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MMAL2: New Year's Day Special PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pirate Everett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Van Defoe (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 Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Pirate Everett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Van Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Everett misses with a kick to the body.
Everett moves in looking to clinch but Van Defoe pushes him off.
Van Defoe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Defoe decides to stand back up. Van Defoe steps back and let's Everett get back to his feet.
Everett misses with a few strikes there.
Everett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Defoe counters with a nice leg kick.
Everett has a takedown stuffed.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Defoe is leaning against Everett and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Everett goes for a takedown attempt but Van Defoe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pirate Everett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Defoe feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Everett is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Defoe is aware though and is defending well.
Van Defoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Everett is breathing heavily.
Everett throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Defoe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Van Defoe looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Van Defoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Everett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Defoe on the ground.
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.
Everett has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Defoe gets to his feet - Everett follows without any prompting.
Van Defoe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Van Defoe stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Van Defoe scores a takedown into full mount!
Everett can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Defoe content just to control the position here.
Van Defoe dominating with strikes here.
Van Defoe looking to control but Everett is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Defoe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Defoe scoring with strikes but Everett is staying in there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Everett is bucking up trying to escape but Van Defoe cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Van Defoe stands up from mount. Strange move.
Van Defoe with a poor takedown
and Everett counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Everett gets underhooks to prevent Van Defoe's takedown attempt.
Everett has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Van Defoe uses from the top position.
Van Defoe tries to stand but Everett is controlling from the bottom.
Everett keeping moving, preventing Van Defoe from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Defoe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Van Defoe dominated that round.
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.
Everett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Van Defoe is trying to defend but Everett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van Defoe is pressing down on Everett's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rafael Van Defoe has got the better of the ground game so far.
Van Defoe tries to strike from the bottom.
Van Defoe is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Everett tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Everett jumps guard and drags Van Defoe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Defoe looking to sit in guard and control but Everett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Everett landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Everett trying to control but Van Defoe is working from the bottom.
Everett won't allow Van Defoe to sweep him here.
Van Defoe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Everett trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Defoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Defoe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Everett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Everett seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Defoe for as long as he can get away with.
Van Defoe wants to sweep here but Everett controlling him for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Everett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Van Defoe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Defoe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Everett counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Everett.
Van Defoe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Van Defoe taking a breather.
Everett breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Everett darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Everett has Van Defoe up against the cage in a clinch.
Van Defoe pulls guard effortlessly.
Everett really is a fat lump.
Everett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Defoe pushes Everett off and scrambles back to his feet.
Everett closes the distance but Van Defoe moves to the side
so Van Defoe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Defoe trying to move into half guard but instead Everett has managed to sweep!
Everett forces his way into half guard.
Everett lands with a punch from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Defoe is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Everett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Everett's back!
Van Defoe throwing sloppy strikes.
Everett tries to break free.
Will Van Defoe go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Van Defoe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
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 Pirate Everett will probably get the nod.
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!
Van Defoe misses with a wild body shot.
Everett shoots for a takedown but Van Defoe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Everett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Everett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Poor strikes thrown by Everett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Van Defoe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Van Defoe slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Van Defoe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Van Defoe is on top in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Defoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Everett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Defoe passes Everett's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Van Defoe is trying to control the action in half guard but Everett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Everett trying to hold on to Van Defoe's head to control him but Van Defoe postures up.
Van Defoe is looking to take a break and control but Everett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Everett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Everett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Everett is trying to stand up here but Van Defoe is controlling him well.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Defoe gets the takedown into side control.
Van Defoe taking a breather here.
Van Defoe trying to control the position but Everett is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Defoe lands a nice forearm strike.
Everett is not content to let Van Defoe control the position.
Everett is looking to reverse the position.
Everett is not content to let Van Defoe 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.
Everett is looking to regain half guard here but Van Defoe keeps moving and retains side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Van Defoe wants to clinch but Everett slips to the side
and Everett counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Van Defoe trying to control but Everett postures up.
Everett not doing much here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Everett connects with a nice short shot to Van Defoe's temple.
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 Pirate Everett.
I think Everett 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Rafael Van Defoe!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Rafael Van Defoe!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Rafael Van Defoe!
Rafael Van Defoe wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikel Svensson (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikel Svensson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson clinches up with Svensson and pushes him back against the cage.
Pearson has picked Svensson up - he's going for a ride! Pearson dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Svensson is trying to control but can't.
Svensson wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pearson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Svensson gets full guard.
Svensson controls Pearson momentarily but Pearson frees himself.
Pearson wanted to stand there but Svensson had control of the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Svensson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Svensson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Svensson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pearson darts in and clinches Svensson up against the cage.
Pearson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Svensson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pearson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Svensson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson wanted to stand there but Svensson had control of the position.
Pearson postures up.
Svensson keeping moving, preventing Pearson from controlling successfully.
Svensson pushes Pearson off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Svensson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Svensson wants to pass the guard but Pearson is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson is controlling the pace.
Pearson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Pearson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Svensson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Svensson wants to control but Pearson postures up.
Svensson trying to control but Pearson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Svensson is trying to defend against the choke here but Pearson has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Pearson Tightens the hold and Svensson taps out furiously! Pearson displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rodney Pearson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padraig McNamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig McNamara!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNamara tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Baker throws a lazy right hand but McNamara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McNamara checks a low kick from Baker.
Baker drops McNamara with a beautiful combination! McNamara stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baker is looking for the KO!
McNamara is rocked!
It looks like Padraig McNamara has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNamara is looking to clinch.
Baker throws a series of punches but McNamara moves out of range.
Baker throws a hook but McNamara blocks it.
Baker cracks McNamara with a hook to the temple - McNamara is on wobbly legs here! Baker swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! McNamara falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Baker wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chris Baker!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Spar Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Spar Bot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Butch Reed!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Reed.
Bot misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bot keeps the fight on the outside.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bot.
Bot fails to land the takedown.
Reed with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bot counters with a leg kick.
Reed has a takedown stuffed.
Spar Bot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Butch Reed.
Bot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Reed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Reed shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bot but Bot pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bot wants it to stay on the feet.
Reed blocks a head kick by Bot.
Bot throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Reed shoots in but Bot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot keeps the fight on the outside.
Reed shoots for a double leg takedown but Bot sprawls well. He's pushed Reed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reed misses with a series of wild punches.
Reed looks gassed!
Bot scores with a head kick.
Bot lands a head kick. Reed smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bot tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice takedown defense from Bot. No joy for Reed on that attempt.
Bot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reed feints and as Bot raises his hands in defense, Reed changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bot preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reed not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bot knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reed on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reed tries to free his leg and advance position but Bot is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Reed trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bot is working an open guard so Reed takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Reed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Reed looks for a takedown but Bot sprawls well.
Reed closes the distance and clinches up with Bot, looking for a takedown. Reed pushes Bot against the cage but Bot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
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.
Bot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reed misses with a takedown attempt - Bot sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bot tries a head kick but it misses.
Reed tries for a takedown but Bot sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bot throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Bot gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reed trying to control the position from guard on top but Bot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Spar Bot will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Reed lands with a hook. Bot tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bot throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Reed.
Reed trying to control the position but Bot is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reed stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A head kick misses from Bot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bot circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reed tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bot counters with a leg kick.
Reed shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bot is trying to stand.
Reed throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Reed missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Reed is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bot wants to get back to his feet.
Reed is taking a breather. Bot 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.
Bot pushes Reed off looking to stand but Reed dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot is not content to let Reed control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reed throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bot was covering up waiting for the punch and Reed finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Reed decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Donk. Reed catches Bot right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Bot throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Reed blocks it with crossed arms.
Bot prevents a body shot from Reed.
Reed's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Reed tries to clinch up but Bot circles away and keeps his distance.
Reed looks for the body kick but Bot saw that one coming.
Reed gets the takedown into side control.
Reed decides to stand back up. Reed steps back and let's Bot get back to his feet.
Reed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bot avoids it really well and circles away.
Reed shoots for a double leg takedown but Bot sprawls well. He's pushed Reed's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Reed shoots in and drives through. Bot sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Reed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bot lands with a slapping head kick.
Bot blocks a head kick by Reed.
Reed bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Reed is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bot knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Reed is looking to take a break and control but Bot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Butch Reed has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reed tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bot's legs.
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.
Reed trying to control the position but Bot is working away.
Reed is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bot's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bot stops Reed from passing to mount.
Bot is not content to let Reed control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bot leaves Reed with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bot throws a series of punches but Reed moves out of range.
A combination from Reed does no damage.
Reed is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Bot throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Spar Bot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reed fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bot throws a sloppy head kick and Reed moves out of range easily.
Bot throws a sloppy head kick
and Reed counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Reed not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bot kicks Reed off and gets back to his feet.
Reed smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bot throws a head kick but Reed moves out of range.
Reed has closed the distance and engaged Bot in a clinch.
Bot connects with a nasty looking knee right to Reed's face.
Reed is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Butch Reed comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reed 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Butch Reed!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Butch Reed!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Butch Reed!
Butch Reed wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Le Fondre (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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260 lbs
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226 lbs
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Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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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, Bob Baxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Le Fondre!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Adam Le Fondre has been cut.
Baxter throws a series of strikes that have Le Fondre backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Fondre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Baxter napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Baxter can't do much from the bottom here.
Le Fondre wants to control but Baxter is keeping him busy.
Le Fondre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Baxter tries to buck Le Fondre off but Le Fondre is having none of it.
Le Fondre prevents Baxter from escaping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter tries to bench press Le Fondre off him but Le Fondre keeps the position.
Le Fondre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baxter knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Le Fondre decides to stand up, so the ref orders Baxter to his feet.
Baxter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Le Fondre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter leaves Le Fondre with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Le Fondre wants to clinch.
Baxter scores with a jab to the body.
Le Fondre looks gassed!
Baxter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxter lands a slapping body shot.
Baxter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baxter with a hook.
Baxter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Baxter is looking to chop away at Le Fondre's legs.
Baxter with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baxter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baxter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Baxter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Baxter closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Fondre loses concentration momentarily and Baxter pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Le Fondre crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Baxter finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Baxter!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between White Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Edward (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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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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, White Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Edward!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edward throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters circling - Edward throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kong lands with a nice body punch.
Kong misses the shot to the body.
Edward slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Edward ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Kong moves out of range as Edward strikes.
Kong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ryan Edward has been cut.
Edward swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kong has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Edward keeps control of Kong as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Edward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Edward has Kong pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kong manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Kong.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Edward won't allow it.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kong swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Edward to counter with a crisp jab.
Edward punishes Kong's body with a nice straight punch.
Edward misses with a wild combination.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edward swinging wildly here.
Edward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Edward throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Edward uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kong has time to react.
Edward throws a series of strikes that have Kong backpedaling.
Edward throws a combination that misses
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Edward misses with a straight left.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edward takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edward scores with the left hand. Kong knows he should have avoided that one.
Edward throws a jab when Kong was well out of range.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Kong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edward circles away quickly and effectively.
Edward uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Edward tests Kong's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edward lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kong is breathing heavily.
Edward thuds a left hand into Kong's body.
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edward counters with a crisp one two that drops Kong! Edward thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kong to his feet! Kong is in big trouble!
Kong is rocked!
Edward scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edward.
Edward connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kong. Kong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Kong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edward closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Kong! Edward dives in looking to finish! Kong is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Edward!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miroslav Matuylevski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Litton (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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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Miroslav Matuylevski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Litton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matuylevski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Litton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matuylevski is working away from the top position though.
Litton is trying is best to control the position here.
Matuylevski is trying to control. Litton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Matuylevski controlling the pace.
Litton is staying active underneath Matuylevski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Litton trying to hold on to Matuylevski's head to control him but Matuylevski postures up.
Litton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Matuylevski throws a jab when Litton was well out of range.
Matuylevski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
It looks like Matuylevski is going to stand back up.
Litton controlling the position for now.
Matuylevski trying to pass the guard but Litton defending well.
Litton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Litton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matuylevski trying to control but Litton is working from the bottom.
Litton controlling the position.
Matuylevski postures up.
Matuylevski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Litton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matuylevski manages to get himself to full guard.
Litton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Litton stands and steps away. Matuylevski gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Matuylevski gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Litton wants to control from the top but Matuylevski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Litton jumps into guard, dragging Matuylevski to the mat.
Litton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Litton is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Matuylevski has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Matuylevski is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Matuylevski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matuylevski tries to get out of the position.
Litton controlling from mount.
Litton is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Matuylevski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Matuylevski is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Litton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Litton throws a nice head kick!
Litton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matuylevski to the mat! Matuylevski manages to get full guard.
Litton thows a big elbow that misses.
Litton wants to control from the top but Matuylevski keeps moving.
Litton scoring with some ground and pound.
Litton looking to pass the guard.
Litton slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Matuylevski keeping moving, preventing Litton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matuylevski 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.
Matuylevski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Litton on the ground.
Litton thows a big elbow that misses.
Matuylevski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Litton manages to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Litton lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Litton prevents Matuylevski from improving his position.
Litton is controlling the pace.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Litton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matuylevski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Litton trying to control the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jared Litton.
Matuylevski with a poor takedown
and Litton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Matuylevski won't be happy with that.
Litton controls the position.
Litton decides to stand back up. Litton steps back and let's Matuylevski get back to his feet.
Matuylevski moves forwards but Litton connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Litton tries a head kick but it misses.
Litton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jared Litton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Litton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Litton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matuylevski is bucking up trying to escape but Litton cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Litton cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Litton looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Litton landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Litton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Matuylevski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Litton gets a takedown into half guard.
Litton wants to work for an arm triangle but Matuylevski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Matuylevski is staying active underneath Litton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matuylevski wants to get back to full guard but Litton has passed into side control.
Litton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Litton cracks Matuylevski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Litton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Litton cracks Matuylevski with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Litton.
Litton looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Litton lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Matuylevski hang on?
Litton controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Jared Litton just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Litton thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Matuylevski if he has to take too many more of those.
Litton shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matuylevski is trying to defend but Litton finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Litton slips a nice elbow through Matuylevski's hands, connecting with Matuylevski's forehead.
Litton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Litton works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Litton with good strikes from the mount here!
Litton controlling the position easily from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Litton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Litton 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Jared Litton!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jared Litton!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jared Litton!
Jared Litton wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth McGoldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Smith (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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25
288 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Kenneth McGoldstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGoldstein shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith misses with a takedown
and McGoldstein counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Smith kicks off McGoldstein and gets to his feet.
Smith moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as McGoldstein tries to tie him up.
Smith has McGoldstein pressed against the cage.
McGoldstein is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGoldstein has his back to the cage.
Smith tries to pull guard but McGoldstein holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
McGoldstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Smith clinches but McGoldstein breaks the clinch
so McGoldstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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!
McGoldstein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McGoldstein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working a defensive guard but McGoldstein passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGoldstein prevents Smith from standing back up.
Smith trying to control here.
McGoldstein wants to take a breather but Smith is having none of it.
McGoldstein wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.
McGoldstein trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to control but McGoldstein is keeping busy.
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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGoldstein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Smith tries to pull guard but McGoldstein won't allow it.
Kenneth McGoldstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neil Smith.
McGoldstein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
McGoldstein displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
McGoldstein throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smith. What's that going to do exactly?
McGoldstein wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
McGoldstein is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Smith is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to finish with strikes here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith punching from mount but McGoldstein doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Smith is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McGoldstein can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
McGoldstein really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Smith tries to control but McGoldstein wriggling away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGoldstein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McGoldstein tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
McGoldstein working to try and regain half guard.
McGoldstein is breathing heavily.
McGoldstein is working hard here to advance position.
Smith cracks McGoldstein with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith throwing strikes here but McGoldstein is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McGoldstein might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McGoldstein tries to improve his position but instead Smith has taken his back!
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 Kenneth McGoldstein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A leg kick checked by McGoldstein.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McGoldstein walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McGoldstein fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith with a poor takedown
and McGoldstein counters with a head kick.
McGoldstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Neil Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
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!
Smith is looking to advance position but McGoldstein won't allow it.
McGoldstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGoldstein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith gets to his feet. McGoldstein looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGoldstein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGoldstein counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Smith!
McGoldstein working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Smith bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Smith stands up from McGoldstein's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGoldstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
McGoldstein tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith defending well as McGoldstein loads up on a big left hand.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
McGoldstein tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth McGoldstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGoldstein pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
McGoldstein misses with a head kick.
McGoldstein has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Kenneth McGoldstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith scores with a takedown into McGoldstein's guard.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but McGoldstein is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but McGoldstein is retaining full guard.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Smith 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! This is the final round!
McGoldstein thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
A right handed body shot lands from McGoldstein.
McGoldstein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGoldstein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGoldstein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith wanted to stand there but McGoldstein had control of the position.
McGoldstein looking to control.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McGoldstein trying to control the position here.
McGoldstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
McGoldstein wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but McGoldstein is retaining full guard.
McGoldstein is looking to stand up but Smith isn't so interested in that idea.
McGoldstein working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McGoldstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but McGoldstein shows good takedown defense.
McGoldstein misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith scores with a takedown into McGoldstein's guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but McGoldstein keeps moving.
McGoldstein is trying to keep Smith in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGoldstein keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith wants to stand but McGoldstein has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from McGoldstein.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but McGoldstein has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smith won't allow McGoldstein to get back to his feet.
McGoldstein keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McGoldstein circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Smith feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McGoldstein keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith wants to control from the top but McGoldstein keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGoldstein wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neil Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Neil Smith!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Neil Smith!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Neil Smith!
Neil Smith wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Sorrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Braga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Sorrow!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga gets the takedown into side control.
Braga trying to control the action but Sorrow is working from the bottom.
Braga is working Sorrow over with some ground and pound from side control.
Braga scoring with punches and elbows.
Sorrow is rocked!
It looks like Scott Sorrow has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sorrow tries to escape but Braga is in control.
Braga controls the position.
The crowd goes nuts as Braga knocks Sorrow out cold with a massive hammerfist! Braga Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Braga!
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