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WFC-L13 New Years Bash PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alan Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delaney comes into the arena with Prodigy-Stand up blaring out of the sound system. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alan Delaney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaney wants to clinch.
Russo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Delaney is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delaney is looking to control Russo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Delaney avoid being mounted?
Russo 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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Russo slips a nice elbow through Delaney's hands, connecting with Delaney's forehead.
Russo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Russo slips a nice elbow through Delaney's hands, connecting with Delaney's forehead.
Russo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Russo.
Delaney tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
Delaney really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delaney scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Russo manages to mount him!
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Delaney hang on?
Delaney is bucking up trying to escape but Russo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Russo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Delaney tries to reverse the position but Russo maintains control.
Russo avoids the attempt from Delaney to control.
Delaney tries to buck Russo off but he can't manage it.
Russo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delaney is looking to escape.
Russo lands a nice shot to the head.
Russo punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo tries to control but Delaney wriggling away.
Russo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Delaney is rocked!
Delaney taking shots to the head.
Oh Delaney is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Russo drops a big elbow. That's hurt Delaney! More shots from Russo and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Russo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between fedor emilianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TJ Sommers is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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287 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, fedor emilianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, TJ Sommers!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sommers dodges the punch combination from emilianenko.
Sommers has a takedown stuffed.
emilianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sommers has closed the distance and engaged emilianenko in a clinch.
emilianenko is trying to force a seperation but Sommers has the dominant position.
emilianenko wants to break the clinch but can't.
emilianenko tries to circle away but Sommers has him pinned against the cage.
Sommers prevents emilianenko from breaking the clinch.
emilianenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sommers has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on emilianenko's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sommers turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
emilianenko is trying to get back to his feet.
Sommers is looking to take a break and control but emilianenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sommers decides to stand back up. Sommers steps back and let's emilianenko get back to his feet.
emilianenko misses with a two punch combination.
Sommers shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
emilianenko is trying to stand back up but Sommers is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Let's hope that Sommers 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.
Sommers slips a nice elbow through emilianenko's hands, connecting with emilianenko's forehead.
Sommers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
emilianenko pushes Sommers off looking to stand but Sommers dives back in and keeps control.
Sommers perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sommers prevents emilianenko from standing back up.
emilianenko is breathing heavily.
Sommers is controlling the pace.
emilianenko pushes Sommers off looking to stand but Sommers dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Sommers seems content to control.
emilianenko pushes Sommers off looking to stand but Sommers dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sommers is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
emilianenko wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sommers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for emilianenko!
Sommers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sommers working the ground and pound effectively.
emilianenko is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommers cracks emilianenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Oh emilianenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sommers content just to control the position here.
emilianenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Sommers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish emilianenko?
Sommers controlling the pace for now.
Sommers won't let emilianenko get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Sommers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. emilianenko looks a forlorn figure.
Sommers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sommers lands a big shot there that rocks emilianenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sommers sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. emilianenko looks a forlorn figure.
emilianenko wants to try and get back to his feet.
Sommers controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
emilianenko is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Sommers lands a big shot there that rocks emilianenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Sommers 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.
emilianenko misses with a two punch combination.
emilianenko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sommers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
emilianenko misses with a wild combination.
Sommers lands a huge takedown. emilianenko is out but the ref is slow to react and Sommers lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. emilianenko lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Sommers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon De La Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Peach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramon De La Vega could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Peach's chin.
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon De La Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Peach!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Vega shoots in and drives through. Peach sprawls well.
Peach looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De La Vega was well out of range. Poor timing from Peach.
Peach misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De La Vega.
Peach misses with a series of wild punches.
De La Vega fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for De La Vega with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon De La Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De La Vega avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De La Vega moves in looking to clinch but Peach pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Vega fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big left from Peach misses.
Danny Peach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De La Vega moves in looking to clinch but Peach pushes him off.
De La Vega is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Peach throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. De La Vega was covering up waiting for the punch and Peach finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peach sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Peach stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De La Vega swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Peach not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De La Vega not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
De La Vega looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Peach puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Peach tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
De La Vega trying to hold on to Peach's head to control him but Peach postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
De La Vega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Peach lands with a cross.
De La Vega has his takedown stuffed
and Peach counters with a two punch combo.
A slapping body kick lands there for De La Vega.
De La Vega shoots in but Peach avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De La Vega tries for a takedown but Peach circles away easily
and De La Vega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Peach throws a lazy right hand but De La Vega sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peach misses with a body shot.
De La Vega tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De La Vega is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Peach closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops De La Vega! Peach dives in looking to finish! De La Vega is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Peach!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Boris Brejcha - Openminded as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane McMahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMahon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - McMahon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Shane McMahon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
McMahon lands a really nice looking cross but Gracie seems unphased.
McMahon connects with a looping right hand.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gracie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McMahon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McMahon tries to get out of the position.
McMahon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, McMahon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
McMahon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gracie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McMahon wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. McMahon is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. McMahon flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Gracie anticipates the leg and manages to get behind McMahon and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Gracie slips an arm under McMahon chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Gracie has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Gracie is squeezing on McMahon like an anaconda would it's prey. McMahon fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Average (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I shot the Sheriff. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Aaron Average!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hardy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Average throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hardy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Average is able to avoid easily.
Hardy throws a leg kick which misses Average's front leg but catches the back leg as Average tries to avoid it.
Hardy wants to slow Average down by chopping away at his legs.
Hardy throws a leg kick which misses Average's front leg but catches the back leg as Average tries to avoid it.
Hardy cracks Average with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Average changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hardy tries to avoid it but Average manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hardy to the ground. Hardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hardy connects with the punch.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hardy scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Average chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hardy can pounce on him.
Hardy throws a solid leg kick but Average takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hardy.
A left lands for Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Average shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
Hardy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Average. That did some damage!
A bone on bone clash there as Average blocks the leg kick.
Hardy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Average checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body punch from Hardy.
Average is breathing heavily.
Hardy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Average checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Average misses with a takedown attempt - Hardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aaron Average. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Average needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Hardy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Average.
Average on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy works the jab nicely.
Hardy wants to slow Average down by chopping away at his legs.
Hardy thumps Average with a low kick.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ray Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardy tests Average's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by Hardy.
Hardy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Average.
Jab from Hardy.
Hardy digs a good hook to Average's body.
Hardy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Average seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throws a series of punches but Average moves out of range.
Average takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Average is rocked!
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Average blocks a leg kick.
Hardy thumps Average with a low kick.
Average walks into a stiff left hand from Hardy.
Hardy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Average had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Average on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hardy cracks the inside of Average's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hardy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick from Hardy lands but Average takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
A punch lands to the side of Average 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardy.
Hardy is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Average checks a leg kick nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Average. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Average slips a jab and a cross from Hardy.
Hardy thumps Average with a low kick.
Hardy lands with a hook. Average tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hardy throws a head kick that half lands.
Hardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Average looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hardy.
Hardy tried to score with a low kick but Average checks it.
Hardy tries to land a leg kick but Average saw it coming and moves away.
Nice uppercut lands for Hardy. That snapped Average's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Hardy.
Hardy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hardy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardy connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Average to the floor! Hardy dives in looking for the finish!
Oh Average is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like Aaron Average has been cut.
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Average defends the submission attempt.
Hardy not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average seems to have got his legs back now.
Hardy tries to pass to full mount but Average defends it.
Hardy seems to be working for a kimura but Average defends the submission attempt.
Average tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Average is looking to get back to is feet but Hardy passes into side control.
Hardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Hardy scoring with punches from side control.
Hardy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hardy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hardy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Average's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hardy is working Average over with some ground and pound from side control.
Hardy controls the position from side control.
Average is not content to let Hardy control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a decent elbow from side control.
Average tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hardy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Average!
Average might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Average tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hardy putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Average wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Average wants to control but Hardy is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Average gets back to half guard.
Average is in trouble now - Hardy has advanced to mount!
Average can't escape the position.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Average working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Average sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hardy tries to pass to full mount but Average defends it.
Average moves into full guard.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Average is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy stands up from Average's guard - Hardy perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aaron Average's cut.
That's time! Average's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Average takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Average moves out of range easily.
Average closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hardy to the mat! Hardy manages to get full guard.
Average drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hardy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Average has Hardy in his guard.
Hardy trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Average working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Average wants to control but Hardy passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Average wants to control but Hardy is keeping busy.
Hardy is trying to control the action in half guard but Average is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hardy is pressing down on Average's thigh, looking to free his foot. Average is holding on for now.
Average wants to get back to full guard but Hardy has passed into side control.
Average wants to try and get back to his feet.
Hardy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Average wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hardy.
Average is looking to improve his position but Hardy isn't that keen on the idea.
Ray Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Average throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Hardy content just to control the position here.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Average is looking to escape.
Average working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to control the pace but Average is squirming around nicely.
Average is in all sorts of trouble here.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Hardy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hardy wants to control the pace but Average is squirming around nicely.
Hardy controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Despite being in the dominant position, Ray Hardy just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Hardy. No joy for Average on that attempt.
Hardy jabs at Average's body.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Hardy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hardy.
Hardy cracks Average with a right hand to the side of the head.
Average on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Aaron Average has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hardy lands the left hand.
Average stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hardy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hardy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Ciechan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Jones acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Patryk Ciechan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ciechan.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ciechan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones works Ciechan's body with a nice hook.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Ciechan with an uppercut!
Ciechan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones thuds a left hand into Ciechan's body.
Jones explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tommy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Jones digs a good hook to Ciechan's body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ciechan is breathing heavily.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ciechan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones scores with a head kick.
It looks like Patryk Ciechan has been cut.
Ciechan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Jones duly obliges.
Ciechan is rocked!
Ciechan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patryk Ciechan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones scores with a push kick.
Jones lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ciechan will feel that in the morning.
Ciechan takes one to the side of the head.
Ciechan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oh Ciechan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Ciechan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ciechan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ciechan seems to have got his legs back now.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Ciechan with an uppercut!
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
Jones tests Ciechan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Ciechan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Ciechan's defenses.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Ciechan should have avoided that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jones. Ciechan shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Jones.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ciechan walks into a jab.
Tommy Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones drops Ciechan with a right and a left! Jones comes rushing in but Ciechan regains his composure and manages to keep Jones in guard.
Jones gets to his feet and stands over Ciechan, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Ciechan felt that one! Jones unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Ciechan from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Russo feints and as Yuen raises his hands in defense, Russo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yuen is trying to keep Russo in close.
Russo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yuen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Russo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yuen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russo is one step ahead there.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yuen looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Russo avoids the body shot from Yuen.
Russo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yuen pinned against the cage. Yuen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Yuen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yuen sizes up Russo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Russo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yuen manages to avoid it.
A big right from Yuen misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yuen. That's going to slow Russo down.
Russo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Russo moves into full mount! Yuen won't be happy about that!
Russo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Yuen turns into him and now he's in Russo's guard.
Russo is controlling Yuen's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Russo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Yuen from controlling successfully.
Russo wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuen content to stall in guard here.
Yuen preventing the sweep.
Russo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Yuen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Yuen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen is fighting to break Russo's control of his arms but Russo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Russo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yuen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yuen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Russo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Yuen is aware though and is defending well.
Yuen stays in close to Russo's body and controls the position.
Yuen wants to control from the top but Russo keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean Yuen.
Russo shoots in and bounces Yuen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Russo won't allow Yuen to get back to his feet.
Yuen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Russo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yuen lands a jab to the head.
Yuen jabs at Russo's body.
Ryan Russo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yuen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yuen looks to score with a jab to the body but Russo is just out of range.
Russo fails with the takedown.
Russo misses with a straight right.
Russo throws a jab when Yuen was well out of range.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.
Russo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Russo ducks under a wild hook from Yuen.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Yuen is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Yuen circles away and we're back to standing.
Yuen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Russo feints and as Yuen raises his hands in defense, Russo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russo wants to control from the top but Yuen keeps moving.
Yuen controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo postures up.
Yuen keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Yuen trying to control the position here.
Yuen is trying to keep Russo in close.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Yuen blocks nicely.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body punch from Yuen.
Yuen thuds his right hand into Russo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Russo swings for the body but Yuen moves out of range.
Russo throws a sloppy body shot
and Yuen counters with a three punch combo that has Russo backing up. Russo nods at Yuen to acknowledge the strikes.
Sean Yuen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yuen moves away.
Yuen clobbers Russo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Russo slips a straight right by Yuen.
A shot to the body from Yuen misses
enabling Russo to counter with a crisp jab.
Russo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Russo.
Nice sprawl there from Yuen as Russo shoots in.
Sean Yuen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Russo.
Russo doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Yuen to counter with a crisp jab.
Russo is breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Yuen.
Yuen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Russo on the side of the head.
Russo takes a swing at Yuen's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Russo. That did some damage!
Yuen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yuen misses with the combination.
Yuen cracks Russo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yuen throws a big shot that misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Russo.
Yuen is trying to control Russo's posture but Russo avoids it.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Yuen is trying to control Russo's posture but Russo avoids it.
Yuen regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo trying to control the action but Yuen is working from the bottom.
Yuen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Russo is working away from the top position though.
Russo trying to control from half guard but Yuen is working away.
Russo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yuen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Russo 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.
Russo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Yuen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yuen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuen motions for Russo to come forward. Yuen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Russo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Yuen.
It looks like Ryan Russo has been cut.
Russo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Yuen gets full guard.
Yuen pulls Russo in close to his closed guard and prevents Russo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Russo throws and elbow that misses. Yuen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Russo's guard. Nice move by Yuen!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yuen 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.
Russo tries to control but Yuen manages to take his back.
Yuen is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Russo is keeping busy.
Yuen is throwing strikes by Russo counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Russo regains half guard.
Russo is looking to control Yuen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Russo avoid being mounted?
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.
Yuen stalling away here and it's allowed Russo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Russo is looking for a triangle but Yuen pushes his legs off easily.
Russo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Yuen passes into half guard.
Russo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Russo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yuen content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Russo wants to get back to full guard but Yuen has mounted him!
Yuen cracks Russo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Russo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Russo tries to hold on but Yuen postures up.
Yuen controlling from mount.
Yuen trying to control but Russo is having none of it.
Yuen punching from mount but Russo doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yuen content just to control the position here.
Yuen tries to control but Russo wriggling away.
Ryan Russo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Russo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sean Yuen.
Russo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yuen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Yuen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yuen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Yuen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Keenan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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21
170 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Newton!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan throws a right and a left that Newton avoids nicely.
Newton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Newton scores a takedown into full mount!
Newton is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Keenan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Keenan shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenan can't escape the position.
Keenan gets back to half guard.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Keenan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Keenan actively working from the bottom here.
Keenan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.
Keenan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Keenan is defending well.
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Newton looks gassed!
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keenan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Keenan throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
Ben Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Keenan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Newton.
Newton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keenan did well to prevent Newton getting side control.
Keenan is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
Keenan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newton pulls his head out easily.
Keenan tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Keenan looking for submissions off his back.
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Keenan is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Keenan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Keenan actively working from the bottom here.
Newton is working for a kimura but Keenan is defending it quite comfortably.
Newton is working for a kimura but Keenan is defending it quite comfortably.
Keenan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Keenan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Newton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Newton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keenan to the mat! Keenan manages to get full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keenan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Keenan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keenan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Newton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Keenan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Keenan manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Keenan's guard.
Keenan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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.
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Keenan is keeping the position.
Newton drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Newton as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Keenan screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Newton! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ben Newton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerry Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bastian Schweinsteiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schweinsteiger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Son Kite - On Air. 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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191 lbs
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210 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerry Butler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bastian Schweinsteiger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schweinsteiger.
Butler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Butler closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Butler missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schweinsteiger taking some punishment here, with Butler in his half guard.
Schweinsteiger looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Schweinsteiger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Butler wants to stand up but Schweinsteiger is controlling the position.
Butler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Schweinsteiger is trying to get back to full guard.
Butler gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Schweinsteiger tries for a takedown but Butler circles away easily
and Butler counters with a single leg into guard. Schweinsteiger didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler throws a strike but Schweinsteiger rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Schweinsteiger postures up.
Butler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Butler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schweinsteiger is controlling him.
Schweinsteiger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Butler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Butler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Butler wriggles free and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Schweinsteiger fails with the takedown
so Butler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gerry Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Schweinsteiger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Butler defends well.
Butler throwing strikes but missing.
Butler wanted to stand there but Schweinsteiger had control of the position.
Schweinsteiger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schweinsteiger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Butler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Butler wants to stand but Schweinsteiger has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Butler gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Butler is pressed up against the cage. Schweinsteiger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Butler down to the mat. Butler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A slapping body kick lands there for Butler.
Butler looks for the body kick but Schweinsteiger saw that one coming.
Butler wants to clinch but Schweinsteiger slips to the side
and Schweinsteiger decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Butler's guard.
Schweinsteiger passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Butler is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schweinsteiger's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schweinsteiger is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schweinsteiger is thwarting Butler's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerry Butler dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schweinsteiger tries for a takedown but Butler circles away easily
and Butler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Schweinsteiger slips a jab and a cross from Butler.
Butler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schweinsteiger counters with a takedown into side control.
Butler wants to get back to his feet.
Butler is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Butler struggling a bit here.
Schweinsteiger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schweinsteiger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Butler here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Schweinsteiger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Schweinsteiger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Schweinsteiger working away.
Butler manages to get back to half guard.
Butler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Schweinsteiger won't allow Butler to sweep him here.
Schweinsteiger wants to pass the guard but Butler is keeping the position.
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.
Schweinsteiger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schweinsteiger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schweinsteiger is breathing heavily.
Schweinsteiger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schweinsteiger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Butler is looking to stand up but Schweinsteiger isn't so interested in that idea.
Schweinsteiger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Butler is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schweinsteiger, into his guard.
Butler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Butler is looking to stand up but Schweinsteiger won't let him.
Schweinsteiger 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.
Butler wants to get up but he can't break Schweinsteiger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Schweinsteiger is looking for a triangle but Butler pushes his legs off easily.
Butler drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Butler jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Butler lands a couple of digs.
Butler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Butler stands up and waves to Schweinsteiger to follow him.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Butler throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Butler wants to get back to his feet.
Schweinsteiger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schweinsteiger breaks from Butler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Butler tries to hold on but Schweinsteiger pushes him away.
Schweinsteiger looking for a guillotine from mount but Butler is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bastian Schweinsteiger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Schweinsteiger shoots and misses
and Butler counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Butler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Butler gets a clinch.
Schweinsteiger has Butler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Butler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Butler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Butler tries to score a body lock takedown but Schweinsteiger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Butler prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gerry Butler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Butler looking for a takedown.
Schweinsteiger changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Butler fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butler misses with a combination
and Schweinsteiger counters with a shoot takedown. Butler fights it but they end up in guard.
Butler looking to control.
Schweinsteiger looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Butler looking to control.
Butler looking for a guillotine here but Schweinsteiger defends easily.
Butler can't keep his opponent in guard - Schweinsteiger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Schweinsteiger is looking for a kimura but Butler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schweinsteiger to get the leverage.
Bastian Schweinsteiger has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler is looking for a sweep. Schweinsteiger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schweinsteiger is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Butler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schweinsteiger.
Butler is trying to stand up here but Schweinsteiger is controlling him well.
Butler trying to control here.
Schweinsteiger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Schweinsteiger looking to finish Butler with some ground and pound. This is bad for Butler!
Butler is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Schweinsteiger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Butler is surviving well by controlling Schweinsteiger's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butler tries to hold on but Schweinsteiger postures up.
Butler working to try and regain half guard.
Schweinsteiger looking to secure an arm triangle but Butler defends it well.
Butler is wriggling around trying to escape.
Butler is working hard here to advance position.
Schweinsteiger working for a submission but Butler is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schweinsteiger is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Butler can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Butler bucks up and throws Schweinsteiger to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Schweinsteiger shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Butler counters with a low kick, right behind Schweinsteiger 's knee.
Butler closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Butler wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bastian Schweinsteiger.
I think Schweinsteiger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bastian Schweinsteiger!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Texas Trash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenhud's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen. Gronk Groenhud has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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135 lbs
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140 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Trash!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trash throws a series of punches but Groenhud moves out of range.
Groenhud avoids the body shot from Trash.
Groenhud is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trash throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Groenhud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trash tries to avoid it but Groenhud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trash to the ground. Trash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trash throws a shot from downtown. Groenhud moves away and avoids it.
Groenhud fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trash avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gronk Groenhud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Groenhud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Groenhud avoids the body shot from Trash.
Trash loads up on a big right hand but Groenhud slips the punch.
Groenhud has Trash up against the cage in a clinch.
Groenhud misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trash has had enough of the clinch but Groenhud keeps him there for the moment.
Groenhud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Groenhud.
Groenhud looking to throw knees to the head but Trash is blocking nicely.
Groenhud misses with a knee strike.
Groenhud lands an elbow inside.
Groenhud connects with a nasty looking knee right to Trash's face.
Groenhud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Groenhud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Groenhud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Groenhud misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Groenhud tries to land a knee to the head but Trash blocks with his arms.
Groenhud misses with an elbow over the top.
Groenhud throws an elbow but it misses.
Groenhud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trash wants to get back to striking at distance but Groenhud won't allow it.
Trash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Trash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Groenhud has him pressed against the cage.
Groenhud with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Groenhud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trash dodges an elbow strike from Groenhud.
Trash blocks the elbow strike.
Groenhud with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Groenhud is breathing heavily.
Trash is trying to break the clinch but Groenhud is controlling him.
Trash is trying to break free.
Groenhud throws a knee to the head but misses.
Trash lands an uppercut.
Trash tries to break the clinch but Groenhud is controlling the position.
Groenhud prevents Trash from breaking the clinch.
Groenhud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trash wants to get back to striking at distance but Groenhud won't allow it.
Trash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Groenhud has him pressed against the cage.
Groenhud tries a knee to the head but Trash blocks it.
Trash manages to break the clinch.
Gronk Groenhud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Groenhud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trash.
Trash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trash lands a nice looking body shot.
Trash lands a nice hook to Groenhud's body. Groenhud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Trash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Groenhud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Trash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Groenhud.
Groenhud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Trash throws the left hand but Groenhud avoids the punch easily.
Trash misses with a hook.
Groenhud slips a straight right by Trash.
Trash tries to bum rush Groenhud with a series of wild strikes but Groenhud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Groenhud ducks under a wild hook from Trash.
Trash digs a good hook to Groenhud's body.
Groenhud fails with a takedown attempt.
Trash stuffs the takedown.
Groenhud pushes Trash up against the cage in a clinch.
Groenhud misses with a knee strike.
Trash avoids a wild elbow strike from Groenhud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trash blocks an elbow strike.
Groenhud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trash tries to break the clinch but Groenhud is controlling the position.
Trash dodges an elbow strike from Groenhud.
Trash tries to circle away but Groenhud has him pinned against the cage.
Groenhud letting Trash take a breather here.
Groenhud looking to throw knees to the head but Trash is blocking nicely.
Trash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Groenhud has him pressed against the cage.
Trash slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Groenhud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trash's brow.
Trash has had enough of the clinch but Groenhud keeps him there for the moment.
Groenhud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trash dodges an elbow strike from Groenhud.
Trash tries to break the clinch but Groenhud is controlling the position.
Groenhud lands a damaging elbow.
Groenhud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Groenhud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trash takes an elbow to the temple.
Groenhud misses with an elbow strike.
Trash is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A knee to the head by Groenhud.
Groenhud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Groenhud tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trash is trying to force a seperation but Groenhud has the dominant position.
Trash has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Groenhud with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trash wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Groenhud prevents Trash from breaking the clinch.
Trash blocks the elbow strike.
Groenhud tries a knee to the head but Trash blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Trash - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Trash blocks an elbow strike from Groenhud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Groenhud.
Trash has had enough of the clinch but Groenhud keeps him there for the moment.
Trash is trying to break free.
Trash can't break the clinch.
Trash looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Groenhud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trash blocks it with crossed arms.
Groenhud misses with an elbow strike.
Trash wants to get back to striking at distance but Groenhud won't allow it.
Trash takes an elbow to the forehead.
Groenhud throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Trash blocks it with crossed arms.
Groenhud misses with an elbow over the top.
Trash is looking to break free of the clinch but Groenhud has double underhooks.
Groenhud prevents Trash from breaking the clinch.
Trash wants to get back to striking at distance but Groenhud won't allow it.
Trash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Groenhud is keeping busy.
Groenhud tries a knee to the head but Trash blocks it.
Trash wants to break free but Groenhud has control.
Trash stalls.
Groenhud tries a knee to the head but Trash blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Groenhud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trash tries to circle away but Groenhud has him pinned against the cage.
Groenhud tries to land a knee to the head but Trash blocks with his arms.
Groenhud tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Groenhud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Trash has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Trash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Groenhud has him pressed against the cage.
Trash is trying to break the clinch but Groenhud is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Trash dominated that round.
That's time! Groenhud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Groenhud with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Trash to score with a decent uppercut.
Groenhud tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trash swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Trash lands a lovely overhand right.
Trash displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Groenhud.
Trash thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trash connects with a right hand. Groenhud shakes it off.
Trash misses with an uppercut.
Groenhud shoots in but no luck this time.
Groenhud is looking to clinch but Trash is avoiding it.
Groenhud shoots in and drives through. Trash sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gronk Groenhud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trash misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trash cracks Groenhud with a right hand to the side of the head.
Groenhud tries to clinch but Trash moves out of range.
Trash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Groenhud moves away.
Groenhud fails to land the takedown.
Trash lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trash throws a hook but Groenhud avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Trash scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Groenhud shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Trash stuffs the takedown.
Trash throws a hook but Groenhud blocks it.
Groenhud tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Texas Trash is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Groenhud shoots in but no luck this time.
Groenhud slips a jab from Trash.
Groenhud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trash.
Trash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Groenhud moves away.
Trash connects with a nice looking jab.
Trash throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Groenhud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Trash tries to avoid it but Groenhud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Trash to the ground. Trash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Trash leaves Groenhud with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Trash lands an overhand right.
Groenhud doesn't manage to clinch there - Trash circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Groenhud was well out of range. Poor timing from Trash.
Trash just misses with a punch to the body.
Groenhud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gronk Groenhud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trash misses with an uppercut.
Groenhud tries to close the distance and clinch but Trash swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Trash lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Groenhud shoots for a takedown but Trash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trash lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trash lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Groenhud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trash.
Groenhud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Groenhud misses with a takedown attempt - Trash sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Groenhud drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Groenhud doesn't manage to clinch there - Trash circles away.
A lazy left from Trash finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud slips under a jab from Trash.
Trash misses with an uppercut. Groenhud saw that one coming.
Trash scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Groenhud is defended easily by Trash.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Groenhud. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A looping hook to the body misses from Trash. Groenhud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Groenhud is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trash throws a right and a left that both miss.
Trash keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trash wants it to stay on the feet.
Trash scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Groenhud doesn't seem bothered though.
Groenhud is trying hard to land a takedown here. Trash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trash lands a jab to Groenhud's midsection.
Trash fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Trash.
Groenhud looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Trash is fending him off so far but Groenhud persists. Nope, Trash circles away and we're back to standing.
Trash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trash throws a jab when Groenhud was well out of range.
Groenhud moves away from the strike by Trash.
Trash scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Trash throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Groenhud fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trash avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Trash lands an impressive looking overhand right. Groenhud doesn't seem phased though.
A slow jab from Trash misses its intended target.
Trash throws a series of punches but Groenhud avoids them all with ease.
Trash rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Groenhud moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Texas Trash seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Groenhud shoots in and drives through. Trash sprawls well.
Trash jabs Groenhud right on the nose. Groenhud blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trash takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Groenhud uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trash.
Trash misses with a double jab.
Trash misses with a straight left.
Groenhud tries to clinch but Trash moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Trash showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Trash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Groenhud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trash throws a series of punches but Groenhud moves out of range.
Groenhud fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trash thows a body shot but no joy.
Trash circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trash misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Groenhud.
Nice shot by Trash.
Trash misses with an uppercut. Groenhud saw that one coming.
Groenhud fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Trash does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groenhud takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Trash stuffs the takedown attempt from Groenhud. Groenhud gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gronk Groenhud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for Trash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Groenhud slips a jab from Trash.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud shoots for a takedown but Trash saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Trash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Groenhud was well out of range. Poor timing from Trash.
Trash tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Groenhud was well out of range. Poor timing from Trash.
Trash throws a big shot that misses.
Groenhud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trash as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Trash.
Groenhud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Groenhud will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trash misses with a straight right.
Groenhud shoots in and drives through. Trash sprawls well.
Trash scores with a hook.
Trash defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Groenhud.
Groenhud tries to clinch up but Trash circles away and keeps his distance.
Trash fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Groenhud tries for a takedown but Trash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Trash misses with a body shot.
Trash scores with a decent looking hook.
Trash slaps away a takedown attempt from Groenhud, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Trash lands an impressive looking overhand right. Groenhud doesn't seem phased though.
Groenhud looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Trash connects with a body shot.
Trash throws a good cross that connects.
Groenhud avoids a punch combination nicely.
Groenhud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trash lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Trash lands a nice hook to Groenhud's body. Groenhud takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Trash closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Groenhud blocks a jab.
No joy there for Trash, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trash scores with a jab to the body.
Trash lands a nice shot to the body.
A cross from Trash lands.
Groenhud walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trash digs a good hook to Groenhud's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud slips a jab and a cross from Trash.
Trash misses with a series of wild punches.
Trash is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Groenhud.
Groenhud is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Groenhud closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trash circles away.
Trash lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Groenhud backs up against the cage.
Trash keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Trash works over Groenhud's head and body with a nice combination.
Trash thuds his right hand into Groenhud's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Groenhud is rocked!
Trash throws a good cross that connects.
Oh Groenhud is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Trash drops Groenhud with a straight right hand, right on the button! Trash follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Texas Trash!
Texas Trash is the new bantamweight champion!
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