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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno comes into the arena with Till I Collapse blaring out of the sound system. Johhny Moreno has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johhny Moreno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Moreno controls the position from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferguson stops Moreno from passing to mount.
Moreno controls the position.
Moreno tries to advance to mount but Ferguson instead regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Moreno in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johhny Moreno.
Moreno 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.
Ferguson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moreno is one step ahead there.
Moreno advances to half guard.
Moreno not doing much here.
Moreno is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno controlling his opponent.
Moreno breaks from Ferguson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moreno content just to control the position here.
Ferguson wants to hold on but Moreno pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ferguson working to try and regain half guard.
Moreno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moreno looking to finish Ferguson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ferguson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferguson is bucking up trying to escape but Moreno cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Moreno tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ferguson is in a horrible position here. Moreno smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Moreno lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Moreno controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johhny Moreno dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moreno looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johhny Moreno.
Moreno shoots in but Ferguson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moreno fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferguson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moreno 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.
Ferguson is breathing heavily.
Moreno wants to control from the top but Ferguson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferguson is keeping the position for now.
Moreno trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferguson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Moreno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Moreno is pushing down on Ferguson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ferguson is fighting to maintain full guard but Moreno has managed to sneak the leg through.
Moreno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johhny Moreno.
Moreno decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno prevents Ferguson from improving his position.
Moreno drops an elbow to the side of Ferguson's head.
Moreno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moreno is taking a breather. Ferguson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Moreno uses his free foot to push down on Ferguson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Ferguson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson wants to control but Moreno is having none of it.
Ferguson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Moreno is staying active.
Moreno has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Ferguson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johhny Moreno!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caidal Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Caidal Cain enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Caidal Cain!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to throw the jab but Cain is out of range.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cain off to one side.
Cain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cain.
Smith misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
Cain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith throws a body punch but Cain moves out of range.
Cain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Cain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Cain lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Cain looks to land a combination but Smith avoids it well.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith scores with a hook.
It looks like Caidal Cain has been cut.
Cain throws a shot to the body.
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Cain closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Cain getting side control.
Cain wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Cain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smith moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping full guard, as Cain tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is pulling down on Cain's head to control his posture.
Smith 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.
Smith is looking to stand up but Cain isn't so interested in that idea.
Cain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith has control of Cain's left arm, preventing Cain from doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Cain.
Smith scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cain doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith misses with a hook. Cain ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Cain lands a slapping body shot.
Cain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cain looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith lands a head shot.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Cain counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cain throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Cain is just out of range.
Cain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cain's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Smith takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cain thows a body shot but no joy.
Caidal Cain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cain scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Cain tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
John Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caidal Cain.
Nice shot by Smith.
Cain walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Cain.
Cain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caidal Cain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cain ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Smith takes a swing at Cain's ribcage but misses.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cain tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Cain's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cain keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Cain defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cain is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Smith has taken his back.
Cain controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Cain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Smith's arms.
Cain breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to keep Cain in close.
Smith scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith slips under a jab.
Cain sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cain moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands with a cross.
Cain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cain won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Cain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Cain!
Cain blocking the ground and pound.
Smith wants to control the pace but Cain is squirming around nicely.
Cain working to try and regain half guard.
Cain wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Cain is in real trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cain prevents Smith from getting a body triangle.
Cain defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Smith throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Smith is throwing shots to the body but Cain manages to wriggle free. Smith pounces on him again and ends up in Cain's guard.
Cain looking for a sweep. Not yet Cain, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Caidal Cain's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Caidal Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Cain.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Cain misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cain was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Cain moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Cain takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cain missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith digs a good hook to Cain's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith needs to keep his hands up - Cain had a free shot at his head there.
Cain blocks a jab.
Cain gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cain's guard.
Smith works his way into side control.
John Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cain takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to move to mount but Cain reverses beautifully and ends up in Smith's guard.
Cain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
Cain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cain's guard.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Smith looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Caidal Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Cain can't escape the position.
Smith 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith punching from mount but Cain doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Cain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Cain and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cain has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cain tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between mike davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Dino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dino is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: RAWR. On his way into the cage it seems that mike davis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily mike davis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, mike davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Colt Dino!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dino will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dino shoots in for a double leg but davis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dino looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? davis is fending him off so far but Dino persists. Nope, davis circles away and we're back to standing.
davis moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from davis.
Dino tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. davis smiles and moves away.
mike davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Dino.
Dino looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for davis!
davis wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Dino.
davis is working to get back to half guard.
Dino looking for a guillotine from mount but davis is having none of it.
davis tries to hold on but Dino pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dino looking to ground and pound but davis is blocking nicely.
Dino looking to control but davis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
davis working to try and regain half guard.
Dino lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
davis bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Dino is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dino managing to control the position.
davis distracts Dino with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
davis wants to pass the guard but Dino is keeping the position.
davis working some strikes from top position.
davis passes Dino's left leg - he's now in half guard.
davis wants to take a breather but Dino is having none of it.
Dino avoiding damage under a succession of punches from davis.
davis lands strikes from half guard.
davis stands up from half guard.
Nice straight punches there by davis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of davis.
Dino shoots in but no luck this time.
davis scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
davis misses with a double jab.
davis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
mike davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
davis looks to land a left hand but Dino moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davis throws a right hand that Dino ducks under and follows up with a left that Dino also avoids with ease.
davis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but davis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dino shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as davis sprawls well. davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dino gets slowly back to his feet.
Dino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around davis's waist but davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dino off to one side.
Dino looks gassed!
Dino fails with a takedown attempt.
davis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dino. Dino circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
davis scores with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Dino misses.
Dino misses with a takedown attempt - davis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts davis, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
davis misses with a two punch combination.
davis pushes Dino up against the cage in a clinch.
davis breaks from the clinch.
davis lands with an uppercut that bounces Dino off the cage and back into rage.
Dino slips a jab and a cross from davis.
davis lands a head shot.
Dino changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. davis tries to avoid it but Dino manages to keep hold of a leg and drag davis to the ground. davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dino drives through and clinches with davis against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as davis walks away with a smile on his face. Dino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
davis moves into range and clinches up with Dino.
davis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dino throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around davis's waist but davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dino off to one side.
davis lands a nice shot that snaps Dino's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
davis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dino's efforts to push away.
davis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
mike davis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dino has a takedown stuffed.
davis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dino's head backwards.
Dino is rocked!
davis misses with a wild combination.
Dino takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
It's a brutal combination of punches from davis! Dino is backing up but he can't get away as davis lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Dino and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). mike davis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hercules mcStrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Guns N' Roses - You Could Be Mine as his entrance music. John Tyler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hercules mcStrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler has mcStrong up against the cage in a clinch.
mcStrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
mcStrong tries to break the clinch but Tyler is controlling the position.
Tyler has had enough of the clinch but mcStrong keeps him there for the moment.
mcStrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Tyler won't allow it.
mcStrong looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
mcStrong tries to break the clinch but Tyler is controlling the position.
Tyler keeps control of mcStrong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
mcStrong is trying to break the clinch but Tyler has him pressed against the cage.
Tyler manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyler has a closed guard, preventing mcStrong from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
mcStrong wants to stand and escape but instead Tyler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but mcStrong blocks nicely.
Tyler throwing strikes from guard but mcStrong blocks nicely.
Tyler is looking to work some ground and pound but mcStrong has wrist control.
Tyler stops mcStrong from standing up.
Tyler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tyler tries to clinch up but mcStrong circles away and keeps his distance.
mcStrong stalks Tyler and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tyler's face. Tyler staggers backwards, shaken.
mcStrong stuffs the takedown attempt from Tyler. Tyler gets slowly back to his feet.
Tyler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but mcStrong moves away.
Tyler fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but mcStrong avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tyler has mcStrong up against the cage in a clinch.
mcStrong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
mcStrong is trying to force a seperation but Tyler has the dominant position.
Tyler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
mcStrong gets underhooks to prevent Tyler's takedown attempt.
Hercules mcStrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tyler.
mcStrong wants to break the clinch but can't.
mcStrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Tyler has double underhooks.
mcStrong is trying to force a seperation but Tyler has the dominant position.
Tyler lands a right hand.
Tyler has mcStrong pressed against the cage, preventing mcStrong from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
mcStrong tries to circle away but Tyler has him pinned against the cage.
Tyler decides to pull guard.
mcStrong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcStrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyler.
Tyler takes one on the button.
Tyler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
mcStrong connects with a crisp jab.
Tyler needs to keep his hands up - mcStrong had a free shot at his head there.
Tyler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
mcStrong stuns Tyler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyler misses with a double jab
and mcStrong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tyler thinking.
Tyler takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
mcStrong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tyler misses with a takedown
and mcStrong counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyler looks gassed!
Tyler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
mcStrong lands a jab to the head.
A cross from mcStrong lands.
mcStrong misses with a two punch combination.
Tyler misses with a hook to the body
and mcStrong counters with a one-two to the body.
mcStrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
mcStrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
mcStrong lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
mcStrong misses with the combination.
mcStrong tests Tyler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyler walks into a left hand.
mcStrong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
mcStrong lands with a cross.
mcStrong throws a series of strikes that have Tyler backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules mcStrong dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice jab there from mcStrong.
mcStrong thuds his right hand into Tyler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A looping hook to the body misses from mcStrong. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyler doesn't succeed with the takedown
and mcStrong counters with a straight right hand.
mcStrong with a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Tyler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tyler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from mcStrong.
Nice cross by mcStrong.
mcStrong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A looping hook to the body misses from mcStrong. Tyler does a little dance to reset his feet.
mcStrong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyler is breathing heavily.
Danga de danga de dang - mcStrong scores with a four punch combination!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by mcStrong!
mcStrong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
mcStrong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mcStrong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
mcStrong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A left and a right from mcStrong both land. Nice combination.
mcStrong throws a series of punches but Tyler moves out of range.
Tyler falls off balance throwing a combination
and mcStrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
mcStrong lands a right hook to the body.
mcStrong scores with a nice head shot.
Tyler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
mcStrong scores with a jab to the body.
mcStrong fails to land with a series of punches.
mcStrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
mcStrong misses with a few strikes there.
mcStrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
mcStrong works over Tyler's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by mcStrong.
Tyler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
mcStrong swinging wildly here.
Tyler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
mcStrong stuns Tyler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
mcStrong lands a nice shot to the body.
Hercules mcStrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
mcStrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
mcStrong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by mcStrong as he connects with a hook.
Tyler walks into a left hand.
mcStrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tyler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and mcStrong counters with a left and a right that stings Tyler.
mcStrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tyler moves forwards but mcStrong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tyler takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcStrong lands with a nice body punch.
Tyler tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and mcStrong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
mcStrong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tyler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
mcStrong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
mcStrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tyler can do to turn this around?
mcStrong connects with the punch.
mcStrong scores with the left hand. Tyler knows he should have avoided that one.
mcStrong is working the combinations to good effect here.
mcStrong lands with a good body shot.
mcStrong cracks Tyler with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
mcStrong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Good exchange - mcStrong coming out on top.
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!
mcStrong lands with a shot to the body.
Tyler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyler takes one on the chin but seems OK.
mcStrong scores with a jab to the body.
Hercules mcStrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Tyler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
mcStrong scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
mcStrong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by mcStrong.
mcStrong misses with the combination.
Nice body punch from mcStrong.
Nice body punch from mcStrong.
mcStrong throws a one two combo.
mcStrong scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt
and mcStrong counters with a series of strikes. Tyler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hercules mcStrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tyler.
mcStrong lands a nice looking body shot.
mcStrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
mcStrong works Tyler's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hercules mcStrong dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
mcStrong lands with a straight right. Tyler didn't see that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from mcStrong.
mcStrong digs a good body shot into Tyler's ribs.
mcStrong throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
mcStrong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
mcStrong lands with a nice combination. Tyler backs away looking to recover.
Tyler misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
mcStrong lands a nice hook to Tyler's body. Tyler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyler walks into a jab.
mcStrong lands a glancing blow to the side of Tyler's head.
mcStrong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tyler.
mcStrong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from mcStrong does no damage.
Tyler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
mcStrong scores with a three punch combo!
A right-left combo lands from mcStrong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
mcStrong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from mcStrong.
mcStrong looks to land a combination. Tyler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tyler on the wrong end of a nice jab.
mcStrong swinging wildly here.
Tyler has his takedown stuffed
and mcStrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
mcStrong lands a jab to Tyler's midsection.
mcStrong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
mcStrong lands with a straight right. Tyler didn't see that one coming.
mcStrong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
mcStrong jabs Tyler right on the nose. Tyler blinks but takes it well.
mcStrong scores with the left hand. Tyler knows he should have avoided that one.
mcStrong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
mcStrong lands a nice hook to Tyler's body. Tyler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyler takes one to the chin there.
mcStrong throws a series of punches but Tyler avoids them all with ease.
mcStrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tyler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and mcStrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hercules mcStrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Tyler.
mcStrong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from mcStrong both land. Nice combination.
mcStrong lands with a shot to the body.
Tyler takes one to the chin there.
Nice shot by mcStrong.
Tyler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
mcStrong throws a right and a left that Tyler avoids nicely.
mcStrong scores with a jab to the body.
mcStrong works over Tyler's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
mcStrong throws a one two combo.
mcStrong scores with a shot to the body.
mcStrong throws a shot to the body.
mcStrong lands a jab-cross combination.
mcStrong scores with a hook to the body. Tyler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
mcStrong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
mcStrong lands a nice shot that snaps Tyler's head back.
mcStrong's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and mcStrong duly obliges.
mcStrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
mcStrong scores with the left hand. Tyler knows he should have avoided that one.
mcStrong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tyler takes a shot to the body in his stride.
mcStrong scores with a shot to the body.
Tyler needs to keep his hands up - mcStrong had a free shot at his head there.
John Tyler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - mcStrong coming out on top.
mcStrong cracks Tyler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
mcStrong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
mcStrong closes the distance and lands a one-two.
mcStrong punishes Tyler's body with a nice straight punch.
mcStrong misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by mcStrong.
mcStrong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
mcStrong throws a combination. Tyler tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
mcStrong lands a jab to Tyler's midsection.
mcStrong throws a series of strikes that have Tyler backpedaling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyler takes one on the button.
Nice body punch from mcStrong.
Hercules mcStrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A left and a right from mcStrong both land. Nice combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hercules mcStrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for mcStrong, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:25
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hercules mcStrong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Putt Birdie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Roxas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roxas has chosen Edit Mix as his entrance music. Putt Birdie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Putt Birdie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Roxas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roxas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Birdie.
Roxas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roxas slips under a jab from Birdie.
Birdie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roxas.
A big right from Birdie misses.
Birdie misses with a body punch
and Roxas counters with a three punch combo that has Birdie backing up. Birdie nods at Roxas to acknowledge the strikes.
Birdie misses with a body punch
and Roxas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Roxas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Roxas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Birdie.
Putt Birdie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birdie throws a hook to the side of Roxas's head but Roxas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birdie. Roxas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roxas misses with a straight left.
Birdie misses with a hook to the body
and Roxas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birdie misses with a body shot
and Roxas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Birdie punishes Roxas's body with a nice straight punch.
Birdie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Roxas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Birdie misses with a shot to the body
and Roxas counters with a two punch combo.
Birdie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roxas.
Roxas scores with a hook to the body. Birdie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roxas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birdie looks to score with a jab to the body but Roxas is just out of range.
Roxas throws a series of punches but Birdie avoids them all with ease.
Birdie is looking to wear down Roxas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Birdie misses with a hook. Roxas ducked under it nicely.
No joy there for Roxas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birdie misses with the combination.
Birdie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roxas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roxas misses with a few strikes there.
Birdie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roxas counters with a nice body shot.
Roxas throws a combination. Birdie tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Birdie thows a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Birdie misses its intended target.
Birdie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roxas manages to avoid it.
Birdie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Roxas scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Roxas.
Roxas scores with a one two! Birdie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birdie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roxas.
Birdie throws the left hand but Roxas avoids the punch easily.
Birdie misses with a double jab
and Roxas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Roxas misses with a double jab.
Birdie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Roxas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Birdie looks to score with a jab to the body but Roxas is just out of range.
Birdie throws a hook but Roxas avoids it easily.
Roxas misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Roxas misses
and Birdie counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Roxas looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birdie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Sean Roxas has been cut.
Roxas cracks Birdie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Birdie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roxas counters with a nice uppercut.
Roxas walks into a jab.
Birdie cracks Roxas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Birdie scores with a punch to the head.
Roxas is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roxas bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Birdie comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Roxas falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Roxas was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Putt Birdie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Spain Spain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Abbas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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171 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Spain Spain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Nino Abbas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abbas keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Spain does no damage.
Spain is looking to clinch.
Spain throws a right hand that Abbas ducks under and follows up with a left that Abbas also avoids with ease.
Spain Spain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abbas closes the distance and clinches up with Spain, looking for a takedown. Abbas pushes Spain against the cage but Spain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Spain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spain wants to clinch.
Spain misses with a takedown
and Abbas counters with a single leg into guard. Spain didn't expect that.
Abbas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Abbas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spain is keeping the position for now.
Abbas won't allow Spain to get back to his feet.
Abbas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abbas passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spain defending well though.
Abbas is trying for a kimura here. Spain looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Abbas wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nino Abbas!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herbus Calzone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Richard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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19
160 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
155 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbus Calzone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Richard!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calzone misses with the combination.
Calzone lands with a hook. Richard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Calzone misses.
Calzone fails with a takedown attempt.
Calzone misses with a wild combination.
Calzone looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Calzone trying to advance position but Richard counters by regaining guard.
Calzone lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzone advances position into side control!
Richard is looking for a sweep.
Calzone working away.
Richard sneaks back into half guard.
Calzone with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Richard wants to get back to full guard but Calzone has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Calzone throws some wild stikes that Richard manages to avoid easily.
Richard is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Calzone looking to ground and pound but Richard is blocking nicely.
Richard is squirming around, avoiding Calzone's attempts to control the action.
Richard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Calzone. What's that going to do exactly?
Calzone working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Calzone wants to control the pace but Richard is squirming around nicely.
Richard looks gassed!
Calzone pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Calzone cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Calzone goes for an armbar but Richard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Richard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Richard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calzone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Richard!
Calzone looking to control but Richard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calzone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Richard in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calzone trying to control but Richard is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbus Calzone dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Calzone catches Richard with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calzone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Richard.
Calzone ducks under a wild hook from Richard.
Richard moves away from the strike by Calzone.
Calzone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Richard moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard stuffs the takedown.
Calzone looks to land a left hand but Richard moved out of range nicely.
Calzone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzone scores with a jab to the body.
Richard is breathing heavily.
Calzone shoots in for a takedown but Richard shows good takedown defense.
A left lands for Calzone.
Calzone cracks Richard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Calzone lands a jab-cross combination.
Calzone cracks Richard with a good jab.
Calzone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Richard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Calzone lands a nice looking body shot.
Richard throws a left and a right that both miss
and Calzone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Calzone lands with an overhand left.
Calzone misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard throws a shot from downtown. Calzone moves away and avoids it.
Calzone connects with a single shot there.
Richard slips under a jab.
Richard throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Calzone counters with a nice uppercut.
Calzone does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Calzone with a jab.
Calzone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Calzone tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Richard takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Calzone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Calzone is looking to take a break and control but Richard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Calzone tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Calzone swings around for an armbar but Richard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Calzone's guard.
Calzone manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Richard manages to get himself to full guard.
Richard can't keep his opponent in guard - Calzone advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Calzone is trying to control the action in half guard but Richard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbus Calzone dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Calzone will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Calzone cracks Richard with an open hand slap.
Calzone tries to land a leg kick but Richard saw it coming and moves away.
Richard moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Calzone scores with a punch to the head.
Calzone looks to land a right hand but Richard moved out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Richard. No joy for Calzone on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Calzone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richard.
Calzone scores with a jab to the head.
Richard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Calzone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calzone misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Richard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Richard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Richard walks into a jab.
Calzone shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Calzone showed some decent athleticism there.
Calzone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Richard is refusing to be controlled, as Calzone sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Calzone connects with a nice short shot to Richard's temple.
Calzone wants to take a breather but Richard is having none of it.
Richard is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Calzone jumps into side control!
Calzone moves into full mount!
Richard defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Calzone.
Calzone looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calzone wants to control the pace but Richard is squirming around nicely.
Calzone controlling the pace for now.
Calzone can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richard is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Calzone content just to control the position here.
Duke Richard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Calzone lands a heavy elbow.
Calzone putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Calzone moves to back control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herbus Calzone showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Calzone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbus Calzone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stratton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Pants On tha Ground. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stratton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Stratton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stratton tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
Stratton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson swings for the body but Stratton moves out of range.
Stratton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stratton pushes Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Stratton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stratton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Stratton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stratton blocking some punches.
Jackson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Jackson.
Stratton looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson gets through Stratton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stratton backwards.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jackson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stratton is rocked!
Jackson scores with a shoulder strike.
Stratton is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Stratton to his knees! Jackson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Jackson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chunk Dirty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Melchior Ghazni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ghazni's choice of entrance music: E-type Megamix . Chunk Dirty has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chunk Dirty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Melchior Ghazni!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghazni closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dirty is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dirty is not content to let Ghazni control the position.
Dirty is trying to buck Ghazni off.
Dirty is not content to let Ghazni control the position.
Ghazni controlling from side mount.
Ghazni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dirty keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Dirty throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghazni.
Ghazni looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dirty!
Dirty stops Ghazni from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghazni looking to control but Dirty is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghazni has control of Dirty's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dirty regains control of the situation pretty easily.
You get the feeling that Dirty really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Dirty is trying to escape the mount but Ghazni keeps good control and instead manages to take Dirty's back.
Ghazni has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dirty has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ghazni looks gassed!
Dirty is trying to get back to his feet but Ghazni has full control of the position and if anything, Dirty has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ghazni is working for a rear naked choke. Dirty is not defending it well and Ghazni has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Dirty refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Dirty's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Melchior Ghazni!
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