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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Put a Doink On It. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilkinson which made him look bad.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Wilkinson pushes him off.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Williams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wilkinson to stand up.
Williams avoids the head kick by Wilkinson.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Wilkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Wilkinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilkinson wants to stand up but Williams is controlling the position.
Wilkinson is tying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Wilkinson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Williams.
Williams trying to hold on to Wilkinson's head to control him but Wilkinson postures up.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Williams is trying to keep Wilkinson in close.
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.
Wilkinson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson 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.
Wilkinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilkinson won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Wilkinson wants to control but Williams postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilkinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wilkinson clinches up against the cage.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Wilkinson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilkinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Wilkinson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Wilkinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilkinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face as Wilkinson controls the position.
Wilkinson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wilkinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Wilkinson didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilkinson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Williams is defending well. Wilkinson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Williams has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wilkinson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Wilkinson!
Danny Wilkinson is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Enforcer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus J Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enforcer comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades. Matthews has chosen "Here Comes The Pain" by Jim Johnston as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Enforcer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus J Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Enforcer throws a right and a left that Matthews avoids nicely.
Enforcer tries to bum rush Matthews with a series of wild strikes but Matthews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Enforcer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Enforcer shoots in but Matthews avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Paul Enforcer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enforcer throws a chopping leg kick but Matthews manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Enforcer moves into the clinch.
Matthews ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Matthews no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Matthews is trying to keep Enforcer in close.
Enforcer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Enforcer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Enforcer from controlling successfully.
Matthews is looking to stand up but Enforcer isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Enforcer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matthews swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
No luck for Enforcer with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Enforcer.
Enforcer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Matthews sprawls well initially but Enforcer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matthews controlling the position for now.
Matthews gets back to full guard.
Enforcer could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Matthews throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Enforcer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matthews trying to control the position.
Matthews lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Enforcer!
Enforcer is breathing heavily.
Matthews with a couple of short strikes.
Enforcer is bucking up trying to escape but Matthews cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Matthews tries to control but Enforcer wriggling away.
Matthews scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Enforcer?
Enforcer is trying to escape the mount.
Matthews breaks from Enforcer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Matthews blocks Enforcer's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Enforcer is bucking up trying to escape but Matthews cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Enforcer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Enforcer tries to lock up and control but Matthews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matthews pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Enforcer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Enforcer is squirming around, avoiding Matthews's attempts to control the action.
Matthews breaks from Enforcer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews dominating with strikes here.
Matthews prevents Enforcer from getting the reversal.
Matthews punishing his opponent with strikes.
Enforcer tries to lock up and control but Matthews gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Enforcer is trying desperately to improve position.
Matthews looking to control but Enforcer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Matthews has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Enforcer is looking to improve his position but Matthews isn't that keen on the idea.
Enforcer is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Enforcer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Matthews landing strikes from the mount.
Enforcer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Enforcer is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Enforcer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Enforcer wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Enforcer stands and throws Matthews's legs to the side, diving into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Matthews is right now.
Enforcer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Matthews struggling a bit here.
Matthews tries to buck Enforcer off but Enforcer is having none of it.
Enforcer stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Enforcer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Matthews lands a nice looking kick to the body. Enforcer takes a step back to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus J Matthews dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Matthews keeps the fight on the outside.
Enforcer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Matthews tries to avoid it but Enforcer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Matthews to the ground. Matthews escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enforcer gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard.
Matthews kicks off Enforcer and gets to his feet.
Enforcer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Matthews displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Paul Enforcer has been cut.
Matthews feints and as Enforcer raises his hands in defense, Matthews changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews is breathing heavily.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Enforcer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Enforcer wants to sweep but no luck.
Enforcer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enforcer has his feet on Matthews's thighs here. He's pushed Matthews off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Matthews screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Enforcer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Von Kaiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladde Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hais is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Akashi by Zone. Von Kaiser could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Vladde Hais's chin.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Good chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Von Kaiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladde Hais!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hais dodges the punch combination from Kaiser.
Kaiser drives through and clinches with Hais against the cage.
Kaiser tries to break the clinch but Hais is controlling the position.
Hais can't get the takedown.
Hais fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaiser is looking to control Hais's arms but Hais gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kaiser has his back to the cage.
Kaiser prevents a takedown attempt there.
Von Kaiser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladde Hais.
Hais breaks the clinch.
Hais looks to land a combination but Kaiser avoids it well.
Hais slips a jab from Kaiser.
Kaiser throws a combination that misses
and Hais counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kaiser avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hais wants to control from the top but Kaiser keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hais is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kaiser wants to stand but Hais is controlling the position.
Kaiser is breathing heavily.
Hais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaiser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hais accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kaiser keeping full guard, as Hais tries to pass.
Hais is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hais 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.
Hais sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hais stops Kaiser from standing up.
Hais works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hais trying to control the pace.
Hais passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kaiser!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser wants to control but Hais is having none of it.
Hais looking to finish Kaiser with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kaiser!
Kaiser wants to control but Hais is having none of it.
Hais controlling his opponent.
Hais punching from mount but Kaiser doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kaiser is squirming around, avoiding Hais's attempts to control the action.
Hais prevents Kaiser from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaiser is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kaiser is squirming around, avoiding Hais's attempts to control the action.
Hais lands a nice shot to the head.
Kaiser wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hais.
Kaiser squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Hais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kaiser is looking to escape.
Hais has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hais with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Hais.
Hais working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kaiser wants to hold on but Hais pushes him away.
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.
Hais with good strikes from the mount here!
Kaiser tries to hold on but Hais pushes him away.
Kaiser avoids a strike by Hais and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Hais's guard! Fantastic escape!
Kaiser content to stall in guard here.
Kaiser tries to free his leg and advance position but Hais is retaining full guard.
Hais lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kaiser!
Hais can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kaiser is looking to escape.
Hais prevents Kaiser from getting the reversal.
Kaiser is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladde Hais dominated that round.
That's time! Kaiser's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hais misses the shot to the body.
Kaiser 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.
Kaiser lands a couple of digs.
Kaiser is sitting in close to Hais's body. Hais has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kaiser is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kaiser is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hais.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vladde Hais!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ciaran McWilliams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McWilliams comes to the cage accompanied by Talk Show Host - Radiohead. Fukamachi has chosen Guyver: The Bio-Boosted Armor as his entrance music. Sho Fukamachi is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ciaran McWilliams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sho Fukamachi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWilliams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fukamachi is fending him off so far but McWilliams persists. Nope, Fukamachi circles away and we're back to standing.
McWilliams looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Fukamachi scores with a takedown into McWilliams's guard.
Fukamachi advances to half guard.
Fukamachi moves nicely into side control.
Fukamachi lands an elbow.
Fukamachi working the ground and pound.
Fukamachi landing strikes.
Fukamachi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Fukamachi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McWilliams!
Fukamachi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fukamachi sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fukamachi looking to secure an arm triangle but McWilliams defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. McWilliams is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. McWilliams flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Fukamachi anticipates the leg and manages to get behind McWilliams and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Fukamachi slips an arm under McWilliams chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Fukamachi has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Fukamachi is squeezing on McWilliams like an anaconda would it's prey. McWilliams fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sho Fukamachi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Astala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Astala comes to the cage accompanied by Turisas - Cursed Be Iron. Mack has chosen 'Whispers in the Dark' - Skillet as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathias Astala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Mack!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mack drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Mack won't allow Astala to sweep him here.
Mack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Astala swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Astala wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack stops Astala from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack has gone for a leg lock! Astala slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mack's guard.
Astala works a leg free and moves into half guard.
It looks like Astala is going to stand back up.
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.
Mack is looking to get back to full guard here but Astala has managed to pass to side control instead.
Astala cracks Mack with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack is desperately trying to improve his position but Astala has a good base and remains in mount.
Astala lands a nice shot to the head.
Mack takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Astala sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mack wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Astala.
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.
Astala unloading with bombs!
Astala sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Astala misses with a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathias Astala 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.
Some wild striking there from Mack.
Astala misses with a wild body shot.
Astala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astala moves in looking to clinch but Mack pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Astala as Mack shoots in.
Astala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Astala shoots for a double leg takedown but Mack sprawls well. He's pushed Astala's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Astala gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Astala makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Astala.
Mack stopping the sweep attempt from Astala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack prevents Astala from getting back to his feet.
Astala wants to sweep but no luck.
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.
Astala keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Astala wants to stand and escape but Mack is having none of it.
Mack pushes down on Astala's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Astala defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Astala is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mack works his way into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Astala has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Mack 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!
Mack slow jab from Astala misses its intended target.
Mack looks to land a combination but Astala avoids it well.
Astala is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mack lands with a straight right. Astala didn't see that one coming.
Mack throws a series of punches but Astala avoids them all with ease.
Mack swats away the attempt to clinch by Astala.
Jimmy Mack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astala tries for a takedown but Mack sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mack misses with a wild combination.
Mack has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mack avoids the head kick by Astala.
Mack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Astala tries to clinch there but Mack circles away.
Mack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Astala.
Mack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Astala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimmy Mack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mack goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Astala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mack paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mack throws a series of punches but Astala moves out of range.
Mack forces Astala back against the cage and clinches.
Mack is looking to break free of the clinch but Astala has double underhooks.
Mack tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Astala just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mack tries to pull guard but Astala won't allow it.
Mathias Astala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Mack.
A knee to the head by Astala.
It looks like Jimmy Mack has been cut.
Mack takes an elbow to the forehead.
Astala using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Astala lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Astala has picked Mack up - he's going for a ride! Astala dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astala tries to stand but Mack is controlling from the bottom.
Astala pushes down on Mack's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astala stalling away here and it's allowed Mack to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Astala wants to pass the guard but Mack is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Astala stacks Mack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Astala!
Astala gets to mount! Mack was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Astala showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Astala 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 William Gold scores the fight for Mathias Astala!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Mathias Astala!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mathias Astala!
Mathias Astala wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between domitor quicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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256 lbs
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235 lbs
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, domitor quicker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
quicker staying out of range there.
quicker walks into a straight right hand from Zentsov.
Nice takedown defense from quicker. No joy for Zentsov on that attempt.
A jab from Zentsov finds it's way through quicker's defenses.
quicker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zentsov swivels and escapes.
Zentsov stuffs the takedown attempt from quicker. quicker gets slowly back to his feet.
quicker misses with a takedown attempt
and Zentsov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for domitor quicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zentsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but quicker manages to avoid it.
Zentsov lunges at quicker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by quicker's hand.
It looks like domitor quicker has been cut.
quicker shoots and misses
and Zentsov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
quicker is breathing heavily.
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!
Zentsov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zentsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
quicker is looking to clinch but Zentsov is avoiding it.
quicker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
quicker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zentsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by quicker.
quicker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zentsov circles away.
Zentsov looks to score with a jab to the body but quicker is just out of range.
Zentsov throws a series of punches but quicker avoids them all with ease.
quicker tries to clinch but Zentsov is having none of it.
Zentsov tries to clinch up but quicker circles away and keeps his distance.
quicker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
quicker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zentsov defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
quicker wants to free his trapped foot but Zentsov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
quicker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
quicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zentsov pushes quicker off and gets back to his feet.
Zentsov moves into the clinch successfully.
quicker trying to stall but Zentsov improves his position.
quicker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zentsov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zentsov is pressed up against the cage. quicker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zentsov down to the mat. Zentsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
quicker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zentsov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for quicker!
Zentsov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
quicker tries to clinch
and Zentsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zentsov has quicker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. quicker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
quicker fails to pull guard.
Zentsov stops a takedown attempt from quicker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
quicker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zentsov blocks it with crossed arms.
quicker tries to pull guard but Zentsov holds him up against the cage and eventually quicker drops back down to his feet.
quicker jumps guard but Zentsov stands there with quicker around his waist. quicker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
quicker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zentsov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
quicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Zentsov circles away.
quicker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zentsov is fending him off so far but quicker persists. Nope, Zentsov circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck for quicker with that takedown attempt.
quicker shoots for a double leg takedown but Zentsov sprawls well. He's pushed quicker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zentsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
quicker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
quicker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zentsov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. quicker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zentsov's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
quicker throwing strikes and Zentsov squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
quicker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zentsov turns into him and now he's in quicker's guard.
quicker 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.
quicker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zentsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zentsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
quicker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zentsov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
quicker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zentsov passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
quicker is looking to improve his position.
Zentsov blocks the strikes from quicker.
quicker tries to roll over but Zentsov keeps him under control.
Zentsov tries to stand but can't do so whilst quicker controls his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
quicker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zentsov tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zentsov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on domitor quicker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
quicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
quicker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zentsov!
quicker trying to control but Zentsov is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zentsov tries to buck quicker off but he can't manage it.
quicker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! quicker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zentsov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
quicker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Andrei Zentsov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poor strikes thrown by quicker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
quicker looking to secure an arm triangle but Zentsov defends it well.
quicker looking to secure an arm triangle but Zentsov defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
quicker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
quicker wants to finish this one by submission but Zentsov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from quicker.
Zentsov is in a horrible position here. quicker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zentsov is trying to stand but he's just given quicker his back.
quicker scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Zentsov is looking for a way out.
quicker is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zentsov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Zentsov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zentsov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Zentsov manages to escape to his feet.
Nice jab there from Zentsov.
Zentsov throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zentsov. That's going to slow quicker down.
Zentsov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zentsov punishes quicker's body with a nice straight punch.
No luck for quicker with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Zentsov. No joy for quicker on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for domitor quicker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
quicker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
quicker fails to land the takedown.
Zentsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Andrei Zentsov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zentsov lands a brutal head kick. quicker looks out on his feet and Zentsov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Andrei Zentsov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soto Makikomi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentine's entrance music is Danger! High Voltage. A fine choice. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Soto Makikomi enters the cage!
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dirk Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Soto Makikomi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makikomi keeps Valentine at a distance using the push kick.
Valentine gets the takedown into side control.
Valentine tries to score with some ground and pound. Makikomi controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Makikomi tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Valentine goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Makikomi rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Valentine's guard! Nice work there by Makikomi!
Makikomi wants to stand but Valentine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Makikomi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makikomi looking to pass the guard.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Makikomi from controlling successfully.
Makikomi stands up and waves to Valentine to follow him.
Valentine shoots for a takedown but Makikomi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valentine trying to control but Makikomi is working from the bottom.
Makikomi working a defensive guard here.
Valentine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makikomi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Valentine!
Makikomi tries to control but Valentine wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi with the ground and pound from mount.
Valentine is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Makikomi has taken his back!
Valentine tries to escape the position.
Makikomi throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Makikomi wants to control but Valentine is keeping busy.
Valentine is trying to break free.
Makikomi is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Valentine trying to get back to his feet but Makikomi is in full control for now.
Valentine is breathing heavily.
Valentine tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi is trying to stick to Valentine's back but Valentine is turning into Makikomi. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Makikomi's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valentine.
Makikomi 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.
Valentine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makikomi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Valentine knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Makikomi on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makikomi is on top in guard.
Makikomi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Makikomi jabs at Valentine's body.
Valentine lands a two punch combo.
Valentine tries to keep at a distance but Makikomi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valentine with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Makikomi.
Makikomi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Valentine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Makikomi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch but Makikomi keeps him there for the moment.
Makikomi is looking to break free of the clinch but Valentine has double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Valentine trying to control the position.
Makikomi wants to stand but Valentine is controlling his posture from full guard.
Makikomi tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
Makikomi trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Makikomi controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makikomi gets to his feet - Valentine follows without any prompting.
Valentine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Makikomi.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makikomi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Valentine, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soto Makikomi 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.
Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Valentine has his takedown stuffed
and Makikomi counters with a left and a right that stings Valentine.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Makikomi.
Valentine is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Makikomi has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Valentine!
Makikomi looking to control but Valentine is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valentine wants to hold on but Makikomi pushes him away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makikomi content just to control the position here.
Makikomi with a couple of short strikes.
Makikomi wants to control the pace but Valentine is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makikomi is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Valentine scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Makikomi struggling a bit here.
Valentine tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Makikomi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Makikomi is looking to escape.
Valentine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makikomi trying to hold on to Valentine's head to control him but Valentine postures up.
Valentine tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Makikomi.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Makikomi drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Makikomi trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Valentine trying to control the position.
Valentine looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Makikomi passes into side control.
Makikomi wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Valentine bucks up and tries to throw Makikomi off but instead Makikomi has got his back!
Valentine rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Valentine wants to improve his position but Makikomi is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makikomi works his way into full mount!
Makikomi looking to finish Valentine with some ground and pound. This is bad for Valentine!
Valentine tries to improve his position but instead Makikomi has taken his back!
Makikomi not allowing Valentine to control his hands.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Valentine is really stuck here.
Makikomi misses with a punch to the head.
Valentine avoids the strikes from Makikomi.
Will Makikomi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
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.
Valentine wants to escape the position.
Valentine just trying to survive but Makikomi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Makikomi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Makikomi is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Valentine won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Makikomi off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Soto Makikomi!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Doan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie DeWitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Doan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie DeWitt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by DeWitt.
Doan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
DeWitt is looking to improve his position.
DeWitt has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doan is working away from the top position though.
Doan trying to control from half guard but DeWitt is working away.
DeWitt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for DeWitt.
DeWitt keeping moving, preventing Doan from controlling successfully.
Doan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeWitt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doan is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeWitt trying to control the position.
Doan has gone for a leg lock! DeWitt slips out almost immediately though and dives into Doan's guard.
Doan looking to control.
Doan controlling DeWitt's posture.
Doan looking to control.
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.
DeWitt won't allow Doan to get back to his feet.
DeWitt is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
DeWitt looking to pass the guard.
DeWitt preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from DeWitt. No joy for Doan on that attempt.
Doan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeWitt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
DeWitt lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeWitt lands with a short shot to the head.
Doan looking to stall.
DeWitt is looking to break free of the clinch but Doan has double underhooks.
DeWitt prevents Doan from breaking the clinch.
DeWitt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Doan up against the cage.
DeWitt jumps guard.
DeWitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
DeWitt controlling Doan's posture.
DeWitt wants to sweep here but Doan controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Doan is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeWitt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Doan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Doan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Doan misses with a two punch combination.
Doan shoots in looking for a takedown. DeWitt tries to sprawl out of it but Doan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. DeWitt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Doan tries for a takedown but DeWitt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Doan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
DeWitt wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Doan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeWitt.
Doan tries to pull guard but DeWitt holds him up against the cage and eventually Doan drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Doan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Doan pulls guard.
Doan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeWitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Doan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeWitt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Doan is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeWitt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doan trying to control the position from guard on top but DeWitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Doan throws a strike but DeWitt rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Doan looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeWitt is one step ahead there.
DeWitt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
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.
DeWitt trying to control but Doan is working from the bottom.
Doan working a defensive guard here.
Doan seems keen to control DeWitt's posture.
Doan wants to sweep but no luck.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
DeWitt misses with a combination
and Doan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Doan jumps guard but DeWitt stands there with Doan around his waist. Doan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from DeWitt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeWitt prevents Doan from breaking the clinch.
Doan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. DeWitt is trying to keep an underhook but Doan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Doan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
DeWitt is looking to control Doan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeWitt avoid being mounted?
Doan throwing shots but DeWitt is blocking nicely.
DeWitt is trying to control but can't.
Doan wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeWitt keeps working.
DeWitt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doan's back!
DeWitt biding his time, looking for the opening.
DeWitt tries to get the hooks in deep but Doan pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doan trying to control the hands but DeWitt won't let him.
DeWitt has the hooks in. Doan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Doan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Doan rolls, trying to escape but DeWitt keeps control of the position.
Doan is trying to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
DeWitt gets his hands free as Doan looks to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Doan dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Doan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Doan wants to stand up but DeWitt is controlling the position.
Doan wants to free his trapped foot but DeWitt is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeWitt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Doan tries to stand and escape but DeWitt is controlling the position.
Doan trying to control from half guard but DeWitt is working away.
Doan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doan slows the pace down in half guard.
Doan working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Doan throws a body punch but DeWitt moves out of range.
Doan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeWitt.
DeWitt tries to keep at a distance but Doan has taken the fight into the clinch.
DeWitt stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Doan.
Doan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. DeWitt gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
DeWitt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Doan tries to break the clinch but DeWitt is controlling the position.
Doan trying to stall but DeWitt improves his position.
DeWitt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doan breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doan gets a clinch.
Doan tries to pull guard but DeWitt holds him up against the cage and eventually Doan drops back down to his feet.
Doan manages to break the clinch.
DeWitt drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
DeWitt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doan wants to sweep here but DeWitt controlling him for the moment.
DeWitt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doan keeping moving, preventing DeWitt from controlling successfully.
Doan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Doan punching from the bottom - just letting DeWitt know he's still in a fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doan wants to hit a switch here but DeWitt passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Doan there!
Doan tries to hold on but DeWitt pushes him away.
DeWitt wants to control the pace but Doan is squirming around nicely.
Doan tries to hold on but DeWitt postures up.
Doan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Doan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from DeWitt.
DeWitt prevents Doan from improving his position.
Doan trying to hold on to DeWitt's head to control him but DeWitt postures up.
Doan is looking for a sweep. DeWitt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeWitt scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doan keeping control of the position.
Doan is trying to stand back up but DeWitt is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
James Doan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Doan, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight for James Doan!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for James Doan!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for James Doan!
James Doan wins by unanimous decision!
James Doan retains his welterweight title!
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