well.
Wesler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Abaza defends it easily.
Wesler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two 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.
Abaza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wesler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abaza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wesler won't be happy with that.
Roshdy Abaza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wes Wesler.
Wesler struggling a bit here.
Wesler is trying to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here.
Wesler tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abaza wants to control but Wesler is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Wesler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wesler is trying to get back to his feet.
Wes Wesler has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abaza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abaza throws a big right hand that misses.
Wesler pulls Abaza in close to prevent any damage.
Wesler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Abaza. 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.
Abaza won't allow Wesler to get back to his feet.
Wesler 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.
Abaza won't allow Wesler to get back to his feet.
Wesler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abaza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Abaza with a nice head shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roshdy Abaza showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wesler 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Wes Wesler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Young III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jozef Hajek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hajek has chosen Nazov Stavby - Babylon as his entrance music. Jozef Hajek 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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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jozef Hajek!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hajek shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young III as he jumps to the side.
Young III throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hajek throws a left and a right that both miss
and Young III counters with a left and a right that stings Hajek.
Hajek motions for Young III to come forward. Hajek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheers as Young III lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hajek doesn't seem phased though.
A left lands for Young III.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hajek shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Young III defends it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Young III scores with a four punch combination!
Jozef Hajek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hajek dodges the punch combination from Young III.
Young III misses with a double jab.
Young III throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hajek misses with a looping right.
Hajek has Young III up against the cage in a clinch.
Young III is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hajek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajek has Young III pressed against the cage, preventing Young III from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hajek swings wildly with an uppercut but Young III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hajek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young III wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Young III tries to circle away but Hajek has him pinned against the cage.
Hajek scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Hajek fails to land.
Hajek keeps control of Young III as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hajek throws a head punch that misses.
Hajek has a couple of punches blocked by Young III.
Young III is trying to break the clinch but Hajek has him pressed against the cage.
Hajek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Young III is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hajek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hajek throws a head punch that misses.
Hajek lands with a right to the head.
Hajek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young III can't break the clinch.
Hajek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hajek has a couple of punches blocked by Young III.
Hajek throws a head punch that misses.
Young III is trying to force a seperation but Hajek has the dominant position.
Hajek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Hajek on the inside.
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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hajek.
Hajek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hajek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hajek misses with the head strike.
Hajek working aggressively here.
Hajek misses with the head strike.
Hajek throws a head punch that misses.
Young III wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Young III's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Young III is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Hajek fails to land.
Hajek throws a punch but it's blocked by Young III.
Hajek prevents Young III from breaking the clinch.
Young III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hajek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hajek working aggressively here.
Young III working hard to break the clinch.
Hajek has a couple of punches blocked by Young III.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young III.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hajek.
Hajek throws a head punch that misses.
Hajek keeps control of Young III as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hajek softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hajek.
Young III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hajek lands a nice uppercut.
Young III wants to break free but Hajek has control.
Hajek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hajek prevents Young III from breaking the clinch.
Young III wants to get back to striking at distance but Hajek won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Hajek fails to land.
Hajek swings wildly with an uppercut but Young III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young III tries to circle away but Hajek has him pinned against the cage.
Young III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young III.
A frustrated look appears on Young III's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Young III is trying to break free.
Hajek misses with the head strike.
Young III wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Young III.
Young III wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Young III tries to break free but Hajek pushes him back against the cage.
Young III working hard to break the clinch.
Hajek doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young III can't break the clinch.
Young III wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hajek swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hajek misses with some punches.
Hajek misses with the head strike.
Young III tries to break the clinch but Hajek is controlling the position.
Young III wants to get back to striking at distance but Hajek won't allow it.
Young III can't break the clinch.
Young III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Young III tries to circle away but Hajek has him pinned against the cage.
Hajek misses with some punches.
Hajek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hajek misses with some punches.
Hajek lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hajek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young III wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hajek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young III blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hajek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hajek keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Young III's efforts to push away.
A head punch on the inside from Hajek fails to land.
Hajek misses with some punches.
Hajek misses with a hook from the clinch.
Young III is looking to break free of the clinch but Hajek has double underhooks.
Hajek misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hajek fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Young III dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Young III jabs at Hajek's body.
Young III chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hajek can pounce on him.
Young III scores with a body shot.
Hajek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Young III counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Young III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Young III fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young III scores with a jab to the body.
Young III throws a combination that misses
and Hajek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Young III scores with a shot to the body.
Hajek takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young III throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hajek stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Young III misses.
Young III punishes Hajek's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hajek.
Young III misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young III is looking to wear down Hajek with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Young III's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Young III duly obliges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hajek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Young III counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young III takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Young III throws a good cross that connects.
Hajek misses with a combination
and Young III counters with a left to the body.
Young III scores with a jab to the body.
Young III scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hajek.
Young III is pushing Hajek's head away, looking to escape. Hajek manages to hold on to the position though.
Young III trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Young III takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hajek in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young III taking a bit of punishment here - Hajek scoring with strikes.
Young III is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Hajek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hajek landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Young III is trying to get back to his feet.
Hajek landing strikes.
Hajek in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Young III wants to get back to his feet but Hajek drags him back down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee asks Hajek politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hajek prefers to stall for the moment though.
Young III knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hajek on the ground.
Hajek working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hajek is working to tighten is grip on Young III's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Young III has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hajek is really squeezing tight and eventually Young III passes out! Hajek breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jozef Hajek!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omari El Hazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stewart Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly has chosen Dropkick Murphy's - Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Stewart Kelly is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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220 lbs
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216 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
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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, Omari El Hazad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Stewart Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Hazad gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Omari El Hazad has been cut.
El Hazad fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but El Hazad bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by El Hazad.
Kelly swats away the attempt to clinch by El Hazad.
El Hazad shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from El Hazad misses.
El Hazad avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kelly lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kelly lands with a big left! El Hazad is wobbled badly! Kelly comes in with a flurry of punches and drops El Hazad to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stewart Kelly!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike McCord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Lime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike McCord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Lime!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCord tries to clinch there but Lime circles away.
Lime keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good exchange - McCord coming out on top.
A big left from McCord misses.
McCord tries a low kick but Lime avoids it.
McCord lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCord swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCord takes a swing at Lime's ribcage but misses.
McCord scoring well with a low kick there.
Lime lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Lime lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCord doesn't seem phased though.
McCord throws a head kick but Lime moves out of range.
McCord misses with a body shot
enabling Lime to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from McCord.
A big left from Lime misses.
McCord stuffs the takedown attempt from Lime. Lime gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCord misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by McCord.
McCord lands with a nice body punch.
McCord scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McCord throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lime looks gassed!
Lime misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCord tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCord misses with a wild body shot.
McCord is looking to wear down Lime with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCord misses with a wild body shot.
McCord turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McCord instigates a clinch.
McCord missing with knees to the body.
McCord breaks from the clinch.
McCord throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lime takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lime throws a body punch but McCord moves out of range.
McCord misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Lime to counter with a crisp jab.
Lime fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCord throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mike McCord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCord throws a leg kick but Lime checks it.
Lime misses with a straight left.
McCord throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCord lands with a thumping leg kick.
McCord tries to clinch there but Lime circles away.
McCord tries to clinch
and Lime makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCord misses with a double jab
and Lime counters with a left to the body.
McCord looks to score with a jab to the body but Lime is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCord scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lime staying out of range there.
McCord throws a wild body kick that Lime sees coming a mile off.
McCord on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCord lands a nice looking body shot.
Mike McCord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lime avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCord thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCord throws and low kick but Lime moves out of range easily.
McCord misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from McCord.
McCord clinches but Lime breaks the clinch
enabling Lime to counter with a crisp jab.
McCord misses with a hook to the body
and Lime counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCord throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lime.
Lime's corner calls for a 1-2. Lime obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lime fails with a takedown attempt.
Mike McCord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Lime.
McCord is looking to slow Lime down with leg kicks.
McCord ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lime moves away.
McCord throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McCord swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lime counters with a stiff right hand.
McCord tries to work over Lime's front leg with a kick but Lime checks it.
McCord tries to close the distance and clinch but Lime swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lime's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Lime throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A combination from McCord does no damage.
McCord displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McCord dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lime throws a body punch but McCord moves out of range.
Lime blocks a leg kick.
McCord misses with a leg kick.
McCord tries to clinch
so Lime counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lime thows a big elbow that misses.
McCord looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lime trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lime with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lime throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCord works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCord is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lime throws a big right hand that misses.
Lime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCord keeping full guard, as Lime tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lime's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lime trying to control but McCord is working from the bottom.
McCord utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCord swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lime counters with a right hand to the body.
McCord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCord fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lime.
Lime scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lime throws an overhand right that lands on McCord's shoulder, as McCord tries to avoid the shot.
McCord misses the shot to the body.
McCord pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lime changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McCord looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lime working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Lime throws an elbow but McCord slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCord wants to control but Lime postures up.
Lime working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
McCord takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lime has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lime throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McCord works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lime is trying to control the action in half guard but McCord is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCord moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McCord is trying to control the position but Lime postures up.
Lime throwing strikes but missing.
Lime is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lime postures up in McCord's guard and throws a big left but McCord blocks it.
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.
Lime in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lime missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lime tries to free his leg and advance position but McCord is retaining full guard.
McCord wants to sweep here but Lime controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lime throws out the jab.
Lime avoids the body shot from McCord.
Lime tests McCord's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Lime showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lime circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mike McCord is winning the standup battle so far.
Lime connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lime checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lime misses with a wild combination.
McCord darts in trying to clinch
and Lime counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lime sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McCord defending well though.
Lime is pressing down on McCord's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCord is holding on for now.
Lime missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCord is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lime's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lime's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCord trying to control.
McCord wants to control but Lime manages to buck him off and is now in McCord's guard! Nice work there by Lime!
McCord keeping full guard, as Lime tries to pass.
Lime scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Lime is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCord is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCord has escaped and now he's on top!
McCord wants to pass the guard but Lime is keeping the position.
McCord knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lime on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCord wants to stand and escape but instead Lime has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lime throwing strikes from guard but McCord blocks nicely.
McCord is trying to control the position but Lime postures up.
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.
Lime pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCord is keeping the position for now.
Lime wants to control from the top but McCord keeps moving.
McCord can't keep his opponent in guard - Lime advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lime is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCord defends it well.
McCord keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lime is keen to just control but McCord is a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Lime comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lime 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Lime!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Harry Balsac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neville Champman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Balsac has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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164 lbs
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161 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Balsac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Champman!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balsac is fending him off so far but Champman persists. Nope, Balsac circles away and we're back to standing.
Champman avoids the head kick by Balsac.
Champman just misses with a punch to the body.
Champman shoots in and drives through. Balsac sprawls well.
Champman takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Balsac throws a half hearted mid kick.
Balsac lands with an uppercut that bounces Champman off the cage and back into rage.
Champman thows a body shot but no joy.
Balsac really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Champman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Balsac misses with a takedown
and Champman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Champman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balsac trying to keep a closed guard but Champman is proving a slippery customer.
Champman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Champman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balsac swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Balsac is looking for a triangle here but Champman uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Champman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Balsac to see if he's OK.
Champman takes a little break here. Balsac wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Balsac is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Balsac's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Balsac is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Champman off and has taken his back!
Champman holding on to Balsac's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Balsac not allowing Champman to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balsac is looking to control Champman but Champman is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Champman breaks Balsac's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Balsac trying to keep a closed guard but Champman is proving a slippery customer.
Champman 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.
Champman wants to control from the top but Balsac keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balsac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Champman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Champman tries to free his leg and advance position but Balsac is retaining full guard.
Balsac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balsac has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Champman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Champman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Champman fails with the takedown.
Harry Balsac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neville Champman.
Balsac misses with the combination.
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.
Nice takedown defense from Champman. No joy for Balsac on that attempt.
Balsac throws a head kick but Champman moves out of range.
Balsac scores with a nice right hand.
Champman fails with a takedown attempt.
Balsac throws a head kick but Champman moves out of range.
Champman blocks a jab.
Balsac throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Balsac takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Harry Balsac has been cut.
A head kick from Balsac lands but Champman takes it in his stride.
Balsac misses with a head kick.
Balsac throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balsac misses with an uppercut.
Balsac lunges at Champman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Champman's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Balsac's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Balsac scores with a spinning back kick!
Neville Champman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Decent striking displayed by Balsac there.
Balsac scores with a nice head shot.
Balsac lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick from Champman lands but Balsac takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Balsac throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Balsac lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Balsac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Balsac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Champman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Champman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman is looking for a kimura here.
Balsac holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Balsac is pressing down on Champman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Balsac looking for a guillotine here but Champman defends easily.
Balsac keeping full guard, as Champman tries to pass.
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.
Champman 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.
Balsac keeping moving, preventing Champman from controlling successfully.
Balsac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Balsac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Champman chips away with some ground and pound.
Balsac will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Champman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balsac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Champman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Champman trying to control the position from guard on top but Balsac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Neville Champman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Champman blocks a head kick by Balsac.
Champman is looking to land body kicks.
Balsac is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Balsac waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Champman.
Champman misses with an uppercut. Balsac saw that one coming.
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.
Balsac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Champman.
The crowd cheers as Balsac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Champman doesn't seem phased though.
Champman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Champman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Balsac can pounce on him.
Balsac scores with a jab. Champman acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Champman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick from Balsac lands but Champman takes it in his stride.
Balsac misses with a double jab.
No luck for Champman with that takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Balsac. That snapped Champman's head back.
Champman fails to land the takedown.
Balsac misses with a head kick.
Champman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Champman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Balsac but Balsac pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neville Champman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harry Balsac's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice cross by Balsac.
Balsac dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Balsac gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Balsac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Balsac scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A slapping body kick lands there for Balsac.
A swing and a miss from Balsac.
Champman needs to keep his hands up - Balsac had a free shot at his head there.
Balsac tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot by Balsac.
Horrible takedown by Balsac or perhaps it was just good defense by Champman which made him look bad.
Champman ducks right into an uppercut from Balsac.
Champman missing with a left hand there. Balsac was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Champman throws a head kick but Balsac moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balsac lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Balsac gets caught flat footed, as Champman shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Champman tries to free his leg and advance position but Balsac is retaining full guard.
Champman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Balsac had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Champman defends it easily.
Balsac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balsac is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Champman's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Champman lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Champman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balsac working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Champman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Champman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Balsac is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Champman is aware though and is defending well.
Champman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Champman pushes down on Balsac's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Harry Balsac has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Balsac is trying to maintain the position but Champman is very close to passing his half guard.
Balsac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Champman winds up and cracks Balsac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Champman not doing much here.
Balsac taking some punishment here, with Champman in his half guard.
Champman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Despite being in the dominant position, Neville Champman just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Champman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Champman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balsac misses with a double jab.
Balsac throws a left and a right that both miss
and Champman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Balsac looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Neville Champman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Champman sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Champman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Champman 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Champman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenzo Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. 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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210 lbs
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208 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenzo Nakata!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Wuzz. No joy for Nakata on that attempt.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nakata swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nakata swats away the attempt to clinch by Wuzz.
Wuzz moves in looking to clinch but Nakata pushes him off.
Wuzz fails with the takedown
and Nakata counters with a single leg into guard. Wuzz didn't expect that.
Wuzz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nakata's guard.
Nakata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wuzz is one step ahead there.
Wuzz drops back looking for a leg! Nakata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nakata manages to kick Wuzz off! Wuzz jumps back into Nakata's guard.
Nakata lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wuzz!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakata unloading with bombs!
Wuzz is looking to improve his position but Nakata isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakata lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata landing strikes from the mount and Wuzz is in trouble!
Wuzz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
BOOM! Nakata connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wuzz is rocked!
A big strike lands for Nakata! That's really hurt Wuzz and he's turned his back - Nakata keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nakata jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenzo Nakata!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reodfsenior Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alejandro De La Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reodfsenior Castro has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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219 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Reodfsenior Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Alejandro De La Souza!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Souza lands a high kick!
Castro shoots in and drives through. De La Souza sprawls well.
Castro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castro ducks right into an uppercut from De La Souza.
Nice sprawl there from De La Souza as Castro shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reodfsenior Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Souza throws and low kick but Castro moves out of range easily.
Reodfsenior Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Souza misses with a head kick.
Castro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De La Souza sprawls well. De La Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Castro gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De La Souza but De La Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Castro closes the distance and clinches up with De La Souza, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes De La Souza against the cage but De La Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
De La Souza misses with a two punch combination.
Castro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from De La Souza.
Castro shoots in but De La Souza avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Castro.
De La Souza is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castro is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Souza struggling a bit here.
Castro controlling the position.
Castro misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
De La Souza is trying to buck Castro off.
De La Souza is looking to reverse the position.
Castro tries for a kimura but De La Souza is defending well.
De La Souza tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De La Souza is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Castro throws an elbow but De La Souza slips to the side and avoids it well.
De La Souza struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
De La Souza tries to clinch up but Castro circles away and keeps his distance.
De La Souza stuffs the takedown attempt from Castro. Castro gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro blocks a head kick by De La Souza.
Nice takedown defense from De La Souza. No joy for Castro on that attempt.
Castro drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De La Souza tries to bench press Castro off him but Castro keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castro tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castro has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro wants to lay and pray for a moment but De La Souza keeps working.
Castro decides to stand back up.
Castro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro keeps the fight on the outside.
Castro closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castro wants to free his trapped foot but De La Souza is holding on for dear life with his legs.
De La Souza tries to roll over but Castro keeps him under control.
Castro passes to side control.
Castro working the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro scores with punches from side control.
De La Souza is trying to control Castro's posture but Castro avoids it.
Castro tries for a kimura but De La Souza is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reodfsenior Castro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Castro avoids the head kick by De La Souza.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horrible takedown by Castro or perhaps it was just good defense by De La Souza which made him look bad.
Castro closes the distance and clinches up with De La Souza, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes De La Souza against the cage but De La Souza circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reodfsenior Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro avoids a punch combination nicely.
De La Souza lands an overhand right.
De La Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Castro shoots in and bounces De La Souza off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Castro throws a big right hand that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Castro postures up and lands a big shot to De La Souza's brow.
Castro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
De La Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro thows a big elbow that misses.
De La Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castro scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castro lands a nice short elbow.
Castro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks De La Souza with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed De La Souza's head.
Castro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Castro passes the guard and advances to mount!
Castro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. De La Souza looks a forlorn figure.
Castro looking to control but De La Souza is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castro looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
De La Souza tries to reverse the position but Castro maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
De La Souza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Castro is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but De La Souza is surviving well by controlling Castro's body position as best he can.
De La Souza really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Castro looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
De La Souza squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Castro has hold of De La Souza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and De La Souza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Castro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De La Souza is bucking up trying to escape but Castro cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Castro breaks from De La Souza's wrist control and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro lands a big shot there that rocks De La Souza but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Castro working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Castro with a couple of short strikes.
De La Souza is in all sorts of trouble here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro has isolated one of De La Souza's arms. De La Souza looking to fight him off but Castro twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Reodfsenior Castro!
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