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BCF 32: Fleck vs Wakka PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Diego Clementino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shannon Khoury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Clementino looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diego Clementino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Shannon Khoury!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Clementino.
Khoury clinches with his opponent.
Clementino goes for a takedown attempt but Khoury pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clementino shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clementino showed some decent athleticism there.
Khoury looking for submissions off his back.
Khoury misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Clementino is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khoury is just riding it out for now. Clementino eventually gives up the hold.
Khoury is defending against the submission attempts here by Clementino.
Clementino is breathing heavily.
Khoury is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clementino's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clementino's back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khoury keeps control of the position as Clementino tries to break free.
Khoury controls the action.
Clementino is really stuck here.
Khoury is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
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.
Khoury controlling from the back.
Clementino wants to escape the position.
Clementino is trying to stand back up.
Khoury just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khoury gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Khoury has the hooks in. Clementino is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Clementino is working hard here to advance position.
Khoury has good solid back control here.
Clementino is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Khoury controlling from the back.
Clementino wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Clementino is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Khoury.
Khoury lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Khoury.
Khoury has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Clementino is defending well but eventually Khoury manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Clementino has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Shannon Khoury!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grigoro Raspru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Padraig O Hare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grigoro Raspru had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigoro Raspru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Padraig O Hare!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raspru shoots in and drives through. O Hare sprawls well.
O Hare throws a nice looking combination but Raspru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Hare swinging wildly here.
Raspru shoots in but no luck this time.
Raspru takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Grigoro Raspru has been cut.
Raspru fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigoro Raspru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Hare tries to bum rush Raspru with a series of wild strikes but Raspru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A right-left combo lands from O Hare.
O Hare connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Hare misses with a double jab.
Raspru changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. O Hare looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Raspru tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Raspru has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Raspru is breathing heavily.
Raspru swings around for an armbar but O Hare sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Raspru's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Hare trying to control but Raspru is working from the bottom.
O Hare is looking to stand up but Raspru won't let him.
Raspru working a defensive guard but O Hare manages to pass into side control anyway.
O Hare tries to stand but Raspru is controlling his head.
Raspru is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raspru is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raspru is pressing down on O Hare's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Raspru looking for a guillotine here but O Hare defends easily.
O Hare has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Raspru is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Hare stopping the sweep attempt from Raspru.
O Hare has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Raspru is proving hard to escape from.
Raspru is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Raspru working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Hare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Hare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Raspru is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. O Hare is aware though and is defending well.
O Hare must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O Hare wants to stand but Raspru has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Raspru controls O Hare momentarily but O Hare frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Hare throws a combination. Raspru tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Padraig O Hare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grigoro Raspru's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Raspru will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Grigoro Raspru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Raspru shoots for a takedown but O Hare saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
O Hare shoots in but Raspru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
O Hare throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Hare stuffs the takedown attempt from Raspru. Raspru gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grigoro Raspru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
O Hare throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raspru stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
O Hare lands a left and a right that send Raspru crashing to the mat, dazed. O Hare thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right followed by a crushing left from O Hare knocks Raspru out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Padraig O Hare!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Awesome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Awesome might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to This Dummy Doesn't Deserve An Entrance Song. Wright has chosen Bullet for my Valentine - Scream Aim And Fire as his entrance music. Mike Awesome has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Awesome!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Wright!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awesome swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Awesome circles away quickly and effectively.
Wright lands with a good body shot.
Wright scores with a jab to the head.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Awesome throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab from Wright.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Awesome does a little dance to reset his feet.
Awesome lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Awesome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A punch combination from Wright misses.
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Awesome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wright lands a head kick!
Awesome tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Awesome.
Awesome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Awesome's hands.
Wright connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Awesome's hands.
Wright misses with the combination.
Awesome scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awesome throws a quick inside leg kick.
Awesome blocks a head kick by Wright.
Awesome lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wright's sensitive parts.
Awesome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with a leg kick.
Mike Awesome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright misses with a two punch combination.
Awesome misses with a body shot
and Wright counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Awesome moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Awesome throws a combination that misses
and Wright counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Awesome.
Awesome avoids the head kick by Wright.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Awesome walks into a straight right hand from Wright.
Wright throws a half hearted mid kick.
Awesome misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright throws a series of punches but Awesome avoids them all with ease.
Wright is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Awesome had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wright goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Awesome misses with a straight right.
Awesome misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Awesome darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Awesome breaks the clinch.
Awesome stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wright.
Awesome throws a combination that misses
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice straight punches there by Wright. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wright.
Wright throws the kick towards the body but Awesome avoids it.
Awesome throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Wright's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wright duly obliges.
Mike Awesome seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Awesome on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Awesome misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright connects with a jab.
Awesome misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Awesome moves out of range easily.
Wright catches Awesome with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wright keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wright scores with a sloppy right hand. Awesome should have avoided that one.
Wright throws a right and a left that Awesome avoids nicely.
Awesome's corner calls for a 1-2. Awesome obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Awesome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with a one-two to the body.
Wright drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awesome lands a right hook to the body.
Awesome connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wright momentarily.
Wright slips a straight right by Awesome.
Wright slips a jab and a cross from Awesome.
Awesome ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Awesome misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Awesome stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Awesome.
Awesome rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Awesome won't allow it.
Awesome breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Awesome misses with the combination.
Awesome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a head kick. That will keep Awesome thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Awesome misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a left and a right that stings Awesome.
Awesome waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wright.
Wright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright is working the combinations to good effect here.
Awesome's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Awesome duly obliges.
Wright is looking to slow Awesome down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Awesome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
Awesome misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright throws a combination. Awesome tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Awesome blocks a head kick by Wright.
Wright sizes up Awesome with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Awesome misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Awesome fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wright throws a head kick but Awesome moves out of range.
Awesome tests Wright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright stalks Awesome and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Awesome's face. Awesome staggers backwards, shaken.
Wright misses with a head kick.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Awesome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wright throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Awesome stalks Wright and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wright's face. Wright staggers backwards, shaken.
Wright throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wright lands with a slapping head kick.
Awesome dodges the punch combination from Wright.
Awesome looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wright clobbers Awesome with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Wright dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Awesome takes one on the button.
Wright misses with a body kick.
Awesome tries to clinch but Wright moves out of range.
Awesome misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Awesome takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Wright lands a body shot.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Wright misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Awesome tries to work over Wright's front leg with a kick but Wright checks it.
Wright misses with the combination.
Awesome looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Awesome wants to clinch up but Wright keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright connects with a jab.
Awesome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright throws a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wright.
Awesome throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Awesome throws a combination that misses
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike Awesome is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No joy there for Awesome, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Awesome will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Awesome on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Awesome tries to bum rush Wright with a series of wild strikes but Wright uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Awesome scores with a one two! Wright had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Awesome instigates a clinch.
Awesome prevents Wright from breaking the clinch.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wright fails to pull guard.
Awesome breaks the clinch.
Awesome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Awesome takes one to the side of the head.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Awesome has time to react.
Awesome is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wright.
A right-left combo lands from Wright.
Wright moves away from the strike by Awesome.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Awesome moves out of range easily.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wright scores with a three punch combo!
A low kick from Awesome misses
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
A jab from Wright does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries a head kick but it misses.
Awesome misses with a double jab.
Awesome wants to clinch.
Awesome walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wright.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wright is defended easily by Awesome.
Awesome feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Awesome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a stiff right hand.
Awesome throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Awesome looks to land a right hand but Wright moved out of range.
Awesome fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Awesome takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Awesome throws a low kick but Wright moves out of range easily.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Awesome darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wright wants to break free but Awesome has control.
Awesome pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wright misses with a series of wild punches.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wright loads up on a big right hand but Awesome slips the punch.
Awesome ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Awesome moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Awesome takes a kick to the side of the head.
Awesome throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wright bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Awesome's head backwards.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Awesome circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wright!
Wright lands with a kick to the temple. Awesome shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wright cracks Awesome with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wright lands with a straight right. Awesome didn't see that one coming.
Awesome lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Awesome throws a combination that misses
and Awesome takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Awesome moves into the clinch.
Awesome misses with a knee strike.
Awesome has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Awesome breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Awesome attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Awesome takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Awesome misses with a combination
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wright connects with a single shot there.
Wright throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Awesome misses with a jab, cross combination.
Awesome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Awesome is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Awesome takes the fight into the clinch.
Wright tries to pull guard but Awesome holds him up against the cage and eventually Wright drops back down to his feet.
Mike Awesome has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Wright.
Wright tries to circle away but Awesome has him pinned against the cage.
Awesome breaks from the clinch.
Awesome avoids the head kick by Wright.
Wright throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wright showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Awesome.
Awesome swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Wright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wright on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Awesome. Awesome obviously looking to wear him down.
Awesome misses with a combination
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Wright changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Awesome tries to avoid it but Wright manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Awesome to the ground. Awesome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wright throws a right and a left that Awesome avoids nicely.
Wright lands with a shot to the body.
Wright lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Awesome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Wright counter with a right hand.
Awesome misses with a combination
and Wright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Awesome throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright lands a head kick!
Awesome throws a right hand that Wright ducks under and follows up with a left that Wright also avoids with ease.
Awesome tries to close the distance and clinch but Wright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Awesome changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Awesome feints and then cracks Wright's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wright down.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Awesome rushes Wright and presses him up against the cage.
Awesome's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wright lands with a nice combination. Awesome backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright scores with a hook.
Wright scores with a hook.
Awesome tries to clinch but Wright is having none of it.
Wright connects with a body shot.
Awesome cracks the inside of Wright's front leg.
Wright moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Awesome moves into the clinch.
Wright wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Awesome has him pressed against the cage.
Wright is trying to force a seperation but Awesome has the dominant position.
Awesome keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
Wright wants to break free but Awesome has control.
Awesome breaks the clinch.
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Awesome as he avoids it easily.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Awesome.
Awesome throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wright.
Some wild striking there from Wright.
Wright cracks Awesome with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mike Awesome has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Awesome takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Awesome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wright throws a series of strikes that have Awesome backpedaling.
Awesome lands a jab-cross combination.
A head kick misses from Wright.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice shot by Awesome.
Wright throws a shot from downtown. Awesome moves away and avoids it.
Awesome throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Awesome works over Wright's head and body with a nice combination.
Awesome staying out of range there.
Wright misses the jab.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Awesome moves out of range easily.
Wright tests Awesome's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Awesome ducks right into an uppercut from Wright.
Wright's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wright dodges the punch combination from Awesome.
Awesome walks into a stiff left hand from Wright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Awesome misses with a double jab
and Wright counters with a left and a right that stings Awesome.
Awesome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a nice body shot.
Awesome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Awesome circles away quickly and effectively.
Awesome is looking to clinch.
Wright cracks Awesome with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wright looks to land a combination but Awesome avoids it well.
Wright looks to land a combination. Awesome sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wright throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Awesome moves out of range easily.
Awesome throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wright throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wright swinging wildly here.
Awesome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a series of strikes. Awesome will be more careful next time no doubt.
Awesome clinches.
Awesome breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wright throws a right hand that Awesome ducks under and follows up with a left that Awesome also avoids with ease.
Awesome moves in looking to clinch but Wright pushes him off.
Awesome fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright throws a sloppy head kick and Awesome moves out of range easily.
Awesome swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Awesome lands a jab.
Awesome connects with a solid leg kick.
Awesome jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wright duly obliges.
Awesome falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Wright scores with a hook.
Wright throws a series of punches but Awesome avoids them all with ease.
Wright thows a body shot but no joy.
Wright tries to bum rush Awesome with a series of wild strikes but Awesome uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scott Wright is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wright fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Awesome takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scott Wright.
I've got Wright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Wright!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Zsofka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zsofka comes to the cage accompanied by " Ides Of Light" by Jucifer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
236 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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25
300 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldomir Zsofka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jan Kos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kos misses with a low kick as Zsofka jumps back.
Kos takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kos fails with a takedown attempt.
Zsofka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Jan Kos has been cut.
Kos tries to clinch there but Zsofka circles away.
Jab, jab by Zsofka - just one landing.
Baldomir Zsofka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kos wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zsofka has him pressed against the cage.
Zsofka lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zsofka lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kos or not.
Zsofka scores with a hook to the body.
Zsofka lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kos goes for a takedown attempt but Zsofka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kos looks gassed!
Zsofka avoids the head kick by Kos.
Zsofka lands a big right hand that sends Kos crashing to the mat! Zsofka stays standing though and waves Kos back to his feet!
Zsofka scores with a hook.
Kos is rocked!
Zsofka lands a big right hand that sends Kos crashing to the mat! Zsofka stays standing though and waves Kos back to his feet!
Kos is still on wobbly legs! Can Zsofka finish him?
Zsofka lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kos is looking to close the distance but Zsofka sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kos crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kos is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Baldomir Zsofka!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marv Statler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Brookins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marv Statler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Brookins!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brookins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Statler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brookins feints and as Statler raises his hands in defense, Brookins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Brookins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Statler dives on top into guard.
Statler lands a couple of elbows.
Statler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brookins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brookins is trying to keep Statler in close.
Statler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Statler throwing strikes from guard but Brookins blocks nicely.
Brookins controlling the position.
Statler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Statler tries to free his leg and advance position but Brookins is retaining full guard.
Brookins wants to stand and escape but Statler is having none of it.
Statler lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Statler tries to clinch up but Brookins circles away and keeps his distance.
Statler is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Statler wants to clinch.
Statler clinches up against the cage.
Brookins tries a body shot but Statler blocks it.
Brookins is trying to force a seperation but Statler has the dominant position.
A short right from Statler on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Statler.
Brookins tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Statler softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Statler manages to break the clinch.
Brookins shoots in for a double leg but Statler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marv Statler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Brookins.
Brookins looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Statler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Statler decides to stand up, so the ref orders Brookins to his feet.
Statler doesn't manage to clinch there - Brookins circles away.
Statler gets a clinch.
A short right from Statler on the inside.
Brookins is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Statler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Statler wants the takedown. Brookins is fighting it off but Statler persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Brookins's guard against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brookins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Statler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brookins's guard.
Statler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Statler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Statler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Statler not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statler decides to stand up.
Statler pushes Brookins up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Statler.
Brookins is trying to break the clinch but Statler has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Statler.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brookins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Statler walks away with a smile on his face. Brookins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nice takedown defense from Brookins. No joy for Statler on that attempt.
Statler rushes Brookins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Statler is pressed up against the cage. Brookins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Statler down to the mat. Statler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Statler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Statler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Statler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statler wants to get back to his feet.
Brookins tries to roll over but Statler keeps him under control.
Brookins moves into full guard.
Statler is working Brookins over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brookins wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Statler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Statler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Statler chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marv Statler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Statler is looking to clinch but Brookins is avoiding it.
Brookins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Statler misses with the combination.
Marv Statler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Statler fails with a takedown attempt.
Statler tries to clinch there but Brookins circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brookins.
Brookins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Statler keeping moving, preventing Brookins from controlling successfully.
Brookins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Statler wants to stand up but Brookins is controlling him.
Brookins wants to control from the top but Statler keeps moving.
Statler keeping full guard, as Brookins tries to pass.
Brookins has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Statler is proving hard to escape from.
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.
Statler pulls Brookins in close to prevent any damage.
Brookins trying to control but Statler is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Statler doesn't manage to clinch there - Brookins circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brookins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Statler misses with a takedown
and Brookins counters with a single leg into guard. Statler didn't expect that.
Brookins wants to control from the top but Statler keeps moving.
Statler 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.
Brookins trying to control the position from guard on top but Statler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Statler looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Statler is controlling Brookins's posture.
Marv Statler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brookins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Statler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Statler pulls Brookins in close to his closed guard and prevents Brookins from doing any damage or advancing position.
Statler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brookins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Brookins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Statler shoots and misses
and Brookins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brookins wants to take a breather but Statler is having none of it.
Brookins wants to pass the guard but Statler is defending well.
Statler is trying to stand up here but Brookins is controlling him well.
Brookins is looking to pass Statler's guard but actually Statler recovers to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brookins trying to control the position from guard on top but Statler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brookins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brookins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Statler working a defensive guard but Brookins passes into half guard.
Statler makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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.
Statler moves into the clinch.
Brookins takes a shot to the head.
Brookins breaks the clinch.
Statler doesn't manage to clinch there - Brookins circles away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Brookins.
Brookins tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Statler is trying to buck Brookins off.
Statler is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brookins wants to control but Statler is keeping him busy.
Statler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Brookins stands up and beckons Statler to his feet.
Brookins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Statler defends it nicely.
Statler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brookins counters with a nice uppercut.
Statler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brookins is fending him off so far but Statler persists. Nope, Brookins circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marv Statler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Statler tries to clinch but Brookins moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brookins!
Brookins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Statler being controlled here, momentarily.
Statler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Brookins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brookins 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Brookins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alez Calypse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon Ricketts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calypse's entrance music is Prodigy - Spitfire. A fine choice. Landon Ricketts will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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22
169 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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20
165 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Alez Calypse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Landon Ricketts!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calypse shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ricketts's guard.
Calypse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ricketts working a defensive guard here.
Calypse wants to pass the guard but Ricketts is keeping the position.
Calypse working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calypse is looking to work some ground and pound but Ricketts has wrist control.
Calypse might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ricketts wants to stand but Calypse is controlling the position.
Calypse trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricketts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypse postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Ricketts is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Calypse, into his guard.
Ricketts trying to control the position from guard on top but Calypse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calypse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ricketts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ricketts tries to stand but Calypse is controlling from the bottom.
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.
Ricketts preventing the sweep.
Ricketts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Calypse controlling the position.
Ricketts controls from within his opponent's guard.
Calypse is looking for a triangle but Ricketts pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ricketts stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calypse swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Calypse looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Calypse is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Ricketts frees his head nicely. Oh but Calypse has switched to an armbar! Ricketts is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Alez Calypse!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kai Diao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike McCord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McCord's choice of entrance music: "Violate You"- Chino Xl. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
173 lbs
6 - 4 - 1 |
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185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Kai Diao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike McCord!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCord connects with a nice looking jab.
McCord throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Diao blocks a jab.
McCord fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Diao checks it well.
Diao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCord.
A jab from McCord does it's job there.
Diao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCord lands with a nice body punch.
Diao cracks the inside of McCord's front leg.
Diao throws a lazy right hand but McCord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Diao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCord.
Diao scores with a hook to the body. McCord takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCord throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Diao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCord fails in his attempt to clinch.
A low kick from McCord is predictable there
and Diao counters with a nice uppercut.
Diao throws a push kick but McCord slaps the foot to one side.
McCord with a jab.
Diao moves in looking to clinch but McCord pushes him off.
Diao cracks McCord with an open hand slap.
McCord misses with a hook. Diao ducked under it nicely.
Diao misses with a body kick.
Diao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao checks a leg kick.
Diao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Diao misses with a looping right.
Diao wants to clinch up but McCord keeps it at a distance.
Diao pushes McCord up against the cage in a clinch.
Diao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McCord taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McCord working aggressively here.
Diao holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Diao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCord is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from McCord fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diao just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCord's brow.
McCord gets underhooks to prevent Diao's takedown attempt.
Diao blocking some punches.
McCord misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCord misses with some punches.
McCord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCord throws a head punch that misses.
Diao changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCord fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCord. Diao does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCord blocks a low kick nicely.
McCord throws a right and a left that both miss.
McCord swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Diao counters with a left to the body.
McCord throws the left hand but Diao avoids the punch easily.
Diao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Diao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike McCord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Decent striking displayed by McCord there.
McCord scores with a body shot.
Diao slips under a jab.
Diao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCord finds it's way round the side to connect with Diao's head.
Diao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McCord dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike McCord seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCord with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diao takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Diao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Diao throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Diao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McCord's calf.
Diao misses with a low kick as McCord jumps back.
McCord swings for the body but Diao moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCord connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McCord misses with a straight left.
McCord throws a sloppy body shot
and Diao counters with a single leg into guard. McCord didn't expect that.
McCord controlling the position.
McCord keeping full guard, as Diao tries to pass.
McCord controlling Diao's posture.
Diao looking to sit in guard and control but McCord gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCord trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diao's guard.
Diao 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.
McCord is looking to stand up but Diao won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCord got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McCord has managed to get both his arms back between Diao's legs - danger averted.
McCord is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCord is looking to stand up but Diao won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McCord dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Diao misses with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as McCord blocks the leg kick.
McCord thumps Diao with a low kick.
McCord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diao.
Diao throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCord.
Diao slips under a jab.
McCord stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diao.
McCord with a nice cross.
McCord misses with an uppercut.
McCord lands a slapping body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Diao. That's going to slow McCord down.
Diao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCord's head backwards.
McCord clinches up against the cage.
McCord misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCord lands a nice shot to the body.
McCord lands a hook that snaps the head of Diao backwards.
Diao effectively controlling the action here.
Diao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCord scores with a shoulder strike.
McCord scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McCord misses with the head strike.
McCord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCord gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kai Diao has been cut.
Diao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McCord creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McCord missing with knees to the body.
Diao trying to land knees to the body.
Diao blocks an uppercut.
Diao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diao pushes off an throws an elbow but McCord leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diao missing with knees to the body.
Diao scores with a knee to the head.
McCord creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Diao's defenses.
Diao lands a knee to the body.
McCord lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diao or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diao letting McCord take a breather here.
Diao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCord is defending well for now.
McCord misses with some punches.
Diao presses McCord against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Diao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diao throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCord blocks it with crossed arms.
Diao throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McCord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCord gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diao.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCord.
McCord throws a head punch that misses.
Diao misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from McCord fails to land.
McCord has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A short left from McCord.
McCord working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Diao tries for a takedown but McCord manages to get underhooks.
McCord blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McCord scores with a shot to the side of Diao's head.
Diao being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McCord is defending well for now.
Still in the clinch, McCord scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCord lands a nice uppercut.
McCord lands a nice shot to the body.
McCord scores with a shoulder strike.
McCord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diao backwards.
A short left from McCord.
McCord crunches a lovely knee into Diao's ribcage.
McCord makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McCord manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from McCord fails to land.
McCord will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diao up against the cage.
McCord throws a punch but it's blocked by Diao.
Diao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Diao throws a knee to the head but misses.
McCord avoiding damage.
McCord lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diao missing with knees to the body.
McCord comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from McCord.
Diao looking to slow down the pace here.
McCord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diao backwards.
McCord lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diao backwards.
A shot in the inside from McCord.
Diao tries a knee to the head but McCord blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCord.
Diao avoiding damage as McCord throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCord.
McCord's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Diao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McCord lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McCord has Diao pressed against the cage.
McCord lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diao's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McCord misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McCord showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kai Diao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Diao has McCord up against the cage in a clinch.
McCord stalling the fight.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McCord as Diao tries to tie him up.
McCord throws a head punch that misses.
McCord creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Diao scores with a knee to the head.
McCord tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diao lands an elbow inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Diao just misses with a elbow thrown towards McCord's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Diao throws an elbow but misses.
McCord prevents a body shot from Diao.
McCord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCord throws a head punch that misses.
McCord lands an elbow inside.
McCord throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McCord avoiding damage as Diao throws knees to the body.
A short right from McCord on the inside.
Diao is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diao misses with a punch to the body.
Diao takes a shot to the head.
Diao trying to land knees to the body.
McCord trying to control the position but instead, Diao has worked for underhooks and has pushed McCord into the cage.
Diao throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Diao scores a nice knee to the body.
Diao has McCord pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCord.
McCord swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McCord doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCord working aggressively here.
Diao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Diao blocks an uppercut.
McCord stalling.
Diao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCord avoiding damage as Diao throws knees to the body.
Diao lands a damaging elbow.
McCord scores with a shoulder strike.
Diao tries to land a knee to the head but McCord blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A bit of stalling here from McCord.
McCord lands a damaging elbow.
Diao tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCord works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diao stalling in the clinch but McCord improves position.
McCord swings wildly with an uppercut but Diao uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCord lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from McCord.
McCord lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCord will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Diao up against the cage.
McCord has a couple of punches blocked by Diao.
McCord misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCord working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McCord taking a breather.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McCord stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diao.
Diao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diao lands a nice uppercut.
McCord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diao struggles to land a body shot inside as McCord controls his hands.
Diao avoids the elbow strike from McCord, against the cage.
Diao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diao throws an elbow that misses.
McCord swings wildly with an uppercut but Diao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diao tries to work over McCord's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCord swings wildly with an uppercut but Diao uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCord holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCord throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from McCord.
Diao with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCord misses with a punch on the inside.
Diao is looking to control McCord's arms but McCord gets an underhook and turns him. Now Diao has his back to the cage.
Diao scores with a knee to the head.
Diao blocking some punches.
McCord stalls.
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.
Diao takes an elbow to the forehead.
McCord lands a shoulder strike.
Diao pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McCord scores with a nice hook to the head.
McCord lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diao tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McCord has Diao pushed against the cage.
McCord avoiding damage as Diao throws knees to the body.
Kai Diao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCord is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for McCord.
McCord lands a nice uppercut.
McCord slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCord throws a head punch that misses.
McCord gets through Diao's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCord misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike McCord seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCord lands a damaging elbow.
Diao lands a nice elbow.
McCord fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McCord comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCord winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McCord!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Delvecchio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Stonehouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delvecchio kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Laura non c'e. Stonehouse comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Invaders Must Die kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alessio Delvecchio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Stonehouse!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stonehouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Delvecchio misses the shot to the body.
Delvecchio swats away the attempt to clinch by Stonehouse.
Stonehouse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Delvecchio scores with a jab.
Delvecchio throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stonehouse moves into the clinch.
Stonehouse has Delvecchio pressed against the cage.
Stonehouse misses with a knee strike.
Stonehouse controlling the action here for a moment.
Delvecchio is looking to break free of the clinch but Stonehouse has double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonehouse has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Delvecchio uses from the top position.
Stonehouse wants to stand and escape but Delvecchio is having none of it.
Stonehouse pushes Delvecchio off and scrambles back to his feet.
Alessio Delvecchio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stonehouse shoots in and drives through. Delvecchio sprawls well.
Stonehouse walks into a stiff left hand from Delvecchio.
Delvecchio thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Delvecchio.
Stonehouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Delvecchio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
No joy there for Delvecchio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse tries to clinch up but Delvecchio circles away and keeps his distance.
Delvecchio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stonehouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Delvecchio.
Delvecchio scores with a jab to the body.
Stonehouse moves out of range of the strikes.
Stonehouse avoids the body shot from Delvecchio.
Stonehouse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delvecchio circles away quickly and effectively.
Delvecchio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Stonehouse takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Delvecchio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stonehouse counters by moving into the clinch.
Stonehouse looking to stall.
Delvecchio working hard to break the clinch.
Stonehouse leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse fails to pull guard.
Stonehouse with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stonehouse trying to stall but Delvecchio improves his position.
Stonehouse tries to land knees in the clinch but Delvecchio avoids the damage to the body.
Stonehouse just leaning against Delvecchio, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Stonehouse.
Delvecchio misses with a body punch
and Stonehouse counters by moving into the clinch.
Delvecchio takes an elbow to the temple.
Delvecchio wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stonehouse jumps into guard, dragging Delvecchio to the mat.
Delvecchio controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Stonehouse has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Delvecchio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stonehouse avoids the body shot from Delvecchio.
Delvecchio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delvecchio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Delvecchio avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stonehouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delvecchio slips a jab and a cross from Stonehouse.
Stonehouse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delvecchio.
Delvecchio throws a combination that misses
and Stonehouse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stonehouse slips a straight right by Delvecchio.
A jab from Delvecchio misses.
Stonehouse takes a swing at Delvecchio's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delvecchio just misses with a punch to the body.
Delvecchio cracks Stonehouse with an open hand slap.
Delvecchio throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stonehouse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stonehouse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delvecchio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stonehouse darts in and clinches Delvecchio up against the cage.
Stonehouse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Delvecchio up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Stonehouse.
Stonehouse tries to pull guard but Delvecchio won't allow it.
Stonehouse has Delvecchio pushed against the cage.
Stonehouse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delvecchio walks away with a smile on his face. Stonehouse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delvecchio looks to score with a jab to the body but Stonehouse is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delvecchio misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stonehouse counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stonehouse avoids the body shot from Delvecchio.
Delvecchio throws a jab when Stonehouse was well out of range.
Delvecchio swats away the attempt to clinch by Stonehouse.
Delvecchio misses with a body punch
and Stonehouse moves into the clinch.
Stonehouse tries to land a knee to the head but Delvecchio blocks with his arms.
Stonehouse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Delvecchio up against the cage.
Stonehouse tries to land knees in the clinch but Delvecchio avoids the damage to the body.
Stonehouse pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stonehouse tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse throws a knee to the head but misses.
Delvecchio tries to circle away but Stonehouse has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Delvecchio tries to circle away but Stonehouse has him pinned against the cage.
Stonehouse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delvecchio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Delvecchio looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Delvecchio is looking to break free of the clinch but Stonehouse has double underhooks.
Delvecchio is trying to break the clinch but Stonehouse is controlling him.
Stonehouse misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delvecchio.
Delvecchio breaks from the clinch.
The fighters circling - Delvecchio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delvecchio lands a jab to Stonehouse's midsection.
Stonehouse staying out of range there.
Alessio Delvecchio is winning the standup battle so far.
Stonehouse moves away from the strike by Delvecchio.
Delvecchio tries to bum rush Stonehouse with a series of wild strikes but Stonehouse uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delvecchio looks to land a left hand but Stonehouse moved out of range nicely.
Delvecchio misses the jab.
Delvecchio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delvecchio stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delvecchio wants it to stay on the feet.
Alessio Delvecchio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stonehouse.
Delvecchio connects with a looping right hand.
Stonehouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Delvecchio misses with a hook. Stonehouse ducked under it nicely.
Stonehouse tries to close the distance and clinch but Delvecchio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delvecchio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stonehouse sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Alessio Delvecchio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delvecchio throws a lazy right hand but Stonehouse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delvecchio keeps the fight on the outside.
Stonehouse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Delvecchio dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Delvecchio misses with a looping left.
Delvecchio looks to throw the jab but Stonehouse is out of range.
Delvecchio avoids a kick to the body.
Delvecchio misses with a hook.
Stonehouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delvecchio paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Delvecchio thows a body shot but no joy.
Delvecchio misses with a wild body shot.
Delvecchio misses with a hook. Stonehouse ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Stonehouse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delvecchio misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stonehouse ducks under a wild hook from Delvecchio.
Delvecchio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stonehouse.
Delvecchio waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stonehouse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delvecchio loads up on a big right hand but Stonehouse slips the punch.
Stonehouse avoids the body shot from Delvecchio.
Stonehouse wants to clinch.
Stonehouse rushes Delvecchio and presses him up against the cage.
Stonehouse has Delvecchio pressed against the cage, preventing Delvecchio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stonehouse taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Delvecchio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stonehouse looking to throw knees to the head but Delvecchio is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stonehouse tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delvecchio blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stonehouse using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Delvecchio has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stonehouse unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Delvecchio wants to break free but Stonehouse has control.
Delvecchio is looking to break free of the clinch but Stonehouse has double underhooks.
Stonehouse is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stonehouse landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Delvecchio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stonehouse misses with a knee strike.
Stonehouse misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Delvecchio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonehouse stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stonehouse with a knee to the head.
Paul Stonehouse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like Alessio Delvecchio has been cut.
Stonehouse keeps control of Delvecchio as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stonehouse has Delvecchio pressed against the cage, preventing Delvecchio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stonehouse lands a good knee to the midsection. Delvecchio won't want to take too many of those.
Delvecchio tries to break free but Stonehouse pushes him back against the cage.
Stonehouse displaying some good clinch control by pressing Delvecchio up against the cage.
Stonehouse breaks from the clinch.
Stonehouse throws a right and a left that Delvecchio avoids nicely.
Stonehouse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delvecchio misses the body punch
and Stonehouse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stonehouse jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delvecchio walks away with a smile on his face. Stonehouse gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stonehouse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delvecchio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delvecchio misses the body punch
and Stonehouse holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Stonehouse.
The crowd are getting on Stonehouse's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Delvecchio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Alessio Delvecchio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stonehouse throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stonehouse tries to pull guard but Delvecchio holds him up against the cage and eventually Stonehouse drops back down to his feet.
Alessio Delvecchio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Stonehouse.
Stonehouse looking to throw knees to the head but Delvecchio is blocking nicely.
Stonehouse content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stonehouse receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Stonehouse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Delvecchio 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio Delvecchio!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis von Carelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Dias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis von Carelstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dias!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Carelstein takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
von Carelstein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dias sees it coming and avoids it easily.
von Carelstein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - von Carelstein lands in his opponent's guard.
von Carelstein postures up in Dias's guard and throws a big left but Dias blocks it.
von Carelstein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dias is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of von Carelstein, into his guard.
von Carelstein trying to strike off his back.
Dias won't allow von Carelstein to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias got a little sloppy there for a moment and von Carelstein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dias has managed to get both his arms back between von Carelstein's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
von Carelstein will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
von Carelstein has a closed guard, preventing Dias from standing up.
von Carelstein looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A slow jab from Dias misses its intended target.
von Carelstein lands with a hook. Dias tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dias takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dias dips to his left and cracks von Carelstein with an uppercut!
von Carelstein jabs at Dias's body.
von Carelstein lands with a cross.
von Carelstein throws out a loose jab but Dias uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
von Carelstein slips a jab and a cross from Dias.
von Carelstein connects with a crisp jab.
Dias on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
von Carelstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein slips a jab from Dias.
Dave Dias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
von Carelstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Dias is just out of range.
von Carelstein misses with an attempted mid kick.
von Carelstein looks to land a right hand but Dias moved out of range.
Dias throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by von Carelstein.
A shot to the body from von Carelstein misses
and Dias counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps von Carelstein thinking.
Dias fails to land with a series of punches.
von Carelstein has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
von Carelstein lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dias.
von Carelstein working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on von Carelstein - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
von Carelstein lands a right hand.
von Carelstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
von Carelstein taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
von Carelstein wants the takedown. Dias is fighting it off but von Carelstein persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dias's guard against the cage.
von Carelstein pushes down on Dias's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dias has hold of von Carelstein's hands but von Carelstein slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
von Carelstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dias's head.
Dias is staying active underneath von Carelstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
von Carelstein is looking for a kimura here.
Nice strikes from von Carelstein there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Curtis von Carelstein dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
von Carelstein tries a head kick but it misses.
Dias throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
von Carelstein fails with the takedown
and Dias counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dias misses with the combination.
von Carelstein misses with a takedown
and Dias counters with a three punch combo that has von Carelstein backing up. von Carelstein nods at Dias to acknowledge the strikes.
Dias throws a jab when von Carelstein was well out of range.
von Carelstein just misses with a punch to the body.
von Carelstein scores with a jab to the head.
Dias throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dias ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
von Carelstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Carelstein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dias counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
von Carelstein shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis von Carelstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from von Carelstein misses.
von Carelstein throws a big shot that misses.
Dave Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
von Carelstein closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - von Carelstein lands in his opponent's guard.
von Carelstein with a flurry of punches that miss.
von Carelstein throwing strikes from guard but Dias blocks nicely.
von Carelstein pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dias is keeping the position for now.
Dias avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dias works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
von Carelstein throws a big right hand that misses.
von Carelstein drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now von Carelstein has Dias in his guard.
von Carelstein has a closed guard, preventing Dias from standing up.
Dias must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
von Carelstein is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dias is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
von Carelstein working a defensive guard here.
von Carelstein has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dias wanted to stand there but von Carelstein had control of the position.
Dias is fighting to break von Carelstein's control of his arms but von Carelstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
von Carelstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
von Carelstein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
von Carelstein pulls Dias in close to prevent any damage.
von Carelstein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dias is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Dias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Dias.
von Carelstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
von Carelstein throws a sloppy body shot
and Dias counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps von Carelstein thinking.
von Carelstein fails with the takedown
and Dias counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Curtis von Carelstein has been cut.
Dias is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dias stalks von Carelstein and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into von Carelstein's face. von Carelstein staggers backwards, shaken.
von Carelstein with a poor takedown
and Dias counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps von Carelstein thinking.
von Carelstein misses with a wild body shot.
von Carelstein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dias counters with a lovely shot to the body.
von Carelstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
von Carelstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
von Carelstein with a poor takedown
letting Dias counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis von Carelstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
von Carelstein gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dias counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
von Carelstein moves in looking to clinch but Dias pushes him off.
Dias misses with a two punch combination.
Dave Dias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
von Carelstein misses with a jab to the body
and Dias counters with a lovely shot to the body.
No joy there for Dias, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dias misses with a looping left.
von Carelstein shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
von Carelstein drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dias dives on top into guard.
von Carelstein is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dias defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein is looking for a triangle but Dias pushes his legs off easily.
von Carelstein has a closed guard, preventing Dias from standing up.
Dias postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Carelstein looking for subs off his back but Dias has passed one foot through into half guard.
von Carelstein is looking for a sweep. Dias is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
von Carelstein makes his way to full guard. A much better position for von Carelstein.
von Carelstein throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dias uses it to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
von Carelstein tries to buck Dias off but Dias is having none of it.
Dias wants to stand but von Carelstein is controlling his arm.
von Carelstein is trying to control Dias's posture but Dias avoids it.
von Carelstein is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Dias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dias 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Dias!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cid Wakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbie Fleck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleck is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trivium - Down From The Sky. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cid Wakka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herbie Fleck!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wakka throws a series of punches but Fleck moves out of range.
Wakka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fleck throws out the jab.
Fleck catches Wakka with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wakka blocks a jab.
Wakka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fleck misses with a hook. Wakka ducked under it nicely.
Herbie Fleck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wakka slips under a jab.
Fleck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fleck shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wakka sprawls well. Wakka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fleck gets slowly back to his feet.
Wakka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wakka.
It looks like Herbie Fleck has been cut.
Wakka looks to land a combination. Fleck sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wakka misses with a two punch combination.
Fleck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fleck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wakka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleck is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wakka's half guard.
Wakka is trying to get back to full guard.
Wakka trying to control here.
Fleck gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Wakka looks to throw the jab but Fleck is out of range.
Fleck wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fleck throws a looping overhand right but Wakka ducks down to avoid it.
Fleck lands a right hook to the body.
Wakka misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wakka avoids the body shot from Fleck.
Fleck tries to clinch up but Wakka circles away and keeps his distance.
Fleck ducks under a wild hook from Wakka.
Fleck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fleck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wakka manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wakka.
Fleck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fleck.
Wakka is trying to break free.
Fleck is working Wakka over against the cage.
Wakka is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fleck stops a takedown attempt from Wakka.
Fleck breaks the clinch.
Fleck throws a right hand that Wakka ducks under and follows up with a left that Wakka also avoids with ease.
Fleck looks to land a left hand but Wakka moved out of range nicely.
Fleck moves into range and clinches up with Wakka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Fleck lands with a right to the head.
Fleck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fleck misses with a wild body shot.
Wakka tries to clinch but Fleck moves away
enabling Fleck to counter with a crisp jab.
Fleck is looking to clinch.
Wakka drops his hands momentarily and Fleck takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Wakka 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fleck misses with a shot to the body
and Wakka counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Fleck.
Fleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fleck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wakka.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cid Wakka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fleck throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fleck tries to clinch up but Wakka circles away and keeps his distance.
Fleck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wakka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wakka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wakka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fleck thows a body shot but no joy.
Fleck tries to close the distance and clinch but Wakka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fleck lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fleck is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wakka rather than just go for the knockout.
Wakka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fleck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wakka was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleck.
Fleck shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fleck was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fleck is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbie Fleck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herbie Fleck's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wakka takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wakka throws a shot from downtown. Fleck moves away and avoids it.
Fleck lands a nice shot that snaps Wakka's head back.
Fleck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wakka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fleck.
Fleck throws a sloppy body shot
and Wakka connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fleck swings for the body but Wakka moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fleck misses the target.
Wakka throws a nice looking combination but Fleck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wakka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fleck fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleck misses with a shot to the body
and Wakka counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fleck. Wakka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fleck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Decent striking displayed by Fleck there.
Wakka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fleck gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fleck lands a shot to the body.
Fleck lands a body shot.
Fleck scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fleck as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wakka wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wakka changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fleck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slow jab from Fleck misses its intended target.
Cid Wakka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleck lands a nice shot that snaps Wakka's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fleck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wakka momentarily.
A jab from Fleck finds it's way through Wakka's defenses.
Wakka is rocked!
Fleck shoots in for a takedown but Wakka shows good takedown defense.
Oh Wakka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wakka looks up at the clock. Bad move! Fleck lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wakka. Fleck pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herbie Fleck! Herbie Fleck retains his light heavyweight title!
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