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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kip Schotel (ranked 4636 p4p, 4702 weight class) and Qfc Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kip Schotel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Qfc Monster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schotel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Schotel gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Monster to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schotel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Monster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schotel looking for a sweep. Not yet Schotel, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Monster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monster not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schotel controls Monster momentarily but Monster frees himself.
Schotel looking for a guillotine here but Monster defends easily.
Schotel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Monster controls the pace.
Schotel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monster stays in close to Schotel's body and controls the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Monster closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Schotel is looking for a sweep. Monster is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Schotel wants to get back to full guard but Monster has mounted him!
Monster looking to secure an arm triangle but Schotel defends it well.
Schotel tries to lock up and control but Monster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster controlling the pace for now.
Schotel wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Monster is persistently looking for the submission but Schotel is defending it well.
Monster controlling the position well here. Schotel rolled but Monster kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The referee is taking a good look at Schotel as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Monster!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Schotel trying to control the position but Monster manages to sink in the hooks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schotel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Monster has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Qfc Monster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Schotel moves in looking to clinch but Monster pushes him off.
Schotel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Schotel gets caught napping as Monster dives in and scores a takedown. Schotel manages to retain guard.
Monster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schotel is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster keeping full guard, as Schotel tries to pass.
Monster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schotel's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster is pushing down on Schotel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schotel is fighting to maintain full guard but Monster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Monster looking for a submission but Schotel manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Schotel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Monster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Monster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Schotel looking for a guillotine here but Monster defends easily.
That's two 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.
Monster slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Monster won't allow Schotel to sweep him here.
Schotel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Monster won't allow Schotel to sweep him here.
Schotel being controlled here, momentarily.
Monster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schotel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monster looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Monster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Schotel sprawls well initially but Monster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Schotel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Monster.
Monster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Schotel's head.
Monster winds up and cracks Schotel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schotel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monster content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Monster passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Schotel!
Qfc Monster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Monster lands a heavy elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Monster tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Qfc Monster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Schotel lands with an overhand left.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Schotel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Monster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schotel did well to prevent Monster getting side control.
Monster controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Monster is working for a submission of some sort.
Schotel wants to get back to full guard.
Schotel wants to control but Monster is keeping busy.
Monster slows the pace down in half guard.
Kip Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schotel looks to land a right hand but Monster moved out of range.
Monster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schotel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Schotel is looking to regain half guard here but Monster keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Schotel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Monster's best efforts.
Schotel wants to sweep but Monster has passed to side control!
Monster works to advance to full mount. Schotel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Schotel tries to improve his position but Monster has taken his back! Monster has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Schotel tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Monster pushes Schotel away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Qfc Monster!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Peter Samuel (ranked 5168 p4p, 4791 weight class) and Zoe Von (ranked 495 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Samuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoe Von!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel closes the distance and clinches.
Samuel pulls guard.
Samuel looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Von passes into half guard.
Von is trying to control. Samuel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von trying to control from Samuel's half guard. Samuel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Samuel working a defensive guard here.
Von gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Von counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Von shoots in and gets a takedown into Samuel's guard.
Samuel wants to get back to his feet but Von passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von trying to control from half guard but Samuel is working away.
Von prevents Samuel from improving his position.
Von is looking to take a break and control but Samuel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel wants to get back to full guard but Von has mounted him!
Von trying to control but Samuel is having none of it.
Von sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Samuel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von manages to capitalize on a mistake by Samuel to take his back!
Von is riding his opponent, not letting Samuel buck him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel trying to control the hands but Von breaks the grip.
Von controls the action.
Von controlling well, preventing Samuel from escaping the position.
Von trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Samuel doesn't escape.
Von patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Samuel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Samuel is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel wants to control his opponent's hands but Von gets his hands free.
A lull in the action here.
Samuel trying to control the position but Von manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Samuel tries to break free.
Samuel is trying to stand back up.
Samuel showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Von dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Samuel tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Von counters with a left to the body.
Samuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Von swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Von gets a takedown into half guard.
Samuel is trying to maintain the position but Von is very close to passing his half guard.
Samuel is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von stops Samuel from getting back to his feet.
Samuel tries to roll over but Von keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von controlling the pace.
Samuel wants to control but Von is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Samuel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Von misses with a head kick.
Samuel clinches up with Von and pushes him back against the cage.
Samuel throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel jumps guard but Von stands there with Samuel around his waist. Samuel gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Samuel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Von to keep the fight standing.
Samuel has a couple of punches blocked by Von.
Von lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Samuel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von scores with a couple of nice shots.
Samuel trying to hold on to Von's head to control him but Von postures up.
Samuel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Von is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Von is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Von trying to control from half guard but Samuel is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von tries to pass to full mount but Samuel defends it.
Samuel wants to get back to full guard.
Samuel is staying active underneath Von, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Samuel tries to roll over but Von keeps him under control.
Samuel is trying to maintain the position but Von is very close to passing his half guard.
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.
Samuel is positioning himself well to prevent Von advancing to mount.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoe Von is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Samuel tries to clinch up.
Samuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samuel is looking to clinch but Von is avoiding it.
Von throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Samuel tries to clinch
and Von counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Samuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samuel working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von gets to his feet - Samuel follows without any prompting.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zoe Von showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Samuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Samuel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Von circles away from the clinch attempt.
Von closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Von lands in his opponent's guard.
Samuel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Samuel throws a couple of heel strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel keeping moving, preventing Von from controlling successfully.
Samuel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von trying to control the position from guard on top but Samuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Peter Samuel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von connects with a solid leg kick.
Samuel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Von swats away the attempt to clinch by Samuel.
Samuel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Von, pushing him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von jumps guard.
Samuel connects with a couple of short punches.
Samuel working some strikes from top position.
Samuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Von has wrist control.
Samuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Von has wrist control.
Von avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Von pulls Samuel in close to prevent any damage.
Von trying to keep a closed guard but Samuel is proving a slippery customer.
Samuel is fighting to break Von's control of his arms but Von is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Samuel trying to control the position from guard on top but Von is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Samuel scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Samuel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Samuel with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Samuel throwing strikes but missing.
Von is trying to keep Samuel in close.
Von takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Von is controlling Samuel's posture.
Samuel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Von has his foot on Samuel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Samuel works his way back into a safe position though.
Samuel throwing strikes from guard but Von blocks nicely.
Samuel lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Samuel trying to control but Von is working from the bottom.
Samuel stands up over Von, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Samuel trying to control but Von is working from the bottom.
Von trying to keep a closed guard but Samuel is proving a slippery customer.
Samuel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Samuel has managed to get both his arms back between Von's legs - danger averted.
Samuel lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Samuel wants to control from the top but Von keeps moving.
Samuel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Samuel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Von has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Zoe Von!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Zoe Von!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Zoe Von!
Zoe Von wins by unanimous decision!
Peter Samuel spoke after the fight, saying 'Disculpen por esta derrota la próxima de.les fallaré !'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ned Bahoochie (ranked 5202 p4p, 5034 weight class) and Winston Templevalley (ranked 0 p4p, 483 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ned Bahoochie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Winston Templevalley!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templevalley slips under a jab from Bahoochie.
Templevalley misses with a double jab.
Templevalley tries to sprawl but Bahoochie drives through with a takedown into 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. Bahoochie connects with a nice short shot to Templevalley's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Templevalley on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bahoochie is nestled in close to Templevalley, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Templevalley is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bahoochie lands a nice short elbow.
Templevalley pushes Bahoochie off but Bahoochie dives into side control.
Bahoochie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bahoochie working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bahoochie working away.
Bahoochie is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Bahoochie passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Templevalley!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bahoochie landing punches.
Templevalley tries to hold on but Bahoochie postures up.
Bahoochie unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Templevalley wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Bahoochie celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ned Bahoochie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Williams (ranked 4761 p4p, 4744 weight class) and Jake Love Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Love Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Love Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Love Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Jake Love Jr has been cut.
Williams misses with a kick to the body
and Love Jr counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Williams working for a triangle but Love Jr defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Love Jr trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Williams manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Love Jr is defended easily by Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Love Jr fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams scores with a hook.
Joe Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Love Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Love Jr closes the distance and clinches.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A shot to the body from Love Jr misses
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Love Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Love Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Love Jr manages to circle out of the way.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
 Love Jr is rocked!
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Love Jr.
Love Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Love Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Love Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Williams and Love Jr goes tumbling to the canvas! Williams follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Williams decides to stand up.
Love Jr looks winded!
Nice body kick from Williams.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Love Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Love Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
That has opened up Jake Love Jr's cut even more.
Williams and Love Jr are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Williams throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Love Jr into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Williams knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joe Williams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mac Keegan (ranked 5119 p4p, 4732 weight class) and Samuel Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Keegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson throws a head kick that Keegan semi-blocks.
 It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut.
Samuel Jefferson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keegan shoots in and bounces Jefferson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but Keegan is having none of it.
Keegan landing some decent shots from guard.
Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
Keegan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keegan with a nice head shot there.
Keegan is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keegan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Keegan working some strikes from top position.
Jefferson manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keegan 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.
Keegan throws a big elbow that misses.
Jefferson controls Keegan momentarily but Keegan frees himself.
Keegan looking to pass the guard.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keegan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jefferson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Keegan is controlling him.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Keegan pushes his legs off easily.
Keegan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jefferson throws a leg kick but Keegan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Keegan tries to counter with a takedown but Jefferson is quick to defend against it.
Jefferson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jefferson scores with the left hand. Keegan knows he should have avoided that one.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jefferson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Keegan is trying to control Jefferson's posture but Jefferson avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan is holding Jefferson down, trying to stall.
Jefferson tries to stand but Keegan is controlling his head.
Keegan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jefferson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jefferson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Keegan manages to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Samuel Jefferson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Keegan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Jefferson's guard.
Jefferson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jefferson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Keegan wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is keeping the position.
Jefferson trying to control the position.
Keegan connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keegan landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson controls Keegan momentarily but Keegan frees himself.
Keegan wants to pass the guard but Jefferson is keeping the position.
Keegan trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Keegan looking to pass the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Keegan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Keegan lands in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keegan chips away with some ground and pound.
Keegan stops Jefferson from standing up.
Keegan landing some decent shots from guard.
Jefferson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Keegan landing some decent shots from guard.
Keegan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Keegan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Keegan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jefferson's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan content to stall in guard here.
Keegan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Keegan stops Jefferson from standing up.
Keegan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Keegan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Keegan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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.
Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Keegan trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jefferson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keegan to the mat! Keegan manages to get full guard.
Keegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jefferson is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jefferson is fighting to break Keegan's control of his arms but Keegan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Keegan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut.
That's time! Keegan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Keegan feints and as Jefferson raises his hands in defense, Keegan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jefferson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Keegan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Keegan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Keegan trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Keegan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson kicks Keegan off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jefferson wants to stand and escape but instead Keegan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Keegan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Keegan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jefferson is trying to control the position but Keegan postures up.
Keegan content to stall in guard here.
Jefferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Keegan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keegan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jefferson is retaining full guard.
Keegan is in close to Jefferson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Keegan scoring with some ground and pound.
Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Keegan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Keegan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Keegan checks a leg kick.
Keegan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jefferson has his takedown stuffed
and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jefferson won't be happy with that.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keegan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jefferson trying to remain calm as Keegan controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keegan scoring with punches and elbows.
Mac Keegan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keegan taking a breather here.
Keegan lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Keegan working the head with strikes.
Samuel Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jefferson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Keegan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Keegan 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mac Keegan!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Mac Keegan!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Samuel Jefferson!
Mac Keegan wins by split decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Frost (ranked 4939 p4p, 5176 weight class) and Paul Greene (ranked 477 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Greene!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene connects with a nice looking jab.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frost drops down looking for a counter takedown but Greene sprawls and moves away.
Frost dodges the punch combination from Greene.
Greene misses with a wild combination.
Frost attempts a counter takedown but Greene avoids it well and moves away.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Frost half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Frost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a left hand
and Frost counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Greene seems keen to control Frost's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frost pushes down on Greene's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Greene is staying active underneath Frost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Greene is in trouble now - Frost has advanced to mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Frost there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Frost throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Frost looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frost raining down hammerfists from mount.
Greene working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost controlling his opponent.
Frost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Greene for as long as he can get away with.
Frost with the ground and pound from mount.
Frost controlling the pace for now.
Greene prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Greene is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Greene is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Frost tries to control but Greene wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greene working to try and regain half guard.
Frost 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.
Greene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frost. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frost trying to control but Greene is having none of it.
Frost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Greene can't escape the position.
Greene is squirming around, avoiding Frost's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost controlling his opponent.
Greene takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Greene keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Frost there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Frost cracks Greene with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Poor strikes thrown by Frost there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Frost looking to finish with strikes here!
Frost prevents Greene from getting the reversal.
Frost looking to finish with strikes here!
Frost throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paddy Frost dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Greene jabs Frost right on the nose. Frost blinks but takes it well.
Greene moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Greene moves forwards but Frost connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Greene misses with a body shot.
Frost misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a nice looking combination but Frost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Paul Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Frost is defended easily by Greene.
Greene throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Frost moves away.
Frost shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Despite the aggression on Greene's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Frost saw that one coming.
Greene lands a jab-cross combination.
Frost takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Paddy Frost is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene slaps away a takedown attempt from Frost, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greene lands a jab to Frost's midsection.
Greene misses with a combination
and Frost counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Greene darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Greene takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Greene lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Frost ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Greene breaks the clinch.
Greene stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Frost fails with the takedown.
A jab from Greene does it's job there.
Paul Greene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene lands with an uppercut that bounces Frost off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Frost shoots in.
A nice side step and Greene releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Left hook, right uppercut from Greene.
Greene clobbers Frost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Paul Greene is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Greene catches Frost right on the button with a cross.
Frost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Greene 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!
Frost tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily
and Greene counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greene lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Greene.
Greene works Frost's body with a nice hook.
Greene lands a head shot.
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Frost ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy Frost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Greene does no damage.
Greene misses with a wild combination.
Frost takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Frost throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Greene tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Frost is in Greene's guard.
Greene wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Frost working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paul Greene is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frost is looking to work some ground and pound but Greene has wrist control.
Greene managing to control the position.
Frost thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Frost stands up over Greene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Frost is now in half guard.
Paddy Frost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene is staying active underneath Frost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Greene tries to roll over but Frost keeps him under control.
Greene is refusing to be controlled, as Frost sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost passes the guard and advances to mount!
Greene wants to hold on but Frost pushes him away.
Frost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frost is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Greene can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Greene tries to reverse the position but Frost maintains control.
Frost controlling from mount.
Greene tries to lock up and control but Frost gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Frost looking to ground and pound but Greene is blocking nicely.
Frost lands a couple of good shots and Greene has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Paddy Frost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greene trying to control the hands but Frost won't let him.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Frost is punishing Greene with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greene tries to escape the position.
Frost biding his time, controlling Greene.
Frost avoiding Greene 's attempts to control his hands.
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 Paddy Frost.
I think Frost 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Paul Greene!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Paul Greene!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Paul Greene!
Paul Greene wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kiton (ranked 5075 p4p, 3097 weight class) and Mack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 341 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kiton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiton clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson is looking for a takedown.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson has Kiton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kiton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Samuel Kiton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mack Jackson.
Kiton scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Kiton is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jackson to the mat. Jackson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kiton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jackson has his foot on Kiton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kiton works his way back into a safe position though.
Kiton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kiton knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jackson on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiton won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson has a closed guard, preventing Kiton from standing up.
Kiton trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson striking off his back but it's not causing Kiton any problems.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Kiton tries to pass.
Kiton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Kiton pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Kiton pulls Jackson into guard.
Kiton wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Kiton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiton is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson won't allow Kiton to sweep him here.
Kiton keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Kiton keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jackson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Kiton manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but Kiton is retaining full guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiton wants to stand but Jackson is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Kiton keeps moving.
Kiton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jackson.
Kiton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson stops Kiton from standing up.
Kiton wants to sweep but no luck.
Kiton is breathing heavily.
Jackson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiton is not content to let Jackson control the position.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Kiton dominated that round.
That's time! Kiton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kiton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Kiton moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kiton pulls guard effortlessly.
Kiton has a closed guard, preventing Jackson from standing up.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson tries to stand but Kiton is controlling from the bottom.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiton doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Kiton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jackson defends it easily.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kiton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Kiton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jackson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jackson trying to control but Kiton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets full guard.
Kiton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kiton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
Kiton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jackson is on top in guard.
Jackson advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What's Kiton going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Jackson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kiton is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jackson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kiton looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jackson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kiton is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jackson lets go of the hold and Kiton can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mack Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ezequiel Nicolas (ranked 5016 p4p, 4727 weight class) and Konstantin Fedorov (ranked 482 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ezequiel Nicolas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Konstantin Fedorov!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fedorov slips a jab and a cross from Nicolas.
And Fedorov tries to counter it with a takedown but Nicolas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fedorov scores with the left hand. Nicolas knows he should have avoided that one.
Nicolas tries to clinch but Fedorov moves away
and Fedorov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fedorov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fedorov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nicolas looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Fedorov with the ground and pound but Nicolas regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fedorov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nicolas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nicolas is looking to improve his position.
Nicolas is trying to stand up here but Fedorov is controlling him well.
Nicolas trying to control but Fedorov postures up.
Nicolas makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nicolas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nicolas 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 one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov is controlling Nicolas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fedorov wants to get back to his feet.
Fedorov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fedorov wants to control the position but Nicolas says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fedorov tries to kick Nicolas off but Nicolas keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nicolas working the head and body with strikes.
Fedorov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nicolas.
Fedorov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fedorov is looking to get back to is feet but Nicolas passes into side control.
Fedorov is looking to reverse the position.
Fedorov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fedorov can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is looking for a sweep.
Fedorov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nicolas decides to take the fight back to the feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nicolas.
A combination from Nicolas does no damage.
A little jabbing left from Fedorov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicolas shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Nicolas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fedorov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicolas looks for a takedown but Fedorov sprawls well.
Fedorov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nicolas with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicolas walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nicolas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nicolas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Nicolas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nicolas is breathing heavily.
Nicolas wants to clinch but Fedorov slips to the side
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicolas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fedorov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No luck for Nicolas with that takedown attempt.
Fedorov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nicolas misses with a takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fedorov.
Fedorov shoots in and bounces Nicolas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Nicolas manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fedorov lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nicolas manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Fedorov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nicolas quickly recovers to half guard.
Nicolas makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Nicolas shoots in for a takedown but Fedorov shows good takedown defense.
Fedorov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fedorov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fedorov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fedorov chips away with some ground and pound.
Fedorov stands up from Nicolas's guard - Fedorov perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ezequiel Nicolas will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fedorov lands with a good body shot.
Nicolas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ezequiel Nicolas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nicolas fails to land the takedown.
Fedorov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nicolas sprawls well initially but Fedorov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedorov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nicolas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fedorov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Nicolas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nicolas gets caught flat footed, as Fedorov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nicolas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Fedorov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolas.
Fedorov tries to work over Nicolas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicolas breaks the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nicolas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fedorov wants to control but Nicolas postures up.
Nicolas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fedorov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Fedorov tries to bench press Nicolas off him but Nicolas keeps the position.
Fedorov is trying to control Nicolas's posture but Nicolas avoids it.
Fedorov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov is trying to control Nicolas's posture but Nicolas avoids it.
Fedorov taking a bit of punishment here - Nicolas scoring with strikes.
Nicolas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fedorov, who protects the arm well.
Nicolas 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.
Fedorov is pushing Nicolas's head away, looking to escape. Nicolas manages to hold on to the position though.
Fedorov throws a couple of strikes there.
Fedorov wants to get back to his feet but Nicolas drags him back down.
Nicolas working the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov struggling a bit here.
Fedorov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Fedorov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Fedorov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nicolas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fedorov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fedorov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicolas is looking to control Fedorov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nicolas avoid being mounted?
Fedorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nicolas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fedorov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fedorov throwing shots but Nicolas is blocking nicely.
Fedorov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fedorov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Konstantin Fedorov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nicolas tries to clinch there but Fedorov circles away.
Nicolas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nicolas is looking to clinch.
Fedorov digs a good body shot into Nicolas's ribs.
Fedorov connects with a crisp jab.
A shot to the body from Nicolas misses
and Fedorov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nicolas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ezequiel Nicolas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicolas is looking to clinch but Fedorov is avoiding it.
Nicolas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fedorov tries to avoid it but Nicolas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fedorov to the ground. Fedorov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fedorov, as that shot connected.
Fedorov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nicolas shoots in looking for a takedown. Fedorov tries to sprawl out of it but Nicolas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fedorov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezequiel Nicolas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedorov 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.
Fedorov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fedorov lands a glancing blow to the side of Nicolas's head.
Fedorov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nicolas at a distance.
Nicolas with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fedorov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fedorov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nicolas goes for a double leg but Fedorov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fedorov continues to drive forward.
Fedorov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fedorov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicolas wants to get back to his feet.
Nicolas parries the strikes from Fedorov easily there. Fedorov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Nicolas to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fedorov working the body and head with strikes.
 Nicolas is rocked!
Fedorov landing strikes.
Oh Nicolas is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big shot lands for Fedorov! That's hurt Nicolas! Will he recover? Fedorov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Fedorov!
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