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LFNC 44 - BOOM! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Alex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddler is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Papa Roach - Getting Away With Murder. Jordan Alex could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Riddler's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jordan Alex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Riddler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alex misses with a few strikes there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riddler. Alex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alex changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Riddler looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Alex throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alex throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Riddler works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Riddler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alex.
Riddler wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alex trying to control from half guard but Riddler is working away.
Alex is breathing heavily.
Riddler is looking to escape.
Riddler regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alex.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddler is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alex is controlling him.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Riddler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alex shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Riddler as he jumps to the side.
Jason Riddler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Riddler lands a jab to Alex's midsection.
Riddler lands a body shot.
Riddler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alex has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alex there as he acknowledges the shot.
Riddler throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alex on the side of the head.
Alex wants to clinch.
Riddler lands a nice looking body shot.
Riddler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riddler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Riddler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Riddler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Riddler lands a nice looking body shot.
Jordan Alex seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alex takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good standup being displayed there by Riddler as he connects with a hook.
Riddler lands a glancing blow to the side of Alex's head.
Riddler lands a nice hook to Alex's body. Alex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alex misses with a combination
and Riddler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Riddler lands a jab to the nose.
Riddler lands a nice hook to Alex's body. Alex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alex on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Alex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Riddler. Beautiful body shot.
Riddler connects with a body shot.
Riddler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Alex had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alex doesn't seem bothered though.
Riddler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Riddler stuns Alex with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Alex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alex takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riddler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Riddler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Riddler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alex doesn't seem bothered though.
Riddler lands a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Riddler.
Alex on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riddler connects with a body shot.
Riddler lands a jab to Alex's midsection.
Alex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddler scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddler lands a nice hook to Alex's body. Alex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Alex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Riddler digs a good body shot into Alex's ribs.
Riddler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riddler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Riddler duly obliges.
Riddler punishes Alex's body with a nice straight punch.
Riddler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alex takes one to the chin there.
Alex closes the distance but Riddler moves to the side
enabling Riddler to counter with a crisp jab.
Riddler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddler throws a one two combo.
Riddler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riddler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Riddler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riddler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riddler punishes Alex's body with a nice straight punch.
Alex shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Riddler counters with a right hand to the body.
Alex looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Riddler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddler throws a one two combo.
Alex takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donk. Riddler catches Alex right on the button with a cross.
Riddler lands a right hook to the body.
Riddler throws a combination. Alex tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice body punch from Riddler.
Alex takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jordan Alex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riddler scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Riddler connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alex takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riddler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Riddler cracks a nice hook into Alex's ribs.
Alex takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riddler with a jab.
Riddler lands a jab to Alex's midsection.
Alex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riddler lands a body shot.
Riddler lands a right hook to the body.
Riddler lands a slapping body shot.
Riddler lands with a nice body punch.
Riddler thuds a left hand into Alex's body.
Riddler is working the combinations to good effect here.
Riddler works Alex's body with a nice hook.
Riddler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riddler thuds a left hand into Alex's body.
Riddler cracks Alex with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Riddler scores with a hook to the body. Alex takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left and a right from Riddler both land. Nice combination.
Riddler digs a good body shot into Alex's ribs.
Alex is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Riddler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Riddler lands a nice hook to Alex's body. Alex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riddler cracks Alex with a right hand to the side of the head.
Riddler lands a nice hook to Alex's body. Alex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riddler cracks a nice hook into Alex's ribs.
Alex takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riddler lands a nice hook to Alex's body. Alex takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Riddler throws a shot to the body.
Riddler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riddler lands a nice looking body shot.
Riddler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riddler.
Riddler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Riddler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riddler lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riddler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Alex takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riddler connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alex's hands.
Riddler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riddler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Riddler lands a right hook to the body.
Riddler lands a right hook to the body.
Riddler cracks Alex with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riddler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Riddler lands with a nice body punch.
Alex on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Riddler cracks Alex with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Riddler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Alex rather than just go for the knockout.
Riddler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Riddler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riddler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alex moves forwards but Riddler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riddler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Riddler scores with a three punch combo!
Riddler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jason Riddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alex takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Riddler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Riddler lands a nice looking body shot.
Riddler throws a nice looking combination but Alex bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Riddler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riddler!
Riddler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Riddler lands a jab to Alex's midsection.
Riddler scores with a hook to the body. Alex takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Riddler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddler jabs at Alex's body.
Alex walks into a straight right hand from Riddler.
Riddler lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Riddler.
Riddler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Alex circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Riddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Riddler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Alex takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riddler throws a one two combo.
Alex throws an overhand right that lands on Riddler's shoulder, as Riddler tries to avoid the shot.
Alex takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Alex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alex has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Alex there as he acknowledges the shot.
Alex closes the distance looking to clinch
and Riddler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Riddler lands a nice looking body shot.
Riddler lands a slapping body shot.
Alex doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Alex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riddler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Alex at a distance.
Riddler punishes Alex's body with a nice straight punch.
Riddler jabs at Alex's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Riddler is taking a breather. Alex 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.
Alex is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riddler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Riddler wants to stand up but Alex has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Riddler is taking a breather. Alex 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.
Riddler wants to stand but Alex has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddler controlling the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Riddler.
Riddler lands a slapping body shot.
Riddler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Riddler sizes up Alex with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddler scores with a body shot.
Alex takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riddler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alex takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riddler with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Riddler scores with a body shot.
Alex takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riddler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Riddler. Beautiful body shot.
Riddler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Alex has time to react.
Nice shot by Riddler.
Riddler cracks a nice hook into Alex's ribs.
Alex misses with a double jab
and Riddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Riddler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Riddler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riddler's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Riddler duly obliges.
Riddler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riddler, as that shot connected.
Alex takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Riddler lands a nice shot to the body.
Riddler throws a good cross that connects.
Riddler lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riddler lands with an overhand left.
Riddler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alex.
Nice jab there from Riddler.
Riddler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Riddler.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Riddler.
Riddler lands with a shot to the body.
Alex darts in trying to clinch
and Riddler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Riddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Riddler has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Riddler!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bismol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan Higgins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismol comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes The Pain. Duncan Higgins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Matt Bismol's chin.
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Bismol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Higgins.
Higgins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Higgins is looking to clinch but Bismol is avoiding it.
Bismol scores with a nice strike.
Higgins rushes Bismol and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Higgins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Bismol.
Bismol on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bismol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Higginss head.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Bismol avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Higgins lands a damaging elbow.
Higgins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bismol is trying to break the clinch but Higgins is controlling him.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Higgins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bismol digs a right hand into Higgins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Higgins's gas tank.
Higgins missing with knees to the body.
Bismol managing to block the knees to the body from Higgins.
Higgins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bismol is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Higgins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Higgins tries to land knees in the clinch but Bismol avoids the damage to the body.
Higgins trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bismol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins stalling in the clinch but Bismol improves position.
Bismol looking for a takedown.
Higgins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bismol avoids it.
Higgins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bismol avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Higgins.
Bismol drags the fight down to the ground.
Bismol trying to control the position.
Higgins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bismol wants to sweep here but Higgins controlling him for the moment.
Higgins is posturing up here but Bismol has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Higgins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Higgins has to tap! Slick submission there by Bismol!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Bismol!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Michaels (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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280 lbs
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222 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim McAllister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAllister leaves Michaels with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McAllister moves out of range of the body kick from Michaels.
McAllister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Michaels's half guard.
McAllister is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McAllister's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McAllister trying to control from Michaels's half guard. Michaels has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAllister is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McAllister passes into half guard.
McAllister is figuring out what he wants to do next.
McAllister is looking to take a break and control but Michaels is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jim McAllister.
McAllister takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McAllister with a poor takedown
and Michaels counters with a takedown into side control.
Michaels tries for a kimura but McAllister is defending well.
McAllister struggling a bit here.
McAllister is not content to let Michaels control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels tries for a kimura but McAllister is defending well.
Michaels wants to lay and pray for a moment but McAllister keeps working.
Michaels tries for a kimura but McAllister is defending well.
Michaels is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McAllister is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michaels trying to control the action but McAllister is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Michaels are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McAllister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michaels on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michaels in side control, throwing shots but McAllister defends.
Michaels wants to control but McAllister is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Michaels dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McAllister.
McAllister bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Michaels is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McAllister off and has taken his back!
McAllister holding both Michaels 's hands and preventing any damage.
McAllister just trying to survive but Michaels is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Michaels punches the canvas rather than the man.
Michaels working for a choke but McAllister is defending well.
McAllister manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Michaels is now in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McAllister rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Michaels's guard! Nice work there by McAllister!
Michaels keeping moving, preventing McAllister from controlling successfully.
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.
Michaels can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McAllister controls the pace.
McAllister looking to sit in guard and control but Michaels gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Michaels throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McAllister is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McAllister has escaped and now he's on top!
Michaels escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAllister gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McAllister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McAllister trying to control but Michaels is working from the bottom.
Michaels has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McAllister doesn't defend quickly enough and Michaels has managed to lock this one up! Can McAllister escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Michaels on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kevin Michaels!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Tron. Hardy has chosen Rock the Casbah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Paul Hardy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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170 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Walker.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hardy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hardy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by Hardy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy connects with a single shot there.
Hardy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Walker bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker cracks Hardy with a big right hand but Hardy just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Walker creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hardy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Walker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Walker throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hardy works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Walker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Walker looks to land a strike but Hardy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Walker throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hardy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hardy.
Walker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Hardy finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hardy tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
Walker dodges the punch combination from Hardy.
Danga de danga de dang - Hardy scores with a four punch combination!
Hardy wants to clinch up but Walker keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy gets caught flat footed, as Walker shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Walker wants to sweep but no luck.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hardy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hardy's guard.
Walker postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Hardy keeping full guard, as Walker tries to pass.
Walker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Walker postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
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.
Walker with a flurry of punches that miss.
Walker is looking to work some ground and pound but Hardy has wrist control.
Walker throws a strike but Hardy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Walker is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Walker will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Walker keeps the fight on the outside.
A left and a right from Hardy both land. Nice combination.
Walker gets a takedown into half guard.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Walker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walker looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hardy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walker prevents Hardy from standing back up.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hardy to regain full guard.
Walker passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands strikes from half guard.
Hardy is looking to control Walker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?
Hardy is concentrating on defense, preventing Walker from advancing position.
Hardy is trying to stand.
Walker thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Hardy is trying to maintain the position but Walker is very close to passing his half guard.
Walker working Hardy over with strikes.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Walker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Walker thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hardy!
Walker landing strikes from the mount and Hardy is in trouble!
Hardy is looking to get to half guard.
Walker throwing strikes but Hardy recovers to half guard. A much better position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy tries to kick Walker off but Walker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Walker thows a huge punch but Hardy dodges it nicely.
Walker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walker stops Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Walker looks to land a strike but Hardy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Walker postures up in Hardy's guard and throws a big left but Hardy blocks it.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Walker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Walker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Walker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Trinckelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Stillwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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213 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thomas Stillwell!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinckelton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trinckelton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Stillwell up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trinckelton.
Stillwell is pressed up against the cage. Trinckelton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stillwell down to the mat. Stillwell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Trinckelton rushes Stillwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trinckelton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stillwell goes for a takedown attempt but Trinckelton pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Trinckelton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Trinckelton clinches with his opponent.
Trinckelton using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trinckelton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trinckelton walks into a jab.
Trinckelton misses with a double jab.
Stillwell misses with a double jab
and Trinckelton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stillwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas Stillwell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trinckelton moves into range and clinches up with Stillwell.
Trinckelton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stillwell wants to break free but Trinckelton has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton can't get the takedown.
Trinckelton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Trinckelton.
A frustrated look appears on Stillwell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stillwell looks gassed!
Trinckelton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trinckelton breaks the clinch.
Trinckelton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stillwell.
Stillwell throws a jab when Trinckelton was well out of range.
Trinckelton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stillwell cracks Trinckelton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trinckelton tries to clinch but Stillwell is having none of it.
Trinckelton throws a jab but it's blocked by Stillwell.
Trinckelton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stillwell.
Stillwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Trinckelton.
Stillwell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stillwell prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Trinckelton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trinckelton controlling the action here for a moment.
Stillwell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trinckelton has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell takes a shot to the head.
Trinckelton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stillwell is trying to break the clinch but Trinckelton has him pressed against the cage.
Trinckelton stalling in the clinch.
Stillwell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Trinckelton.
Stillwell can't break the clinch.
Trinckelton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stillwell walks away with a smile on his face. Trinckelton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Trinckelton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stillwell momentarily.
Stillwell catches Trinckelton with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stillwell throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Trinckelton counter with a right hand.
Trinckelton slips under a jab.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Trinckelton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stillwell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trinckelton throws a nice looking combination but Stillwell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stillwell misses with a double jab
and Trinckelton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trinckelton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trinckelton clinches with his opponent.
Trinckelton lands an elbow inside.
Trinckelton tightens his grip and picks Stillwell up, before dumping him to the ground. Stillwell manages to land in guard.
Trinckelton throws a big right hand that misses.
Trinckelton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stillwell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Trinckelton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Trinckelton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Trinckelton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stillwell throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Stillwell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stillwell keeping moving, preventing Trinckelton from controlling successfully.
Stillwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell 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.
Stillwell is looking to sweep but instead, Trinckelton has passed into half guard.
Trinckelton stands up and beckons Stillwell to join him on the feet.
Stillwell steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Trinckelton. That one must have hurt.
Trinckelton lands a nice shot that snaps Stillwell's head back.
Trinckelton tests Stillwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stillwell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trinckelton connects with a nice looking jab.
A right-left combo lands from Stillwell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stillwell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Trinckelton throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Trinckelton dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Trinckelton closes the distance and clinches.
Stillwell is trying to break the clinch but Trinckelton is controlling him.
Stillwell taking a breather.
Trinckelton is leaning against Stillwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Trinckelton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Good body shot from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton jumps into guard, dragging Stillwell to the mat.
Stillwell wants to pass the guard but Trinckelton is keeping the position.
Trinckelton wants to get back to his feet but Stillwell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stillwell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trinckelton wants to stand but Stillwell is controlling the position.
Trinckelton has his feet on Stillwell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Trinckelton is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Stillwell counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stillwell slips a jab from Trinckelton.
Stillwell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trinckelton.
Trinckelton lands a nice shot that snaps Stillwell's head back.
Stillwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trinckelton counters with a nice uppercut.
Stillwell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trinckelton counters with a straight right hand.
Stillwell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Stillwell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trinckelton.
Stillwell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Trinckelton throws a lazy head kick
and Stillwell counters with a stiff right hand.
Stillwell throws a leg kick
and Trinckelton counters with a straight right hand.
Trinckelton clinches with his opponent.
Trinckelton is trying to drag Stillwell to the mat but Stillwell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short left from Stillwell.
Stillwell trying to control the position but instead, Trinckelton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stillwell into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell can't break the clinch.
Trinckelton landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Trinckelton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trinckelton throws the left hand but Stillwell avoids the punch easily.
Trinckelton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stillwell counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stillwell works Trinckelton's body with a nice hook.
Stillwell misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stillwell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stillwell, as that shot connected.
Stillwell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stillwell blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Stillwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stillwell.
Stillwell scores with a shot to the body.
Stillwell throws a sloppy head kick and Trinckelton moves out of range easily.
Stillwell throws a series of punches but Trinckelton avoids them all with ease.
Trinckelton avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stillwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trinckelton.
Stillwell throws a right and a left that Trinckelton avoids nicely.
Tony Trinckelton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stillwell misses with a double jab
and Trinckelton counters with a nice uppercut.
Stillwell throws a series of punches but Trinckelton moves out of range.
Stillwell lands a glancing blow to the side of Trinckelton's head.
Trinckelton has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stillwell is looking to score with low kicks.
Stillwell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trinckelton avoids the head kick by Stillwell.
Trinckelton wants to clinch up but Stillwell keeps it at a distance.
Stillwell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Trinckelton's head backwards.
Stillwell throws a series of punches but Trinckelton moves out of range.
Thomas Stillwell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stillwell cracks Trinckelton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell tries to score with a low kick but Trinckelton moves his leg out of the way.
Trinckelton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Trinckelton dodges the punch combination from Stillwell.
Stillwell blocks a head kick by Trinckelton.
Stillwell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Trinckelton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stillwell is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Trinckelton wants to clinch but Stillwell slips to the side
letting Stillwell counter with a right hand.
Trinckelton throws a big shot that misses.
Stillwell throws a series of strikes that have Trinckelton backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Stillwell.
Trinckelton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stillwell misses with a series of wild punches.
Trinckelton misses with a looping left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Stillwell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice straight punches there by Stillwell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stillwell.
Stillwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trinckelton circles away quickly and effectively.
Trinckelton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A combination from Stillwell does no damage.
Trinckelton misses the body punch
and Stillwell counters with a right hand to the body.
Stillwell looks to throw the jab but Trinckelton is out of range.
Trinckelton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stillwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trinckelton circles away quickly and effectively.
Stillwell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stillwell lands with a nice combination. Trinckelton backs away looking to recover.
Jab, jab by Trinckelton - just one landing.
Stillwell misses with a few strikes there.
Trinckelton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stillwell.
Stillwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stillwell throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trinckelton counters with a stiff right hand.
Stillwell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stillwell's corner calls for a 1-2. Stillwell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stillwell misses with a few strikes there.
Stillwell's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stillwell duly obliges.
Stillwell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trinckelton.
Trinckelton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Trinckelton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Trinckelton misses the jab.
Stillwell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Stillwell.
Trinckelton moves out of range of the strikes.
Stillwell with a jab.
Trinckelton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trinckelton scoring well with a low kick there.
Trinckelton throws a lazy right hand but Stillwell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trinckelton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Trinckelton lands with a right to the head.
Trinckelton is leaning against Stillwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Trinckelton putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stillwell in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stillwell wants to break free but Trinckelton has control.
Trinckelton has Stillwell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trinckelton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stillwell tumbling to the mat - Trinckelton dives into Stillwell's guard.
Stillwell has his foot on Trinckelton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trinckelton works his way back into a safe position though.
Trinckelton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stillwell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Stillwell controls Trinckelton momentarily but Trinckelton frees himself.
Trinckelton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trinckelton rushes Stillwell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trinckelton taking a breather.
Trinckelton trying to land knees to the body.
Stillwell can't get the takedown.
Stillwell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Trinckelton up against the cage.
Trinckelton is looking to control Stillwell's arms but Stillwell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Trinckelton has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton is leaning against Stillwell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stillwell tries to score a body lock takedown but Trinckelton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trinckelton digs a right hand underneath Stillwell's ribcage. Stillwell let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Trinckelton.
Tony Trinckelton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Trinckelton pushes Stillwell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stillwell fails to pull guard.
Tony Trinckelton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas Stillwell.
Stillwell working hard to break the clinch.
Trinckelton is pushing Stillwell up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Trinckelton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stillwell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trinckelton circles away quickly and effectively.
Trinckelton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stillwell misses with a double jab
and Trinckelton counters with a solid body kick.
Trinckelton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stillwell blocks a head kick by Trinckelton.
Stillwell is looking to chop away at Trinckelton's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton tries to clinch but Stillwell moves out of range.
Stillwell throws a series of punches but Trinckelton avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Trinckelton misses.
Stillwell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trinckelton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trinckelton fails to land with a series of punches.
Stillwell swings for the body but Trinckelton moves out of range.
Stillwell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stillwell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
No joy there for Stillwell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stillwell misses with a low kick as Trinckelton jumps back.
Stillwell clobbers Trinckelton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stillwell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Trinckelton checks it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trinckelton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stillwell throws out the jab.
Stillwell lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stillwell.
Stillwell fails to land with a series of punches.
Trinckelton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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 Tony Trinckelton.
I think Trinckelton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bill Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Compton comes to the cage accompanied by Granville Bowlin - Wild Bill Jones. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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22
167 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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26
164 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Great elbows
Very strong |
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Compton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton jabs Orlan right on the nose. Orlan blinks but takes it well.
Orlan looks for the body kick but Compton saw that one coming.
A head kick from Compton lands but Orlan takes it in his stride.
Orlan moves forwards but Compton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bill Compton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses.
Compton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Compton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Orlan drops his hands momentarily and Compton takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Compton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Compton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlan swats away the attempt to clinch by Compton.
Compton avoids a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton looks for the body kick but Orlan saw that one coming.
Orlan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Compton. Compton obviously looking to wear him down.
Compton tries to land a body kick
and Orlan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Orlan checks a leg kick.
Compton tries to clinch there but Orlan circles away.
Orlan thows a leg kick but Compton checks it
and Compton counters with a big head kick but Orlan shrugs it off.
Compton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orlan is out of range and Compton settles back down.
Compton misses with a hook. Orlan ducked under it nicely.
Compton scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton throws a lazy right hand but Orlan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Orlan moves out of range of the leg kick from Compton.
Compton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Compton throws the left hand but Orlan avoids the punch easily.
Compton lands with a thumping leg kick.
Compton lands with a nice body kick.
Good work by Orlan as he checks the leg kick.
Compton throws a series of strikes that have Orlan backpedaling.
Compton sizes up Orlan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Compton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Orlan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Compton avoids the head kick by Orlan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton throws a body punch but Orlan moves out of range.
Orlan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Compton.
Orlan misses with a body kick.
Compton blocks the body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Compton blocks the leg kick.
Compton dips to his left and cracks Orlan with an uppercut!
Orlan misses with the body kick
and Compton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Compton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orlan.
Compton throws a head kick but Orlan moves out of range.
Orlan misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Orlan misses with a kick to the body
and Compton counters with a three punch combo that has Orlan backing up. Orlan nods at Compton to acknowledge the strikes.
Compton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Compton with a hook.
Compton connects with a body shot.
Orlan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Compton.
Compton lands with a slapping head kick.
Orlan staying out of range there.
Compton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Compton digs a good body shot into Orlan's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Compton dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Compton with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Compton throws a series of punches but Orlan moves out of range.
Orlan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Compton misses the body punch
and Orlan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Compton.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick and Compton moves out of range easily.
Compton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Orlan. Orlan obviously looking to wear him down.
Compton lands a jab to Orlan's midsection.
Compton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Compton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orlan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton throws a head kick that Orlan semi-blocks.
Compton moves out of range as Orlan throws a body kick.
Compton looks to throw a body kick
and Orlan counters with a good low kick that Compton was not able to check.
Compton misses with a leg kick
and Orlan counters with a nice body kick.
Orlan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Compton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Orlan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Compton.
Orlan misses the shot to the body.
Bill Compton is winning the standup battle so far.
Compton blocks the body kick.
Orlan scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Compton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Orlan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Compton is out of range.
Orlan scores with a kick to the body.
Orlan throws a lazy body kick
and Compton counters with a nice kick to the body.
Orlan misses the shot to the body.
Orlan misses with a body shot.
Orlan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Orlan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlan lands a big head kick that sends Compton tumbling to the mat! Orlan takes a step backwards and waves Compton back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Compton is rocked!
It looks like Bill Compton has been cut.
A head kick misses from Orlan.
Oh Compton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Orlan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Compton seems to have got his legs back now.
Compton throws a hook but Orlan blocks it.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick and Compton moves out of range easily.
Compton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orlan.
Compton checks a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Compton.
Orlan tries to land a front kick but Compton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Compton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orlan.
Orlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Compton moves away.
Compton throws a low kick, looking for Orlan's leg but Orlan calmly moves out of range.
Orlan throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Orlan.
Compton stalks Orlan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Orlan's face. Orlan staggers backwards, shaken.
Compton throws a half hearted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head kick by Compton misses
and Orlan counters with a good low kick that Compton was not able to check.
Compton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crunch! Orlan slams his shin into Compton's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Orlan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bill Compton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Compton blocks the body kick.
Compton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Orlan looks to throw a body kick
and Compton counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Orlan misses
and Compton counters with a left to the body.
Orlan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Orlan throws a push kick but Compton slaps the foot to one side.
Orlan throws the kick towards the body but Compton avoids it.
Compton scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Compton.
Compton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Compton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton connects with a high kick.
Orlan avoids the head kick by Compton.
Orlan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Compton. Compton obviously looking to wear him down.
Compton lands with a shot to the body.
Compton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Orlan.
Orlan throws a body kick the misses
and Compton counters with a body kick that stops Orlan in his tracks momentarily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Compton.
Compton throws a head kick that misses.
Orlan throws a lazy body kick
and Compton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Orlan tries to score with a low kick but Compton moves his leg out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Compton.
Orlan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Compton misses with a body shot.
Orlan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Compton rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Compton misses.
Orlan walks into a stiff left hand from Compton.
Orlan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab lands there for Compton.
Compton throws the left hand but Orlan avoids the punch easily.
Compton throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton throws an overhand right that lands on Orlan's shoulder, as Orlan tries to avoid the shot.
Compton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A slow jab from Compton misses its intended target.
Compton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Orlan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Compton.
Orlan throws a lazy body kick
and Compton counters with a series of strikes. Orlan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Compton misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Compton.
Compton jabs at Orlan's body.
Compton swings for the body but Orlan moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A nice leg kick lands there from Compton.
Compton throws out a leg kick but Orlan moves out of range and Compton only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Compton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Orlan checks a leg kick.
Compton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Orlan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Orlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Compton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Compton, as that shot connected.
Orlan throws a wild body kick that Compton sees coming a mile off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Compton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Compton 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bill Compton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Underworld has chosen Mr. Torture as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
195 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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24
192 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Underworld slaps away a takedown attempt from Bailey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underworld connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bailey momentarily.
It looks like Bob Bailey has been cut.
Bailey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Underworld throws a hook but Bailey blocks it.
Underworld leaves Bailey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bailey shoots in for a double leg but Underworld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Underworld misses with a head kick.
Underworld pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Bailey misses.
Underworld tests Bailey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bailey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Underworld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Underworld wants to stand up but Bailey is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Underworld keeps moving.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Underworld is keeping the position.
Underworld is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bailey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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.
Underworld is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bailey has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Underworld takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
Bailey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Underworld sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Underworld throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Underworld. No joy for Bailey on that attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Underworld.
Bailey on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Underworld lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Bailey is looking to close the distance but Underworld sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Bailey crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Bailey is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Hades Underworld!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rex Munroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins has chosen Amazing as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
186 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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24
188 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rex Munroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munroe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Munroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Munroe checks a low kick from Haskins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haskins.
Munroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Haskins with that takedown attempt.
Haskins tries for a takedown but Munroe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rex Munroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Haskins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munroe defending well as Haskins loads up on a big left hand.
Haskins looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Munroe!
Munroe is looking to get to half guard.
Haskins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Munroe is squirming around, avoiding Haskins's attempts to control the action.
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.
Haskins goes for an armbar but Munroe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Munroe.
Haskins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haskins looking for subs off his back but Munroe has passed one foot through into half guard.
Munroe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Haskins!
Haskins is desperately trying to improve his position but Munroe has a good base and remains in mount.
Munroe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins wants to hold on but Munroe pushes him away.
Haskins is trying desperately to improve position.
Munroe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Haskins on the ground.
Haskins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haskins trying desperately to get to his feet.
Haskins tries to lock up and control but Munroe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Haskins is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Munroe is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Munroe trying to control but Haskins is having none of it.
Haskins wants to hold on but Munroe pushes him away.
Haskins working to try and regain half guard.
Munroe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munroe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Haskins is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Munroe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt - Munroe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Haskins looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Munroe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haskins.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munroe is just riding it out for now. Haskins eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munroe is controlling Haskins's trapped leg to prevent Haskins from advancing to side control.
Munroe is not content to let Haskins control the position.
Haskins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Haskins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
Haskins trying to control the pace.
Munroe won't allow Haskins to pass to mount.
Haskins is looking to stall here but Munroe recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins looking to pass the guard.
Munroe looking for a sweep. Not yet Munroe, not yet.
Munroe keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Haskins tries to free his leg and advance position but Munroe is retaining full guard.
Haskins throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Munroe sprawls well. Munroe wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Haskins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Haskins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munroe sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Haskins 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. This is the final round!
Haskins shoots in but Munroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fighters circling - Munroe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munroe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins is pressing down on Munroe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Munroe is holding on for now.
Haskins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munroe sees it coming and defends easily.
Haskins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haskins frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Munroe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Haskins trying to control but Munroe is having none of it.
Haskins sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Haskins goes for an armbar but Munroe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Munroe.
Haskins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Munroe's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munroe keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Munroe keeping full guard, as Haskins tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haskins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Haskins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Munroe is proving hard to escape from.
Haskins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munroe controls Haskins momentarily but Haskins frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haskins wants to control from the top but Munroe keeps moving.
Haskins tries to free his leg and advance position but Munroe is retaining full guard.
Haskins advances position into side control!
Munroe stops Haskins from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Haskins is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Munroe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Haskins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Haskins 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Haskins!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Martin King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Castle (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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135 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Martin King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Castle!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as King blocks the leg kick.
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
King tries a knee to the head but Castle blocks it.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Castle managing to block the knees to the body from King.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Castle avoids the damage to the body.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
King creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Castle's defenses.
King scores a nice knee to the body.
King slows down the pace here.
Castle avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
Castle fails to pull guard.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Knees to the body from King.
King stalling the fight.
King lands a nice elbow.
Castle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Castle wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King throws an elbow but it misses.
King throws an elbow but it's blocked.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Castle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
King blocks a body shot from Castle.
Castle can't break the clinch.
Castle blocks an elbow strike from King.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Castle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
King lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Castle throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castle misses with a head kick.
King clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King throws a leg kick that misses.
A good leg kick by King.
Castle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Martin King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castle.
Frank Castle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castle throws out a loose jab but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Castle uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castle misses with a body shot.
King throws a one two combo.
Castle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A head kick misses from King.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Castle.
Martin King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Castle.
A clash of legs there as Castle blocks the low kick.
An inside leg kick from Castle misses.
A big left from Castle misses.
Castle fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but King is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by King.
Castle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King lands a nice shot to the body.
King moves out of range as Castle strikes.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
Castle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Castle throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Castle thows a left - swing and a miss!
Castle misses with a looping left.
Castle misses with a straight left.
Castle throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Castle throws a low kick but it's checked well by King.
King gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Castle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Castle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
King wants to sweep here but Castle controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Martin King dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Castle looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Castle tries to advance to mount but King denies him.
King tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Castle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
An elbow from Castle crashes against the mat.
King is looking for a sweep.
Castle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Castle works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle swings around for an armbar but King sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Castle's guard.
Castle throws his legs up looking for a submission but King uses it to pass to side control.
Castle tries to buck King off but King is having none of it.
Castle is breathing heavily.
King staying calm.
Castle is looking to regain half guard here but King keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
King wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Castle gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
King prevents Castle from improving his position.
King thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castle's head.
King keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
King preventing the sweep.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castle can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as King controls the pace.
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.
Castle working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
King trying to control but Castle is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Castle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Castle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Castle throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King throws out a powerful jab.
King throws a front kick aimed at Castle's knee but Castle avoids it well.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
King throws a sloppy head kick
and Castle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in King's guard now.
Castle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and King dives on top into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
Castle looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily.
Castle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.
Castle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Castle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead King passes into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
King has knee on belly and moves into mount.
King controlling from mount.
Castle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King wants to control the pace but Castle is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King content just to control the position here.
King looking to control but Castle is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Castle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Castle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Castle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Castle wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if King tries to get out of the position.
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 Martin King.
I think King 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Martin King!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mclean has chosen Oasis - F**king in the bushes as his entrance music. Arnold Robinson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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278 lbs
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262 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Mclean!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclean slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Arnold Robinson has been cut.
The fighters circling - Mclean throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mclean misses with a looping right.
Mclean looks to score with a jab to the body but Robinson is just out of range.
Robinson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mclean.
Arnold Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mclean backs up against the cage.
Mclean misses with a hook.
Mclean slips under a jab.
Mclean dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclean has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mclean lands an elbow inside.
Mclean stalling the fight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mclean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mclean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robinson checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Mclean finds it's target.
Robinson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mclean scores with a nice head shot.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Mclean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mclean catches Robinson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Arnold Robinson's cut is getting worse.
Mclean lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mclean clobbers Robinson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mclean slips under a jab.
Mclean lands a jab to the head.
Mclean is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Robinson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Robinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mclean was well out of range. Poor timing from Robinson.
Mclean connects with a body shot.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Mclean forces Robinson back against the cage and clinches.
Mclean lands with a light punch inside.
Robinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mclean lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Arnold Robinson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Mclean on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mclean.
Jeez, Arnold Robinson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Arnold Robinson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lenny Mclean! Lenny Mclean retains his heavyweight title!
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