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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between fred griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus Cotter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, fred griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamus Cotter!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
griffin wants to clinch.
griffin stuffs the takedown.
Cotter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts griffin as he jumps to the side.
Cotter closes the distance and clinches up with griffin, looking for a takedown. Cotter pushes griffin against the cage but griffin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
fred griffin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shamus Cotter.
griffin throws a right and a left that Cotter avoids nicely.
griffin drives through and clinches with Cotter against the cage.
Cotter breaks the clinch.
No luck for Cotter with that takedown attempt.
fred griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
griffin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
griffin cracks Cotter with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
griffin connects with a jab.
griffin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
griffin breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cotter is defended easily by griffin.
Cotter looks gassed!
griffin catches Cotter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
griffin lands with a right and another and another! Cotter is in big trouble! griffin lands again and this time it's lights out for Cotter! A quality knockout there for griffin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). fred griffin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Ryan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover shoots in and drives through. Ryan sprawls well.
Ryan tries to clinch up.
Glover rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ryan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Glover throws a series of punches but Ryan moves out of range.
Ryan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Glover fails with the takedown.
Ryan takes the fight into the clinch.
Glover prevents the takedown attempt.
Glover tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryan just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Glover. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryan tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Glover jumps guard.
Glover wants to sweep but no luck.
Ryan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Glover is trying to control the position but Ryan postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Glover's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
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.
Ryan trying to control the position but Glover is working away.
Ryan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ryan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Glover taking a bit of punishment here - Ryan scoring with strikes.
Ryan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Glover is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is staying tight to Glover's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Glover wants to get back to his feet.
Glover takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee asks Ryan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ryan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ryan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover is looking to reverse the position.
Ryan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryan stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Ryan takes a swing at Glover's ribcage but misses.
Glover wants to clinch.
Ryan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ryan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Ryan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ryan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ryan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ryan raining down shots from the mount!
Glover gets back to half guard.
Ryan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Glover wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Ryan seems content to control.
Ryan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Glover keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover trying to control but Ryan postures up.
Glover regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ryan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Glover wants to sweep here but Ryan controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan trying to control the position from guard on top but Glover is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Glover is pulling down on Ryan's head. It's preventing any offense from Ryan, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Glover tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glover has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ryan has passed into side control.
Glover gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Ryan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan unloading with bombs!
Ryan content just to control the position here.
Ryan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Glover can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Glover is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ryan locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Glover is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Ryan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graham Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Markcus Sparkus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Markcus Sparkus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparkus moves into range and clinches up with Marsh.
Sparkus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Marsh wants the takedown. Sparkus is fighting it off but Marsh persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sparkus's guard against the cage.
Marsh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marsh postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sparkus is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Marsh, into his guard.
Marsh trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sparkus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Marsh has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sparkus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Marsh.
Marsh tries to buck Sparkus off but Sparkus is having none of it.
Marsh regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Sparkus is going to stand back up.
Marsh is staying active underneath Sparkus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparkus thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marsh's head.
Marsh wants to improve his position but Sparkus is controlling well.
Sparkus wants to pass the guard but Marsh is defending well.
Marsh wants to get back to full guard but Sparkus has mounted him!
Marsh is trying to escape the mount.
Marsh is squirming around, avoiding Sparkus's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marsh is trying to escape the mount.
Sparkus working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sparkus landing strikes from the mount and Marsh is in trouble!
Marsh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sparkus putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sparkus jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Marsh is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Marsh and Sparkus has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Sparkus in side control, throwing shots but Marsh defends.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sparkus wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marsh prevents Sparkus from improving position.
Marsh is trying to control Sparkus's posture but Sparkus avoids it.
Marsh wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Marsh is breathing heavily.
Marsh is looking to regain half guard here but Sparkus keeps moving and retains side control.
Marsh is not content to let Sparkus control the position.
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.
You can see the frustration on Marsh's face as Sparkus controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sparkus is on top in guard.
Marsh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sparkus is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Markcus Sparkus will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Marsh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sparkus sprawls well. Sparkus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsh gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsh misses with a body kick.
Marsh tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sparkus counters with a good, hard body kick but Marsh shrugs it off.
Sparkus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marsh swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sparkus throws a looping overhand right but Marsh ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparkus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Marsh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Marsh wants to control from the top but Sparkus keeps moving.
Sparkus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sparkus dives on top into guard.
Sparkus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marsh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Marsh wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sparkus is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sparkus is trying to control the action in half guard but Marsh is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marsh is defending against the submission attempts here by Sparkus.
Marsh is looking to improve his position.
Sparkus tries to pass to full mount but Marsh defends it.
Marsh wants to improve his position but Sparkus is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marsh gets the takedown into side control.
Graham Marsh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marsh working away.
Sparkus is not content to let Marsh control the position.
Marsh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Marsh laying and praying for a moment but Sparkus takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsh trying to mount his opponent but Sparkus defends it.
Marsh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marsh is working hard here to advance position.
Sparkus manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Marsh dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marsh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marsh showed some decent athleticism there.
Marsh is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparkus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparkus landing rabbit punches to the side of Marsh's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Marsh working Sparkus over with strikes.
Sparkus is looking to improve his position.
Marsh is trying to work for a kimura but Sparkus is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh is looking to pass Sparkus's guard but actually Sparkus recovers to full guard.
Sparkus is trying to control the position but Marsh postures up.
Marsh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Marsh trying to control but Sparkus is working from the bottom.
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.
Sparkus trying to keep a closed guard but Marsh is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marsh 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.
Sparkus fails with the takedown.
Marsh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sparkus pushes Marsh off looking to stand but Marsh dives back in and keeps control.
Marsh working Sparkus over with strikes.
Marsh perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh is trying to control the action in half guard but Sparkus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparkus is looking to improve his position.
Marsh is looking to advance position but Sparkus won't allow it.
Marsh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparkus on the ground.
Sparkus regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparkus controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sparkus working a defensive guard here.
Marsh trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparkus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparkus is trying to control the position but Marsh postures up.
Marsh stands up and waves to Sparkus to follow him.
Marsh stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marsh wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sparkus fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marsh sprawls well initially but Sparkus persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Marsh is trying to stand back up but Sparkus is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Graham Marsh showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marsh 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Graham Marsh!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Graham Marsh!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Graham Marsh!
Graham Marsh wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harris TimeBomber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Benson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Harris TimeBomber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Benson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TimeBomber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Benson sprawls well initially but TimeBomber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benson is staying active underneath TimeBomber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Benson is trying to stand up here but TimeBomber is controlling him well.
TimeBomber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
TimeBomber escapes and gets back to his feet.
TimeBomber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
TimeBomber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Benson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Benson has TimeBomber pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. TimeBomber manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Benson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but TimeBomber gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Benson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
TimeBomber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Benson's half guard.
Benson is trying to maintain the position but TimeBomber is very close to passing his half guard.
TimeBomber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
TimeBomber wants to stand up but Benson is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benson is pressing down on TimeBomber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Benson being controlled here, momentarily.
Benson pulls TimeBomber in close to prevent any damage.
TimeBomber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
TimeBomber controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benson is trying to control the position 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.
Benson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
TimeBomber wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.
TimeBomber wants to pass the guard but Benson is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Benson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in TimeBomber's half guard.
Benson tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber is controlling Benson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
TimeBomber works his way to full guard. Good work.
Benson wants to control from the top but TimeBomber keeps moving.
TimeBomber is looking to stand up but Benson isn't so interested in that idea.
Benson stands up from TimeBomber's guard - Benson perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Benson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
TimeBomber bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
TimeBomber wants to control from the top but Benson keeps moving.
Benson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but TimeBomber puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
TimeBomber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
TimeBomber swats away the attempt to clinch by Benson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harris TimeBomber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
TimeBomber fails with a takedown attempt.
TimeBomber tries to close the distance and clinch but Benson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
TimeBomber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and TimeBomber counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
TimeBomber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Benson keeping full guard, as TimeBomber tries to pass.
TimeBomber stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
TimeBomber throws an overhand right that lands on Benson's shoulder, as Benson tries to avoid the shot.
TimeBomber works over Benson's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Trevor Benson has been cut.
TimeBomber has a takedown stuffed.
Benson wants to clinch but TimeBomber slips to the side
and TimeBomber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
TimeBomber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benson is fending him off so far but TimeBomber persists. Nope, Benson circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harris TimeBomber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Benson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for TimeBomber!
Benson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Benson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Benson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benson wants to control but TimeBomber is keeping him busy.
TimeBomber is looking to regain half guard here but Benson keeps moving and retains side control.
Benson trying to control the action but TimeBomber is working from the bottom.
TimeBomber is looking to regain half guard here but Benson keeps moving and retains side control.
Harris TimeBomber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
TimeBomber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
TimeBomber swinging wildly here.
TimeBomber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Benson's guard.
TimeBomber being controlled here momentarily.
TimeBomber gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
TimeBomber stuffs the takedown.
Benson tries to score a power double leg takedown but TimeBomber sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Benson somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson misses with a takedown attempt - TimeBomber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
TimeBomber is looking to clinch but Benson is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Benson.
Benson misses with a looping left.
TimeBomber dives in and grabs Benson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Benson pushes down on TimeBomber's head and hops out.
TimeBomber connects with the punch.
TimeBomber shoots in looking for a takedown. Benson tries to sprawl out of it but TimeBomber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
TimeBomber lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harris TimeBomber dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Benson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Benson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Benson trying to control the action but TimeBomber is working from the bottom.
Benson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
TimeBomber is trying to get back to his feet.
TimeBomber is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TimeBomber wants to get back to his feet but Benson drags him back down.
Benson misses with the ground and pound.
TimeBomber sneaks back into half guard.
Benson uses his free foot to push down on TimeBomber's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for TimeBomber.
Benson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
TimeBomber tries to lock up and control but Benson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
TimeBomber tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Benson avoids the attempt from TimeBomber to control.
Benson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Benson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Benson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Benson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Benson throws a leg kick which misses TimeBomber's front leg but catches the back leg as TimeBomber tries to avoid it.
TimeBomber tries to clinch up.
Benson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Benson. No joy for TimeBomber on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benson tries to close the distance and clinch but TimeBomber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Benson has closed the distance and engaged TimeBomber in a clinch.
Benson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. TimeBomber smiles and moves away.
Benson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Benson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Benson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benson tries to clinch up but TimeBomber circles away and keeps his distance.
Benson gets the takedown into side control.
TimeBomber is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benson cracks TimeBomber with an elbow. That is naaassty.
TimeBomber is looking to reverse the position.
Benson happy to just control the position for now.
Benson working the ground and pound.
TimeBomber looking for a sweep but Benson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Benson controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Benson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think TimeBomber 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 James Glass scores the fight for Trevor Benson!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Trevor Benson!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Trevor Benson!
Trevor Benson wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ray Greenwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Delaney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ray Greenwood has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Greenwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Delaney!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delaney throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Greenwood was covering up waiting for the punch and Delaney finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Delaney looking to sit in guard and control but Greenwood gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Delaney tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Greenwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delaney is keeping the position for now.
Greenwood prevents Delaney from getting back to his feet.
Delaney looking for a sweep. Not yet Delaney, not yet.
Greenwood prevents Delaney from getting back to his feet.
Delaney 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.
Delaney looking for a guillotine here but Greenwood defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Greenwood throws a right and a left that Delaney avoids nicely.
Greenwood listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Greenwood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delaney.
Greenwood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Greenwood works over Delaney's head and body with a nice combination.
Delaney takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Greenwood slaps away a takedown attempt from Delaney, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Delaney looks gassed!
The fight stays on the outside here - Greenwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Greenwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Delaney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greenwood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ray Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Delaney.
Greenwood digs a good hook to Delaney's body.
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!
Delaney is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Greenwood stalks Delaney and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Delaney's face. Delaney staggers backwards, shaken.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Greenwood digs a right hand underneath Delaney's ribcage. Delaney let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Greenwood breaks the clinch.
Greenwood has managed to clinch.
Greenwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Greenwood stops a takedown attempt from Delaney.
Greenwood breaks the clinch.
Greenwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greenwood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Greenwood wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Greenwood misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delaney.
Greenwood holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Greenwood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delaney looking for a takedown.
Delaney has Greenwood pressed against the cage, preventing Greenwood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greenwood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delaney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greenwood tries for a takedown. No joy.
Greenwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delaney leaning his opponent against the cage.
Delaney can't break the clinch.
Greenwood unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Greenwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greenwood.
Greenwood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delaney pulls Greenwood into guard.
Greenwood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delaney is keeping the position for now.
Delaney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney pushes Greenwood off and gets back to his feet.
Greenwood tries to clinch up but Delaney circles away and keeps his distance.
Greenwood pushes Delaney up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Greenwood.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delaney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greenwood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Greenwood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Greenwood misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Greenwood dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Delaney shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Greenwood cracks Delaney with an open hand slap.
Delaney swats away the attempt to clinch by Greenwood.
No luck for Delaney with that takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Greenwood.
Delaney closes the distance but Greenwood moves to the side
and Greenwood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Delaney tries to pull guard but Greenwood won't allow it.
Ray Greenwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Delaney.
Delaney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greenwood tries to close the distance and clinch but Delaney swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Greenwood gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Greenwood pushes off an throws an elbow but Delaney leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Delaney is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greenwood.
Greenwood is trying to break the clinch but Delaney has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Greenwood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delaney slowing the pace effectively.
Greenwood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delaney backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Delaney is trying to stall.
Greenwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Delaney stalling in the clinch but Greenwood improves position.
Delaney has Greenwood pressed against the cage, preventing Greenwood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Greenwood is struggling to control the position.
Stalling in the clinch from Delaney.
Delaney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delaney doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Greenwood holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Greenwood pushes Delaney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delaney is trying to drag Greenwood to the mat but Greenwood just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Greenwood dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney breaks from the clinch.
Ray Greenwood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Greenwood jabs at Delaney's body.
A jab from Greenwood finds it's way through Delaney's defenses.
Greenwood is looking to clinch but Delaney is avoiding it.
Greenwood clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Greenwood.
Greenwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Greenwood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Greenwood lands a shoulder strike.
Greenwood lands a nice uppercut.
Greenwood pulls Delaney into guard.
Greenwood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delaney controls the pace.
Delaney trying to control the position from guard on top but Greenwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delaney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delaney stands and steps away. Greenwood gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Greenwood ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Greenwood tries to clinch but Delaney is having none of it.
Greenwood throws a body punch but Delaney moves out of range.
Delaney moves into the clinch.
Delaney jumps into guard, dragging Greenwood to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delaney wants to sweep but no luck.
Greenwood wants to pass the guard but Delaney is keeping the position.
Delaney is adopting a defensive guard.
Greenwood trying to control but Delaney is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delaney looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Greenwood dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Delaney shoots and misses
and Greenwood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Greenwood wants to clinch
and Delaney counters with a single leg into guard. Greenwood didn't expect that.
Delaney advances position into side control!
Delaney creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Greenwood is letting Delaney control him for a moment.
The strikes coming from Delaney are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Delaney stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwood closes the distance but Delaney moves to the side
and Delaney counters with a single leg into guard. Greenwood didn't expect that.
Delaney forces his way into half guard.
Delaney is working for a submission of some sort.
Delaney stalling away here and it's allowed Greenwood to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Delaney wanted to stand there but Greenwood had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delaney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delaney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delaney gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Delaney shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Greenwood regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Delaney.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Delaney!
Delaney is looking to improve his position but Greenwood isn't that keen on the idea.
Delaney slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Delaney tries to get to full guard but Greenwood has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greenwood is looking for submissions but instead, Delaney has regained full guard.
Delaney keeping full guard, as Greenwood tries to pass.
Greenwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Delaney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenwood has gone for a leg lock! Delaney slips out almost immediately though and dives into Greenwood's guard.
Delaney passes Greenwood's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Delaney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greenwood 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 James Glass scores the fight for Ray Greenwood!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Ray Greenwood!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Ray Greenwood!
Ray Greenwood wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Lythgoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duirmund OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Reggie Lythgoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Duirmund OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lythgoe pinned against the cage. Lythgoe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
OBrien shoots for a takedown but Lythgoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lythgoe as OBrien shoots in.
Reggie Lythgoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duirmund OBrien.
OBrien shoots for a double leg takedown but Lythgoe sprawls well. He's pushed OBrien's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lythgoe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lythgoe thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Lythgoe crashes against the mat.
Lythgoe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lythgoe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lythgoe decides to stand up, so the ref orders OBrien to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien with a poor takedown
and Lythgoe counters with a nice double leg into side control. OBrien won't be happy with that.
Lythgoe sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but OBrien is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lythgoe connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused OBrien some visible discomfort.
OBrien tries to buck Lythgoe off but Lythgoe is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OBrien gets back to half guard.
OBrien trying to control here.
OBrien tries to kick Lythgoe off but Lythgoe keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lythgoe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien tries to get to full guard but Lythgoe has control of the leg.
Lythgoe controlling the action here.
OBrien gets back to full guard.
Lythgoe cracks OBrien with a solid left hand.
Lythgoe showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lythgoe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
OBrien being controlled for a moment.
OBrien is trying to get back to half guard.
OBrien is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
OBrien is trying to control Lythgoe's posture but Lythgoe avoids it.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OBrien wants to clinch
and Lythgoe counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Lythgoe slows the pace down in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Lythgoe dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
OBrien gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lythgoe counters with a takedown into side control.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
Lythgoe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lythgoe is putting a hurting on OBrien here, landing some big shots from side control.
OBrien is looking for a sweep.
Lythgoe controls the position from side control.
Lythgoe trying to control the position but OBrien is working away.
Lythgoe is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lythgoe with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
OBrien wants to get back to his feet.
Reggie Lythgoe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lythgoe decides to return to a standing position.
OBrien throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lythgoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but OBrien circles away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien avoids the head kick by Lythgoe.
Lythgoe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
OBrien throws a series of punches but Lythgoe avoids them all with ease.
OBrien closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for OBrien.
OBrien wants to break free but Lythgoe has control.
OBrien manages to pull guard.
OBrien looking for a sweep. Not yet OBrien, not yet.
Lythgoe gets to his feet - OBrien follows without any prompting.
OBrien shoots and misses
so Lythgoe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OBrien looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OBrien keeping full guard, as Lythgoe tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
OBrien is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lythgoe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lythgoe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OBrien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OBrien has Lythgoe pulled in close to control his posture.
Lythgoe trying to control the position from guard on top but OBrien is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
OBrien turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
OBrien moves away from the strike by Lythgoe.
OBrien throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lythgoe.
OBrien rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lythgoe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
OBrien tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lythgoe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lythgoe as he avoids it easily.
Reggie Lythgoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duirmund OBrien.
OBrien tries to clinch up but Lythgoe circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lythgoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lythgoe moves into the clinch.
Lythgoe jumps guard but OBrien stands there with Lythgoe around his waist. Lythgoe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Lythgoe dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lythgoe.
OBrien gets back to half guard.
OBrien is looking to control Lythgoe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OBrien avoid being mounted?
Lythgoe is working for a submission of some sort.
OBrien is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lythgoe wants to lay and pray for a moment but OBrien keeps working.
OBrien is trying to maintain the position but Lythgoe is very close to passing his half guard.
Lythgoe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
OBrien wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OBrien doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lythgoe counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for OBrien!
OBrien really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lythgoe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and OBrien is now in Lythgoe's guard. A big mistake from Lythgoe there, giving up the dominant position!
OBrien postures up.
OBrien gets to his feet - Lythgoe follows without any prompting.
OBrien misses with a takedown
and Lythgoe counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Reggie Lythgoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duirmund OBrien.
OBrien successfully pulls guard.
OBrien is adopting a defensive guard.
OBrien manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
OBrien landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien looking to control but Lythgoe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lythgoe is trying desperately to improve position.
OBrien lands a big elbow.
Lythgoe working to try and regain half guard.
Duirmund OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OBrien lands a nice shot to the head.
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 Reggie Lythgoe.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lythgoe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Reggie Lythgoe!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Reggie Lythgoe!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Reggie Lythgoe!
Reggie Lythgoe wins by unanimous decision!
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