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YFC 8 Haworth v McGuinness PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateusz Kowalewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tunde Kareem Oji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalewski comes into the arena with Janusz Laskowski - Śnił mi się rodzinny dom blaring out of the sound system. Mateusz Kowalewski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tunde Kareem Oji's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mateusz Kowalewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tunde Kareem Oji!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oji throws a series of strikes that have Kowalewski backpedaling.
Oji throws a right and a left that Kowalewski avoids nicely.
Kowalewski fails with the takedown.
Oji misses with a leg kick.
Kowalewski slips a jab from Oji.
Oji is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kowalewski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oji's waist but Oji gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kowalewski off to one side.
Oji fails with the takedown
and Kowalewski counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oji is trying to control Kowalewski's posture but Kowalewski avoids it.
Kowalewski tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalewski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kowalewski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oji tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kowalewski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oji has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kowalewski works to advance to full mount. Oji defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kowalewski goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Oji turns into him and now he's in Kowalewski's guard.
Kowalewski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oji gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oji wants to stand and escape but instead Kowalewski has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kowalewski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oji is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kowalewski, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kowalewski keeping full guard, as Oji tries to pass.
Oji is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kowalewski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oji defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oji trying to control the position from guard on top but Kowalewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kowalewski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oji trying to control but Kowalewski is working from the bottom.
Kowalewski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oji can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kowalewski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kowalewski dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kowalewski closes the distance and clinches up with Oji, looking for a takedown. Kowalewski pushes Oji against the cage but Oji circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oji shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kowalewski sprawls well. Kowalewski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oji gets slowly back to his feet.
Kowalewski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oji counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oji is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kowalewski looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oji is looking to stand up but Kowalewski won't let him.
Oji engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kowalewski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oji gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalewski is looking for a triangle here but Oji uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kowalewski is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oji off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oji preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kowalewski.
Kowalewski controlling well, preventing Oji from escaping the position.
Oji defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kowalewski's arms.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oji defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski not allowing Oji to control his hands.
Oji might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kowalewski kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Oji showing good submission defense here.
Kowalewski not allowing Oji to control his hands.
Oji holding on to Kowalewski's left wrist, preventing the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski looking for the choke but no joy.
Oji preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Kowalewski.
Kowalewski avoiding Oji 's attempts to control his hands.
Oji is trying to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalewski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kowalewski looking for the choke but no joy.
Oji can't escape the position.
Kowalewski is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Oji defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Kowalewski's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateusz Kowalewski dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Oji closes the distance but Kowalewski moves to the side
and Kowalewski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kowalewski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oji defends it well.
Kowalewski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oji sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalewski is working for a submission of some sort.
Oji tries to get to full guard but Kowalewski has control of the leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kowalewski is trying to work for a kimura but Oji is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalewski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kowalewski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kowalewski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oji is trying is best to control the position here.
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.
Oji kicks Kowalewski off and gets back to his feet.
Oji lands a nice hook to Kowalewski's body. Kowalewski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oji falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kowalewski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kowalewski seems to be working for a kimura but Oji defends the submission attempt.
Kowalewski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oji sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oji holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kowalewski is looking for a kimura here.
Kowalewski is working for a kimura but Oji is defending it quite comfortably.
Oji wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oji can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kowalewski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oji sees it coming and defends easily.
Mateusz Kowalewski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oji desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Kowalewski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oji really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kowalewski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kowalewski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oji has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kowalewski seems to be working for a kimura but Oji defends the submission attempt.
Tunde Kareem Oji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mateusz Kowalewski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oji looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mateusz Kowalewski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kowalewski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mateusz Kowalewski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus OReilly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jimmy the fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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280 lbs
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260 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sheamus OReilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, jimmy the fist!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
OReilly misses with a jab, cross combination.
OReilly misses with a jab to the body
and the fist counters with a series of strikes. OReilly will be more careful next time no doubt.
the fist changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
the fist scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
the fist dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
the fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent OReilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
OReilly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
OReilly is breathing heavily.
the fist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
the fist takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OReilly pushes the fist off looking to stand but the fist dives back in and keeps control.
OReilly is trying to control but can't.
OReilly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if OReilly tries to get out of the position.
the fist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
the fist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. the fist connects with a nice short shot to OReilly's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReilly works his way to full guard. Good work.
the fist controlling from the top position.
the fist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
the fist lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
the fist got a little sloppy there for a moment and OReilly has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, the fist has managed to get both his arms back between OReilly's legs - danger averted.
OReilly wants to sweep but no luck.
the fist sitting in guard, not really doing much.
the fist wants to pass the guard but OReilly is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the fist is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
the fist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as OReilly works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
the fist gets to his feet. OReilly looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice body punch from the fist.
the fist lands with a nice body punch.
the fist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming OReilly to the mat! OReilly manages to get full guard.
OReilly throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
the fist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
the fist preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the fist's corner is telling him to maintain position.
I looks like the fist might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
jimmy the fist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
the fist looks to land a combination. OReilly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
the fist scores with a body shot.
the fist bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OReilly's head.
OReilly shoots for a double leg takedown but the fist sprawls well. He's pushed OReilly's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
OReilly throws a lazy head kick
and the fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - the fist scores with a four punch combination!
the fist shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in OReilly's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the fist postures up.
OReilly looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
the fist stands up and waves to OReilly to follow him.
the fist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OReilly misses with a takedown
and the fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
the fist scores with the left hand. OReilly knows he should have avoided that one.
OReilly moves in looking to clinch but the fist pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the fist lands with a nice combination. OReilly backs away looking to recover.
OReilly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
the fist throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. OReilly was covering up waiting for the punch and the fist finishes the takedown easily into guard.
OReilly thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jimmy the fist dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
the fist moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
the fist is trying hard to land a takedown here. OReilly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OReilly is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
OReilly looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for the fist!
the fist wants to try and get back to his feet.
the fist somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
A nice combination there by the fist.
OReilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from OReilly is defended easily by the fist.
A right-left combo lands from the fist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
jimmy the fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
the fist lands a two punch combo.
the fist's corner calls for a 1-2. the fist obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
the fist misses with a jab, cross combination.
the fist scores with a shot to the body.
the fist has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OReilly gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and the fist counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OReilly thinking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
the fist shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
the fist raining down shots from the mount!
the fist controlling the pace for now.
OReilly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OReilly is trying to escape the mount.
the fist is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OReilly tries to hold on but the fist pushes him away.
OReilly is desperately trying to improve his position but the fist has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the fist unloading with bombs!
OReilly wants to control but the fist is having none of it.
BOOM! the fist connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the fist lands a heavy elbow.
OReilly taking shots to the head.
BOOM! the fist connects with a massive shot to the dome!
the fist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
OReilly squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the fist avoids the attempt from OReilly to control.
the fist is in the full mount, landing strikes.
OReilly is trying to escape the mount.
the fist lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by the fist.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OReilly is trying desperately to improve position.
OReilly takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
jimmy the fist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
OReilly looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? the fist is fending him off so far but OReilly persists. Nope, the fist circles away and we're back to standing.
the fist throws a good cross that connects.
OReilly tries to clinch but fails miserably
and the fist counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
the fist slows the pace down in half guard.
OReilly trying to control here.
the fist is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
OReilly missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
the fist seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but OReilly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
the fist trying to control the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. jimmy the fist hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
the fist throws a one two combo.
the fist looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for OReilly!
OReilly really wants to buck the fist off and get back to his feet.
OReilly wants to control but the fist is having none of it.
OReilly can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the fist looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
the fist controlling the pace for now.
the fist lands with some strikes.
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!
OReilly tries to hold on but the fist postures up.
OReilly in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
jimmy the fist has got the better of the ground game so far.
the fist content just to control the position here.
OReilly wants to control but the fist is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
the fist with a couple of short strikes.
the fist tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
OReilly tries to get back to half guard but can't.
OReilly tries to lock up and control but the fist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
the fist has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of OReilly's face.
the fist scoring with strikes but OReilly is staying in there.
the fist controlling from the full mount.
OReilly is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
the fist working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
the fist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
OReilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
the fist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sheamus OReilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jimmy the fist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OReilly is desperately trying to improve his position but the fist has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
jimmy the fist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well the fist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... jimmy the fist!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nathan Payne has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nathan Payne seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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230 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Nathan Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Payne misses.
Stephenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stephenson misses with a wild combination.
Stephenson misses with a leg kick.
Stephenson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Stephenson lands in his opponent's guard.
Stephenson postures up.
Payne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Payne tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Payne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stephenson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payne working a defensive guard here.
Payne wants to sweep but no luck.
Nathan Payne has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Payne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stephenson.
Payne is looking to clinch.
Payne tries to clinch but Stephenson moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Payne or perhaps it was just good defense by Stephenson which made him look bad.
Stephenson slips under a jab.
Payne shoots in looking for a takedown. Stephenson tries to sprawl out of it but Payne keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stephenson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Stephenson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Stephenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stephenson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Payne quickly recovers to half guard.
Stephenson wants to stand up but Payne has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Payne wants to control but Stephenson is keeping busy.
Payne wants to get back to full guard.
Stephenson not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
OK we're going to have a standup here. George Stephenson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stephenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Payne is breathing heavily.
Stephenson tries to bum rush Payne with a series of wild strikes but Payne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stephenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stephenson looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
Stephenson scores with a one two! Payne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
George Stephenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stephenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stephenson!
Stephenson throws a one two combo.
Stephenson throws a series of strikes that have Payne backpedaling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephenson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Payne fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Payne. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephenson works over Payne's head and body with a nice combination.
Stephenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stephenson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stephenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stephenson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Stephenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stephenson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Payne tries to sprawl but Stephenson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stephenson gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stephenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Payne's head.
Stephenson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Stephenson duly obliges.
Stephenson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Stephenson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice combination there by Stephenson.
Payne dodges the punch combination from Stephenson.
Stephenson clinches.
Payne tries to score a body lock takedown but Stephenson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Payne tries to land a knee to the head but Stephenson blocks with his arms.
Stephenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephenson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stephenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stephenson throws a series of strikes that have Payne backpedaling.
Stephenson lands with a nice combination. Payne backs away looking to recover.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stephenson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Payne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Payne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stephenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Payne is able to avoid easily.
Stephenson throws a right and a left that Payne avoids nicely.
Stephenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Stephenson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stephenson!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephenson blocks a head kick by Payne.
Some wild striking there from Stephenson.
Payne moves forwards but Stephenson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson blocks a head kick by Payne.
Stephenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Payne avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stephenson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stephenson showed some decent athleticism there.
Stephenson is thwarting Payne's attempts to control the position.
Stephenson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Payne trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stephenson manages to pass to mount!
Stephenson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson get's back to his feet.
Stephenson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stephenson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stephenson decides to stand up.
Stephenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stephenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stephenson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stephenson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Stephenson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left and a right from Stephenson both land. Nice combination.
Stephenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephenson throws a combination. Payne tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stephenson tries to work over Payne's front leg with a kick but Payne checks it.
Stephenson lands a nice shot that snaps Payne's head back.
Stephenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephenson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A left and a right from Stephenson both land. Nice combination.
Stephenson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Payne.
Stephenson scores with the left hand. Payne knows he should have avoided that one.
Payne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stephenson.
Nathan Payne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stephenson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stephenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
George Stephenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Payne is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stephenson.
Stephenson throws a right hand that Payne ducks under and follows up with a left that Payne also avoids with ease.
Stephenson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Payne throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stephenson jabs Payne right on the nose. Payne blinks but takes it well.
Stephenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Payne backs up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stephenson leaves Payne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stephenson throws a series of strikes that have Payne backpedaling.
Stephenson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stephenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stephenson catches Payne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stephenson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Payne misses with a head kick.
Stephenson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Stephenson.
Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Stephenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Payne dodges the punch combination from Stephenson.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stephenson!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Payne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Stephenson does no damage.
Stephenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stephenson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A combination from Stephenson does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Stephenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Stephenson.
Stephenson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stephenson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Payne scores with a leg kick.
Stephenson scores with a one two! Payne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Payne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Payne moves in looking to clinch but Stephenson pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Stephenson.
Stephenson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stephenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Payne counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stephenson misses with a wild combination.
Payne looks for the body kick but Stephenson saw that one coming.
Stephenson looks to land a combination. Payne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Payne throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stephenson's waist but Stephenson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Payne off to one side.
Stephenson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stephenson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Payne backs up against the cage.
A punch combination from Stephenson misses.
Stephenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Stephenson. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Stephenson scores with a four punch combination!
Stephenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stephenson lands with a nice combination. Payne backs away looking to recover.
Payne slips a jab and a cross from Stephenson.
Stephenson works over Payne's head and body with a nice combination.
Stephenson swinging wildly here.
A right-left combo lands from Stephenson.
Stephenson looks to land a combination but Payne avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Stephenson.
Stephenson motions for Payne to come forward. Stephenson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Payne checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
No joy there for Stephenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephenson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stephenson leaves Payne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stephenson works over Payne's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Stephenson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stephenson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stephenson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stephenson throws a one two combo.
Stephenson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Payne looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Payne is looking for a sweep.
Payne is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stephenson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Payne really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
George Stephenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne wants to hold on but Stephenson pushes him away.
Payne can't escape the position.
Payne wants to control but Stephenson is having none of it.
Stephenson controlling from mount.
Payne swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Stephenson controlling the pace for now.
Stephenson is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Nathan Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stephenson looks to land a combination. Payne sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Stephenson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stephenson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 25:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Stephenson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Shields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Naysmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelton Naysmith will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Shields!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shelton Naysmith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shields.
Shields moves into full mount!
Naysmith is working to get back to half guard.
Naysmith is just holding on here. Shields manages to take his back.
Shields has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Naysmith's body.
Shields is looking to control Naysmith but Naysmith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shields has his arm under Naysmith's chin here. Game over son! Shields squeezes tightly and Naysmith is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jake Shields!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jude Ilao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzo has chosen White Rabbit as his entrance music. Doctor Gonzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jude Ilao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doctor Gonzo!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzo leaves Ilao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ilao tries to clinch there but Gonzo circles away.
Ilao tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gonzo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ilao somewhat.
Ilao fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ilao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzo is fending him off so far but Ilao persists. Nope, Gonzo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jude Ilao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ilao wants to clinch up but Gonzo keeps it at a distance.
Gonzo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gonzo working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
It looks like Jude Ilao has been cut.
Gonzo prevents Ilao from improving his position.
Gonzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilao on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzo should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Gonzo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gonzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzo looks to land a strike but Ilao avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gonzo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ilao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gonzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ilao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gonzo throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Gonzo throwing strikes but missing.
Gonzo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Doctor Gonzo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gonzo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ilao is trying to defend but Gonzo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Gonzo.
Gonzo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gonzo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gonzo trying to control from Ilao's half guard. Ilao has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gonzo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ilao is breathing heavily.
Gonzo stands up over Ilao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilao has momentary wrist control but Gonzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Gonzo works over Ilao with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gonzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Ilao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ilao keeping full guard, as Gonzo tries to pass.
Ilao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzo is one step ahead there.
Gonzo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilao. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ilao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Gonzo has eaten all the pies!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzo scoring with some ground and pound.
Jude Ilao's cut is getting worse.
Ilao has momentary wrist control but Gonzo slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doctor Gonzo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jude Ilao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Ilao enables Gonzo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Ilao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gonzo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Gonzo throws and elbow that misses. Ilao uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gonzo's guard. Nice move by Ilao!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gonzo is looking to stand up but Ilao isn't so interested in that idea.
Gonzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gonzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilao is in close to Gonzo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gonzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gonzo keeping moving, preventing Ilao from controlling successfully.
Gonzo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Gonzo wants to sweep but no luck.
Gonzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ilao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ilao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Gonzo controls Ilao momentarily but Ilao frees himself.
Gonzo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzo is looking for a triangle but Ilao pushes his legs off easily.
Ilao trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Ilao postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonzo can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ilao accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gonzo 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.
Gonzo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gonzo 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ilao gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gonzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gonzo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gonzo landing strikes.
Jude Ilao's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzo is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ilao's shoulder. That is not cool.
Gonzo working the ground and pound.
Jeez, Jude Ilao's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jude Ilao's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Doctor Gonzo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Parinias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parinias has chosen Chiksilog by kamikaze as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Bennett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Parinias!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Parinias closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Parinias is working for a submission of some sort.
Bennett misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bennett has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parinias is working away from the top position though.
Parinias wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Parinias trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett trying to control but Parinias postures up.
Bennett keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett wants to control but Parinias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bennett works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bennett wants to sweep here but Parinias controlling him for the moment.
Bennett is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bennett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Parinias escapes and throws Bennett's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Parinias decides to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parinias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Parinias fails with a takedown attempt.
Parinias shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bennett but Bennett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Parinias misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Parinias throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bennett's waist but Bennett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parinias off to one side.
Matt Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Parinias.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Parinias misses with a takedown attempt - Bennett sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Parinias was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
Parinias scores with a sloppy right hand. Bennett should have avoided that one.
Bennett lands a jab to Parinias's midsection.
Parinias tries for a takedown but Bennett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parinias uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennett.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parinias doesn't manage to clinch there - Bennett circles away.
Bennett misses with a low kick.
Parinias swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parinias connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Parinias swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Parinias shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bennett napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Parinias is looking to take a break and control but Bennett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bennett struggling a bit here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bennett is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parinias is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bennett is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Bennett's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bennett tries to bench press Parinias off him but Parinias keeps the position.
Bennett is working hard here to advance position.
Parinias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bennett, who protects the arm well.
Bennett is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Parinias dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Parinias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Bennett misses.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the body from Parinias misses
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
Parinias misses with a hook to the body
and Bennett counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett looks for the body kick but Parinias saw that one coming.
Parinias showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bennett.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bennett lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Parinias has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parinias and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Parinias throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Parinias misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parinias to score with a decent uppercut.
Matt Bennett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bennett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bennett throws a jab when Parinias was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias lands a nice looking body shot.
Parinias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bennett pinned against the cage. Bennett gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Parinias takes one on the button.
Parinias closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bennett did well to prevent Parinias getting side control.
Bennett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Parinias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bennett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Parinias.
Bennett is trying to maintain the position but Parinias is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bennett wants to control but Parinias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Parinias wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bennett looking for submissions off his back.
Parinias seems to be looking for submissions.
Bennett is trying to maintain the position but Parinias is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parinias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bennett defends it well.
Bennett is looking to escape.
Bennett is controlling Parinias's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Bennett trying to control but Parinias postures up.
Bennett moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bennett doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bennett keeping moving, preventing Parinias from controlling successfully.
Bennett has his foot on Parinias's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parinias works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Parinias stands up and waves to Bennett to follow him.
Bennett on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Parinias avoids it well.
Parinias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennett.
Bennett goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Parinias punishes Bennett's body with a nice straight punch.
Parinias ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Parinias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Parinias looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Parinias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Parinias.
Parinias shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bennett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parinias misses with a wild body shot.
Parinias blocks a jab.
Bennett tries to move into range but Parinias moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Parinias takes one to the side of the head.
Bennett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Parinias.
Parinias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bennett avoids it really well and circles away.
Bryan Parinias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parinias.
Parinias with a poor takedown
letting Bennett counter with a right hand.
Matt Bennett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Parinias.
Parinias tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bennett counters with a left and a right that stings Parinias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parinias misses with a takedown
and Bennett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Parinias is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bennett rather than just go for the knockout.
Parinias thows a body shot but no joy.
Parinias darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Parinias wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Parinias takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Parinias wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennett is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Parinias moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parinias working away.
Bennett is trying to get back to half guard.
Parinias working away.
Parinias trying to control the action but Bennett is working from the bottom.
Bennett is trying to control Parinias's posture but Parinias avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Parinias wants to control but Bennett is keeping him busy.
Parinias decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bennett to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Bennett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bennett.
Parinias connects with a looping right hand.
Parinias just misses with a punch to the body.
Parinias throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Parinias.
Bennett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bennett misses with an uppercut.
Parinias digs a good body shot into Bennett's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looks to land a combination but Parinias avoids it well.
Parinias throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bennett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Parinias takes one to the side of the head.
Parinias with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matt Bennett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parinias connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Parinias thows a body shot but no joy.
Bryan Parinias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Parinias cracks Bennett with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Parinias shoots in looking for a takedown but Bennett manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Parinias's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bennett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bennett throws the left hand but Parinias avoids the punch easily.
Parinias lands a jab to Bennett's midsection.
Bryan Parinias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parinias shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Parinias showed some decent athleticism there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Parinias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Parinias has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Parinias!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Kukuczka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Whiplash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kukuczka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, J.O.D. - Musica Knockout. Cody Whiplash looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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235 lbs
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250 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Daniel Kukuczka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Whiplash!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kukuczka lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Cody Whiplash has been cut.
Whiplash looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kukuczka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whiplash takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kukuczka tries for a takedown but Whiplash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kukuczka rushes Whiplash and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kukuczka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kukuczka throws a nice head kick!
Kukuczka throws a head kick but Whiplash moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kukuczka.
Whiplash blocks a head kick by Kukuczka.
Kukuczka looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whiplash is fending him off so far but Kukuczka persists. Nope, Whiplash circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters circling a little - Kukuczka finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Whiplash ducks under a wild hook from Kukuczka.
Kukuczka throws a head kick that half lands.
Kukuczka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Whiplash.
That has opened up Cody Whiplash's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuczka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kukuczka moves into the clinch successfully.
Kukuczka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kukuczka scores with a knee to the head.
Kukuczka jumps into guard, dragging Whiplash to the mat.
Kukuczka wants to stand up but Whiplash is controlling him.
Kukuczka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Whiplash gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kukuczka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Whiplash is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kukuczka pushes Whiplash off and gets back to his feet.
Kukuczka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kukuczka tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kukuczka has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kukuczka stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash looks for a takedown but Kukuczka sprawls well.
Kukuczka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Kukuczka lands but Whiplash takes it in his stride.
Kukuczka misses with a head kick.
Whiplash looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kukuczka throws a head kick that misses.
Whiplash shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kukuczka but Kukuczka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Daniel Kukuczka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Whiplash.
Kukuczka tries to clinch but Whiplash is having none of it.
Kukuczka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Horrible takedown by Whiplash or perhaps it was just good defense by Kukuczka which made him look bad.
Kukuczka tries to clinch up but Whiplash circles away and keeps his distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whiplash tries for a takedown but Kukuczka circles away easily
and Kukuczka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kukuczka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cody Whiplash's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from Kukuczka.
Kukuczka throws a sloppy head kick and Whiplash moves out of range easily.
Kukuczka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Daniel Kukuczka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Kukuczka lands but Whiplash takes it in his stride.
Kukuczka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whiplash swats away the attempt to clinch by Kukuczka.
Whiplash gets caught flat footed, as Kukuczka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kukuczka postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Whiplash is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kukuczka, into his guard.
Kukuczka working for submissions but it's allowed Whiplash to get to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash stands up from half guard.
Whiplash misses with a takedown attempt - Kukuczka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kukuczka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Whiplash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kukuczka, right into the meat.
Kukuczka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Whiplash with a poor takedown
and Kukuczka counters with a three punch combo that has Whiplash backing up. Whiplash nods at Kukuczka to acknowledge the strikes.
Whiplash avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whiplash avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kukuczka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Whiplash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kukuczka sprawls well. Kukuczka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Whiplash gets slowly back to his feet.
Daniel Kukuczka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cody Whiplash.
Kukuczka throws a head kick but Whiplash moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Kukuczka.
Kukuczka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daniel Kukuczka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crunch! Kukuczka slams his shin into Whiplash's torso.
Whiplash with a poor takedown
and Kukuczka counters with a leg kick.
Kukuczka misses with a straight left.
Kukuczka stuffs the takedown attempt from Whiplash. Whiplash gets slowly back to his feet.
Whiplash takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kukuczka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kukuczka tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Whiplash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Whiplash takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kukuczka scoring well with a low kick there.
Kukuczka looks to throw the jab but Whiplash is out of range.
Whiplash dives in and grabs Kukuczka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kukuczka pushes down on Whiplash's head and hops out.
Daniel Kukuczka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kukuczka throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Whiplash tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kukuczka is in Whiplash's guard.
Kukuczka avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kukuczka thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Kukuczka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cody Whiplash's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Whiplash closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kukuczka to the mat! Kukuczka manages to get full guard.
Kukuczka looking for a guillotine here but Whiplash defends easily.
Kukuczka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kukuczka wants to stand up but Whiplash is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kukuczka has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Whiplash can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kukuczka is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whiplash drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kukuczka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kukuczka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kukuczka!
Kukuczka is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whiplash knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kukuczka stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kukuczka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Whiplash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kukuczka lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kukuczka tries a head kick but it misses.
Kukuczka could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kukuczka slaps away a takedown attempt from Whiplash, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kukuczka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kukuczka misses with a straight right.
Kukuczka gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kukuczka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Whiplash passes into side control.
Kukuczka wants to get back to his feet but Whiplash drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiplash tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kukuczka pushes Whiplash away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Whiplash gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Whiplash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kukuczka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Kukuczka!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roberto Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
181 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gracie lands an overhand right.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roberto Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thiago Sanchez.
Gracie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sanchez stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Gracie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanchez looks gassed!
Gracie jabs at Sanchez's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gracie.
It looks like Thiago Sanchez has been cut.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gracie lands a jab to Sanchez's midsection.
Sanchez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sanchez is rocked!
Gracie throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Gracie finish him?
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gracie lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Sanchez is looking to close the distance but Gracie sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Sanchez crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Sanchez is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Roberto Gracie!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Desmond McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Haworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haworth has chosen Queen - Another one bites the dust as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Desmond McGuinness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Haworth!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuinness looks to land a combination but Haworth avoids it well.
McGuinness clinches with his opponent.
Nice body punch from McGuinness - that landed with a thud.
McGuinness's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice sprawl there from Haworth as McGuinness shoots in.
McGuinness looks for the body kick but Haworth saw that one coming.
Haworth decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Haworth prevents McGuinness from improving his position.
Haworth moves into full mount! McGuinness won't be happy about that!
Haworth misses with a head shot.
Haworth content just to control the position here.
McGuinness is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haworth jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGuinness manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Haworth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Haworth just content to control the position.
McGuinness tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Haworth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Haworth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Haworth politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Haworth prefers to stall for the moment though.
Haworth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McGuinness can't do much from the bottom here.
McGuinness is trying to get back to half guard.
Haworth controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Haworth 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.
McGuinness on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGuinness tries to get out of the position.
McGuinness is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Haworth is controlling him well.
Haworth is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McGuinness's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haworth is working to tighten is grip on McGuinness's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. McGuinness has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Haworth is really squeezing tight and eventually McGuinness passes out! Haworth breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Michael Haworth!
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pop
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mgr
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