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EMPIRE XIX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between chuck Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, chuck Monster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin Burns!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Burns lands a shoulder strike.
Burns holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Burns is trying to maintain a safe position but Monster gets an underhook and turns Burns into the ropes.
Monster is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Burns trying to land knees to the body.
Monster fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Monster drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for chuck Monster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns missing with knees to the body.
Burns lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like chuck Monster has been cut.
The referee calls for Burns to work.
Monster has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burns uses from the top position.
Burns wants to get up but he can't break Monster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Burns stopping the sweep attempt from Monster.
Monster wants to get back to his feet but Burns is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Monster. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns wants to get up but he can't break Monster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Monster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Burns wants to stand and escape but instead Monster has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
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.
Monster stops Burns from standing up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A head kick misses from Burns.
Burns wants to clinch but Monster slips to the side
and Monster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Monster is controlling him.
Monster trying to control the position from guard on top but Burns is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Monster is really struggling to control Burns but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Burns's head.
Monster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Monster working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Monster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burns is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burns has escaped and now he's on top!
Burns wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Monster's closed guard. He's half up but Monster has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Monster pivots and extends the arm, Burns falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Monster! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). chuck Monster!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between mate parlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Mackenzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). parlov comes into the arena with Spit it out blaring out of the sound system. Mackenzie has chosen Candlemass - Bewitched as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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244 lbs
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228 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, mate parlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Mackenzie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
parlov lands with a slapping head kick.
Mackenzie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from parlov.
Mackenzie shoots in but parlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
parlov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
parlov checks a leg kick.
Mackenzie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. parlov defends it nicely.
Mackenzie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mackenzie throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and parlov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Mackenzie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mackenzie sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. parlov defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackenzie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so parlov is just riding it out for now. Mackenzie eventually gives up the hold.
parlov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mackenzie on the ground.
parlov is in trouble now - Mackenzie has advanced to mount!
Mackenzie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now parlov is on top in guard.
Mackenzie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
parlov stopping the sweep attempt from Mackenzie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
parlov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
parlov gets to his feet. Mackenzie looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mackenzie checks a leg kick.
Mackenzie closes this distance looking for a takedown but parlov circles away.
mate parlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Mackenzie.
parlov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
parlov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mackenzie closes this distance looking for a takedown but parlov circles away.
Mackenzie looks gassed!
parlov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Mackenzie counters with a nice double leg into side control. parlov won't be happy with that.
Mackenzie sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but parlov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
parlov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Mackenzie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mackenzie is looking to take a break and control but parlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
parlov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mackenzie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie working the ground and pound.
parlov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Mackenzie is controlling him well.
Mackenzie stands up.
No luck for Mackenzie with that takedown attempt.
Mackenzie closes this distance looking for a takedown but parlov circles away.
Mackenzie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. parlov tries to avoid it but Mackenzie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag parlov to the ground. parlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mackenzie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
parlov throws a head kick that half lands.
Mackenzie shoots in for a double leg but parlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie is trying hard to land a takedown here. parlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mackenzie fails with a takedown attempt.
parlov throws a head kick that Mackenzie semi-blocks.
A good leg kick by parlov.
Mackenzie shoots for a double leg takedown but parlov sprawls well. He's pushed Mackenzie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A low kick from parlov is predictable there
and Mackenzie counters with a nice double leg into side control. parlov won't be happy with that.
Check out the look on Mackenzie's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mackenzie looking to punish the body of his opponent here but parlov is avoiding damage well.
Mackenzie is looking to take a break and control but parlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
parlov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mackenzie.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie stands up and we're back to a striking position.
parlov misses with a head kick.
Mackenzie shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts parlov as he jumps to the side.
parlov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
parlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mackenzie.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
parlov dodges the ground and pound from Mackenzie.
Mackenzie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, parlov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mackenzie is trying to get an arm triangle but parlov is defending well.
parlov seems a little lost for a moment, as Mackenzie dominates the positioning.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mackenzie scores with a couple of short elbows.
Mackenzie stands up.
mate parlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mackenzie scores a takedown into full mount!
Mackenzie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and parlov is now in Mackenzie's guard. A big mistake from Mackenzie there, giving up the dominant position!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
parlov is looking to stand up but Mackenzie won't let him.
parlov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mackenzie wants to sweep here but parlov controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mackenzie holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Mackenzie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mackenzie shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as parlov sprawls well. parlov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mackenzie gets slowly back to his feet.
parlov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mackenzie tries to close the distance and clinch up but parlov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
parlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mackenzie misses with a takedown attempt - parlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mackenzie dives in and grabs parlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. parlov pushes down on Mackenzie's head and hops out.
mate parlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Mackenzie.
parlov throws a head kick that Mackenzie semi-blocks.
parlov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mackenzie's calf.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from parlov.
parlov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
parlov cracks the inside of Mackenzie's front leg.
parlov lands with a kick to the temple. Mackenzie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice takedown defense from parlov. No joy for Mackenzie on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
parlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
parlov throws a head kick but Mackenzie moves out of range.
Mackenzie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The strikes coming from Mackenzie are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
parlov defending against the ground and pound.
Mackenzie taking a break here but parlov is having none of it and regains half guard.
Mackenzie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
parlov has one foot on Mackenzie's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Mackenzie or perhaps it was just good defense by parlov which made him look bad.
Mackenzie tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
parlov lands with a kick to the temple. Mackenzie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mackenzie closes this distance looking for a takedown but parlov circles away.
A low kick from parlov is predictable there
and Mackenzie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mackenzie trying to control but parlov is working from the bottom.
Mackenzie throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie landing with the ground and pound.
Mackenzie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! parlov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! parlov has escaped and now he's on top!
parlov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
parlov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Mackenzie checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mackenzie shoots for a takedown but parlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mackenzie blocks a leg kick.
parlov throws a quick inside leg kick.
parlov lands with a kick to the temple. Mackenzie shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mackenzie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but parlov avoids it really well and circles away.
parlov stuffs the takedown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from parlov, right into the meat.
Mackenzie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mackenzie shoots in for a takedown but parlov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
parlov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mackenzie is defended easily by parlov.
parlov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mackenzie. That did some damage!
parlov misses with a leg kick
and Mackenzie counters with a single leg into guard. parlov didn't expect that.
Mackenzie won't allow parlov to get back to his feet.
Mackenzie throws a strike but parlov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
parlov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mackenzie's guard.
Mackenzie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mackenzie working parlov over with strikes here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie unloading with bombs!
Mackenzie with shots to the head and body - parlov looks very uncomfortable down there.
A nice elbow there by Mackenzie.
Mackenzie controlling from the full mount.
parlov is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's eight 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.
parlov taking shots to the head.
Mackenzie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish parlov?
Mackenzie landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mackenzie breaks from parlov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mackenzie tries to control but parlov wriggling away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Mackenzie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mackenzie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, parlov has worked his arm free - good work by parlov!
parlov is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Mackenzie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Mackenzie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mackenzie has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Robert Mackenzie!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Robert Mackenzie!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Robert Mackenzie!
Robert Mackenzie wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie McCarthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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255 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie McCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito ortiz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ortiz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCarthy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ortiz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
ortiz postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
ortiz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
ortiz postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
ortiz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCarthy's head.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as ortiz tries to pass.
ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ortiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
ortiz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from ortiz.
ortiz wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
ortiz postures up in McCarthy's guard and throws a big left but McCarthy blocks it.
ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
ortiz thows a big elbow that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ortiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
ortiz looks gassed!
McCarthy defending against the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, ortiz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
McCarthy can't do much from the bottom here.
ortiz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
ortiz working away.
ortiz looks up at the clock and then as McCarthy takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, ortiz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
ortiz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
McCarthy is looking to reverse the position.
McCarthy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but ortiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ortiz throws an elbow but McCarthy slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCarthy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by ortiz.
McCarthy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McCarthy defending against the ground and pound.
ortiz looking to punish the body of his opponent here but McCarthy is avoiding damage well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
ortiz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCarthy connects with a body shot.
McCarthy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ortiz somewhat.
McCarthy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy leaves ortiz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ronnie McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito ortiz.
A head kick misses from McCarthy.
Donk. McCarthy catches ortiz right on the button with a cross.
ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
ortiz looking to finish with strikes here!
ortiz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McCarthy?
ortiz looking to ground and pound but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
ortiz throwing strikes here but McCarthy is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
ortiz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns McCarthy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
ortiz looking to finish with strikes here!
McCarthy tries to hold on but ortiz postures up.
ortiz with a couple of short strikes.
ortiz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McCarthy gets back to half guard.
ortiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but ortiz is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCarthy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from ortiz.
ortiz is thwarting McCarthy's attempts to control the position.
McCarthy manages to get to full guard.
ortiz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
ortiz is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
ortiz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
ortiz thows a big elbow that misses.
ortiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
ortiz is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
ortiz scoring with punches to the head and body.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCarthy misses with a looping left.
ortiz shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
ortiz shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
ortiz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McCarthy defends it nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ortiz.
ortiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ortiz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCarthy but McCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McCarthy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from ortiz.
McCarthy tries a head kick but it misses.
ortiz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
ortiz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCarthy did well to prevent ortiz getting side control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy has hold of ortiz's hands but ortiz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McCarthy is trying to control but can't.
ortiz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ortiz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCarthy trying to control but ortiz postures up.
ortiz throwing shots but McCarthy is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito ortiz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
ortiz misses with a takedown attempt - McCarthy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCarthy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCarthy wants it to stay on the feet.
McCarthy works ortiz's body with a nice hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCarthy.
ortiz blocks a head kick by McCarthy.
ortiz avoids the head kick by McCarthy.
ortiz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McCarthy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
ortiz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
McCarthy has momentary wrist control but ortiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ortiz throwing strikes from guard but McCarthy blocks nicely.
ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCarthy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCarthy is trying to keep ortiz in close.
Tito ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
ortiz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ortiz looks for a takedown but McCarthy sprawls well.
Ronnie McCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito ortiz.
McCarthy lands with a hook. ortiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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.
ortiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCarthy's guard.
ortiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCarthy wants to get back to his feet but ortiz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
ortiz thows a big elbow that misses.
ortiz throws and elbow that misses. McCarthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in ortiz's guard. Nice move by McCarthy!
McCarthy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
ortiz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
ortiz striking off his back but it's not causing McCarthy any problems.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ortiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McCarthy manages to get himself to full guard.
McCarthy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCarthy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
ortiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
ortiz throws and elbow that misses. McCarthy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in ortiz's guard. Nice move by McCarthy!
McCarthy postures up in ortiz's guard and throws a big left but ortiz blocks it.
ortiz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
ortiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCarthy's guard.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ortiz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
ortiz is looking to work some ground and pound but McCarthy has wrist control.
McCarthy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
ortiz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
ortiz distracts McCarthy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
ortiz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McCarthy wants to control but ortiz is keeping busy.
ortiz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
ortiz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McCarthy's head.
ortiz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McCarthy is trying to maintain the position but ortiz is very close to passing his half guard.
McCarthy is looking to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
ortiz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
ortiz trying to pass the guard but McCarthy defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
ortiz shoots for a takedown but McCarthy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tito ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCarthy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ortiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCarthy lands with a hook. ortiz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
ortiz shoots in for a takedown but McCarthy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
ortiz tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarthy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten ortiz somewhat.
ortiz needs to keep his hands up - McCarthy had a free shot at his head there.
ortiz dives in and grabs McCarthy's left leg, looking for a takedown. McCarthy pushes down on ortiz's head and hops out.
McCarthy 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.
ortiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCarthy pinned against the cage. McCarthy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCarthy lands with a nice body punch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by ortiz.
ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
ortiz scores with a takedown into McCarthy's guard.
ortiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McCarthy is looking to stand up but ortiz isn't so interested in that idea.
ortiz with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from ortiz.
McCarthy managing to control the position.
McCarthy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
ortiz preventing the sweep.
McCarthy trying to keep a closed guard but ortiz is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCarthy tries to avoid it but ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCarthy to the ground. McCarthy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
McCarthy throws a sloppy head kick and ortiz moves out of range easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tito ortiz.
I think ortiz has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Tito ortiz!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Tito ortiz!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Tito ortiz!
Tito ortiz wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between pimp daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaquille Oneal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). daddy comes to the ring accompanied by p.i.m.p. Oneal is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by champions. Shaquille Oneal has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, pimp daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaquille Oneal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
daddy misses with a body kick.
daddy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oneal to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oneal lands a couple of decent looking shots.
daddy keeping full guard, as Oneal tries to pass.
Oneal throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oneal cracks daddy with a solid left hand.
Oneal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Oneal thows a big elbow that misses.
daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneal.
daddy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oneal.
Oneal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oneal working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oneal postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
daddy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
daddy 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.
daddy controls Oneal momentarily but Oneal frees himself.
Oneal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
daddy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oneal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oneal throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
daddy lands a two punch combo.
daddy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oneal takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oneal looks gassed!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
daddy throws a series of strikes that have Oneal backpedaling.
pimp daddy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
daddy throws a series of punches but Oneal moves out of range.
A lazy left from daddy finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
daddy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
daddy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oneal is rocked!
daddy closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Oneal out cold! Oneal corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). pimp daddy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geoff Bummer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Quim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Geoff Bummer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Quim!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bummer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Quim throws a series of punches but Bummer moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bummer is defended easily by Quim.
Bummer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quim but Quim pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Geoff Bummer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quim darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bummer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bummer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Quim is working away from the top position though.
Bummer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Quim is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bummer wants to sweep but Quim has passed to side control!
Bummer tries to escape but Quim is in control.
Quim working the ground and pound.
Quim working the ground and pound but Bummer is defending the strikes.
You can see the frustration on Bummer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quim lands a nice forearm strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Quim.
Bummer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bummer tries to get out of the position.
Bummer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Quim wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bummer is not content to let Quim control the position.
Quim working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bummer tries to improve position but can't.
Bummer struggling a bit here.
Bummer gets back to half guard.
Quim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Quim prevents Bummer from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Quim goes for an armbar but Bummer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bummer.
Quim is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bummer defends well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bummer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Quim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bummer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Quim puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Quim throwing shots but Bummer is blocking nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bummer is controlling Quim's trapped leg to prevent Quim from advancing to side control.
Quim missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bummer is trying to maintain the position but Quim is very close to passing his half guard.
Bummer moves into full guard.
Bummer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bummer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quim on the ground.
Quim wanted to stand there but Bummer had control of the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bummer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bummer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bummer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Quim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Quim throws a series of punches but Bummer avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Quim.
Quim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quim throws a series of punches but Bummer moves out of range.
Bummer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bummer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Quim pinned against the cage. Quim gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bummer shoots and misses
and Quim counters with a nice leg kick.
Geoff Bummer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bummer misses with a hook to the body
and Quim counters with a series of strikes. Bummer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bummer wants to clinch
and Quim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bummer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bummer wants to clinch
and Quim counters with a stiff right hand.
Bummer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bummer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bummer has his takedown stuffed
and Quim counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Quim dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Quim drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Quim throwing strikes from guard but Bummer blocks nicely.
Quim tries to free his leg and advance position but Bummer is retaining full guard.
Quim throws a big right hand that misses.
Quim throws and elbow that misses. Bummer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Quim's guard. Nice move by Bummer!
Bummer trying to control the position from guard on top but Quim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bummer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Quim manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bummer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bummer wants to sweep here but Quim controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Quim working some strikes from top position.
Quim trying to control but Bummer is working from the bottom.
Quim preventing the sweep.
Quim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Quim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Quim with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quim throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bummer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quim is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Quim wants to control from the top but Bummer keeps moving.
Bummer looking for a sweep. Not yet Bummer, not yet.
Quim has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Quim throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bummer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Quim defends well.
Quim is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bummer looking for a guillotine here but Quim defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Quim misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Quim circles away from the clinch attempt
and Quim counters with a low kick, right behind Bummer 's knee.
A low kick from Bummer misses
and Quim counters with a stiff right hand.
Bummer tries to clinch up
and Quim counters with a thumping low kick.
That's six 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.
Bummer fails with the takedown
and Quim counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Quim fails to land with a series of punches.
Quim shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bummer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Quim won't be happy with that.
Bummer wants to take a breather but Quim manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bummer.
Bummer throws a strike but Quim rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bummer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bummer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quim throws a big right hand that misses.
Quim with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bummer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Quim passes into half guard.
Quim is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bummer trying to control here.
Quim is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bummer manages to get to full guard.
Quim drops back looking for a leg! Bummer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bummer manages to kick Quim off! Quim jumps back into Bummer's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Quim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Quim 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jimmy Quim!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jimmy Quim!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Jimmy Quim!
Jimmy Quim wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rampage jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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204 lbs
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208 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, rampage jackson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jackson thows a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from jackson.
jackson misses with a double jab.
jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Santos's guard.
Santos keeping full guard, as jackson tries to pass.
jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
jackson throws a strike but Santos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
jackson wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him.
jackson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Santos passes jackson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Santos wants to lay and pray for a moment but jackson keeps working.
jackson pushes Santos off looking to stand but Santos dives back in and keeps control.
Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos stops jackson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
jackson looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Santos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Santos wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Santos looks to land a combination but jackson avoids it well.
Santos throws a nice looking combination but jackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steve Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos stalls.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but jackson blocks with his arms.
Santos throws a knee to the head but misses.
jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Santos.
jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Santos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Santos looking to throw knees to the head but jackson is blocking nicely.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos connects with a knee to the head.
Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
jackson is rocked!
Santos lands a big knee! That's hurt jackson! Oh, he's all over the place! Santos lands another knee that sends jackson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Jacksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Becker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacksson comes to the ring accompanied by Volbeat - Evelyn Live feat Petrov. Becker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Justus Köhncke - Timecode kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Boris Becker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Jacksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Becker!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Becker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacksson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Becker somewhat.
Boris Becker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacksson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Becker looks for a takedown but Jacksson sprawls well.
Jacksson lands a head kick!
Becker fails with an attempt to clinch.
Becker scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Becker prevents Jacksson from standing back up.
Jacksson trying to control but Becker postures up.
Becker wants to free his trapped foot but Jacksson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Becker is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jacksson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Becker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacksson trying to control from the bottom.
Jacksson actively working from the bottom here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Becker misses with the combination.
Becker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacksson sprawls well. Jacksson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Becker gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnold Jacksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Becker.
Jacksson misses with a takedown
and Becker counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jacksson tries to get to full guard but Becker has control of the leg.
Becker stops Jacksson from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jacksson sees it coming and defends easily.
Jacksson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Becker.
Becker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Becker is looking for a kimura but Jacksson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Becker to get the leverage.
Becker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
A nice elbow there by Becker.
Becker looks gassed!
Becker is working for a guillotine from mount but Jacksson frees his head quite easily.
Becker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Becker looking to finish Jacksson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jacksson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Becker throws some wild stikes that Jacksson manages to avoid easily.
Jacksson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Becker lands a heavy elbow.
Jacksson wants to control but Becker is having none of it.
Jacksson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Becker.
Becker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jacksson is trying to escape the mount.
Becker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jacksson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Becker lands a big shot there that rocks Jacksson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Becker looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jacksson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jacksson wanted to stand there but Becker had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Becker, up you get!
Becker shoots in and bounces Jacksson off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Becker throwing strikes but missing.
Jacksson wants to get back to his feet but Becker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Becker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Becker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jacksson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jacksson is working hard here to advance position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Becker distracts Jacksson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Becker drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jacksson dives on top into guard.
Becker has Jacksson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jacksson wants to stand but Becker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Becker keeping moving, preventing Jacksson from controlling successfully.
Becker is controlling Jacksson's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Becker can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jacksson stopping the sweep attempt from Becker.
Becker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson trying to control but Becker postures up.
Jacksson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Becker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Becker's back!
Becker controlling Jacksson 's hands.
Jacksson is not going to allow Becker to sit and survive in this position.
Jacksson doesn't have the hooks in and Becker manages to turn into his guard.
Jacksson wants to sweep here but Becker controlling him for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Becker connects with a couple of short punches.
Jacksson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Becker tries to hold on but Jacksson postures up.
Becker flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Becker wants to control but Jacksson is having none of it.
Becker is trying to escape the mount.
Jacksson working for a submission but Becker is keeping him at bay.
Jacksson prevents Becker from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jacksson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Becker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacksson cracks Becker with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jacksson avoids the attempt from Becker to control.
Becker tries to reverse the position but Jacksson maintains control.
Jacksson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Becker is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Becker bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jacksson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Becker is one step ahead there.
Becker is in close to Jacksson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jacksson can't keep his opponent in guard - Becker advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Becker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Becker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Becker seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Becker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jacksson has his takedown stuffed
and Becker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jacksson's guard now.
Jacksson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Becker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Becker stopping the sweep attempt from Jacksson.
Becker passes into half guard.
Jacksson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Becker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Becker's back!
Jacksson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Becker turns into Jacksson and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Becker drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jacksson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jacksson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jacksson!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Becker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jacksson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jacksson tries for a kimura but Becker is defending well.
Becker struggling a bit here.
Becker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jacksson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boris Becker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jacksson trying to control the action but Becker is working from the bottom.
Becker looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jacksson passes into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Becker can't do much from the bottom here.
Becker is trying to improve his position.
Becker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jacksson's best efforts.
Jacksson is looking to take a break and control but Becker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Becker is trying to maintain the position but Jacksson is very close to passing his half guard.
Becker is trying to stand up here but Jacksson is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Becker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacksson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Becker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Becker with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jacksson fails with the takedown
and Becker counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Becker content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Becker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacksson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jacksson wants to stand up but Becker is controlling him.
Becker stands up over Jacksson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Becker is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Becker wants to stand but Jacksson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Jacksson wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Becker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jacksson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Arnold Jacksson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Becker.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacksson prevents Becker from improving his position.
Becker regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jacksson wants to control from the top but Becker keeps moving.
Becker is trying to keep Jacksson in close.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Becker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jacksson is looking to escape.
Becker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jacksson is in trouble now - Becker has advanced to mount!
Jacksson is bucking up trying to escape but Becker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jacksson is bucking up trying to escape but Becker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jacksson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Becker cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Becker looking to finish Jacksson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Jacksson!
Becker goes for an armbar but Jacksson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jacksson.
Jacksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Becker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacksson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jacksson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jacksson trying to control the position from guard on top but Becker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Becker is adopting a defensive guard.
Becker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jacksson defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jacksson wanted to stand there but Becker had control of the position.
Becker is adopting a defensive guard.
Becker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacksson trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Jacksson distracts Becker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Becker 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.
Jacksson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Becker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jacksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jacksson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Becker has his takedown stuffed
and Jacksson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jacksson trying to control but Becker is working from the bottom.
Jacksson wants to stand but Becker has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Becker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Becker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Becker pulls Jacksson in close to prevent any damage.
Becker keeping full guard, as Jacksson tries to pass.
Becker is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Arnold Jacksson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Becker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Becker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Becker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Boris Becker!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Boris Becker!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Boris Becker!
Boris Becker wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Bonnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carling Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carling Foster has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stephan Bonnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carling Foster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster blocks the body kick.
Foster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bonnar to the mat! Bonnar manages to get full guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but Bonnar keeps moving.
Bonnar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Foster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bonnar has his foot on Foster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Foster works his way back into a safe position though.
Foster looking to sit in guard and control but Bonnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Foster wants to sweep here but Bonnar controlling him for the moment.
Foster working a defensive guard here.
Bonnar looking to sit in guard and control but Foster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnar 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.
Foster pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bonnar is keeping the position for now.
Foster slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Foster is trying to control the action in half guard but Bonnar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Foster tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Foster wants to pass the guard but Bonnar is defending well.
Bonnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Foster.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bonnar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but Bonnar keeps moving.
Bonnar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Foster stands up from Bonnar's guard - Foster perhaps looking for a knockout.
Bonnar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bonnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bonnar's half guard.
Foster is looking for a kimura but Bonnar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Foster to get the leverage.
Bonnar controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bonnar is breathing heavily.
Bonnar tries to get to full guard but Foster has control of the leg.
Foster trying to control from Bonnar's half guard. Bonnar has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Foster passes Bonnar's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foster passes into side control, despite Bonnar's attempt to control the position.
Foster goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bonnar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Foster's guard! Nice work there by Bonnar!
Bonnar trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster working for a triangle but Bonnar defends it easily.
Foster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonnar manages to get himself to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands a couple of digs.
Foster thows a big elbow that misses.
Foster drops back looking for a leg! Bonnar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bonnar manages to kick Foster off! Foster jumps back into Bonnar's guard.
Foster wants to control from the top but Bonnar keeps moving.
Foster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonnar keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Foster drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bonnar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Foster has Bonnar in his guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Foster utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bonnar trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster controlling the position.
Foster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bonnar defends well.
Foster wants to sweep here but Bonnar controlling him for the moment.
Foster is adopting a defensive guard.
Foster is trying to keep Bonnar in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Foster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Foster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bonnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Foster wants to slow Bonnar down by chopping away at his legs.
Foster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Foster looking for a guillotine from mount but Bonnar is having none of it.
Bonnar is desperately trying to improve his position but Foster has a good base and remains in mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Foster manages to capitalize on a mistake by Bonnar to take his back!
Foster struggling to keep hold of the position.
Foster is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bonnar is defending well though. Foster let's go of the attempt for now.
Foster is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bonnar turns into Foster and is now in his guard.
Bonnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bonnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Foster has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bonnar has managed to get both his arms back between Foster's legs - danger averted.
Foster avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonnar throws a strike but Foster rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bonnar is trying to keep Foster in close.
Foster passes into half guard.
Foster working the head and body with strikes.
Bonnar is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carling Foster dominated that round.
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!
Foster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster moves into the clinch.
Bonnar can't get the takedown.
A bit of stalling here from Foster.
Foster prevents the takedown attempt.
Foster is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Bonnar can't fight it off and eventually Foster manages to take the fight to the floor. Bonnar looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Foster is pushing down on Bonnar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bonnar is fighting to maintain full guard but Foster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foster winds up and cracks Bonnar with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Foster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bonnar is just riding it out for now. Foster eventually gives up the hold.
Bonnar is looking for a sweep. Foster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonnar is working hard here to advance position.
Foster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Foster 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.
Carling Foster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Foster trying to control the action but Bonnar is working from the bottom.
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.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bonnar is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bonnar tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Foster trying to control from half guard but Bonnar is working away.
Foster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bonnar sees it coming and defends easily.
Bonnar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bonnar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Foster.
Bonnar is defending against the submission attempts here by Foster.
Foster not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Foster is looking to stall here but Bonnar recovers full guard.
Bonnar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Foster defends well.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Foster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Foster stands and throws Bonnar's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Foster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Foster stands up.
Foster throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Foster drives through with a takedown into guard.
Foster won't allow Bonnar to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Foster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Foster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bonnar looking for a guillotine here but Foster defends easily.
Foster is in close to Bonnar's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bonnar darts in trying to clinch
and Foster counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bonnar's guard now.
Carling Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bonnar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Foster manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Foster lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bonnar!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar is working to get back to half guard.
Foster is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bonnar has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Foster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonnar is looking to escape.
Bonnar really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Foster trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bonnar in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bonnar gives up his back whilst trying to strike.
You can see the frustration on Bonnar's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Foster lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Foster looking to break Bonnar's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Bonnar remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Foster will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Stephan Bonnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
I would not like to be Bonnar right now.
Bonnar is really stuck here.
Foster is looking for the choke from the back position but Bonnar is controlling his hands well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carling Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Foster 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Carling Foster!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Carling Foster!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Carling Foster!
Carling Foster wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quick Ness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Snake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Quick Ness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Snake!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ness shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Snake as he jumps to the side.
Snake stuffs the takedown attempt from Ness. Ness gets slowly back to his feet.
Snake throws a jab but it's blocked by Ness.
Horrible takedown by Ness or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quick Ness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ness has managed to clinch.
Ness drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ness misses with a takedown attempt - Snake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ness looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Snake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snake changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ness looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ness is breathing heavily.
Ness is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ness really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Snake landing a few strikes.
Snake is trying to get an arm triangle but Ness is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ness is looking to reverse the position.
Ness taking a bit of punishment here - Snake scoring with strikes.
Snake trying to control the action but Ness is working from the bottom.
Ness regains half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snake connects with a nice short shot to Ness's temple.
Snake looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Snake winds up and cracks Ness with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ness is looking to control Snake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ness avoid being mounted?
Snake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Snake throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snake throwing shots but Ness is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ness wants to control but Snake is keeping busy.
Snake throwing shots but Ness is blocking nicely.
Snake wants to work for an arm triangle but Ness is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Snake closes the distance and pushes Ness back into the ropes.
Snake is trying to drag Ness to the mat but Ness just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ness drops down looking for an ankle pick but Snake pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snake tries to close the distance and clinch but Ness swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ness.
Ness tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Snake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ness looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snake trying to control the position.
Snake is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ness is aware though and is defending well.
Snake is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ness postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Snake is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ness, into his guard.
Snake trying to control the position from guard on top but Ness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ness had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snake defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ness keeping moving, preventing Snake from controlling successfully.
Ness is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Snake is aware though and is defending well.
Snake is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ness looking to control.
Snake working some strikes from top position.
Ness trying to keep a closed guard but Snake is proving a slippery customer.
Ness looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Snake's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ness looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snake throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ness works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Snake stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Ness throws up his legs and catches Snake in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Snake tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Ness! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Quick Ness!
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