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LFNC 41 - Cold Blooded PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Mortimer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Mortimer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 cm
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200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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, Robert Browne! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Mortimer! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Mortimer bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Browne! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Robert Browne has been cut. Mortimer cracks Browne with a solid left hand.
Browne is rocked! Mortimer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Browne's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Mortimer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Con Dumas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Emeliananko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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190 cm
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215 lbs
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187 cm
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204 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Con Dumas! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Emeliananko! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Emeliananko looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dumas! Emeliananko with shots to the head and body - Dumas looks very uncomfortable down there.
It looks like Con Dumas has been cut. Emeliananko working for a guillotine from mount but Dumas is in no mood to give up. Dumas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Emeliananko.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Dumas can't escape the position.
Dumas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Dumas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Emeliananko has control of Dumas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dumas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Dumas is squirming around, avoiding Emeliananko's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emeliananko looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Emeliananko thowing shots but they're missing. Emeliananko is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dumas is surviving well by controlling Emeliananko's body position as best he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Emeliananko trying to control but Dumas is having none of it. Emeliananko looking to secure an arm triangle but Dumas defends it well. Emeliananko jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dumas manages to avoid the submission attempt. Emeliananko looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Emeliananko working the ground and pound from side control. Dumas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Emeliananko's best efforts. Dumas trying to hold on to Emeliananko's head to control him but Emeliananko postures up.
Dumas is looking for a sweep. Emeliananko is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Emeliananko is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dumas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Emeliananko. Dumas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Emeliananko pulls his head out easily. Emeliananko wants to work for an arm triangle but Dumas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dumas wants to get back to full guard. Dumas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Dumas works his way to full guard. Good work. Dumas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Dumas striking off his back. Emeliananko lands a couple of decent looking shots. Dumas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Emeliananko defends well. Dumas working for a triangle but Emeliananko defends it easily.
Emeliananko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dumas taking a bit of punishment here - Emeliananko scoring with strikes. Emeliananko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dumas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Dumas is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Emeliananko seems to be looking for submissions.
Emeliananko thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dumas's head. Emeliananko is trying to control the action in half guard but Dumas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Emeliananko throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Dumas is looking to improve his position.
Dumas wants to control but Emeliananko is keeping busy and won't allow it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitali Emeliananko dominated that round. The cut man is working on Con Dumas's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dumas feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Emeliananko controls Dumas momentarily but Dumas frees himself. Emeliananko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dumas defends well. Emeliananko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Emeliananko is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Dumas throwing strikes but missing. Emeliananko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dumas passes Emeliananko's left leg - he's now in half guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Emeliananko actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dumas passes to side control. Emeliananko is not content to let Dumas control the position. The ground and pound from Dumas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. Emeliananko struggling a bit here. Emeliananko is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Dumas is staying active. Dumas is looking to take a break and control but Emeliananko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Vitali Emeliananko has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Emeliananko gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dumas is pressing down on Emeliananko's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Dumas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dumas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Emeliananko. Emeliananko trying to control but Dumas is working from the bottom. Emeliananko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Emeliananko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Dumas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dumas is trying to keep Emeliananko in close.
Emeliananko sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dumas trying to keep a closed guard but Emeliananko is proving a slippery customer.
Dumas keeping moving, preventing Emeliananko from controlling successfully. Emeliananko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dumas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Emeliananko has managed to get both his arms back between Dumas's legs - danger averted. Dumas wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Emeliananko is now in half guard. Dumas wants to control but Emeliananko is keeping busy.
Emeliananko wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dumas keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Emeliananko throws a right and a left that both miss.
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. Dumas stuffs the takedown attempt from Emeliananko. Emeliananko gets slowly back to his feet. Dumas slaps away a takedown attempt from Emeliananko, before circling back to the center of the mat. Dumas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Emeliananko's guard. Dumas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dumas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Emeliananko trying to keep a closed guard but Dumas is proving a slippery customer.
Dumas passes Emeliananko's left leg - he's now in half guard. Dumas is looking to advance position but Emeliananko won't allow it. Emeliananko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Dumas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Con Dumas dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Con Dumas's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Emeliananko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dumas. Emeliananko moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Dumas shoots in but Emeliananko avoids the takedown attempt easily. Emeliananko lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dumas backs up against the cage.
Emeliananko shoots in and bounces Dumas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Dumas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dumas looking for a guillotine here but Emeliananko defends easily.
Emeliananko wants to control from the top but Dumas keeps moving. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dumas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Emeliananko with a flurry of punches that miss. Dumas trying to control the position.
Dumas looking for subs off his back but Emeliananko has passed one foot through into half guard.
Emeliananko is nestled in close to Dumas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Emeliananko is looking for a kimura here.
Dumas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Emeliananko's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Emeliananko's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Dumas doesn't have the hooks in and Emeliananko manages to turn into his guard.
Dumas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Emeliananko wants to control from the top but Dumas keeps moving. Emeliananko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Emeliananko controlling from the top position. Dumas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Emeliananko thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Dumas has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Emeliananko should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dumas has tightened it up now! Emeliananko should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Con Dumas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bismol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cane Gairzinio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismol's entrance music is Here Comes The Pain. A fine choice. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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178 cm
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Bismol! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cane Gairzinio! The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bismol fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bismol throws a hook but Gairzinio avoids it easily. Gairzinio scores with a takedown into Bismol's guard. Gairzinio preventing the sweep. Bismol bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gairzinio's guard. Bismol wants to control from the top but Gairzinio keeps moving. Bismol drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gairzinio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bismol has Gairzinio in his guard. Bismol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gairzinio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Gairzinio trying to control the position from guard on top but Bismol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bismol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gairzinio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bismol. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Bismol has his foot on Gairzinio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gairzinio works his way back into a safe position though. Bismol looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bismol has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gairzinio is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bismol. Bismol is breathing heavily. Bismol is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gairzinio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Bismol looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gairzinio decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Bismol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gairzinio manages to avoid it. Bismol misses with a body shot.
Bismol throws a nice looking combination but Gairzinio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Gairzinio tries to close the distance and clinch but Bismol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Gairzinio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bismol throws out the jab. Gairzinio tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bismol looks to clinch so Gairzinio counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Bismol 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. Bismol keeping moving, preventing Gairzinio from controlling successfully. Gairzinio looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Bismol looking for a guillotine here but Gairzinio defends easily.
Gairzinio stands and steps away. Bismol gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gairzinio tries to clinch but Bismol moves out of range. Bismol gets a clinch. Nice body punch from Gairzinio. A battle for position here, against the cage. Bismol takes a shot to the head. Gairzinio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Gairzinio lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Gairzinio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gairzinio tries to clinch up and Bismol counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Gairzinio is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bismol is controlling him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cane Gairzinio dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bismol throws a combination that misses and Gairzinio counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Bismol is looking to improve his position.
Bismol is working hard here to advance position. Gairzinio tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Bismol looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bismol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Cane Gairzinio has got the better of the ground game so far. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gairzinio wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bismol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Gairzinio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Bismol rushes Gairzinio and presses him up against the cage. Bismol has had enough of the clinch but Gairzinio keeps him there for the moment. Bismol throws a punch but it's blocked by Gairzinio. Gairzinio turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Gairzinio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bismol keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bismol looks to move to half guard but instead Gairzinio has passed into mount! Damn! Bismol working to try and regain half guard.
Gairzinio looking to control but Bismol is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Bismol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bismol in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. Gairzinio get's back to his feet. Gairzinio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bismol paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gairzinio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bismol. Bismol swats away the attempt to clinch by Gairzinio. Bismol throws an overhand right that lands on Gairzinio's shoulder, as Gairzinio tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Gairzinio wants to clinch up but Bismol keeps it at a distance. Gairzinio tries to clinch but Bismol is having none of it. Gairzinio tries to clinch up. Bismol tries to clinch but Gairzinio is having none of it. Bismol throws a combination that misses and Gairzinio counters with a body kick. Matt Bismol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bismol looks to land a right hand but Gairzinio moved out of range. Gairzinio slips a straight right by Bismol. Gairzinio connects with a right hand. Bismol shakes it off. Gairzinio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bismol. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cane Gairzinio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gairzinio wants to clinch up but Bismol keeps it at a distance. The fight stays on the outside here - Gairzinio looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Matt Bismol is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bismol thows a body shot but no joy. Bismol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gairzinio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bismol. Gairzinio tries to clinch but Bismol moves away and Bismol decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gairzinio's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bismol stops Gairzinio from standing up. Bismol drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bismol jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Bismol trying to control but Gairzinio is working from the bottom. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bismol is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gairzinio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gairzinio has escaped and now he's on top! Gairzinio wants to get up but he can't break Bismol's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Bismol looking for a sweep. Not yet Bismol, not yet. Matt Bismol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Gairzinio gets to his feet - Bismol follows without any prompting. Gairzinio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Gairzinio scores a takedown into full mount! Bismol manages to regain half guard. Good work. Bismol looking for submissions off his back. Gairzinio decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gairzinio tries to clinch up but Bismol circles away and keeps his distance. Gairzinio closes the distance but Bismol moves to the side and Bismol counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Bismol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gairzinio sees it coming and avoids it easily. Cane Gairzinio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Bismol throws out a loose jab but Gairzinio uses good head movement to avoid it. Bismol lands a slapping body shot.
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. Gairzinio throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bismol keeps the fight on the outside. Bismol fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bismol is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Bismol gets in close and instigates a clinch. A shot in the inside from Gairzinio. Bismol throws a punch but it's blocked by Gairzinio. Bismol tries a body shot but Gairzinio blocks it.
Bismol blocks an uppercut.
Gairzinio manages to break the clinch.
Gairzinio moves in looking to clinch but Bismol pushes him off.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Bismol. Well Gairzinio 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 28:29 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cane Gairzinio!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Aderis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Piensavi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 cm
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175 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm
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170 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zach Aderis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Piensavi! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Aderis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Aderis.
Aderis misses with a wild combination.
Aderis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Piensavi to score with a decent uppercut. Aderis connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Piensavi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Piensavi misses with a body shot.
Aderis lands a high kick!
Piensavi throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Aderis moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Piensavi misses with an uppercut. Piensavi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Aderis fails with the takedown. Piensavi takes a swing at Aderis's ribcage but misses. Aderis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piensavi. Piensavi with a nice cross. 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! Piensavi swings for the body but Aderis moves out of range.
Aderis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Piensavi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Piensavi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Piensavi takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Piensavi punishes Aderis's body with a nice straight punch. Piensavi scores with a jab to the jaw. Aderis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aderis feints and then cracks Piensavi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Piensavi down. Aderis connects with a solid leg kick. Aderis tries to clinch but Piensavi moves out of range. Piensavi scores with a shot to the body.
Piensavi thows a body shot but no joy. Aderis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Piensavi. Piensavi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aderis circles away quickly and effectively. Aderis throws a series of punches but Piensavi avoids them all with ease. Piensavi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Piensavi throws out a loose jab but Aderis uses good head movement to avoid it. Aderis throws a combination that misses and Piensavi counters with a stiff right hand. Piensavi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Zach Aderis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Piensavi digs a good hook to Aderis's body.
Piensavi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A head kick misses from Aderis.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Aderis avoids the body shot from Piensavi.
A cross from Piensavi lands. Piensavi lands with a shot to the body. Aderis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Piensavi was well out of range. Poor timing from Aderis. Piensavi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aderis's head backwards. Aderis ducks under a wild hook from Piensavi. Aderis wants to clinch but Piensavi slips to the side and Piensavi counters with a right hand to the body. Piensavi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Aderis walks into a jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Piensavi looks to score with a jab to the body but Aderis is just out of range. Piensavi is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Aderis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Piensavi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Piensavi finds it's way through Aderis's defenses. Piensavi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aderis was well out of range. Poor timing from Piensavi. Aderis avoids the body shot from Piensavi.
Aderis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aderis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Piensavi. Piensavi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aderis doesn't seem bothered though. Aderis shoots in but no luck this time. Piensavi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aderis walks into a straight right hand from Piensavi. Aderis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Piensavi avoids the head kick by Aderis.
Aderis doesn't manage to clinch there - Piensavi circles away.
Piensavi scores with a jab to the body. Aderis is breathing heavily. Piensavi just misses with a punch to the body.
Aderis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aderis. Piensavi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Piensavi. Piensavi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Piensavi scores with a hook to the body. Aderis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Piensavi looks to land a combination but Aderis avoids it well. The crowd cheers as Piensavi lands an impressive looking overhand right. Aderis doesn't seem phased though. Aderis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Piensavi. Mike Piensavi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Aderis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Piensavi avoids it really well and circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Aderis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Piensavi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aderis. Nice body punch from Piensavi.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Aderis throws a quick inside leg kick. Aderis throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Aderis jabbing away but nothing is landing. Aderis tries to clinch there but Piensavi circles away.
Piensavi blocks a head kick by Aderis.
Aderis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Piensavi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Piensavi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Aderis's head. Aderis tries to clinch up and Piensavi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Aderis throws a nice inside leg kick. Aderis looks to score with a jab to the body but Piensavi is just out of range. Aderis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Aderis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Piensavi.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Piensavi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Aderis looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Aderis moves forwards but Piensavi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Piensavi misses with a wild body shot. Piensavi throws a series of punches but Aderis moves out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Piensavi will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Piensavi cracks Aderis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. The fight moves into the clinch position. Aderis prevents Piensavi from breaking the clinch. Piensavi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aderis's efforts to push away. Aderis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piensavi works Aderis's body with a nice hook. Aderis throws a chopping leg kick but Piensavi manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Piensavi lands a nice shot to the body.
Aderis forces Piensavi back against the cage and clinches. Piensavi tries to circle away but Aderis has him pinned against the cage. Aderis with a knee to the head.
Aderis trying to stall but Piensavi improves his position.
Aderis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Piensavi.
Aderis manages to break the clinch.
Piensavi stuffs the takedown attempt from Aderis. Aderis gets slowly back to his feet. Piensavi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aderis throws out the jab. Mike Piensavi seems to be getting the better of the standup. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice straight punches there by Piensavi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Piensavi. Aderis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Piensavi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aderis can pounce on him.
Aderis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Aderis walks into a straight right hand from Piensavi. Aderis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piensavi. Aderis plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Piensavi sizes up Aderis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Piensavi tests Aderis's chin there with a solid looking shot. Piensavi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aderis takes a body punch but keeps moving. Piensavi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Piensavi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Aderis. Piensavi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aderis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Piensavi scores with a hook. This has been an exciting period of action! Piensavi scores with a decent looking hook. Nice uppercut there from Piensavi. Aderis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Piensavi connects with the punch. Piensavi scores with a shot to the body.
Aderis takes a body punch but keeps moving. Piensavi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Aderis fails to land the takedown. Piensavi lands a nice looking body shot.
Piensavi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piensavi with a jab. Piensavi thuds a left hand into Aderis's body. Aderis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Piensavi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Good shot there by Piensavi. Piensavi throws out a powerful jab. Piensavi throws a series of punches but Aderis moves out of range. Aderis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Piensavi lands with a straight right. Aderis didn't see that one coming. Piensavi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Aderis misses with a body punch
and Piensavi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Aderis moves forwards but Piensavi connects with a nice, crisp jab. Piensavi 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.
A punch combination from Piensavi misses. Piensavi stuns Aderis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Piensavi throws a right and a left that both miss. Aderis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Piensavi lands a jab to Aderis's midsection. Piensavi dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Aderis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Aderis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Piensavi punishes Aderis's body with a nice straight punch. Aderis takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Piensavi punishes Aderis's body with a nice straight punch. Piensavi ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Piensavi lands a nice shot that snaps Aderis's head back.
Nice body punch from Piensavi. Piensavi scores with a sloppy right hand. Aderis should have avoided that one. Piensavi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Piensavi scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Aderis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Piensavi lands a slapping body shot.
Piensavi lands with a hook. Aderis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Aderis tries to move into range but Piensavi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Aderis avoids the body shot from Piensavi.
Piensavi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aderis.
Piensavi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Aderis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Decent striking displayed by Piensavi there. Piensavi throws a body punch but Aderis moves out of range. Piensavi lands a lovely overhand right. Zach Aderis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Piensavi lands a slapping body shot.
Piensavi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aderis. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Aderis. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Piensavi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Piensavi scores with a jab to the jaw. Aderis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Piensavi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Aderis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Aderis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Aderis misses with a head kick.
Aderis lands a high kick!
A jab from Piensavi does it's job there. Aderis tries a head kick but it misses.
Aderis misses with a looping right. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Aderis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Piensavi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Piensavi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Piensavi clobbers Aderis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Piensavi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aderis was well out of range. Poor timing from Piensavi. Aderis shoots in and drives through. Piensavi sprawls well. Aderis tries to clinch up. Piensavi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aderis. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Aderis. That's going to take a lot out of him. Piensavi misses with a body shot.
Aderis throws a combination that misses and Piensavi counters with a lovely straight right hand! Piensavi misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Piensavi connects with a right hand. Aderis shakes it off. Piensavi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aderis on the side of the head. A shot to the liver by Piensavi. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Aderis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Piensavi lands a jab to the head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Piensavi. Piensavi throws a shot to the body.
Aderis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. A right-left combo lands from Piensavi.
Aderis is rocked! Piensavi with a body punch. A glancing blow. Oh Aderis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Piensavi lands a lovely overhand right. Piensavi connects with a body shot. This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Aderis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery. Piensavi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Piensavi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Piensavi drops Aderis with a huge uppercut! Aderis drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Piensavi is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike Piensavi!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bert Sugar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bert Sugar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Robinson! The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Sugar on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Sugar swats away the attempt to clinch by Robinson. Sugar darts in trying to clinch and Robinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Robinson throws a looping overhand right but Sugar ducks down to avoid it. Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing. Robinson tries to clinch up but Sugar circles away and keeps his distance. Robinson closes the distance and lands a one-two. Sugar blocks a jab. Carlton Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sugar clinches. Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Robinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Robinson can't find room to land a body shot as Sugar controls the action.
Robinson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Robinson avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A short body shot lands from Sugar as the two fighters clinch.
Robinson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Sugar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Robinson is leaning against Sugar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Sugar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Robinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Robinson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Sugar struggles to land a body shot inside as Robinson controls his hands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sugar as Robinson tries to tie him up. Robinson lands a hook that snaps the head of Sugar backwards. Robinson blocks a body shot from Sugar. Sugar prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch. Sugar tries to work over Robinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Robinson manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Sugar wants to clinch but Robinson slips to the side and Robinson counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Sugar! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Robinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carlton Robinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neville Davis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Neville Davis! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim McAllister! The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! McAllister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davis was well out of range. Poor timing from McAllister. McAllister feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, McAllister changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. McAllister looking to pass the guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. McAllister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. McAllister postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McAllister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. McAllister postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it. McAllister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. McAllister is working Davis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Davis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McAllister's guard. Davis prevents McAllister from getting back to his feet. Davis wants to control from the top but McAllister keeps moving. McAllister looking for a sweep. Not yet McAllister, not yet. Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Davis trying to control but McAllister is working from the bottom. McAllister pushes Davis off and gets back to his feet.
Davis wants to clinch up but McAllister keeps it at a distance. McAllister defending well as Davis loads up on a big left hand. Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but McAllister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Davis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McAllister. Davis misses with a body kick. Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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. Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis tries to clinch up. McAllister moves away from the strike by Davis. McAllister scores with a jab to the head.
Davis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McAllister was well out of range. Poor timing from Davis. Neville Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McAllister paws at him with a jab and circles away. Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but McAllister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Davis throws a leg kick that misses. Davis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McAllister stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. McAllister keeps the fight on the outside. McAllister drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Jim McAllister has been cut. McAllister shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McAllister throws a big right hand that misses. McAllister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McAllister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. McAllister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Davis works some decent striking defense from the bottom. McAllister thows a big elbow that misses. Davis pulls McAllister in to control the position. McAllister throwing strikes but missing. McAllister postures up in Davis's guard and throws a big left but Davis blocks it.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Davis tries to clinch up but McAllister circles away and keeps his distance. Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McAllister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Davis is looking to clinch. McAllister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McAllister is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Davis. Davis wants to clinch. Davis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but McAllister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Davis tries to clinch up but McAllister circles away and keeps his distance. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Davis tries to clinch but McAllister moves out of range. McAllister blocks a head kick by Davis.
McAllister looks to score with a jab to the body but Davis is just out of range. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Davis dominated that round. The cut man is working on Jim McAllister's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Davis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but McAllister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. McAllister shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. McAllister thows a body shot but no joy. Davis tries to close the distance and clinch but McAllister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAllister swats him away and circles back towards the center. Davis misses with a hook. McAllister ducked under it nicely. A swing and a miss from Davis. McAllister swats away the attempt to clinch by Davis. Davis misses with a head kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Davis lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McAllister has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McAllister and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAllister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round. McAllister avoids the head kick by Davis.
McAllister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That has opened up Jim McAllister's cut even more. Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Davis misses with a head kick.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis takes a shot right to the bread basket. McAllister avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Davis misses with a straight left. Davis staying out of range there. Davis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McAllister shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Davis's guard. Davis on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davis tries to get out of the position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McAllister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Davis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McAllister distracts Davis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. McAllister content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. McAllister postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Davis is trying to control the position but McAllister postures up. McAllister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Davis keeping full guard, as McAllister tries to pass. McAllister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Davis trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McAllister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Davis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davis looks like he's thinking about clinching though. McAllister fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Davis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. McAllister shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Davis napping and manages to drive through into side control! Davis defending against the ground and pound. McAllister throws a strike aimed at the side of Davis's head but Davis avoids it well. McAllister working the strikes but Davis uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Davis is trying to get back to full guard. McAllister thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McAllister not landing any meaningful shots this time. Davis has hold of McAllister's hands but McAllister slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. McAllister wants to pass to mount but Davis is defending the position. McAllister is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. McAllister wants to take a breather but Davis is having none of it. Davis taking some punishment here, with McAllister in his half guard. Davis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McAllister. McAllister 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.
McAllister is breathing heavily. McAllister is trying to control the action in half guard but Davis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim McAllister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Jim McAllister's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by McAllister. McAllister 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.
Davis wants to control but McAllister postures up. McAllister tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Davis managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McAllister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McAllister trying to control the action but Davis is working from the bottom. Davis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McAllister off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round. McAllister can't escape the position.
Davis struggling to land strikes to the head as McAllister covers up. Davis struggling to land strikes to the head as McAllister covers up. Davis lands an elbow to the side of the head. Davis throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. McAllister is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Davis misses with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round. McAllister finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes. Davis controlling the position easily from mount. McAllister avoids a series of strikes thrown by Davis.
Davis with good strikes from the mount here! Davis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McAllister because Davis loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Davis is stalling here but it's allowed McAllister to get half guard.
Jim McAllister has got the better of the ground game so far. Davis missing with the ground and pound from half guard. McAllister has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Davis is working away from the top position though. Davis is trying to control. McAllister wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. McAllister keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Davis thows a huge punch but McAllister dodges it nicely.
Davis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McAllister's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up. Davis pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Davis looks to land a combination but McAllister avoids it well. McAllister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. McAllister looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Davis wants to pass the guard but McAllister is keeping the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Davis throwing strikes from guard but McAllister blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Neville Davis. I think Davis 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29 Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Neville Davis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billy Bonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bonds might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Live And Let Die. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Bonds! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Bailey thows a body shot but no joy. Bailey looks for a takedown but Bonds sprawls well. Bailey gets the takedown into side control. Bailey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Bailey wants to control but Bonds is keeping him busy. Bonds controls the position for a moment. Bailey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonds keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bailey looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bonds is avoiding damage well.
Bailey is looking to take a break and control but Bonds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bailey working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Bailey working the ground and pound. Bailey is staying tight to Bonds's torso, preventing him from escaping. Bailey creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bonds sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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. Bonds gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Bailey is looking to stall here but Bonds recovers full guard. Bailey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Bailey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Baileyis looking to pass into half guard but Bonds pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bonds is in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bailey tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bonds tries to stand but Bailey is controlling from the bottom. Bailey wants to sweep but no luck. Bonds tries to stand but Bailey is controlling from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bailey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bailey looks gassed! Bonds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Billy Bonds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bailey. Bonds works over Bailey's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bailey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bonds but Bonds pushes him off and we're back to square one. Bailey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bonds counters with a big head kick but Bailey shrugs it off. Bonds tries to bum rush Bailey with a series of wild strikes but Bailey uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Bonds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bailey misses with a combination
and Bonds counters with a head kick. A nice combination there by Bonds.
This has been an exciting period of action! Bonds scores with a hook to the body. Bailey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Bonds with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bailey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Bonds connects with the punch. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonds!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bonds dominated that round. That's time! Bonds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonds lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bonds closes the distance and lands a one-two. Bailey has his takedown stuffed and Bonds counters with a one-two to the body. Billy Bonds is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bailey takes a kick to the side of the head. Bonds fails to land with a series of punches.
Bailey tries for a takedown but Bonds circles away easily and Bonds counters with a series of strikes. Bailey will be more careful next time no doubt. Bonds swinging wildly here.
Crunch! Bonds slams his shin into Bailey's torso. Bailey is breathing heavily. Bonds feints and then cracks Bailey's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bailey down. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bailey doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bonds counters with a leg kick. Billy Bonds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bailey.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonds connects with a high kick. Bailey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bonds counters with a one-two to the body. Bailey doesn't succeed with the takedown and Bonds counters with a big head kick but Bailey shrugs it off. Bonds is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks. Bailey takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Bailey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Good leg kick by Bonds there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bailey takes a kick to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Left hook, right uppercut from Bonds. Bonds throws a nice looking combination but Bailey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Billy Bonds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Bonds throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bailey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Bonds lands with a kick to the temple. Bailey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Bonds throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Bob Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Bonds connects with a high kick. Bonds lands with a shot to the body. Bonds is working the combinations to good effect here. Bonds is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks. Bailey takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bonds!
Bonds lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. A left and a right from Bonds both land. Nice combination. Bonds lands with a kick to the temple. Bailey shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Bonds displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bailey is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bonds. Bonds lands a two punch combo.
Bailey is rocked! Bailey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bailey is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonds finish him? Billy Bonds is winning the standup battle so far. Bonds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bailey. That did some damage! Bailey seems to have recovered his senses. Bonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bailey misses with a takedown and Bonds counters with a flying knee. Nice. Bailey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Bonds connects with a solid leg kick. Bailey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Bailey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonds.
Bailey with a lazy takedown attempt and Bonds counters with a nice leg kick. Bonds stalks Bailey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bailey's face. Bailey staggers backwards, shaken. Bonds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bailey can do to turn this around? We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bonds throws a head kick that Bailey semi-blocks.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Bonds scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Bailey shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Bonds counters with a big head kick but Bailey shrugs it off. Bonds connects with a high kick. Bonds misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Bonds.
Bonds moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Bonds scores with a kick to the body.
Bonds lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bailey backs up against the cage.
Bonds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bonds dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bonds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bailey has his takedown stuffed and Bonds counters with an outside leg kick.
Bonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice combination there by Bonds.
Bonds scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Bonds tries a head kick but it misses.
Bonds throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily. Bailey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bailey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Bailey on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bonds. Bonds obviously looking to wear him down.
Bonds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bonds turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Bonds with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bonds throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bailey. Bonds scores with a punch to the head. Bonds tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Bailey's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Bonds throws a head kick that misses. Bailey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Bonds misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonds.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bonds.
Bonds throws a series of strikes that have Bailey backpedaling.
Bailey takes a kick to the side of the head. Bonds throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Bonds throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Bonds scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Bonds throws a head kick that misses. Bonds throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bailey. Bonds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bonds throws a head kick that half lands.
Bonds throws a head kick that Bailey semi-blocks.
Bailey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bonds to the mat! Bonds manages to get full guard. Bonds keeping moving, preventing Bailey from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Bonds trying to keep a closed guard but Bailey is proving a slippery customer.
Bailey looking to pass the guard. Bailey trying to control but Bonds is working from the bottom. Billy Bonds 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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Bonds looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Bonds avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Bonds lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Bonds with a jab. Bonds lands a nice looking body shot.
Bob Bailey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bonds scores with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Billy Bonds showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bonds, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26 Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bonds!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Smith! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Fernandez! The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Smith leaves Fernandez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Smith as he jumps to the side. Smith gets a takedown into half guard. Fernandez actively working from the bottom here. Fernandez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily. Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round. Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Smith gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Fernandez misses with a takedown attempt and Smith counters with a right hand to the body. Jack Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Fernandez. Fernandez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Fernandez's guard now. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Smith controls from within his opponent's guard. Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernandez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fernandez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace. Smith postures up in Fernandez's guard and throws a big left but Fernandez blocks it. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fernandez's head. Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Fernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well. Fernandez looks gassed! Fernandez is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Smith rolls with it to try and escape but Fernandez cranks on the arm and Smith is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Fernandez!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. The crowd seem to be enjoying Thompson's choice of entrance music: Thats Entertainment - The Jam. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Thompson! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haskins has a takedown stuffed. Thompson throws a body punch but Haskins moves out of range. Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Haskins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Haskins gets the takedown into side control. Haskins is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well. Thompson is trying to control Haskins's posture but Haskins avoids it. Haskins is trying to get an arm triangle but Thompson is defending well. Thompson is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson is trying to control Haskins's posture but Haskins avoids it. Haskins stands up. Thompson thows a body shot but no joy. Haskins misses with a wild body shot. Thompson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson. Thompson is looking to slow Haskins down with leg kicks. Thompson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haskins takes a step back to recover. Thompson slaps away a takedown attempt from Haskins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson throws a head kick that misses. Thompson throws a head kick that Haskins semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thompson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Haskins scores a takedown into full mount! Haskins prevents Thompson from getting the reversal. Thompson tries to lock up and control but Haskins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Haskins wants to take Thompson's back but he can't do it this time. Haskins controlling from mount. Haskins punching from mount but Thompson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thompson is working to get back to half guard.
Haskins fails to take his opponent's back. Thompson is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson wants to hold on but Haskins pushes him away. Haskins wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely. Thompson tries to hold on but Haskins postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Haskins is looking to work his way around to Thompson's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. Haskins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Haskins pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Haskins goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Thompson is on top in guard.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Haskins. Thompson landing some decent shots from guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Thompson dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Haskins walks into a stiff left hand from Thompson. A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haskins.
Thompson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thompson scores with a nice strike. Thompson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Haskins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Haskins shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense. A swing and a miss from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haskins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Haskins moves out of range as Thompson strikes. Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haskins. Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Haskins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Haskins shoots in and drives through. Thompson sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haskins's calf. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Haskins down. A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson connects with a looping right hand.
Haskins blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Haskins off the cage and back into rage. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haskins is defended easily by Thompson. Thompson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Thompson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick. Thompson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Haskins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thompson scores with a punch to the head. Dan Thompson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Thompson tries to bum rush Haskins with a series of wild strikes but Haskins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haskins avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haskins. Haskins takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook. A jab lands there for Thompson. Haskins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Good leg kick by Thompson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haskins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thompson throws out a powerful jab. Dan Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thompson pushes Haskins away with a front kick. Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Haskins off the cage and back into rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A slapping body kick lands there for Thompson. Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice looking body kick. A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target. Thompson scores with the left hand. Haskins knows he should have avoided that one. Thompson with a body punch. A glancing blow. Nice shot lands for Thompson. Thompson jabs at Haskins's body. Dan Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Nice body kick from Thompson. A head kick misses from Thompson. Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Thompson lands with a hook. Haskins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Thompson thumps Haskins with a low kick. Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Haskins's head. Thompson throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab from Thompson. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Haskins takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Thompson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Haskins takes a step back to recover. A solid leg kick lands there for Thompson.
Thompson lands a really nice looking cross but Haskins seems unphased.
Thompson feints and then cracks Haskins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haskins down. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Thompson tries a head kick but it misses.
Haskins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Haskins blocks a head kick by Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Haskins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Haskins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Haskins's head. Haskins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thompson.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Haskins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thompson - the referee stops the clock and Haskins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thompson. Haskins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Thompson stuns Haskins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haskins doesn't seem bothered though. The crowd cheers as Thompson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haskins doesn't seem phased though. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Thompson scores with a head kick.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haskins circles away quickly and effectively. Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haskins backs up against the cage.
Thompson lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Thompson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Haskins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Thompson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Haskins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
Thompson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Haskins on the wrong end of a nice hook. Thompson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Haskins in his tracks. Thud! ouch! good body kick from Thompson - that will leave a mark!
A cross from Thompson lands. Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Haskins is just out of range. Thompson lands a nice looking body shot.
Thompson feints and then cracks Haskins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haskins down.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thompson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haskins. Thompson scores with a leg kick.
Haskins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Nice shot lands for Thompson. Thompson lands a jab to Haskins's midsection. Haskins tries to move into range but Thompson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Thompson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Haskins backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haskins avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson throws a head kick that misses. Thompson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haskins. That did some damage! A thudding body kick lands there by Thompson!
Thompson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Thompson. Thompson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Haskins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thompson. That one must have hurt. Thompson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A good leg kick by Thompson. Thompson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Haskins's calf. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Thompson!
Thompson lands an overhand right. Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Haskins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Thompson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Thompson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Thompson really 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.
Thompson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Haskins takes a kick to the side of the head. Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haskins at a distance.
Thompson misses with a head kick.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson. Thompson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Haskins on the wrong end of a nice hook. A big left from Thompson misses. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Haskins misses the body punch and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body. Thompson scores with a kick to the midsection. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Thompson scoring well with a low kick there.
Thompson throws a head kick but Haskins moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haskins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Thompson connects with a high kick. Thompson lands a glancing blow to the side of Haskins's head. Thompson misses with a head kick.
Haskins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Thompson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Thompson connects with a right hand. Haskins shakes it off. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Haskins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thompson. Thompson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson. A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Haskins at a distance.
Haskins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Thompson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Haskins is rocked! Haskins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thompson finds it's way round the side to connect with Haskins's head. Oh Haskins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Haskins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Haskins seems to have got his legs back now. Haskins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Thompson darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Haskins has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thompson. Haskins takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Haskins on the wrong end of a nice jab. Thompson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haskins.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thompson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haskins's sensitive parts. Thompson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Thompson lands a left and a right that send Haskins crashing to the mat, dazed. Thompson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Thompson cracks the inside of Haskins's front leg. Haskins looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range. Thompson scores with a nice head shot. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thompson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thompson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Thompson thuds a left hand into Haskins's body. Good exchange - Thompson coming out on top. A head kick misses from Thompson. Thompson thuds a left hand into Haskins's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Thompson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haskins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Thompson lands with a hook. Haskins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Haskins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Thompson scores with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson. Thompson connects with a high kick. Haskins blocks the body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Thompson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Haskins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Haskins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Thompson dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!
Haskins takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Both fighters circling a little - Thompson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Thompson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Thompson duly obliges. Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick. Thompson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Thompson lands a front kick. Thompson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Thompson scores with a nice head shot. An inside leg kick lands from Thompson. Thompson scores with a hook. Jab from Thompson. Thompson thuds a left hand into Haskins's body. 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. Thompson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thompson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haskins. Thompson lands a jab-cross combination. Thompson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A shot to the liver by Thompson. Beautiful body shot. Thompson looks to land a combination. Haskins sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Thompson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice body kick from Thompson. Thompson cracks Haskins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body. This has been an exciting period of action! Thompson connects with a solid leg kick. Thompson scores with a jab to the body. An inside leg kick lands from Thompson.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thompson takes a swing at Haskins's ribcage but misses. Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Haskins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Haskins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Thompson cracks the inside of Haskins's front leg. Thompson feints and then cracks Haskins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Haskins down. Thompson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Jab by Thompson. Thompson lands with a hook. Haskins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Thompson throws a nice inside leg kick. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Thompson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Haskins doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haskins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haskins avoids the head kick by Thompson.
Thompson lands a nice hook to Haskins's body. Haskins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thompson, right into the meat.
Haskins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haskins looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range. A chopping leg kick lands by Thompson. Thompson lands a nice shot that snaps Haskins's head back.
Haskins steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Thompson. That one must have hurt. Thompson lands with an overhand left. Thompson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haskins. Haskins circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Thompson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Haskins shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Thompson jabs Haskins right on the nose. Haskins blinks but takes it well. Haskins blocks a head kick by Thompson.
Dan Thompson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Thompson lands a high kick!
Thompson cracks Haskins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Thompson throws a wild body kick that Haskins sees coming a mile off. Haskins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thompson can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A nice inside leg kick there by Thompson. That's going to slow Haskins down. A slapping leg kick lands for Thompson.
Todd Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Haskins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! Dan Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Thompson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Glass scores the fight 41:50 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 41:50 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 41:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Thompson! Dan Thompson retains his middleweight title!
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