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KOTC 8 McCartney VS Adams 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaime Rodriguez (ranked 6567 p4p, 449 weight class) and Wladimir Klitschko (ranked 5074 p4p, 399 weight class). Rodriguez's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, BREAK THE WALL DOWN!!!. Wladimir Klitschko looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaime Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Wladimir Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriguez gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Klitschko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
Klitschko utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Klitschko.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Klitschko blocks nicely.
Rodriguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rodriguez postures up and lands a big shot to Klitschko's brow.
Rodriguez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klitschko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriguez drops back looking for a leg! Klitschko is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Klitschko manages to kick Rodriguez off! Rodriguez jumps back into Klitschko's guard.
Rodriguez throws a big elbow that misses.
Klitschko pulls Rodriguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Rodriguez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Let's hope that Klitschko has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rodriguez postures up in Klitschko's guard and throws a big left but Klitschko blocks it.
Rodriguez stands and throws Klitschko's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Klitschko is trying to improve his position.
Klitschko looks winded!
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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodriguez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Klitschko is trying to improve his position.
Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Klitschko tries to buck Rodriguez off but Rodriguez is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klitschko, who protects the arm well.
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klitschko, who protects the arm well.
Rodriguez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Klitschko struggling a bit here.
Rodriguez 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.
Rodriguez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Klitschko's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez tries to advance to mount but Klitschko denies him.
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klitschko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rodriguez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Klitschko, who protects the arm well.
Klitschko struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez tries for a kimura but Klitschko is defending well.
Rodriguez working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Rodriguez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodriguez shoots in and bounces Klitschko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rodriguez stopping the sweep attempt from Klitschko.
Klitschko trying to strike off his back.
Rodriguez thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rodriguez advances to half guard.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klitschko defending well though.
Klitschko is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Klitschko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Klitschko is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rodriguez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko is trying to control but can't.
Rodriguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Klitschko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Klitschko sees it coming and defends easily.
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Klitschko defends the submission attempt.
Klitschko trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Klitschko wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Rodriguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Klitschko keeps working.
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Klitschko defends the submission attempt.
Klitschko felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Klitschko tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg.
Klitschko manages to get to full guard.
Rodriguez is working Klitschko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko wants to sweep but no luck.
Rodriguez passes Klitschko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klitschko defending well though.
Klitschko keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Klitschko wants to get back to full guard.
Rodriguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Klitschko is defending well.
Rodriguez seems to be working for a kimura but Klitschko defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Klitschko is adopting a defensive guard.
Klitschko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriguez is one step ahead there.
Rodriguez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rodriguez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klitschko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Klitschko is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaime Rodriguez dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Rodriguez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rodriguez swings around for an armbar but Klitschko sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rodriguez's guard.
Klitschko is posturing up here but Rodriguez has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Klitschko tries to roll out but it's too tight and Klitschko has to tap! Slick submission there by Rodriguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaime Rodriguez!
Jaime Rodriguez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pension Buckets (ranked 3306 p4p, 320 weight class) and Marcos Maidana (ranked 5954 p4p, 433 weight class). Buckets comes into the arena with Candyman - Knockin' Boots blaring out of the sound system. Pension Buckets has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Pension Buckets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcos Maidana!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckets lands a big head kick that sends Maidana tumbling to the mat! Buckets takes a step backwards and waves Maidana back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Maidana is rocked!
It looks like Marcos Maidana has been cut.
Maidana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maidana is still on wobbly legs! Can Buckets finish him?
Maidana gets tackled into the cage by Buckets. Buckets maintains the clinch.
Maidana should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Buckets throws a big uppercut that drops Maidana! More strikes from Buckets and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Maidana lies dazed against the cage as Buckets celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pension Buckets!
Pension Buckets decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Lemon (ranked 5131 p4p, 441 weight class) and Grant Hopkins (ranked 4430 p4p, 414 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Don Lemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lemon connects with a right hand. Hopkins shakes it off.
It looks like Grant Hopkins has been cut.
Hopkins looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Hopkins looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lemon lands a right hand from hell, dropping Hopkins. Lemon pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Lemon!
Don Lemon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Dark Knight Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Grant Hopkins stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, i better get a rematch, these fighters arent on my level.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Axel Foley (ranked 24582 p4p, 544 weight class) and Bj Pent (ranked 23107 p4p, 551 weight class). Foley comes to the cage accompanied by Beverly Hills Cop Theme. Axel Foley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Axel Foley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bj Pent!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pent, pushing him back against the cage.
Pent breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Foley has managed to clinch.
Foley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pent lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pent wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Foley has him pressed against the cage.
Foley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Foley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pent lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pent looks winded!
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Foley putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pent in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Foley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Foley lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Bj Pent has been cut.
Foley throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pent blocks it with crossed arms.
Foley scores with a knee to the head.
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pent is rocked!
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foley utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Foley looking to throw knees to the head but Pent is blocking nicely.
Foley with a knee to the head.
Pent is still on wobbly legs! Can Foley finish him?
Foley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pent seems to have recovered his senses.
Foley lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Foley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Foley tries to land a knee to the head but Pent blocks with his arms.
Pent tries to break free but Foley pushes him back against the cage.
Foley misses with a knee strike.
Foley connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pent's face.
A knee to the head by Foley.
Foley using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foley lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Foley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foley connects with a knee to the head.
Foley with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Foley lands a big knee! That's hurt Pent! Oh, he's all over the place! Foley lands another knee that sends Pent to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axel Foley!
Post fight, Axel Foley took to the microphone: 'I Just TKO'd A Terrorist'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dillon King (ranked 5225 p4p, 406 weight class) and Nosmo King (ranked 5889 p4p, 427 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dillon King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nosmo King!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nosmo King tries for a takedown but Dillon King sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dillon King is looking to counter punch.
Dillon King gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nosmo King works on Dillon King's body with a couple of short punches.
Nosmo King breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dillon King feints and as Nosmo King raises his hands in defense, Dillon King changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dillon King content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dillon King working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dillon King with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dillon King might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dillon King throws an elbow that misses. Nosmo King uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dillon King's guard. Nice move by Nosmo King!
Dillon King wants to stand but Nosmo King is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nosmo King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dillon King seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nosmo King with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nosmo King missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dillon King has control of Nosmo King's left arm, preventing Nosmo King from doing any damage.
Dillon King looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nosmo King is one step ahead there.
Dillon King kicks Nosmo King off and gets to his feet.
Nosmo King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nosmo King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dillon King sprawls well. Dillon King wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nosmo King gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nosmo King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dillon King drives through and clinches with Nosmo King against the cage.
Nosmo King is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dillon King is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nosmo King to the mat. Nosmo King regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Nosmo King avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dillon King lands a couple of digs.
Dillon King lands a couple of elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dillon King trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dillon King passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dillon King throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Dillon King creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Dillon King trying to control the position but Nosmo King is working away.
Dillon King has hold of Nosmo King's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Nosmo King tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Dillon King cranks the arm and Nosmo King screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Nosmo King, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dillon King!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Seehaver (ranked 901 p4p, 111 weight class) and Akkan Kubilay (ranked 3407 p4p, 360 weight class). Kyle Seehaver has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Seehaver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Akkan Kubilay!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Seehaver checks a leg kick.
Kubilay throws a body punch but Seehaver moves out of range.
Seehaver changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kubilay swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Seehaver attempts a counter takedown but Kubilay avoids it well and moves away.
Kubilay has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Seehaver is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kubilay thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seehaver shoots in for a double leg but Kubilay sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kubilay flicks out a counter leg kick but Seehaver steps away.
Seehaver shoots in looking for a takedown. Kubilay tries to sprawl out of it but Seehaver keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kubilay manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seehaver fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Seehaver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seehaver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kubilay appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Seehaver feints and as Kubilay raises his hands in defense, Seehaver changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kubilay is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kubilay wants to sweep here but Seehaver controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubilay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kubilay working a defensive guard here.
Seehaver wants to control from the top but Kubilay keeps moving.
Seehaver is really struggling to control Kubilay but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kubilay bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seehaver's guard.
Seehaver wants to sweep here but Kubilay controlling him for the moment.
Seehaver keeping moving, preventing Kubilay from controlling successfully.
Seehaver keeping full guard, as Kubilay tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seehaver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kubilay slips nicely into half guard.
Seehaver tries to roll over but Kubilay keeps him under control.
Kubilay moves into full mount! Seehaver won't be happy about that!
Kubilay quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Kubilay but it's paid off an Seehaver is forced to tap! Nice work by Kubilay.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akkan Kubilay!
Akkan Kubilay is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Akkan Kubilay made sure he mentioned RESISTANCE, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Purple Aki (ranked 4764 p4p, 440 weight class) and Welvin Great (ranked 24434 p4p, 555 weight class). Welvin Great is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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160 lbs
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26
160 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Purple Aki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Welvin Great!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Great fails with the takedown.
Aki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Great kicks off Aki and gets to his feet.
Aki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Great on his heels. He'll look to pass Great's guard now, I'm sure.
Aki stands up from Great's guard - Aki perhaps looking for a knockout.
Great is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Great makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Great.
Great is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Great shoots in looking for a takedown. Aki tries to sprawl out of it but Great keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Great sprawls well initially but Aki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aki stands up and beckons Great to join him on the feet.
Great fails with a takedown attempt.
Aki attempts a counter takedown but Great avoids it well and moves away.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Welvin Great.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki gets a takedown into half guard.
Great makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Great is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aki sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Great is trying to defend but Aki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Aki postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Great to stand up.
Aki stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aki wants it to stay on the feet.
Great looks winded!
Aki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Great.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Aki as Great shoots in.
Great shoots for a takedown but Aki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aki gets a double leg takedown into Great's guard.
Aki gets to his feet. Great looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aki feints and as Great raises his hands in defense, Aki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Aki stands and steps away. Great gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Great shoots in for a takedown but Aki shows good takedown defense.
Aki feinted with a counter takedown.
Aki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Great napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aki decides to stand up, so the ref orders Great to his feet.
Aki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Great was covering up waiting for the punch and Aki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aki showed some decent athleticism there.
Great is trying to control but can't.
Aki decides to return to a standing position.
Aki shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aki showed some decent athleticism there.
Aki stands up out of the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki 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.
Aki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Great to the ground. Aki is now in Great's guard.
Aki gets to his feet - Great follows without any prompting.
Aki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Great was covering up waiting for the punch and Aki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Great shoots in for a double leg but Aki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Great's guard.
Aki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Great fails to land the takedown.
Aki 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Great is breathing heavily.
Aki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Great looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aki stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Great quickly recovers to half guard.
Aki stands up and beckons Great to join him on the feet.
Aki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aki lands in his opponent's guard.
Purple Aki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aki gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Aki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Great can do to turn this around?
Aki feints and as Great raises his hands in defense, Aki changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki gets to his feet - Great follows without any prompting.
Aki shoots in and gets a takedown into Great's guard.
Aki gets to his feet. Great looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Aki as Great shoots in.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Welvin Great.
Aki gets the takedown into side control.
Aki stands up and beckons Great to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Great is working an open guard so Aki takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
No luck for Great with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aki has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Purple Aki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aki lands in his opponent's guard.
Aki stands up and waves to Great to follow him.
Aki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Great looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Aki stands up and beckons Great to his feet.
Aki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Great sprawls well initially but Aki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Aki stands up from half guard.
Aki closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Great to the mat! Great manages to get full guard.
Aki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Great shoots in looking for a takedown but Aki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Great's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aki tries to counter with a takedown but Great is quick to defend against it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Great tries to sprawl but Aki drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aki decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Aki drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Aki closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Aki lands in his opponent's guard.
Aki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Aki shoots in and gets a takedown into Great's guard.
Aki stands up and waves to Great to follow him.
Aki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Great's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aki stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Great to the ground. Aki is now in Great's guard.
Great is looking to stand back up but Aki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Great.
Aki stands up out of the half guard.
Aki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Aki decides to stand and escape the position.
Great tries to score a power double leg takedown but Aki sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Great somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki gets a takedown into half guard.
Great makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Great manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Great pushes Aki off and scrambles back to his feet.
Aki scores with a takedown into Great's guard.
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.
Aki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Aki slaps away a takedown attempt from Great, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aki half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Aki looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aki decides to stand up.
Aki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Aki decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Great, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Great shoots in for a double leg but Aki sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Purple Aki has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Welvin Great.
Great shoots in looking for a takedown but Aki manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Great's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Aki gets a takedown into half guard.
Great wants to get back to full guard.
Aki gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Aki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Welvin Great has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aki gets to his feet. Great looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
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 Purple Aki.
Well Aki 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Purple Aki!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between First Name Second Name (ranked 3572 p4p, 373 weight class) and Emanuel Rodrigez (ranked 2414 p4p, 286 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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21
190 lbs
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169 lbs
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Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, First Name Second Name!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Emanuel Rodrigez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Second Name.
Rodrigez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Second Name.
Rodrigez swinging wildly here.
Second Name misses with a body shot.
Rodrigez gets the takedown into side control.
Second Name is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodrigez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigez passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Second Name!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second Name keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rodrigez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Second Name gets back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez controlling the action here.
Rodrigez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rodrigez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Second Name doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rodrigez.
Second Name is trying to control but can't.
Rodrigez decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Second Name shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigez pinned against the cage. Rodrigez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
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.
Rodrigez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Second Name is trying to defend but Rodrigez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rodrigez seems to be working for a kimura but Second Name defends the submission attempt.
Rodrigez wants to work for an arm triangle but Second Name is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodrigez controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodrigez prevents Second Name from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez drops an elbow to the side of Second Name's head.
Second Name looking for submissions off his back.
Second Name is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Second Name tries to get to full guard but Rodrigez has control of the leg.
Second Name is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rodrigez slips a nice elbow through Second Name's hands, connecting with Second Name's forehead.
Second Name tries to get to full guard but Rodrigez has control of the leg.
Rodrigez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Rodrigez has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodrigez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Rodrigez 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Second Name is defended easily by Rodrigez.
Second Name looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Rodrigez!
Rodrigez throws Second Name to one side and escapes!
Second Name moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodrigez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Second Name gets caught napping as Rodrigez dives in and scores a takedown. Second Name manages to retain guard.
Emanuel Rodrigez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodrigez stays in close to Second Name's body and controls the position.
Second Name working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rodrigez has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Second Name is looking to control Rodrigez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Second Name avoid being mounted?
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rodrigez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Second Name looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Rodrigez seems content to control.
Rodrigez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Second Name plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rodrigez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez trying to control the pace.
Rodrigez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Second Name has managed to free his arm - good work.
Second Name is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Second Name looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second Name tries to roll over but Rodrigez keeps him under control.
Rodrigez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodrigez prevents Second Name from improving his position.
Second Name is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rodrigez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rodrigez's back!
Second Name is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rodrigez has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Second Name 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, Rodrigez has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Second Name is hanging on to Rodrigez's back as he tries to escape.
Rodrigez fending off the submission attempt from Second Name.
Rodrigez is trying to get back to his feet but Second Name has full control of the position and if anything, Rodrigez has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Rodrigez just trying to survive but Second Name is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rodrigez staying busy and making it hard for Second Name to control.
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 First Name Second Name will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Rodrigez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Second Name did well to prevent Rodrigez getting side control.
Second Name is looking for a sweep. Rodrigez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Rodrigez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Second Name trying to hold on to Rodrigez's head to control him but Rodrigez postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Second Name looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Second Name is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodrigez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodrigez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Second Name is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rio Fight Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Second Name wants to improve his position but Rodrigez is controlling well.
Second Name trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rodrigez lands with a punch from half guard.
Second Name is trying to get back to full guard.
Rodrigez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Second Name is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodrigez controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Second Name is trying to stand back up but Rodrigez is controlling him
Second Name looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rodrigez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Rodrigez fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Second Name sprawls well initially but Rodrigez persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Second Name is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rodrigez pulls his head out easily.
Rodrigez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Second Name is just riding it out for now. Rodrigez eventually gives up the hold.
Second Name trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Second Name is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Emanuel Rodrigez!
Emanuel Rodrigez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Adams (ranked 2061 p4p, 234 weight class) and Johnny McCartney (ranked 1334 p4p, 163 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by No Noncesense. McCartney has chosen Fade to Black- Metallica as his entrance music. 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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29
262 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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19
250 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny McCartney !
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Adams.
McCartney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
McCartney throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a right hand to the body.
McCartney throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by McCartney .
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCartney was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Adams missing with a left hand there. McCartney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCartney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by McCartney .
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCartney .
McCartney fakes the leg kick and cracks Adams in the body.
Adams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams throws out a loose jab but McCartney uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from McCartney .
McCartney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adams moves out of range as McCartney strikes.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCartney looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCartney misses with a straight right.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartney missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams looks to land a left hand but McCartney moved out of range nicely.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but McCartney slips the punch.
McCartney throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCartney .
McCartney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCartney takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McCartney slips under a jab from Adams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and McCartney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams misses with a straight right.
McCartney misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Adams staying out of range there.
McCartney cracks Adams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A slow jab from McCartney misses its intended target.
McCartney throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams defending well as McCartney loads up on a big left hand.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from McCartney .
Adams throws a jab when McCartney was well out of range.
McCartney misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Adams's jab looks to have found its range, popping McCartney under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from McCartney .
McCartney throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from McCartney misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny McCartney will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCartney connects with a body shot.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCartney .
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCartney .
McCartney uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Adams misses the jab.
McCartney looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
It looked like Adams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCartney .
McCartney has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
McCartney throws a right hand that misses
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCartney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but McCartney slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCartney ! But no joy.
McCartney moves out of range as Adams strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throws a right hand that misses
enabling McCartney to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams misses with a hook
and McCartney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCartney feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Adams sprawling to the canvas! Adams rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can McCartney finish him?!
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCartney moves away.
Adams scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams throws a right hand that misses
and McCartney counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams missing with a left hand there. McCartney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCartney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCartney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams moves out of range as McCartney strikes.
McCartney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartney cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on McCartney 's shoulder, as McCartney tries to avoid the shot.
McCartney throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
McCartney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams missing with a left hand there. McCartney was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCartney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCartney thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
McCartney blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Adams slips under a jab from McCartney .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Adams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCartney defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
McCartney throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCartney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCartney throws out the jab.
Adams throws a hook to the side of McCartney 's head but McCartney sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCartney ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
McCartney appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney swings widly with a right hand
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCartney is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
McCartney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCartney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adams.
McCartney throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by McCartney .
Adams lunges at McCartney with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McCartney 's hand.
McCartney misses with a looping left.
Adams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny McCartney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCartney .
McCartney jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams blocks a jab.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but McCartney manages to avoid it.
McCartney moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams misses the jab.
Adams throws a shot from downtown. McCartney moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCartney has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Adams slips under a jab from McCartney .
McCartney throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
McCartney slips a jab from Adams.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCartney has time to react.
McCartney lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCartney throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
McCartney takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
McCartney moves out of range of the strikes.
Adams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adams throws a hook but McCartney blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCartney on the side of the head.
McCartney lands a big right hand that sends Adams crashing to the mat! McCartney stays standing though and waves Adams back to his feet!
Adams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCartney throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Adams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but McCartney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCartney slips a jab from Adams.
McCartney with a nice cross.
Adams misses with a right hand
and McCartney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCartney swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
McCartney wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams with a hook.
McCartney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
McCartney misses with a looping left.
McCartney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
McCartney misses with an uppercut
and Adams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCartney slips a jab from Adams.
McCartney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.
McCartney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCartney misses with a left hand
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney throws a right hand that misses
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnny McCartney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams slips under a jab from McCartney .
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCartney throws out the jab.
McCartney paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adams staying out of range there.
McCartney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams throws the left hand but McCartney avoids the punch easily.
McCartney thinks about the counter body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. McCartney does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny McCartney really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCartney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCartney has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adams throws a hook but McCartney blocks it.
McCartney is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adams misses with a looping left.
McCartney swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adams looks to land a right hand but McCartney moved out of range.
McCartney let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCartney blocks a jab.
McCartney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
McCartney stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
McCartney throws a half hearted mid kick.
McCartney misses with an uppercut.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and McCartney counters with a left to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McCartney - the referee stops the clock and Adams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McCartney . Adams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McCartney lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
McCartney misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McCartney bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adams's head backwards.
Adams slips a straight right by McCartney .
Adams on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCartney jabs at Adams's body.
McCartney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams jabs at McCartney 's body.
McCartney gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adams.
Adams slips a jab from McCartney .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCartney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.
McCartney throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCartney misses the shot to the body.
Adams looks to throw the jab but McCartney is out of range.
Adams blocks a jab.
McCartney throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Adams moves away from the strike by McCartney .
Adams defending well as McCartney loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCartney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams throws out a powerful jab.
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from McCartney .
A jab from Adams misses.
McCartney misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target.
McCartney lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from McCartney misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny McCartney dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
McCartney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adams throws a hook but McCartney avoids it easily.
McCartney missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCartney tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Adams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCartney lands a jab.
Adams misses with a hook. McCartney ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCartney throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but McCartney slips the punch.
A big left from McCartney misses.
A little feinted left hand from Adams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams slips a jab from McCartney .
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and McCartney cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCartney throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but McCartney manages to avoid it.
McCartney bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
McCartney ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
McCartney throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
McCartney misses with a straight left.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams defending well as McCartney loads up on a big left hand.
McCartney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCartney .
Adams throws a hook but McCartney avoids it easily.
McCartney ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCartney scores with a sloppy right hand. Adams should have avoided that one.
McCartney lands with a cross.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCartney .
Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCartney ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCartney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCartney misses with a double jab
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCartney throws a shot from downtown. Adams moves away and avoids it.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnny McCartney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCartney misses with a straight left.
McCartney connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.
McCartney misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Adams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCartney .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
McCartney feints a jab promting Adams to slip. McCartney then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but McCartney ducks down to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCartney avoids the body shot from Adams.
McCartney throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams throws a hook but McCartney avoids it easily.
Callum Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny McCartney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McCartney has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny McCartney ! Johnny McCartney retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Johnny McCartney thanked This Is England (Everything $25) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Callum Adams stepped up to the mic, saying 'We're Not Racist, We Only Hate Mancs.'.
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