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Darkness Reigns PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul The Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Fatsack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Punisher comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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, Paul The Punisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Fatsack!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for The Punisher with that takedown attempt.
Fatsack throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fatsack clinches.
The Punisher tries to land knees in the clinch but Fatsack avoids the damage to the body.
The Punisher stalling in the clinch.
Fatsack drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Punisher drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fatsack pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fatsack stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul The Punisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Punisher looks for a takedown but Fatsack sprawls well.
The Punisher tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fatsack swivels and escapes.
Nice sprawl there from Fatsack as The Punisher shoots in.
The fighters circling - The Punisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fatsack misses with a few strikes there.
The Punisher shoots for a double leg takedown but Fatsack sprawls well. He's pushed The Punisher's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Punisher is breathing heavily.
Fatsack looks to land a combination but The Punisher avoids it well.
The Punisher tries to clinch but Fatsack moves away
and Fatsack counters with an inside leg kick.
The Punisher shoots and misses
and Fatsack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fatsack wants to control but The Punisher is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatsack is taking a breather. The Punisher 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.
The Punisher is not content to let Fatsack control the position.
The Punisher won't allow Fatsack to pass to mount.
Fatsack is trying to control the action in half guard but The Punisher is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Fatsack is nestled in close to The Punisher, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Fatsack shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fatsack showed some decent athleticism there.
Fatsack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatsack is just content to waste time from the top position. The Punisher takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fatsack works over The Punisher with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fatsack looking to pass the guard.
Fatsack trying to control but The Punisher is working from the bottom.
Fatsack trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Punisher's guard.
Fatsack gets to his feet. The Punisher looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatsack misses with a two punch combination.
The Punisher gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fatsack counters by moving into the clinch.
The Punisher looking to stall.
Fatsack breaks from the clinch.
Fatsack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Punisher moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fatsack gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fatsack drags the fight down to the ground.
Fatsack wants to sweep but no luck.
Fatsack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Punisher is controlling him.
Fatsack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Punisher's guard.
Fatsack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fatsack wants to control from the top but The Punisher keeps moving.
The Punisher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatsack working some strikes from top position.
Fatsack tries to free his leg and advance position but The Punisher is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fatsack trying to control the position from guard on top but The Punisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatsack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of The Punisher's head.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
The Punisher misses with a takedown attempt
and Fatsack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fatsack.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fatsack.
Fatsack lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fatsack lands a nice short elbow.
The Punisher wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Fatsack dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Punisher gets caught flat footed, as Fatsack shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fatsack trying to control but The Punisher is working from the bottom.
Fatsack gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The Punisher misses with a series of wild punches.
The Punisher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fatsack counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fatsack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Punisher. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fatsack trying to stand up but can't free himself from The Punisher's guard.
The Punisher wants to get back to his feet but Fatsack is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The Punisher throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The Punisher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fatsack!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Punisher lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatsack tries to lock up and control but The Punisher gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fatsack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fatsack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fatsack actively working from the bottom here.
Fatsack is positioning himself well to prevent The Punisher advancing to mount.
Fatsack looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fatsack gets back to full guard.
Fatsack manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fatsack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish The Punisher?
The Punisher is squirming around, avoiding Fatsack's attempts to control the action.
The Punisher is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fatsack lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatsack moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, The Punisher has worked his arm free - good work by The Punisher!
Fatsack wants to stand but The Punisher has his arm trapped.
The Punisher tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Fatsack stalls from top position.
Fatsack tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Fatsack stands up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fatsack circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fatsack counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The Punisher closes the distance but Fatsack moves to the side
and Fatsack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The Punisher wants to sweep here but Fatsack controlling him for the moment.
Fatsack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dick Fatsack has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatsack wants to lay and pray for a moment but The Punisher keeps working.
Fatsack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Punisher, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Fatsack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! The Punisher's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
The Punisher shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fatsack counters by clinching up.
The Punisher lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for The Punisher.
The Punisher lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fatsack is pressed up against the cage. The Punisher has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fatsack down to the mat. Fatsack avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The Punisher fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul The Punisher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Punisher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fatsack.
The Punisher tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fatsack counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fatsack.
Fatsack tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Punisher just stands there and leans against the cage.
The Punisher looking to slow down the pace here.
The Punisher changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fatsack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fatsack fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fatsack!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Punisher throws a lazy head kick
and Fatsack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Well, if Fatsack is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Fatsack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Punisher tries to roll over but Fatsack keeps him under control.
The Punisher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Punisher working for a triangle but Fatsack defends it easily.
The Punisher keeping moving, preventing Fatsack from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The Punisher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fatsack is one step ahead there.
Fatsack wants to stand but The Punisher has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fatsack trying to control but The Punisher is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fatsack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fatsack gets to his feet - The Punisher follows without any prompting.
The Punisher wants to clinch but Fatsack slips to the side
and Fatsack counters with a big head kick but The Punisher shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Punisher doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fatsack counters with a left and a right that stings The Punisher.
Fatsack drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fatsack has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fatsack fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Punisher, pushing him back against the cage.
Fatsack breaks the clinch.
The Punisher closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fatsack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fatsack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fatsack wants to control from the top but The Punisher keeps moving.
The Punisher looking for a sweep. Not yet The Punisher, not yet.
The Punisher is working hard here to advance position.
The Punisher lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fatsack!
The Punisher is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fatsack can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fatsack tries to hold on but The Punisher postures up.
Fatsack is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Punisher lands a heavy elbow.
Paul The Punisher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fatsack tries to reverse the position but The Punisher maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Fatsack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fatsack winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Dick Fatsack!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Dick Fatsack!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Dick Fatsack!
Dick Fatsack wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carey Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winchester comes into the arena with Jack The Ripper - Nick Cave blaring out of the sound system. Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Supermassive Black Hole by Muse kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jack Winchester is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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, Jack Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carey Williams!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Winchester throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Winchester shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Winchester throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Winchester is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams blocks a head kick by Winchester.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winchester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Winchester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Winchester misses.
Williams blocks a head kick by Winchester.
Winchester misses with a series of wild punches.
Winchester misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Winchester tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Winchester misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.
Winchester shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Winchester keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Winchester throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Winchester off to one side.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
Winchester fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winchester fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Winchester has escaped the position, nice work there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams advances nicely into full mount.
Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Winchester is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can.
Williams looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams wants to take Winchester's back but he can't do it this time.
Williams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Winchester manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries for a kimura but Winchester is defending well.
Williams has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Williams works his way to his opponent's back.
Winchester rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Williams shoots in and bounces Winchester off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winchester is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winchester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Winchester looking for a sweep. Not yet Winchester, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winchester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winchester working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stands up and waves to Winchester to follow him.
Winchester works over Williams's head and body with a nice combination.
Winchester misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winchester moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Winchester.
Winchester has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Winchester won't be happy with that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winchester, who protects the arm well.
Winchester manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Winchester is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Winchester sits in half guard.
Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Winchester missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Williams.
Winchester looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams is not content to let Winchester control the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Winchester with a poor takedown
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winchester wriggles free and stands up.
Winchester doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Jack Winchester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winchester shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Williams is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Winchester tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams working for a guillotine from mount but Winchester is in no mood to give up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Winchester manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Winchester sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winchester is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Winchester throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winchester with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Winchester's guard now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Winchester is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams advances to half guard.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winchester is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Winchester defend it? Williams steps over the head and cranks it - Winchester is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Carey Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dicken McHunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Dominguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dominguez has chosen down with the sickness as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dicken McHunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - McHunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McHunt misses with a series of wild punches.
McHunt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McHunt tries to avoid it but Dominguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McHunt to the ground. McHunt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McHunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dominguez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dominguez dodges the punch combination from McHunt.
Dominguez scores with a leg kick.
McHunt tries to clinch but Dominguez moves out of range.
Dominguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McHunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dominguez moves into the clinch.
Dominguez looking to throw knees to the head but McHunt is blocking nicely.
McHunt changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dominguez fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dominguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dominguez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Crunch! Dominguez slams his shin into McHunt's torso.
Dominguez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dominguez wants to pass to mount but McHunt is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McHunt is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but McHunt is defending well.
Dominguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dominguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dominguez 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.
McHunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dominguez throws a big right hand that misses.
McHunt had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dominguez is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. McHunt Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dominguez's back instead.
McHunt is trying to stick to Dominguez's back but Dominguez is turning into McHunt. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McHunt's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dominguez.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but McHunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but McHunt is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dominguez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McHunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but McHunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
McHunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dominguez looks gassed!
Dominguez throwing shots but McHunt is blocking nicely.
McHunt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dominguez trying to control but McHunt is working from the bottom.
Dominguez is pushing down on McHunt's leg trying to pass to half guard. McHunt is fighting to maintain full guard but Dominguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dominguez passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McHunt!
McHunt is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez landing strikes from the mount and McHunt is in trouble!
Dominguez looking to finish McHunt with some ground and pound. This is bad for McHunt!
Dominguez working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Dominguez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Dominguez looking to ground and pound but McHunt is blocking nicely.
McHunt is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dominguez landing strikes from the mount.
Dominguez with shots to the head and body - McHunt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dominguez landing strikes from the mount.
Dominguez goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now McHunt is on top in guard.
Dominguez looking for a sweep. Not yet Dominguez, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dominguez is working for a kimura but McHunt is defending it quite comfortably.
McHunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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. Dominguez connects with a nice short shot to McHunt's temple.
Dominguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dominguez working over McHunt with some ground and pound. McHunt looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dominguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McHunt is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but McHunt defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Dominguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McHunt scores with a one two! Dominguez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McHunt with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dominguez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McHunt really felt that one!
A thudding body kick lands there by Dominguez!
Dominguez 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.
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McHunt's guard.
Dominguez stalling away here and it's allowed McHunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
McHunt looking for a sweep. Not yet McHunt, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez cracks McHunt with a solid left hand.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but McHunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McHunt won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount.
Dominguez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McHunt is just riding it out for now. Dominguez eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McHunt trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez winds up and cracks McHunt with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McHunt has hold of Dominguez's hands but Dominguez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dominguez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McHunt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dominguez.
Dominguez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McHunt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McHunt is in trouble now - Dominguez has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dominguez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dominguez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McHunt?
A nice elbow there by Dominguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McHunt?
Dominguez is working for a guillotine from mount but McHunt frees his head quite easily.
Dominguez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McHunt taking shots to the head.
Dominguez looking for a guillotine from mount but McHunt is having none of it.
Dominguez postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McHunt looks a forlorn figure.
McHunt gets back to half guard.
Dominguez blocks the strikes from McHunt.
McHunt has one foot on Dominguez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Dominguez takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McHunt can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McHunt tries to pull guard but Dominguez holds him up against the cage and eventually McHunt drops back down to his feet.
McHunt has had enough of the clinch but Dominguez keeps him there for the moment.
McHunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Dominguez throws an elbow that misses.
McHunt wants to break free but Dominguez has control.
McHunt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dominguez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dicken McHunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dominguez slows down the pace here.
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominguez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dominguez. McHunt shrugs it off though.
Dominguez keeps McHunt at a distance using the push kick.
Dicken McHunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dominguez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McHunt will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
McHunt blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dominguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McHunt connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Dominguez drops an elbow to the side of McHunt's head.
Dominguez lands strikes from half guard.
Dominguez gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
McHunt has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dominguez.
Dominguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McHunt is bucking up trying to escape but Dominguez cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dominguez with shots to the head and body - McHunt looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dominguez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McHunt can't escape the position.
McHunt wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dominguez putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dominguez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McHunt is surviving well by controlling Dominguez's body position as best he can.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dominguez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Dominguez 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!
McHunt tries to clinch there but Dominguez circles away.
Dominguez tries to clinch there but McHunt circles away.
Dominguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McHunt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McHunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dominguez!
McHunt landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dominguez can't escape the position.
Dominguez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
McHunt postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dominguez looks a forlorn figure.
McHunt wants to finish this one by submission but Dominguez is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from McHunt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McHunt lands a heavy elbow.
Dominguez can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominguez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominguez trying to control here.
Dominguez manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Dominguez feints and as McHunt raises his hands in defense, Dominguez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dominguez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dominguez distracts McHunt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McHunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dominguez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dominguez drops back, looking for a kneebar! McHunt looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McHunt looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McHunt!
Dominguez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McHunt scoring with punches and elbows.
Dominguez is trying to control McHunt's posture but McHunt avoids it.
McHunt works to advance to full mount. Dominguez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Xavier Dominguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dominguez working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Dominguez manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dominguez is pressing down on McHunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dominguez strikes from his own guard.
McHunt stands and throws Dominguez's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McHunt trying to control the position but Dominguez is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez tries to buck McHunt off but McHunt is having none of it.
Dominguez sneaks back into half guard.
McHunt is tying to control. Dominguez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McHunt decides to stand and escape the position.
Dominguez pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McHunt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dominguez to the mat! Dominguez manages to get full guard.
McHunt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McHunt trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dominguez's guard.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
McHunt stands up from Dominguez's guard - McHunt perhaps looking for a knockout.
McHunt has Dominguez up against the cage in a clinch.
Dominguez scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez lands a nice elbow.
Dominguez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dominguez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dominguez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dominguez is working McHunt over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dominguez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dominguez working the ground and pound from side control.
McHunt pushes Dominguez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dominguez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dominguez throws a strike aimed at the side of McHunt's head but McHunt avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Dominguez seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
McHunt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dominguez's best efforts.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McHunt gets back to full guard.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but McHunt is retaining full guard.
Dicken McHunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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 Dicken McHunt.
Well Dominguez has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Xavier Dominguez!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Xavier Dominguez!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Xavier Dominguez!
Xavier Dominguez wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kris Novak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Slapp (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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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kris Novak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Slapp!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novak throws a lazy right hand but Slapp sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Novak fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Novak changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Slapp tries to avoid it but Novak manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Slapp to the ground. Slapp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Novak fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novak shoots in and drives through. Slapp sprawls well.
Novak closes this distance looking for a takedown but Slapp circles away.
Slapp stuffs the takedown attempt from Novak. Novak gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Novak looks for a takedown but Slapp sprawls well.
Slapp stuffs the takedown attempt from Novak. Novak gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapp misses with a double jab.
Slapp looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Slapp decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Slapp throws a nice looking combination but Novak bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Slapp misses with a wild combination.
Novak doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Slapp counters with a three punch combo that has Novak backing up. Novak nods at Slapp to acknowledge the strikes.
Novak is breathing heavily.
Slapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
Novak misses with a takedown
and Slapp counters with a series of strikes. Novak will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Slapp.
Kris Novak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slapp throws a series of punches but Novak avoids them all with ease.
Slapp misses with a double jab.
Novak keeps the fight on the outside.
Slapp throws a chopping leg kick but Novak manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Slapp is looking to chop away at Novak's legs.
Slapp bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Slapp decides to stand back up.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch but Slapp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Novak tries to clinch up but Slapp circles away and keeps his distance.
Novak lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapp fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Novak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Novak with a poor takedown
and Slapp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Novak!
Slapp content just to control the position here.
Slapp throwing strikes here but Novak is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Slapp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Novak blocking the ground and pound.
Novak can't escape the position.
Slapp looking to control but Novak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Novak wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Slapp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slapp is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Novak can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Slapp lands a heavy elbow.
Slapp with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Slapp throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Novak because Slapp loaded up on that one.
Slapp punching from mount but Novak doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Slapp trying to control but Novak is having none of it.
Slapp working for a guillotine from mount but Novak is in no mood to give up.
Slapp has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Novak working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Slapp dominated that round.
That's time! Novak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slapp throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Novak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slapp counters with a series of strikes. Novak will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kris Novak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Novak is looking to land body kicks.
Novak tries for a takedown but Slapp circles away easily
so Slapp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slapp wants to stand but Novak is controlling his posture from full guard.
Slapp wants to control from the top but Novak keeps moving.
Novak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Novak 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slapp stands and steps away. Novak gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Slapp moves in looking to clinch but Novak pushes him off.
A combination from Slapp does no damage.
Slapp attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slapp misses with a series of wild punches.
Slapp scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Slapp crashes against the mat.
Slapp is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Novak has escaped the position, nice work there.
Slapp decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slapp scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Novak cracks the inside of Slapp's front leg.
Slapp looks to land a combination but Novak avoids it well.
Novak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novak throws a lazy uppercut
so Slapp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Slapp is pushing down on Novak's leg trying to pass to half guard. Novak is fighting to maintain full guard but Slapp has managed to sneak the leg through.
Slapp decides to stand and escape the position.
An inside leg kick lands from Novak.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Novak shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Slapp counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Novak!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slapp thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapp throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Novak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slapp avoids the attempt from Novak to control.
Novak is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Slapp looking to finish Novak with some ground and pound. This is bad for Novak!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novak blocking the ground and pound.
Novak is in all sorts of trouble here.
Slapp thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Novak is trying desperately to improve position.
Slapp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Novak is looking to escape.
Slapp throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Novak because Slapp loaded up on that one.
That's four 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.
Slapp lands a big elbow.
Slapp goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Novak turns into him and now he's in Slapp's guard.
Slapp pushes Novak off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Novak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Novak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Novak throws a leg kick but Slapp checks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Novak.
Slapp throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Slapp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jab from Slapp.
Novak tries for a takedown but Slapp sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Slapp. No joy for Novak on that attempt.
Slapp tries to bum rush Novak with a series of wild strikes but Novak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Slapp looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Novak throws a head kick but Slapp moves out of range.
Slapp fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slapp is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slapp gets a takedown into half guard.
Slapp controlling the action here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Slapp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Novak is looking for a sweep. Slapp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Slapp decides to stand and escape the position.
No joy there for Slapp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slapp tries to clinch but Novak moves away
and Novak counters with a low kick, right behind Slapp 's knee.
Novak dodges the punch combination from Slapp.
Novak misses with a takedown
so Slapp counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kris Novak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slapp stands up and waves to Novak to follow him.
Novak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novak working a defensive guard here.
Novak is looking to stand up but Slapp isn't so interested in that idea.
Novak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Slapp is squirming around, avoiding Novak's attempts to control the action.
Slapp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Novak tries to control but Slapp wriggling away.
Slapp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slapp is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Novak pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Slapp tries to lock up and control but Novak gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Slapp is squirming around, avoiding Novak's attempts to control the action.
Slapp trying desperately to get to his feet.
Novak lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Novak get's back to his feet.
Novak throws a head kick but Slapp moves out of range.
Novak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Slapp swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Novak with a poor takedown
and Slapp counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Novak's guard now.
Slapp tries to stand but Novak is controlling from the bottom.
Novak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slapp.
Novak tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Slapp trying to control but Novak is working from the bottom.
Slapp looking to sit in guard and control but Novak gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Slapp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Novak gets to his feet. Slapp looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Slapp with a jab.
Novak takes the fight into the clinch.
Slapp can't break the clinch.
Kris Novak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Slapp tries to break the clinch but Novak is controlling the position.
Slapp wants to get back to striking at distance but Novak won't allow it.
Slapp is trying to break the clinch but Novak has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Slapp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Slapp winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Dick Slapp!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Dick Slapp!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Dick Slapp!
Dick Slapp wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Burnside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Malik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonard Burnside could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joe Malik's chin.
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20
265 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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290 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Burnside!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Malik!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malik walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Burnside drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Malik swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Burnside's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Malik!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Dweller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Skinner will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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146 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight 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, Mike Dweller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Skinner.
Dweller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Skinner to the mat! Skinner manages to get full guard.
Dweller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skinner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dweller's guard.
Skinner controlling from the top position.
Skinner is pushing down on Dweller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dweller is fighting to maintain full guard but Skinner has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dweller trying to control here.
Skinner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dweller gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skinner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dweller is keeping the position for now.
Dweller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dweller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dweller is pulling down on Skinner's head. It's preventing any offense from Skinner, at least for the moment.
Dweller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Skinner trying to control but Dweller is working from the bottom.
Skinner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Skinner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dweller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Skinner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Skinner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Skinner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dweller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Skinner postures up.
Skinner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Skinner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dweller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dweller wants to sweep here but Skinner controlling him for the moment.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Skinner moves into range and clinches up with Dweller.
Dweller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Skinner uses from the top position.
Skinner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Skinner wanted to stand there but Dweller had control of the position.
Dweller wants to sweep but no luck.
Skinner is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dweller pulls Skinner in close to prevent any damage.
Skinner 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.
Dweller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skinner.
Dweller keeping moving, preventing Skinner from controlling successfully.
Skinner looks gassed!
Skinner stands up and waves to Dweller to follow him.
Dweller avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Skinner moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dweller clinches up against the cage.
Skinner jumps guard but Dweller stands there with Skinner around his waist. Skinner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skinner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dweller just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dweller will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Skinner up against the cage.
Dweller looking to slow down the pace here.
Skinner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dweller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mike Dweller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Skinner.
Dweller shoots in and drives through. Skinner sprawls well.
Skinner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Skinner stands up and waves to Dweller to follow him.
Dweller misses with a takedown
and Skinner counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Skinner is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dweller keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Skinner dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dweller wants to clinch
and Skinner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dweller's guard.
Skinner content to stall in guard here.
Dweller trying to keep a closed guard but Skinner is proving a slippery customer.
Skinner trying to control but Dweller is working from the bottom.
Skinner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dweller controls Skinner momentarily but Skinner frees himself.
Skinner is breathing heavily.
Dweller trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dweller wants to stand but Skinner is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skinner stuffs the takedown attempt from Dweller. Dweller gets slowly back to his feet.
Dweller drives through and clinches with Skinner against the cage.
Skinner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dweller just stands there and leans against the cage.
The is referee keeping an eye on Dweller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skinner pulls guard effortlessly.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Dweller tries to pass.
Dweller wants to get up but he can't break Skinner's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Dweller from controlling successfully.
Skinner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Skinner keeping full guard, as Dweller tries to pass.
Skinner pushes Dweller off and gets back to his feet.
Dweller moves in looking to clinch but Skinner pushes him off.
Skinner is looking to clinch.
Mike Dweller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dweller gets the takedown into side control.
Skinner manages to get back to half guard.
Skinner trying to hold on to Dweller's head to control him but Dweller postures up.
Skinner is refusing to be controlled, as Dweller sits in half guard.
Dweller not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Skinner is staying active underneath Dweller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dweller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skinner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dweller.
Skinner is in trouble now - Dweller has advanced to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dweller controlling the position easily from mount.
Dweller working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Dweller landing shots from mount.
Skinner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Skinner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four 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.
Skinner taking shots to the head.
Dweller controlling his opponent.
Skinner is squirming around, avoiding Dweller's attempts to control the action.
Skinner tries to hold on but Dweller pushes him away.
Dweller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Skinner is squirming around, avoiding Dweller's attempts to control the action.
Skinner wants to control but Dweller is having none of it.
Bobby Skinner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dweller lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bobby Skinner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dweller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Dweller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Skinner is trying desperately to improve position.
Dweller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skinner is looking to escape.
Dweller thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Dweller lands with some strikes.
Skinner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skinner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee warns Skinner that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dweller lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dweller controlling from the full mount.
Skinner is squirming around, avoiding Dweller's attempts to control the action.
Skinner is working to get back to half guard.
Dweller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skinner is looking to escape.
Skinner tries to hold on but Dweller postures up.
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.
Dweller throwing strikes here but Skinner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Skinner taking shots to the head.
Dweller working Skinner over with strikes here.
Dweller won't let Skinner get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Dweller content just to control the position here.
Skinner holds of for dear life.
Dweller prevents Skinner from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Skinner is doing well to control the position and prevent Dweller from advancing to side control.
Skinner gets back to full guard.
Dweller wants to pass the guard but Skinner is keeping the position.
Skinner wriggles free and stands up.
Dweller closes the distance and clinches.
Dweller trying to stall but Skinner improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Dweller.
Dweller breaks from the clinch.
Mike Dweller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dweller closes the distance looking to clinch
and Skinner counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dweller's guard now.
Dweller is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Skinner trying to control the position from guard on top but Dweller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dweller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dweller lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Skinner!
Dweller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dweller with the ground and pound from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bobby Skinner.
I've got Skinner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Bobby Skinner!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Bobby Skinner!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Bobby Skinner!
Bobby Skinner wins by unanimous decision!
Bobby Skinner is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Crawford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Henry McCoy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Henry McCoy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the 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, Henry McCoy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Crawford!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crawford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crawford moves into range and clinches up with McCoy.
Crawford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCoy pulls guard effortlessly.
Crawford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
McCoy wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
Crawford stands and steps away. McCoy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McCoy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Crawford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCoy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Crawford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy stands up and beckons Crawford to his feet.
McCoy fails with a takedown attempt.
Crawford shoots for a takedown but McCoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCoy gets the takedown into side control.
Crawford throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
McCoy lands a jab to Crawford's midsection.
Crawford looks gassed!
Excellent takedown into side control there by McCoy.
Crawford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Crawford is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Crawford's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy takes a little break here. Crawford wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet but McCoy drags him back down.
McCoy decides to stand back up. McCoy steps back and let's Crawford get back to his feet.
McCoy with a poor takedown
and Crawford counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCoy won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCoy is looking for a sweep. Crawford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Crawford slips a nice elbow through McCoy's hands, connecting with McCoy's forehead.
Crawford is tying to control. McCoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Crawford passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford cracks McCoy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McCoy gets back to half guard.
McCoy tries to kick Crawford off but Crawford keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCoy landing rabbit punches to the side of Crawford's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
McCoy is looking to improve his position.
Crawford wants to stand but McCoy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Crawford is keen to just control but McCoy is a slippery customer.
McCoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crawford on the ground.
McCoy manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crawford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McCoy is trying to control the position but Crawford postures up.
Crawford loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCoy wants to stand up but Crawford is controlling him.
Crawford 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.
Crawford stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crawford as he avoids it easily.
McCoy feints and as Crawford raises his hands in defense, McCoy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Crawford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crawford wants to stand and escape but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy is pushing down on Crawford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crawford is fighting to maintain full guard but McCoy has managed to sneak the leg through.
Crawford tries to roll over but McCoy keeps him under control.
Crawford is trying to control but can't.
McCoy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crawford manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crawford showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCoy.
Crawford shoots and misses
and McCoy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Crawford won't be happy with that.
McCoy tries to stand but Crawford is controlling his head.
Crawford is looking for a sweep.
Crawford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Crawford can't do much from the bottom here.
Crawford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McCoy is trying to control the action in half guard but Crawford is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Crawford works his way to full guard. Good work.
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!
McCoy postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCoy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crawford is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCoy stands up and waves to Crawford to follow him.
Crawford wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Crawford has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crawford successfully pulls guard.
McCoy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Some wild striking there from McCoy.
McCoy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crawford backs up against the cage.
McCoy drives through and clinches with Crawford against the cage.
McCoy has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Crawford is trying to keep an underhook but McCoy manages to get the takedown into half guard.
McCoy is looking to advance position but Crawford won't allow it.
Nice strikes from McCoy there.
McCoy wants to pass the guard but Crawford is defending well.
Crawford avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCoy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to kick McCoy off but McCoy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McCoy is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crawford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crawford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crawford looking for a sweep. Not yet Crawford, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crawford looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crawford keeping full guard, as McCoy tries to pass.
Crawford looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry McCoy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crawford shoots for a takedown but McCoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crawford shoots for a double leg takedown but McCoy sprawls well. He's pushed Crawford's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McCoy has a takedown stuffed.
Crawford tries to clinch
and McCoy counters with a takedown into side control.
Crawford is trying to improve his position.
McCoy takes a little break here. Crawford wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Crawford is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McCoy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Crawford is looking to reverse the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet but McCoy drags him back down.
Crawford prevents McCoy from moving into mount.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Crawford throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as McCoy stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Crawford follows into mount!
McCoy is rocked!
Crawford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oh McCoy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crawford swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and McCoy is now in Crawford's guard. A big mistake from Crawford there, giving up the dominant position!
Crawford has his foot on McCoy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCoy works his way back into a safe position though.
McCoy seems to have got his legs back now.
Crawford bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCoy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crawford gets to his feet - McCoy follows without any prompting.
Crawford connects with a high kick.
Jason Crawford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crawford misses with a knee to the head.
Crawford fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Henry McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Crawford.
Crawford manages to pull guard.
McCoy is in close to Crawford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCoy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crawford lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McCoy!
McCoy can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Crawford.
McCoy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crawford thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Crawford wants to control the pace but McCoy is squirming around nicely.
McCoy wants to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
McCoy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Crawford counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four 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.
McCoy tries to close the distance and clinch but Crawford swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCoy misses with a takedown
and Crawford counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Crawford.
Crawford preventing the sweep.
McCoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McCoy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCoy, not yet.
McCoy pushes Crawford off and scrambles back to his feet.
Crawford stuffs the takedown.
McCoy moves into range and clinches up with Crawford.
Crawford is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crawford tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McCoy smiles and moves away.
Crawford tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Crawford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCoy fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crawford sprawls well initially but McCoy persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crawford has one foot on McCoy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Crawford scores with a takedown into McCoy's guard.
Crawford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
McCoy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCoy tries to get out of the position.
Crawford wants to stand but McCoy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Crawford scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
Crawford has gone for a leg lock! McCoy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Crawford's guard.
McCoy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Crawford is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
McCoy breaks the clinch.
Crawford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Crawford goes for a takedown in the clinch but McCoy prevents it.
McCoy tries to break the clinch but Crawford is controlling the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCoy wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crawford changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCoy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Crawford misses.
Crawford shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCoy pinned against the cage. McCoy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crawford throws a nice head kick!
McCoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crawford pinned against the cage. Crawford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crawford wants to clinch.
Crawford closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Crawford lands in his opponent's guard.
McCoy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCoy, not yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCoy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
McCoy tries for a takedown but Crawford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Crawford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
McCoy clinches up against the cage.
McCoy tries to land a knee to the head but Crawford blocks with his arms.
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
Crawford blocks an elbow strike.
Crawford lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McCoy breaks the clinch.
Crawford tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
McCoy fails to land with a series of punches.
Crawford stuffs the takedown attempt from McCoy. McCoy gets slowly back to his feet.
McCoy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Crawford gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Henry McCoy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Crawford wants to get back to his feet.
McCoy stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Crawford to get to his feet.
Crawford tries for a takedown but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCoy.
McCoy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McCoy prevents Crawford from escaping the position.
Crawford is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCoy is working Crawford over with some ground and pound from side control.
Crawford can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jason Crawford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! McCoy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McCoy scores with a hook to the body. Crawford takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McCoy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crawford pinned against the cage. Crawford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCoy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCoy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Crawford is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McCoy to the mat. McCoy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Crawford looking to pass the guard.
Crawford stops McCoy from standing up.
McCoy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crawford is one step ahead there.
Crawford wants to pass the guard but McCoy is keeping the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy is controlling Crawford's posture.
McCoy keeping moving, preventing Crawford from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Crawford. No joy for McCoy on that attempt.
McCoy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crawford is fending him off so far but McCoy persists. Nope, Crawford circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henry McCoy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCoy stuffs the takedown attempt from Crawford. Crawford gets slowly back to his feet.
Crawford blocks a head kick by McCoy.
Crawford shoots in for a double leg but McCoy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCoy swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Crawford counters with a straight right hand.
McCoy closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford has hold of one of McCoy's legs. McCoy is fighting the takedown attempt but Crawford gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Crawford tries to free his leg and advance position but McCoy is retaining full guard.
McCoy working for a triangle but Crawford defends it easily.
McCoy trying to strike off his back.
Crawford wants to control from the top but McCoy keeps moving.
McCoy is trying to control the position but Crawford postures up.
McCoy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McCoy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford regains half guard.
McCoy is controlling the pace.
Crawford looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McCoy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crawford is trying to stand up here but McCoy is controlling him well.
McCoy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Crawford trying to get back to full guard but McCoy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy controlling from the full mount.
Crawford sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Crawford is trying to get back to full guard.
Crawford holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Crawford pushes McCoy off looking to stand but McCoy dives back in and keeps control.
Crawford has one foot on McCoy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crawford shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Crawford showed some decent athleticism there.
McCoy is refusing to be controlled, as Crawford sits in half guard.
Crawford is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Crawford wants to stand but McCoy has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Crawford missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crawford is looking to stall here but McCoy recovers full guard.
McCoy can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crawford controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCoy shoots for a double leg takedown but Crawford sprawls well. He's pushed McCoy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crawford shoots for a takedown but McCoy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crawford throws a front kick that sends McCoy stumbling back into the cage.
McCoy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crawford as he avoids it easily.
Crawford misses with a takedown attempt - McCoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCoy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Crawford tries to avoid it but McCoy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Crawford to the ground. Crawford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCoy pushes Crawford up against the cage in a clinch.
Crawford has McCoy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCoy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Crawford tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McCoy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Come on Crawford - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
McCoy breaks from the clinch.
Jason Crawford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McCoy looks for a takedown but Crawford sprawls well.
Crawford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McCoy fails to land the takedown.
Crawford fails to land the takedown.
McCoy 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.
McCoy trying to control the position from guard on top but Crawford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCoy is pushing down on Crawford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Crawford is fighting to maintain full guard but McCoy has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCoy passes to full mount!
McCoy controlling from the full mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCoy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
McCoy with the ground and pound from mount.
McCoy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCoy landing punches.
McCoy controlling his opponent.
Crawford is in all sorts of trouble here.
McCoy has hold of Crawford's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Crawford manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Crawford regains half guard.
Crawford on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Jason Crawford just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McCoy has his takedown stuffed
and Crawford finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Crawford. McCoy shrugs it off though.
Crawford looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Crawford scores with a head kick.
McCoy gets a takedown into half guard.
McCoy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crawford is trying to stand.
Crawford moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crawford looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
Crawford is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy slips nicely into half guard.
Crawford makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
McCoy shoots in and drives through. Crawford sprawls well.
McCoy tries to clinch up.
McCoy digs a good body shot into Crawford's ribs.
Crawford looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCoy is fending him off so far but Crawford persists. Nope, McCoy circles away and we're back to standing.
McCoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crawford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCoy's waist but McCoy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crawford off to one side.
Henry McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Crawford.
McCoy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Crawford shoots in but no luck this time.
McCoy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Crawford counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McCoy!
Crawford scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McCoy?
McCoy is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crawford trying to control but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy tries to lock up and control but Crawford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Crawford prevents McCoy from getting the reversal.
McCoy wants to control but Crawford is having none of it.
Crawford throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
McCoy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crawford thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
McCoy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crawford lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Crawford lands a big elbow.
Crawford trying to control but McCoy is having none of it.
McCoy is trying desperately to improve position.
Crawford has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! McCoy is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Crawford!
Jason Crawford is the new heavyweight champion!
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