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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Moss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Mourinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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260 lbs
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250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Moss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Mourinho!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mourinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Mourinho misses.
Moss checks a leg kick.
Mourinho drops Moss with a nice combination! Mourinho dives into Moss's guard, looking to finish!
Moss is rocked!
It looks like Pete Moss has been cut.
Moss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mourinho gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Moss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mourinho passes into half guard.
Moss wants to improve his position but Mourinho is controlling well.
Mourinho is trying to work for a kimura but Moss is defending well.
Mourinho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moss. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Moss is looking for a sweep. Mourinho is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourinho is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Mourinho wants to control but Moss is keeping him busy.
Moss is pressing down on Mourinho's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Moss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mourinho works over Moss with some ground and pound from guard.
Moss wants to sweep but no luck.
Moss looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mourinho passes into side control.
Moss is breathing heavily.
Moss tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mourinho wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Moss manages to get back to half guard.
Moss looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moss trying to get back to full guard but Mourinho takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mourinho cracks Moss with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Moss manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Moss trying to control from the bottom.
Moss is staying active underneath Mourinho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moss is trying to get back to full guard.
Mourinho blocks the strikes from Moss.
Moss is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Moss manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mourinho's guard.
Moss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mourinho is keeping the position for now.
Moss with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Moss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mourinho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mourinho has escaped and now he's on top!
Mourinho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Moss is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mourinho pushes Moss off looking to stand but Moss dives back in and keeps control.
Mourinho won't allow Moss to pass to mount.
Mourinho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Moss passes the guard and advances to mount!
Moss unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moss with shots to the head and body - Mourinho looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mourinho trying desperately to get to his feet.
Moss scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mourinho?
Moss looking for a guillotine from mount but Mourinho is having none of it.
Mourinho swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Mourinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moss prevents Mourinho from getting the reversal.
Mourinho wants to try and get back to his feet.
Moss avoids the attempt from Mourinho to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pete Moss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pete Moss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mourinho swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mourinho attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moss keeps the fight on the outside.
Mourinho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mourinho is looking to clinch.
Moss drives through and clinches with Mourinho against the cage.
Mourinho pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mourinho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Moss is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mourinho leaning his opponent against the cage.
Moss swings wildly with an uppercut but Mourinho uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moss lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Moss stalling.
Moss tries a body shot but Mourinho blocks it.
Mourinho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mourinho taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mourinho trying to stall but Moss improves his position.
Mourinho is pressed up against the cage. Moss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mourinho down to the mat. Mourinho avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mourinho missing with a left hand there. Moss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moss takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mourinho lands a jab to the nose.
Moss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mourinho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mourinho tries to clinch up but Moss circles away and keeps his distance.
Mourinho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mourinho wants to clinch
and Moss counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mourinho's guard now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Mourinho not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moss drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mourinho looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mourinho looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mourinho!
Moss manages to get back to half guard.
Moss tries to get to full guard but Mourinho has control of the leg.
Moss punching from the bottom.
Moss keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Moss moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Moss manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Moss is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mourinho can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Jose Mourinho has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moss with the ground and pound from mount.
You get the feeling that Mourinho really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Mourinho is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moss looking to secure an arm triangle but Mourinho defends it well.
Mourinho is trying to escape the mount.
Moss lands a big elbow.
Moss has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Moss breaks from Mourinho's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Moss landing strikes, looking to finish!
Moss landing strikes from the mount.
Moss working Mourinho over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mourinho is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Moss jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Mourinho is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Mourinho and Moss has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Mourinho sneaks back into half guard.
Mourinho slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Moss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Moss prevents Mourinho from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Mourinho is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Mourinho has escaped and now he's on top!
Mourinho trying to control but Moss is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Moss dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Moss wants to clinch but Mourinho slips to the side
and Mourinho counters with a two punch combo.
Moss closes the distance and clinches.
Mourinho wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mourinho content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Moss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mourinho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moss tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mourinho holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Moss crunches a lovely knee into Mourinho's ribcage.
Mourinho stalling in the clinch but Moss improves position.
The referee calls for Moss to work.
Moss keeps control of Mourinho as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mourinho is trying to break free.
Moss looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mourinho takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The is referee keeping an eye on Moss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Moss successfully pulls guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourinho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moss has an active guard here but Mourinho has managed to pass into half guard.
Moss is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Moss actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mourinho connects with a nice short shot to Moss's temple.
Moss looking for submissions off his back.
Mourinho wants to take a breather but Moss is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moss looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Moss manages to get to full guard.
Mourinho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Moss is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mourinho rolls with it to try and escape but Moss cranks on the arm and Mourinho is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pete Moss!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Te Guruma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tutan Khamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guruma kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is A Tear In The Open. 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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155 lbs
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18
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Solid Muay Thai
Likes ground |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Te Guruma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tutan Khamon!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khamon tries to close the distance and clinch but Guruma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guruma tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khamon swivels and escapes.
Guruma throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Guruma darts in and clinches Khamon up against the cage.
Guruma lands a nice uppercut.
Guruma holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Guruma is trying to break free.
Guruma lands a takedown into guard.
Guruma is in close to Khamon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Guruma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guruma tries to free his leg and advance position but Khamon is retaining full guard.
Guruma lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guruma trying to control but Khamon is working from the bottom.
Khamon has momentary wrist control but Guruma slips an elbow through the middle.
Guruma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guruma wants to control from the top but Khamon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Khamon is keeping the position for now.
Khamon keeping moving, preventing Guruma from controlling successfully.
Khamon looking for a sweep. Not yet Khamon, not yet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Guruma fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Khamon rushes Guruma and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guruma prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guruma manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Guruma does no damage.
Khamon closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Khamon lands in his opponent's guard.
Guruma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khamon's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruma tries to free his leg and advance position but Khamon is retaining full guard.
Guruma trying to stand up but can't free himself from Khamon's guard.
Guruma is breathing heavily.
Khamon wants to stand up but Guruma is controlling him.
Khamon wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Guruma trying to control the position from guard on top but Khamon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khamon looking for a sweep. Not yet Khamon, not yet.
Khamon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guruma controls the pace.
Khamon trying to control the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Khamon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Guruma circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khamon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck for Guruma with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Te Guruma. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guruma drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Khamon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Khamon wants to control but Guruma is keeping busy.
Guruma is pressing down on Khamon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Khamon is holding on for now.
Guruma keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Guruma trying to mount his opponent but Khamon defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guruma gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Guruma feints and as Khamon raises his hands in defense, Guruma changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khamon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guruma controls the pace.
Guruma gets to his feet. Khamon looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Guruma rushes Khamon and presses him up against the cage.
Guruma is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Khamon gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Guruma manages to break the clinch.
Khamon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guruma decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guruma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Guruma has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Khamon regains guard immediately.
Guruma controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Te Guruma dominated that round.
That's time! Guruma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Guruma scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Guruma seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Te Guruma overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guruma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Guruma is keen to just control but Khamon is a slippery customer.
Guruma is taking a breather. Khamon says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Guruma's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Te Guruma just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Guruma shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Guruma showed some decent athleticism there.
Guruma wants to control but Khamon is keeping him busy.
Khamon tries to get to full guard but Guruma has control of the leg.
Guruma not doing much here.
Khamon is looking to control Guruma's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Khamon avoid being mounted?
Khamon is trying to get back to full guard.
Guruma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Guruma is keen to just control but Khamon is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruma thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khamon's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Guruma shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Khamon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guruma as he avoids it easily.
Guruma decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Guruma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Khamon keeps working.
Guruma is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Guruma scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Guruma works his way into full mount!
Guruma sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guruma working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruma looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Te Guruma just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Khamon gets caught flat footed, as Guruma shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Guruma sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guruma stands and steps away. Khamon gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Te Guruma dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Guruma throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Guruma.
Guruma darts in and clinches Khamon up against the cage.
Guruma lands an uppercut.
Khamon tries to pull guard but Guruma holds him up against the cage and eventually Khamon drops back down to his feet.
Guruma breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khamon with a lazy takedown attempt
so Guruma counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Guruma throws and elbow that misses. Khamon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Guruma's guard. Nice move by Khamon!
Guruma keeping moving, preventing Khamon from controlling successfully.
Guruma bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khamon's guard.
Guruma sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Khamon's guard.
Guruma with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guruma stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guruma lands in his opponent's guard.
Guruma preventing the sweep.
Khamon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Khamon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Guruma controls the pace.
Khamon keeping moving, preventing Guruma from controlling successfully.
Guruma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Guruma seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Khamon for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Te Guruma just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Guruma closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Guruma lands in his opponent's guard.
Guruma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guruma thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Guruma lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Guruma working the head with strikes.
Guruma controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruma tries to advance to mount but Khamon denies him.
Khamon wants to get back to his feet but Guruma drags him back down.
Guruma in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Guruma wants to control but Khamon is keeping him busy.
Khamon controls the position for a moment.
Khamon is trying to get back to his feet.
Khamon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Khamon is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Guruma asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Khamon has his takedown stuffed
and Guruma counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Te Guruma has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tutan Khamon.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Guruma in particular looking to stall.
Guruma trying to control from half guard but Khamon is working away.
Guruma is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Khamon can do to turn this around?
Khamon moves into full guard.
Khamon being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khamon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that's the end of the fight!
Te Guruma showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Guruma 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Te Guruma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between tyrone spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincezo DeMilio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vincezo DeMilio has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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216 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White 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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, tyrone spong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vincezo DeMilio!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeMilio avoids the head kick by spong.
spong clinches up against the cage.
spong holding his opponent close, against the cage.
spong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
spong scores a takedown into full mount!
spong prevents DeMilio from getting the reversal.
spong stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
spong moves in looking to clinch but DeMilio pushes him off.
spong throws out a loose jab but DeMilio uses good head movement to avoid it.
DeMilio with a poor takedown
and spong counters with a head kick that drops DeMilio - he's looking to finish, following his stunned foe to the ground!
DeMilio is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
spong decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
DeMilio is still on wobbly legs! Can spong finish him?
DeMilio fails with the takedown.
DeMilio shoots for a takedown but spong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
tyrone spong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vincezo DeMilio.
A big right followed by a crushing left from spong knocks DeMilio out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). tyrone spong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Sagat could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zane Newton's chin.
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190 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Newton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Sagat.
Newton throws a series of punches but Sagat avoids them all with ease.
Sagat throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Newton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sagat lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Newton is rocked!
Sagat misses with a wild combination.
Newton leaves his chin hanging out and Sagat seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Newton crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Sagat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jossie Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Fletcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen-Saliva. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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189 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jossie Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries to bum rush Fletcher with a series of wild strikes but Fletcher uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fletcher tries to clinch there but Silva circles away.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva jumps guard and drags Fletcher to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fletcher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fletcher throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Silva escapes and throws Fletcher's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Silva is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fletcher looks calm but he's in trouble here. Silva gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fletcher is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Silva lets go of the hold and Fletcher can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jossie Silva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucky Skeeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lucky Skeeves has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lucky Skeeves seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good knees
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucky Skeeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bailey misses the shot to the body.
Skeeves closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bailey circles away.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Skeeves slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Bob Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skeeves.
It looks like Bob Bailey has been cut.
Skeeves throws a series of strikes that have Bailey backpedaling.
Bailey is rocked!
Skeeves is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Bailey is in big trouble! Skeeves is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Bailey. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Lucky Skeeves!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferreira is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Voices. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis gets a takedown into half guard.
Davis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ferreira trying to control but Davis postures up.
Ferreira is trying to get back to full guard.
Davis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira is trying to get back to full guard.
Ferreira is staying active underneath Davis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ferreira is trying is best to control the position here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Davis showed some decent athleticism there.
Ferreira tries to get to full guard but Davis has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira actively working from the bottom here.
Davis controlling the action here.
Davis trying to control from half guard but Ferreira is working away.
Ferreira wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Davis is pressing down on Ferreira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ferreira is holding on for now.
Ferreira is looking to improve his position.
Davis seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ferreira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ferreira misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a single leg into guard. Ferreira didn't expect that.
Davis trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Ferreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferreira, not yet.
Ferreira looks gassed!
Davis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ferreira wants to stand but Davis is controlling the position.
Ferreira is trying to keep Davis in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis controlling from the top position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis wants the takedown. Ferreira is fighting it off but Davis persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ferreira's guard against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Ferreira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Davis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ferreira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Ferreira trying to control the position from guard on top but Davis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis is pulling down on Ferreira's head. It's preventing any offense from Ferreira, at least for the moment.
Davis controls Ferreira momentarily but Ferreira frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferreira won't allow Davis to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Davis throws a good cross that connects.
Ferreira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ferreira won't be happy with that.
Davis working away.
Ferreira tries to bench press Davis off him but Davis keeps the position.
Davis taking a breather here.
Ferreira struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Davis dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ferreira tries to clinch but Davis moves out of range.
Ferreira closes the distance but Davis moves to the side
and Davis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Davis.
Ferreira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Ferreira is keeping the position.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Davis preventing the sweep.
Ferreira looking to control.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Ferreira is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferreira 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Davis clinches up against the cage.
Davis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferreira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferreira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Davis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ferreira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Davis is controlling him.
Davis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ferreira trying to keep a closed guard but Davis is proving a slippery customer.
Ferreira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ferreira can't keep his opponent in guard - Davis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet.
Ferreira wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ferreira gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents Ferreira from getting back to his feet.
Davis postures up.
Ferreira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Davis wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Ferreira looking for a sweep. Not yet Ferreira, not yet.
Mickey Davis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferreira has Davis pulled in close to control his posture.
Ferreira controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ferreira lands a high kick!
Ferreira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ferreira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis is staying active underneath Ferreira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis trying to control but Ferreira postures up.
Davis manages to get to full guard.
Davis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davis has control of Ferreira's left arm, preventing Ferreira from doing any damage.
Davis controls Ferreira momentarily but Ferreira frees himself.
Davis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ferreira has passed into side control.
Davis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ferreira trying to control the position but Davis is working away.
Davis tries to improve position but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Davis swinging wilding here.
Ferreira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ferreira's guard.
Davis passes Ferreira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Davis there.
Davis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferreira is refusing to be controlled, as Davis sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Davis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferreira checks a low kick from Davis.
Ferreira tries to clinch
and Davis counters by clinching up.
Davis leaning his opponent against the cage.
Davis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Davis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferreira is trying to control the position but Davis postures up.
Ferreira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Davis from controlling successfully.
Ferreira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Davis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferreira is keeping the position for now.
Ferreira trying to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Davis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mickey Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferreira avoids the body shot from Davis.
Ferreira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Davis.
Ferreira has his takedown stuffed
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Davis seems content to control.
Ferreira wants to control but Davis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Davis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Davis lands strikes from half guard.
Davis stalling.
Davis prevents Ferreira from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis wants to control but Ferreira is keeping him busy.
Ferreira gets back to full guard.
Davis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Davis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ferreira for as long as he can get away with.
Davis won't allow Ferreira to sweep him here.
Davis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Davis trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Davis stops Ferreira from standing up.
Ferreira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davis tries to work over Ferreira's front leg with a kick but Ferreira checks it.
Davis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ferreira wants to control but Davis is keeping busy.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet.
Ferreira wants to improve his position but Davis is controlling well.
Davis not doing much here.
Ferreira trying to control but Davis postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis prevents Ferreira from improving his position.
Ferreira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Davis feints and as Ferreira raises his hands in defense, Davis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferreira controlling the position.
Davis wants to control from the top but Ferreira keeps moving.
Ferreira wants to get back to his feet but Davis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Davis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Davis passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Davis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Davis, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Davis!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Barry Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luna Lovelace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lovelace has chosen The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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237 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Barry Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luna Lovelace!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovelace fails with a takedown attempt.
Lovelace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lovelace has a takedown stuffed.
Jimmy Barry Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luna Lovelace.
Nice sprawl there from Murphy as Lovelace shoots in.
Murphy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lovelace's guard.
Murphy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lovelace's head.
Murphy won't allow Lovelace to sweep him here.
Lovelace trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
Murphy thows a big elbow that misses.
Murphy is looking to work some ground and pound but Lovelace has wrist control.
Murphy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lovelace manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Murphy seems to be looking for submissions.
Lovelace avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Murphy.
Murphy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovelace punching from the bottom.
Murphy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lovelace is looking to improve his position.
Murphy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Murphy looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lovelace is trying to escape the mount.
Murphy looking to control but Lovelace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lovelace flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Murphy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lovelace is looking to escape.
Murphy lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Murphy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lovelace is working to get back to half guard.
Lovelace looks gassed!
Murphy lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lovelace hang on?
Lovelace is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Murphy.
Lovelace is working to get back to half guard.
Lovelace tries to hold on but Murphy pushes him away.
Murphy lands a heavy elbow.
Lovelace is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
Murphy landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy landing punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Murphy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Murphy is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Murphy.
Murphy looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lovelace taking shots to the head.
Lovelace is looking to get to half guard.
Murphy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Murphy with good strikes from the mount here!
Murphy content just to control the position here.
Lovelace taking shots to the head.
Murphy prevents Lovelace from getting the reversal.
Murphy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lovelace tries to lock up and control but Murphy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lovelace tries to reverse the position but Murphy maintains control.
Lovelace wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Murphy.
Lovelace slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lovelace moves into full guard.
Murphy wants to pass the guard but Lovelace is keeping the position.
Lovelace wants to sweep here but Murphy controlling him for the moment.
Lovelace trying to control the position.
Lovelace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Barry Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lovelace with a poor takedown
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lovelace thinking.
Murphy has Lovelace up against the cage in a clinch.
Lovelace gets underhooks to prevent Murphy's takedown attempt.
Murphy tries to stall but Lovelace uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lovelace has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Murphy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lovelace decides to pull guard.
Lovelace is striking off his back. Murphy thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Lovelace is pressing down on Murphy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Murphy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Lovelace working a defensive guard here.
Murphy trying to control but Lovelace is working from the bottom.
Lovelace looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lovelace wants to sweep but no luck.
Murphy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovelace is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Murphy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Murphy shoots in and bounces Lovelace off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lovelace looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Murphy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lovelace is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy working over Lovelace with some ground and pound. Lovelace looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lovelace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Murphy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovelace makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lovelace.
Lovelace looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lovelace throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Murphy stopping the sweep attempt from Lovelace.
Lovelace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lovelace trying to keep a closed guard but Murphy is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lovelace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jimmy Barry Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luna Lovelace.
Lovelace has his foot on Murphy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Murphy works his way back into a safe position though.
Murphy preventing the sweep.
Murphy trying to control but Lovelace is working from the bottom.
Lovelace thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lovelace thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Lovelace keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lovelace tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but Lovelace defending well.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jimmy Barry Murphy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Murphy 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.
Murphy trying to control the action but Lovelace is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lovelace tries to get to full guard but Murphy has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Murphy tries to clinch but Lovelace is having none of it.
Murphy circles away from the clinch attempt
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Murphy drops back looking for a leg! Lovelace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lovelace manages to kick Murphy off! Murphy jumps back into Lovelace's guard.
Murphy trying to control but Lovelace is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Barry Murphy dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lovelace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Murphy counters by clinching up.
Murphy stalls.
Murphy has Lovelace pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Murphy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lovelace tumbling to the mat - Murphy dives into Lovelace's guard.
Lovelace wants to control but Murphy passes easily into half guard.
Lovelace is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murphy drops an elbow to the side of Lovelace's head.
Murphy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lovelace moves into full guard.
Murphy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Lovelace keeps moving.
Murphy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy landing a few strikes.
Lovelace manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Murphy moves into full guard.
Lovelace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy pushes a forearm under Lovelace's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lovelace is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jimmy Barry Murphy!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robert Holdstock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Holdstock!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Collins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holdstock gets a takedown into half guard.
Holdstock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Holdstock thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Collins's head.
Holdstock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Collins can't escape the position.
Holdstock landing strikes, looking to finish!
Collins reaches up to try and control the position but Holdstock seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Collins rolls and tries to escape and now Holdstock has his back!
Collins is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Holdstock off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Collins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holdstock patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holdstock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Collins.
Holdstock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Collins is in bad spot here.
Collins tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Collins wants to control but Holdstock is having none of it.
Holdstock tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
Holdstock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Collins can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Holdstock wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Holdstock avoids the attempt from Collins to control.
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.
Holdstock is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Collins can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Collins tries to lock up and control but Holdstock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Holdstock wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Holdstock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Collins is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Holdstock is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Collins is in real trouble.
Holdstock has the hooks in. Collins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Collins turns into Holdstock and is now in his guard.
Collins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holdstock is breathing heavily.
Holdstock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holdstock's guard.
Holdstock is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Holdstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Holdstock manages to get to full guard.
Collins wants to control from the top but Holdstock keeps moving.
Holdstock lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Collins!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holdstock scoring with strikes but Collins is staying in there.
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Holdstock's attempts to control the action.
Holdstock is landing with some decent strikes but Collins is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins tries to hold on but Holdstock postures up.
Holdstock working for a guillotine from mount but Collins is in no mood to give up.
Collins wants to hold on but Holdstock pushes him away.
Holdstock controlling the pace for now.
Holdstock tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Holdstock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Collins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holdstock scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Holdstock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Holdstock trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins is looking to reverse the position.
Collins is breathing heavily.
Holdstock controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a sweep.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holdstock shoots in and drives through. Collins sprawls well.
Holdstock shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Collins's guard.
Holdstock slips nicely into half guard.
Holdstock passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Collins!
Holdstock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Holdstock has control of Collins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Collins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Collins can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holdstock with a couple of short strikes.
Holdstock working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Holdstock content just to control the position here.
Collins is looking to get to half guard.
Collins is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Collins sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Collins trying to control but Holdstock postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins missing with punches from the bottom.
Collins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Collins keeping control of the position.
Collins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Collins looking to control.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Holdstock from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Collins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holdstock wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Collins shoots and misses
and Holdstock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holdstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins trying to keep a closed guard but Holdstock is proving a slippery customer.
Collins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Collins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Holdstock dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holdstock doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Collins counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Holdstock's guard now.
Holdstock keeping full guard, as Collins tries to pass.
Holdstock trying to keep a closed guard but Collins is proving a slippery customer.
Holdstock 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.
Collins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Collins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Holdstock!
Collins is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Collins throws a nice looking combination but Holdstock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins misses with a body shot.
Bob Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Holdstock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Collins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Holdstock wants to sweep here but Collins controlling him for the moment.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Holdstock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Holdstock from controlling successfully.
Collins has Holdstock pulled in close to control his posture.
Collins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holdstock forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to control but Holdstock is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Holdstock is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins gets back to full guard.
Holdstock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Holdstock passes Collins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Collins is staying active underneath Holdstock, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Collins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holdstock is working away from the top position though.
Collins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Holdstock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Collins trying to hold on to Holdstock's head to control him but Holdstock postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holdstock wants to take a breather but Collins is having none of it.
Collins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holdstock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holdstock's back!
Collins wants to control but Holdstock manages to buck him off and is now in Collins's guard! Nice work there by Holdstock!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Collins tries to clinch up.
Holdstock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Holdstock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holdstock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holdstock content to stall in guard here.
Collins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Holdstock!
Holdstock taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to control but Holdstock is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Collins moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Holdstock has worked his arm free - good work by Holdstock!
Holdstock is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holdstock sneaks back into half guard.
Holdstock is pressing down on Collins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holdstock looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Collins is pushing down on Holdstock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Holdstock is fighting to maintain full guard but Collins has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Collins really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holdstock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holdstock showed some decent athleticism there.
Holdstock seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collins is trying to maintain the position but Holdstock is very close to passing his half guard.
Collins is pressing down on Holdstock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Collins looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Holdstock puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Holdstock tries to pass the half guard into mount. Collins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Collins wants to control but Holdstock is keeping busy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Holdstock not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holdstock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Robert Holdstock overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Collins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holdstock tries to pass to full mount but Collins defends it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Collins has managed to clinch.
Collins pulls Holdstock into guard.
Collins trying to control the position.
Collins has control of Holdstock's left arm, preventing Holdstock from doing any damage.
Collins pushes Holdstock off and scrambles back to his feet.
Collins has Holdstock up against the cage in a clinch.
Collins has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Holdstock is trying to keep an underhook but Collins manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Collins takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to take a break and control but Holdstock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Holdstock is trying to get back to full guard.
Collins is taking a breather. Holdstock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Holdstock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Holdstock is refusing to be controlled, as Collins sits in half guard.
Holdstock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holdstock keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Holdstock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holdstock shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holdstock showed some decent athleticism there.
Collins wants to get back to full guard but Holdstock has passed into side control.
Holdstock lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Collins hang on?
Collins regains half guard.
Collins controlling the position well.
Collins wants to control but Holdstock is keeping busy.
Collins keeping control of the position.
Collins moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking for a triangle but Holdstock pushes his legs off easily.
Holdstock postures up in Collins's guard and throws a big left but Collins blocks it.
Collins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holdstock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Collins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Collins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Collins dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Collins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Collins feints and as Holdstock raises his hands in defense, Collins changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Collins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Holdstock is retaining full guard.
Collins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Holdstock misses with a takedown
letting Collins counter with a right hand.
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Holdstock, pushing him back against the cage.
Holdstock goes for a takedown attempt but Collins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Holdstock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Collins misses.
Collins tries to clinch but Holdstock moves out of range.
Collins looks to clinch
and Holdstock counters with a shoot takedown. Collins fights it but they end up in guard.
Holdstock controls from within his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holdstock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Collins is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Holdstock postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Holdstock is in close to Collins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Holdstock trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holdstock stops Collins from standing up.
Holdstock throwing strikes from guard but Collins blocks nicely.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Collins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Holdstock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Collins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holdstock darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Holdstock lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Holdstock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Holdstock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Holdstock is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Collins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Collins can't escape the position.
Holdstock working for a guillotine from mount but Collins is in no mood to give up.
Collins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holdstock keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Holdstock seems keen to control Collins's posture.
Holdstock looking for a guillotine here but Collins defends easily.
Collins trying to control the position from guard on top but Holdstock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Collins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Holdstock being controlled here, momentarily.
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.
Collins has gone for a leg lock! Holdstock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Collins's guard.
Collins trying to control the position.
Holdstock trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
Collins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holdstock keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Collins's head.
Collins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Holdstock's guard.
Collins keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holdstock's head.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Holdstock is keeping the position.
Holdstock utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Robert Holdstock.
I think Holdstock 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Holdstock!
Robert Holdstock is the new featherweight champion!
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