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Evolution 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Doyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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180 lbs
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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, Arthur Doyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael McCready!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCready tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Doyle swivels and escapes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCready.
McCready avoids a punch combination nicely.
Doyle lands with a hook. McCready tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doyle smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Doyle swats away the attempt to clinch by McCready.
McCready tries to land a leg kick but Doyle saw it coming and moves away.
McCready tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McCready sprawls well. McCready wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Doyle gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice uppercut there from Doyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle stuffs the takedown.
McCready tries for a takedown but Doyle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Arthur Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McCready.
McCready doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doyle makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Doyle!
McCready doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Doyle counters with a left to the body.
McCready looks gassed!
A right-left combo lands from Doyle.
Doyle gets a clinch.
McCready fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doyle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCready backwards.
Doyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Doyle.
McCready misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McCready is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Doyle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Doyle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Doyle blocks an uppercut.
Doyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doyle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCready.
Doyle gets underhooks to prevent McCready's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Doyle.
Doyle taking a breather.
Doyle breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Doyle. Beautiful body shot.
Doyle moves into the clinch successfully.
Doyle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. McCready is trying to keep an underhook but Doyle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Doyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doyle passes the guard and advances to mount!
Doyle postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McCready looks a forlorn figure.
Doyle 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.
Doyle sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Doyle throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McCready is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McCready holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Doyle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doyle is landing with some decent strikes but McCready is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McCready tries to reverse the position but Doyle maintains control.
Doyle controlling the pace for now.
McCready trying desperately to get to his feet.
Doyle with shots to the head and body - McCready looks very uncomfortable down there.
McCready is looking to improve his position but Doyle isn't that keen on the idea.
Doyle is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Doyle punching from mount but McCready doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Doyle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCready wants to clinch but Doyle slips to the side
letting Doyle counter with a right hand.
McCready gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doyle counters with a left and a right that stings McCready.
Doyle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Doyle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Doyle moves into the clinch.
Doyle tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doyle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCready tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McCready is trying to break the clinch but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle cracks McCready with a nice body shot.
Doyle scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCready fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Arthur Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McCready.
McCready tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Doyle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCready shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCready is breathing heavily.
Doyle with a hook.
McCready tries for a takedown but Doyle circles away easily
so Doyle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McCready keeping moving, preventing Doyle from controlling successfully.
Doyle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCready taking some punishment here, with Doyle in his half guard.
McCready avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doyle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCready is refusing to be controlled, as Doyle sits in half guard.
Doyle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCready avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doyle.
Doyle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doyle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doyle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCready's head.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McCready misses with a combination
and Doyle counters with a nice uppercut.
McCready gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCready preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCready keeping moving, preventing Doyle from controlling successfully.
Doyle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCready utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Doyle pushes down on McCready's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Doyle is thwarting McCready's attempts to control the position.
Doyle is trying to control. McCready wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Doyle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCready wants to get back to his feet.
Doyle drops an elbow to the side of McCready's head.
McCready blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doyle.
McCready gets back to full guard.
Doyle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCready's guard.
Doyle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Doyle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Doyle 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
McCready throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Doyle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Doyle.
Nice sprawl there from Doyle as McCready shoots in.
Donk. Doyle catches McCready right on the button with a cross.
Doyle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McCready gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Doyle to counter with a crisp jab.
McCready takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doyle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCready takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Doyle throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doyle shoots for a takedown but McCready saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Doyle connects with a right hand. McCready shakes it off.
McCready fails with the takedown
and Doyle counters with a two punch combo.
Arthur Doyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McCready.
McCready darts in trying to clinch
and Doyle counters with a nice body shot.
Doyle lands a really nice looking cross but McCready seems unphased.
Doyle cracks McCready with an open hand slap.
McCready shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Doyle counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCready to the mat! McCready manages to get full guard.
McCready keeping moving, preventing Doyle from controlling successfully.
McCready preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Doyle is working McCready over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McCready looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doyle is one step ahead there.
McCready keeping moving, preventing Doyle from controlling successfully.
Doyle postures up in McCready's guard and throws a big left but McCready blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doyle thows a big elbow that misses.
Doyle trying to control the position from guard on top but McCready is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCready gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Doyle counters with a nice uppercut.
Doyle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McCready circles away quickly and effectively.
Doyle has McCready up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Doyle.
A shot in the inside from Doyle.
Doyle lands with a left to the head.
McCready misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Doyle on the inside.
Arthur Doyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
McCready tries to pull guard but Doyle holds him up against the cage and eventually McCready drops back down to his feet.
Doyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Doyle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McCready is trying to break the clinch but Doyle has him pressed against the cage.
Doyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCready can do to turn this around?
McCready is looking to control Doyle's arms but Doyle gets an underhook and turns him. Now McCready has his back to the cage.
McCready's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCready being controlled against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Doyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Doyle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Doyle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Amber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knox's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cinderella Man - Eminem. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Amber!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amber moves in looking to clinch but Knox pushes him off.
Knox moves into the clinch.
Knox tries to pull guard but Amber holds him up against the cage and eventually Knox drops back down to his feet.
Amber gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Knox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Amber tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Amber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Knox knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Knox manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox pulls Amber in close to his closed guard and prevents Amber from doing any damage or advancing position.
Amber trying to control but Knox is working from the bottom.
Amber tries to stand but Knox is controlling from the bottom.
Knox controls Amber momentarily but Amber frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Amber has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Knox is proving hard to escape from.
Knox working a defensive guard here.
Amber stands and steps away. Knox gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Amber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amber slaps away a takedown attempt from Knox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Amber swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amber throws a series of punches but Knox moves out of range.
Amber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knox throws a head kick but Amber moves out of range.
Amber throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Amber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Knox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Knox misses with a few strikes there.
Knox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amber lands a big head kick that sends Knox tumbling to the mat! Amber takes a step backwards and waves Knox back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Knox is rocked!
Amber clinches with his opponent.
Oh Knox is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amber throws an elbow that misses.
Knox seems to have got his legs back now.
Amber tries to break the clinch but Knox is controlling the position.
Knox misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Amber.
Knox is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amber stops a takedown attempt from Knox.
Knox is breathing heavily.
Amber is looking to control Knox's arms but Knox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Amber has his back to the cage.
Knox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Amber throws an elbow but it misses.
Amber keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Knox's efforts to push away.
Amber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Amber prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Amber shows good takedown defense.
Knox shoots for a double leg takedown but Amber sprawls well. He's pushed Knox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amber misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amber scores a takedown into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knox tries to hold on but Amber pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Amber dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Amber does no damage.
Amber wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Amber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knox makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Amber really felt that one!
Amber moves into the clinch successfully.
Knox stalls.
Amber working aggressively here.
Amber lands with a left to the head.
Amber is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Knox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Amber shoots in and drives through. Knox sprawls well.
Amber throws a series of punches but Knox avoids them all with ease.
Amber misses with a few strikes there.
Amber is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Amber does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knox looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Amber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Amber.
Ben Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Amber.
Amber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Knox tries to avoid it but Amber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Knox to the ground. Knox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Knox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Horrible takedown by Knox or perhaps it was just good defense by Amber which made him look bad.
Ben Knox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Amber tries to clinch
so Knox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Knox wants to pass the guard but Amber is keeping the position.
Amber is looking to stand up but Knox isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knox throwing strikes from guard but Amber blocks nicely.
Knox wants to stand and escape but instead Amber has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amber decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Knox shoots for a double leg takedown but Amber sprawls well. He's pushed Knox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox tries to clinch up.
Amber tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Amber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amber shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Amber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Amber connects with a nice looking jab.
Amber fails to land with a series of punches.
Knox tries to clinch there but Amber circles away.
Amber tries to close the distance and clinch but Knox swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Amber tests Knox's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Knox moves in looking to clinch but Amber pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Amber. No joy for Knox on that attempt.
Amber scores with a takedown into Knox's guard.
Amber decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Amber throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knox.
Amber tries to clinch up
and Knox counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Amber is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Amber will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Amber lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox pushes Amber up against the cage in a clinch.
Amber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Amber wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Amber breaks the clinch.
Knox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Amber.
Knox tries to keep at a distance but Amber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Amber wants to break free but Knox has control.
Amber is looking to break free of the clinch but Knox has double underhooks.
Amber is trying to break free.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knox escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Knox swivels and escapes.
Amber clinches with his opponent.
Knox tries for a takedown but Amber manages to get underhooks.
Amber is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Amber breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Amber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amber closes the distance and clinches up with Knox, looking for a takedown. Amber pushes Knox against the cage but Knox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Knox slips a jab and a cross from Amber.
Knox blocks a head kick by Amber.
Amber shoots in but Knox avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ben Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Amber.
Knox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Amber as he jumps to the side.
Amber wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Knox swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Amber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Knox tries to clinch up
and Amber counters with a stiff right hand.
Knox has managed to clinch.
Knox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Amber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Amber lands a nice shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Knox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Amber misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Amber fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amber goes for a takedown attempt but Knox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Knox swats away the attempt to clinch by Amber.
Knox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Amber.
Knox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amber defends it nicely.
Knox dodges the punch combination from Amber.
Amber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Knox closes the distance and clinches up with Amber, looking for a takedown. Knox pushes Amber against the cage but Amber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Amber tries to clinch but Knox moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Amber looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Amber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amber takes a swing at Knox's ribcage but misses.
Amber blocks a head kick by Knox.
Dave Amber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knox is looking to clinch but Amber is avoiding it.
Amber throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Amber drives through and clinches with Knox against the cage.
Dave Amber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knox is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Amber is trying to break the clinch but Knox has him pressed against the cage.
Ben Knox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Knox gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Amber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Amber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Amber 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Amber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between luiz lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornelius Smithy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornelius Smithy 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, luiz lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cornelius Smithy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lopez misses with a two punch combination.
lopez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Smithy.
lopez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and lopez wants it to stay on the feet.
Smithy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Smithy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from lopez misses the target.
Smithy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. lopez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Smithy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Smithy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
lopez is trying to stand up.
lopez trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
lopez bucks up and throws Smithy to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Smithy tries to clinch but lopez moves out of range.
Smithy looks gassed!
Smithy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Cornelius Smithy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
lopez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smithy is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from lopez.
Smithy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! lopez has cracked Smithy with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! lopez lands another huge swinging hook and Smithy tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Smithy, before lopez can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). luiz lopez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Macgregor's choice of entrance music: Dragonforce - operation ground and pound. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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18
195 lbs
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185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Macgregor!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tyson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tyson misses with a looping left.
Macgregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tyson digs a good hook to Macgregor's body.
Macgregor is looking to clinch.
Tyson throws a lazy right hand but Macgregor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tyson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tyson wants it to stay on the feet.
Macgregor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mike Tyson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gary Macgregor.
Macgregor shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyson cracks Macgregor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Macgregor fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyson thuds a left hand into Macgregor's body.
Tyson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson cracks Macgregor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Macgregor looks gassed!
Tyson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tyson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson looks to land a combination but Macgregor avoids it well.
A right-left combo lands from Tyson.
A jab from Tyson does it's job there.
Macgregor is rocked!
Tyson flashes Macgregor a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Macgregor's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Macgregor crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tyson punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Tyson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between joshua johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutal Delux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joshua johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, joshua johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutal Delux!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delux.
Delux drops johnson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for johnson! Delux dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brutal Delux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Helguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, System of a Down - BYOB. 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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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luis Helguera!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helguera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Helguera closes the distance and clinches up with Armstrong, looking for a takedown. Helguera pushes Armstrong against the cage but Armstrong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Helguera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Armstrong throws out the jab.
Helguera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Helguera lands in his opponent's guard.
Helguera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Helguera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Armstrong is looking to stand up but Helguera isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Helguera tries to free his leg and advance position but Armstrong is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helguera stops Armstrong from standing up.
Helguera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A left and a right from Armstrong both land. Nice combination.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Helguera dives in and grabs Armstrong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes down on Helguera's head and hops out.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Armstrong connects with a high kick.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Helguera.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Helguera moves out of range.
Helguera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Armstrong is trying to defend but Helguera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Helguera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Armstrong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Helguera.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Helguera on the ground.
Helguera looks gassed!
Armstrong pushes Helguera off looking to stand but Helguera dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Helguera is looking for a kimura here.
Helguera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Armstrong defends it well.
Armstrong looks like he's trying to stand up.
Armstrong trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Helguera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Armstrong sees it coming and defends easily.
Helguera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Helguera stops Armstrong from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Helguera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armstrong swivels and escapes.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Helguera.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Armstrong.
Michael Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Helguera shoots in looking for a takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl out of it but Helguera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Armstrong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helguera.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Michael Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Helguera blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Helguera tries for a takedown but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
Helguera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Helguera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Helguera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Armstrong, right into the meat.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Helguera moves out of range.
Helguera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helguera blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Armstrong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Helguera saw that one coming.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Armstrong delivers a nice body kick.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Helguera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Armstrong.
Helguera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Helguera dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Helguera shoots in and drives through. Armstrong sprawls well.
Helguera is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
Helguera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Helguera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helguera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong throws a head kick that Helguera semi-blocks.
Armstrong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Helguera backs up against the cage.
Armstrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Armstrong thuds his shin into the meat of Helguera's side.
Helguera shoots in and drives through. Armstrong sprawls well.
Michael Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong thuds his shin into the meat of Helguera's side.
Helguera misses with a takedown attempt - Armstrong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Armstrong connects with a good right hand that stumbles Helguera. Helguera circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong scores with a head kick.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown.
Armstrong lands with a slapping head kick.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong misses with a head kick.
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Helguera has a takedown stuffed.
Helguera walks into a straight right hand from Armstrong.
Helguera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Armstrong as he jumps to the side.
Helguera ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Helguera moved out of range.
Armstrong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Helguera.
Armstrong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Helguera.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Helguera closes the distance and clinches up with Armstrong, looking for a takedown. Helguera pushes Armstrong against the cage but Armstrong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong misses with a few strikes there.
Helguera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some wild striking there from Armstrong.
Helguera avoids the head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Armstrong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Helguera.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Helguera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Armstrong circles away.
Armstrong connects with a nice looking jab.
Armstrong works over Helguera's head and body with a nice combination.
Helguera clobbers Armstrong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Armstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Armstrong, right into the meat.
Helguera lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Helguera tries for a takedown but Armstrong sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong misses with a two punch combination.
Helguera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A thudding body kick lands there by Armstrong!
Armstrong thows a body shot but no joy.
A left and a right from Armstrong both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong throws a sloppy head kick and Helguera moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Armstrong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Helguera closes the distance and clinches up with Armstrong, looking for a takedown. Helguera pushes Armstrong against the cage but Armstrong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Armstrong does no damage.
Helguera fails with a takedown attempt.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Helguera moves out of range.
Armstrong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong is looking to land body kicks.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Helguera drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Helguera stops Armstrong from standing up.
Helguera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Helguera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Helguera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Armstrong lands with an overhand left.
Helguera shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Michael Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luis Helguera.
Armstrong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Helguera's head.
Helguera doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Armstrong throws a series of strikes that have Helguera backpedaling.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Armstrong throws a head kick that half lands.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Helguera avoids the head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Helguera decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is defending against the submission attempts here by Helguera.
Helguera is looking for a kimura here.
Armstrong is defending against the submission attempts here by Helguera.
Helguera is trying to work for a kimura but Armstrong is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is trying to stand.
Helguera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Armstrong sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Helguera is working for a submission of some sort.
Armstrong is defending against the submission attempts here by Helguera.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Armstrong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
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.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Helguera looks for a takedown but Armstrong sprawls well.
Michael Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Helguera avoids it well.
Armstrong thows a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Armstrong lands but Helguera takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Armstrong.
Helguera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armstrong swivels and escapes.
Helguera shoots in for a double leg but Armstrong sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Helguera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Helguera blocks a head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands a high kick!
Luis Helguera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Armstrong!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cena comes to the cage accompanied by My time is now. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
230 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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272 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, King Law!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law defending well as Cena loads up on a big left hand.
Law cracks Cena with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Law.
Cena takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Law with a hook.
Law throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Law moves away.
Law clinches up with Cena and pushes him back against the cage.
Law gets underhooks to prevent Cena's takedown attempt.
Law stops a takedown attempt from Cena.
Cena has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Law avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cena. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cena jumps guard and drags Law to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cena looking for a sweep. Not yet Cena, not yet.
Cena not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cena wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Cena is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Law defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Law stands up from Cena's guard - Law perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cena shoots for a takedown but Law saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jab from Law.
Cena takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Law thuds a left hand into Cena's body.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law jabs at Cena's body.
Law throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Law.
King Law is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cena takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Law is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cena had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Law pushes Cena up against the cage in a clinch.
Law lands a shot to the body.
Law escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like John Cena has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law jabs Cena right on the nose. Cena blinks but takes it well.
Cena is rocked!
Law fakes the body blow, causing Cena to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Cena goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). King Law!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenzo Nakata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reodfsenior Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenzo Nakata!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Reodfsenior Castro!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakata thuds a left hand into Castro's body.
Castro misses with a double jab.
Castro throws a series of punches but Nakata avoids them all with ease.
Castro scores with a jab to the head.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nakata thows a body shot but no joy.
Castro defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nakata.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nakata.
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Nakata ducks down to avoid it.
Castro scores a takedown into full mount!
Nakata is trying to escape the mount.
Castro with a couple of short strikes.
Castro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata gets back to half guard.
Castro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Castro is trying to work for a kimura but Nakata is defending well.
Nakata tries to get to full guard but Castro has control of the leg.
Nakata slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nakata throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nakata working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
Castro preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata is working hard here to advance position.
Castro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
Castro trying to control but Nakata is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Castro decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Nakata, up you get!
Nakata shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenzo Nakata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakata is breathing heavily.
Nakata dodges the punch combination from Castro.
Castro gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nakata counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nakata scores a takedown into full mount!
Castro tries to reverse the position but Nakata maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Nakata with a couple of short strikes.
Castro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nakata landing strikes from the mount.
Castro is looking to get to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nakata fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Castro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Nakata.
Castro is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Nakata punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nakata unloading with bombs!
Nakata scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nakata lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro working to try and regain half guard.
Nakata unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro throwing hammer fists to the chest of Nakata. What's that going to do exactly?
Nakata working the ground and pound effectively.
Nakata lands a big shot there that rocks Castro but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nakata has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Castro's face.
Castro is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro wants to hold on but Nakata pushes him away.
Castro regains half guard.
Nakata landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenzo Nakata dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Some wild striking there from Castro.
Nakata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castro is trying to defend but Nakata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Castro pushes Nakata off looking to stand but Nakata dives back in and keeps control.
Nakata slips a nice elbow through Castro's hands, connecting with Castro's forehead.
Castro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nakata pulls his head out easily.
Nakata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakata prevents Castro from standing back up.
Castro is pressing down on Nakata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Nakata is in close to Castro's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nakata lands a couple of elbows.
Nakata connects with a couple of short punches.
Castro is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakata postures up and lands a big shot to Castro's brow.
Castro manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Nakata changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castro looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nakata in side control lands a decent elbow.
Castro is looking to reverse the position.
Nakata in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nakata scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Castro to see if he's OK.
Castro is trying to buck Nakata off.
Nakata creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nakata connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Castro some visible discomfort.
Castro tries to escape but Nakata is in control.
Nakata scores with punches from side control.
Castro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nakata is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakata lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Check out the look on Nakata's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nakata is trying to get an arm triangle but Castro is defending well.
Nakata 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.
Castro is trying to control Nakata's posture but Nakata avoids it.
Nakata working the head and body with strikes.
Castro wants to control but Nakata postures up.
Castro managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nakata.
Castro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Nakata stops Castro from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakata tries for a takedown but Castro circles away easily
and Castro counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Nakata!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nakata is looking to escape.
Castro dominating with strikes here.
Nakata is looking to get to half guard.
Castro avoids the attempt from Nakata to control.
Castro scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Nakata working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Castro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakata 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.
Castro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakata wants to hold on but Castro pushes him away.
Castro landing strikes from the mount and Nakata is in trouble!
Castro with shots to the head and body - Nakata looks very uncomfortable down there.
Castro looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Nakata is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Castro connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakata tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Castro landing shots from mount.
Castro breaks from Nakata's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nakata regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nakata wants to improve his position but Castro is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Castro there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Reodfsenior Castro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Castro misses with a takedown
and Nakata counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Castro!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakata lands with some strikes.
Castro in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Castro squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Castro takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Castro tries to hold on but Nakata pushes him away.
Castro is looking to improve his position but Nakata isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakata lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nakata with a couple of short strikes.
Castro gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakata thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Castro to regain full guard.
Castro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nakata doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nakata manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nakata defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nakata's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nakata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castro working for a triangle but Nakata defends it easily.
Nakata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakata lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nakata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakata has managed to get both his arms back between Castro's legs - danger averted.
Nakata lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nakata postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nakata thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Castro prevents the takedown attempt.
Castro gets control of Nakata's arms and successfully pulls guard. Castro will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kenzo Nakata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakata lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Castro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Castro is on top in guard.
Nakata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castro postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Castro working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Nakata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakata throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nakata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castro is pressing down on Nakata's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castro punching from the bottom - just letting Nakata know he's still in a fight.
Nakata scoring with some ground and pound.
Nakata trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Castro manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Nakata controls Castro momentarily but Castro frees himself.
Nakata 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.
Castro stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Castro.
Nakata misses with a takedown attempt
and Castro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nakata's knee momentarily.
Castro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Nakata throws a left and a right that both miss
and Castro decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nakata's guard.
Castro thows a big elbow that misses.
Castro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Nakata's guard.
Nakata trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Castro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Nakata is proving hard to escape from.
Nakata lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Castro!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reodfsenior Castro really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Castro misses with a head kick.
Nakata tries for a takedown but Castro circles away easily
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Castro lands a nice short elbow.
Nakata is trying to get back to full guard.
Castro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nakata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nakata wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Castro postures up and lands a big shot to Nakata's brow.
Nakata is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro stands and steps away. Nakata gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Reodfsenior Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro lands with a straight right. Nakata didn't see that one coming.
Castro throws a series of punches but Nakata moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Nakata misses the target.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Nakata bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Castro sizes up Nakata with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Castro stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakata. Nakata gets slowly back to his feet.
Castro misses with a few strikes there.
Nakata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Castro throws Nakata to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a really nice looking cross but Nakata seems unphased.
Nakata looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenzo Nakata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nakata looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nakata escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Castro cracks a nice hook into Nakata's ribs.
Nakata gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castro counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nakata to the mat! Nakata manages to get full guard.
Castro is looking to stand up but Nakata won't let him.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castro gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Castro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakata circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nakata is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nakata got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castro has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nakata has managed to get both his arms back between Castro's legs - danger averted.
Nakata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Castro kicks Nakata off and gets to his feet.
Nakata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro tries to avoid it but Nakata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro to the ground. Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nakata fails with the takedown
and Castro counters with a two punch combo.
Reodfsenior Castro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Castro throws a combination. Nakata tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nakata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Castro is trying to defend but Nakata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro kicks off Nakata and gets to his feet.
Nakata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Castro.
Castro lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castro gets the takedown into side control.
Castro lands a few punches from side control.
Nakata manages to get back to half guard.
Nakata looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reodfsenior Castro dominated that fourth 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Castro shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Castro was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nakata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Castro with a couple of short strikes.
Nakata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Castro wants to control the pace but Nakata is squirming around nicely.
Castro working Nakata over with strikes here.
Castro dominating with strikes here.
Castro in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Castro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nakata hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro dominating with strikes here.
Castro prevents Nakata from getting the reversal.
Castro cracks Nakata with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Nakata is looking to improve his position but Castro isn't that keen on the idea.
Castro dominating with strikes here.
Castro dominating with strikes here.
Castro dominating with strikes here.
Nakata working to try and regain half guard.
Castro looking to secure an arm triangle but Nakata defends it well.
Castro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Nakata that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Nakata is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nakata in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Castro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Castro lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nakata hang on?
Nakata working to try and regain half guard.
Castro lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Castro looking to control but Nakata is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nakata is desperately trying to improve his position but Castro has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakata taking shots to the head.
Nakata is desperately trying to improve his position but Castro has a good base and remains in mount.
Castro scoring with strikes but Nakata is staying in there.
Nakata is trying desperately to improve position.
Nakata tries to hold on but Castro postures up.
Castro has control of Nakata's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nakata regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Castro landing punches.
Castro with good strikes from the mount here!
Kenzo Nakata has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakata is looking to improve his position but Castro isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakata gets back to half guard.
Nakata works his way to full guard. Good work.
Castro with a nice head shot there.
Castro wants to get up but he can't break Nakata's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Nakata not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Castro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Reodfsenior Castro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nakata fails to land with a series of punches.
Nakata misses with a takedown attempt
and Castro counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castro postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reodfsenior Castro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Castro 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 Atkins scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reodfsenior Castro!
Reodfsenior Castro is the new light heavyweight champion!
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