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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddie Figgjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Figgjo has chosen Edward Grieg as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Green!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Freddie Figgjo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green looks for a takedown but Figgjo sprawls well.
Green tries to clinch there but Figgjo circles away.
Green closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Green working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Figgjo tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Figgjo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Figgjo is working for a kimura but Green is defending it quite comfortably.
Figgjo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Green trying to hold on to Figgjo's head to control him but Figgjo postures up.
Green wants to improve his position but Figgjo is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Green makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Green.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Some wild striking there from Figgjo.
Figgjo misses with the combination.
Figgjo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice sprawl there from Figgjo as Green shoots in.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Figgjo working to try and regain half guard.
Figgjo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Green missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Green trying to pass the guard but Figgjo defending well.
Green sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Figgjo defending well though.
Figgjo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Green is breathing heavily.
Figgjo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Figgjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green passes into half guard.
Green is tying to control. Figgjo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green trying to mount his opponent but Figgjo defends it.
Figgjo trying to control but Green postures up.
Green wants to lay and pray for a moment but Figgjo keeps working.
Green is really struggling to control Figgjo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Green tries to pass to full mount but Figgjo defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Figgjo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Figgjo stuffs the takedown.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Green shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck for Green with that takedown attempt.
Green fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddie Figgjo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Figgjo throws a jab when Green was well out of range.
Green will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Green.
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Figgjo but Figgjo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Green. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Green changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Figgjo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Figgjo tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Green connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Figgjo some visible discomfort.
Figgjo tries to bench press Green off him but Green keeps the position.
Green cracks Figgjo with a big elbow.
Figgjo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Figgjo is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Green controlling the pace.
Figgjo is breathing heavily.
Green working the head and body with strikes.
Green trying to control from half guard but Figgjo is working away.
Figgjo gets full guard.
Green passes Figgjo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Green works his foot free and advances to mount.
Figgjo is bucking up trying to escape but Green cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Green scoring with strikes but Figgjo is staying in there.
Green landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Green cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Figgjo wants to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Green is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Figgjo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Figgjo gets back to half guard.
Green looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Figgjo is looking to improve his position.
Green looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Figgjo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Figgjo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Figgjo.
Figgjo working for submissions but it's allowed Green to get to half guard.
Figgjo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Figgjo regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Figgjo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Figgjo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Figgjo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Billy Green overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Figgjo has momentary wrist control but Green slips an elbow through the middle.
Figgjo looking to control.
Green wants to control from the top but Figgjo keeps moving.
Figgjo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Figgjo passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo moves into full mount!
Green regains half guard.
Green is not content to let Figgjo control the position.
Green kicks Figgjo off and gets back to his feet.
Green misses with a takedown attempt - Figgjo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Green shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Green showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Figgjo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Green scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Green dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Green shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Figgjo as he avoids it easily.
Green shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billy Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Figgjo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Figgjo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Green's head.
Green shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Figgjo's guard.
Green being controlled here momentarily.
Figgjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Figgjo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Green is in close to Figgjo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Green throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Figgjo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Figgjo keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Figgjo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Green can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Figgjo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Figgjo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Figgjo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Green postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Figgjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green is working Figgjo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Green wants to pass the guard but Figgjo is keeping the position.
Figgjo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Green passes into half guard.
Green 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.
Figgjo is looking for a sweep. Green is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Figgjo looking for submissions off his back.
Green looks to land a strike but Figgjo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Figgjo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Figgjo controls Green momentarily but Green frees himself.
Figgjo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Figgjo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Green is one step ahead there.
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green connects with a couple of short punches.
Green trying to control the position from guard on top but Figgjo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Green missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Green wants to pass the guard but Figgjo is keeping the position.
Green chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green pushing down on Figgjo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Green is tying to control. Figgjo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Green lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Green working Figgjo over with strikes.
Green passes to full mount!
Green scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Figgjo?
BOOM! Green connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Figgjo is trying desperately to improve position.
Figgjo gets back to half guard.
Figgjo is looking to control Green's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Figgjo avoid being mounted?
Figgjo is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Freddie Figgjo.
I think Figgjo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tony Smiff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Thatcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Thatcher has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Smiff's chin.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Smiff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Thatcher!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thatcher looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smiff scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thatcher keeps the fight on the outside.
Thatcher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smiff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smiff lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Smiff misses with a wild combination.
Thatcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smiff counters with a nice leg kick.
Thatcher looks gassed!
Smiff fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Smiff.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Smiff connects with a solid leg kick.
Thatcher gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Smiff counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smiff is looking to clinch but Thatcher is avoiding it.
Thatcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smiff counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Thatcher is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smiff fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch but Thatcher swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smiff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thatcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smiff counters with a good low kick that Thatcher was not able to check.
Thatcher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smiff counters with a three punch combo that has Thatcher backing up. Thatcher nods at Smiff to acknowledge the strikes.
Tony Smiff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smiff wants to clinch up but Thatcher keeps it at a distance.
Thatcher throws a lazy head kick
and Smiff makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thatcher really felt that one!
Smiff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Smiff.
Smiff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Smiff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thatcher dips to his left and cracks Smiff with an uppercut!
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!
Smiff throws a leg kick but Thatcher sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thatcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smiff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Thatcher's guard.
Thatcher isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Smiff stacks Thatcher on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Smiff!
Thatcher wants to get back to his feet but Smiff drags him back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smiff controls the position.
Thatcher is trying to improve his position.
Thatcher is trying to buck Smiff off.
Smiff decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Some wild striking there from Thatcher.
Thatcher misses with a combination
and Smiff counters with a left and a right that stings Thatcher.
Smiff showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thatcher.
Thatcher swinging wilding here.
Thatcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smiff slips a jab and a cross from Thatcher.
Thatcher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smiff cracks the inside of Thatcher's front leg.
Smiff fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thatcher, pushing him back against the cage.
Thatcher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thatcher misses with a wild combination.
Smiff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smiff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thatcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smiff blocks a head kick by Thatcher.
Smiff dodges the punch combination from Thatcher.
Thatcher misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smiff tries to clinch up.
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.
Thatcher with a nice cross.
Thatcher falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smiff counters with a three punch combo that has Thatcher backing up. Thatcher nods at Smiff to acknowledge the strikes.
Thatcher moves out of range as Smiff throws a body kick.
Thatcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smiff counters by moving into the clinch.
Thatcher wants to break free but Smiff has control.
Smiff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Thatcher is looking to break free of the clinch but Smiff has double underhooks.
Thatcher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thatcher has had enough of the clinch but Smiff keeps him there for the moment.
Thatcher has a couple of punches blocked by Smiff.
Smiff tries to land a knee to the head but Thatcher blocks with his arms.
Smiff breaks the clinch.
Thatcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smiff is looking to slow Thatcher down with leg kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smiff.
Smiff tries to clinch up.
Smiff moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smiff misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Smiff dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smiff shoots in but Thatcher avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thatcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smiff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thatcher's knee momentarily.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thatcher as he jumps to the side.
No joy there for Smiff, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smiff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thatcher's waist but Thatcher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smiff off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Smiff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smiff wants to clinch up but Thatcher keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Smiff.
Thatcher misses with a combination
and Smiff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smiff thuds a left hand into Thatcher's body.
A combination from Thatcher does no damage.
Thatcher avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smiff tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smiff slips a jab and a cross from Thatcher.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thatcher throws a sloppy head kick and Smiff moves out of range easily.
Thatcher connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smiff. Smiff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thatcher has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smiff.
Thatcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smiff finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Anthony Thatcher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thatcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smiff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smiff connects with a high kick.
Smiff is looking to clinch but Thatcher is avoiding it.
Thatcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smiff tries to clinch there but Thatcher circles away.
Smiff forces Thatcher back against the cage and clinches.
Thatcher tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smiff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thatcher drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees to the body from Smiff.
Smiff landing knees to the head.
Smiff misses with a knee to the head.
Smiff manages to break the clinch.
Thatcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Smiff.
Tony Smiff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Smiff does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thatcher fails to land with a series of punches.
Smiff cracks Thatcher with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Smiff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thatcher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smiff tries to clinch but Thatcher is having none of it.
Smiff throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thatcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smiff counters with a good low kick that Thatcher was not able to check.
Thatcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smiff counters with a thumping low kick.
Smiff doesn't manage to clinch there - Thatcher circles away.
Smiff rushes Thatcher and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thatcher.
Smiff tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smiff manages to break the clinch.
Smiff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thatcher paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smiff tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thatcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smiff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thatcher misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smiff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thatcher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thatcher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thatcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smiff counters with a nice body kick.
Thatcher throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Thatcher does no damage.
Thatcher jabs Smiff right on the nose. Smiff blinks but takes it well.
Smiff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smiff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smiff takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thatcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smiff counters with a big head kick but Thatcher shrugs it off.
Thatcher swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smiff makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thatcher really felt that one!
Smiff throws a combination that misses
and Thatcher counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smiff closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smiff lands in his opponent's guard.
Smiff tries to stand but Thatcher is controlling from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thatcher looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Smiff passes into half guard.
Smiff stands up and beckons Thatcher to join him on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smiff tries to clinch up
and Thatcher counters with a head kick. That will keep Smiff thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Smiff throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Smiff dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Thatcher tries to land a body kick
and Smiff counters with a thumping low kick.
Smiff misses with a wild combination.
Thatcher throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smiff counters with a thumping low kick.
Smiff looks to clinch
and Thatcher counters with a nice uppercut.
Smiff closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thatcher counters with a stiff right hand.
Smiff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thatcher but Thatcher pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Thatcher throws a combination that misses
and Smiff counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thatcher's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Smiff throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smiff throws a sloppy body shot
and Thatcher counters with a straight right hand.
Thatcher misses with a wild combination.
Smiff drops Thatcher with a left right combo! Smiff follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Anthony Thatcher has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smiff slows the pace down.
Smiff decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thatcher circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thatcher counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Smiff! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Thatcher!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Thatcher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Skillet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Skillet might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drop Bombs - Lazee. Roman Greco will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Skillet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Greco!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skillet throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skillet looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Skillet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greco stopping the sweep attempt from Skillet.
Skillet is breathing heavily.
Greco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skillet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Greco postures up and lands a big shot to Skillet's brow.
Greco makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Skillet is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greco is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oh Skillet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Greco stays in close to Skillet's body and controls the position.
Skillet has momentary wrist control but Greco slips an elbow through the middle.
Greco wants to control from the top but Skillet keeps moving.
Skillet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greco's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greco landing with the ground and pound.
Greco with a nice head shot there.
Greco gets to his feet and stands over Skillet, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Skillet felt that one! Greco unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Skillet from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Greco!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gazini Mosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power comes to the cage accompanied by miehen tyo. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Power!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gazini Mosi!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Power shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mosi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Power stands up from Mosi's guard - Power perhaps looking for a knockout.
Power drives through with a takedown into guard.
Power throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mosi had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Power is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Mosi Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Power's back instead.
Power trying to control the hands but Mosi won't let him.
Power tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Mosi tries to control but Power wriggling away.
Mosi is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mosi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mosi is working for a guillotine from mount but Power frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power working to try and regain half guard.
Mosi working for a submission but Power is keeping him at bay.
Mosi pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Power sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Power is breathing heavily.
Power trying to hold on to Mosi's head to control him but Mosi postures up.
Power missing with punches from the bottom.
Power is trying to control but can't.
Mosi has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Power defend it? Mosi steps over the head and cranks it - Power is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Mosi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gazini Mosi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Ferris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Hollister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Ferris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Henry Hollister!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hollister lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ferris backs up against the cage.
Ferris looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Ferris misses with a double jab
and Hollister counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ferris is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ferris walks straight into a right hand from Hollister - that's dropped him! Hollister jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Ferris from any more punishment! Ferris complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Henry Hollister!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DJ Spoons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarkko Reinari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spoons comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - "I'm Shipping Up to Boston". Reinari has chosen Hey Joe as his entrance music. Jarkko Reinari will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, DJ Spoons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jarkko Reinari!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reinari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spoons takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Reinari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Reinari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spoons has a takedown stuffed.
A head kick misses from Reinari.
Spoons avoids the head kick by Reinari.
Reinari throws a body kick that misses.
Reinari tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Spoons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reinari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reinari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spoons wants to clinch up but Reinari keeps it at a distance.
Reinari tries to clinch up
and Spoons counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Reinari rushes Spoons and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reinari is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spoons gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Reinari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reinari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spoons is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reinari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spoons blocks it with crossed arms.
Reinari looks gassed!
Reinari letting Spoons take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Spoons for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Reinari tries a knee to the head but Spoons blocks it.
Reinari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reinari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Reinari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reinari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Spoons tries to break the clinch but Reinari is controlling the position.
Reinari tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Spoons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Spoons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Reinari.
Spoons takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reinari tries to land a knee to the head but Spoons blocks with his arms.
Reinari looking to throw knees to the head but Spoons is blocking nicely.
Reinari looking to throw knees to the head but Spoons is blocking nicely.
Reinari tries a knee to the head but Spoons blocks it.
Reinari breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Reinari throws a head kick that misses.
Reinari tries a head kick but it misses.
Reinari throws a head kick that misses.
Reinari tries a head kick but it misses.
Spoons rushes Reinari and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Reinari with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reinari tries to land a knee to the head but Spoons blocks with his arms.
Reinari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Spoons taking a breather.
Reinari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Spoons wants to get back to striking at distance but Reinari won't allow it.
Spoons fails to pull guard.
Come on Spoons - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reinari tries a knee to the head but Spoons blocks it.
Spoons content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Reinari lands a knee to the head.
It looks like DJ Spoons has been cut.
Reinari misses with a knee strike.
Reinari lands a knee to the head.
Spoons is rocked!
Reinari with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Oh Spoons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reinari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spoons's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reinari with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Spoons can't break the clinch.
Reinari throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Spoons blocks it with crossed arms.
Reinari lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reinari connects with a nasty looking knee right to Spoons's face.
Reinari with a knee to the head.
Reinari misses with a knee to the head.
Reinari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reinari throws a nice head kick!
Reinari throws a sloppy head kick and Spoons moves out of range easily.
Reinari moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crack! A monster head kick from Reinari and Spoons falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Reinari!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jarkko Reinari!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's entrance music is Smack My Bitch Up - The Prodigy. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Spackman!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Spackman looks gassed!
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spackman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spackman has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spackman is trying to improve his position.
Spackman can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Spackman, who protects the arm well.
Spackman tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee trying to control the action but Spackman is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spackman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spackman manages to get back to half guard.
Spackman wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is tying to control. Spackman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Spackman defending well.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Spackman is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spackman defends it well.
Lee wants to take a breather but Spackman is having none of it.
Spackman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spackman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spackman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lee!
Lee regains half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spackman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spackman is looking for a kimura here.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Spackman tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Spackman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spackman!
Spackman is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spackman is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lee has taken his back.
Spackman preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lee.
Spackman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Spackman is looking to get to half guard.
Lee is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Spackman has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Spackman is looking to get to half guard.
Spackman gets back to half guard.
Spackman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spackman actively working from the bottom here.
Lee prevents Spackman from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spackman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Spackman is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spackman avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spackman actively working from the bottom here.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spackman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Spackman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Spackman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spackman advances position into side control!
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spackman trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee stops Spackman from passing to mount.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spackman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Spackman trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Spackman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spackman looking to pass the guard.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spackman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spackman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spackman wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spackman drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Spackman off! Spackman jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spackman trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spackman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Spackman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Spackman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Spackman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee working for a triangle but Spackman defends it easily.
Lee has his foot on Spackman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spackman works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spackman trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Spackman looking to pass the guard.
Spackman stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Spackman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Spackman postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Spackman has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spackman's guard.
Spackman keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Spackman working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
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.
Spackman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Spackman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lee's back instead.
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Spackman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee trying to hold on to Spackman's head to control him but Spackman postures up.
Spackman is working for a submission of some sort.
Jason Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Spackman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee throws a jab when Spackman was well out of range.
Spackman shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Spackman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lee wants to improve his position but Spackman is controlling well.
Spackman is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spackman is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Spackman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spackman wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee wants to control but Spackman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spackman is working for a submission of some sort.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Spackman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spackman looking to pass the guard.
Spackman postures up.
Lee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Spackman!
Spackman regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Spackman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Spackman.
Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spackman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard.
Lee working for a triangle but Spackman defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lee has hold of Spackman's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spackman manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lee is working for a guillotine from mount but Spackman frees his head quite easily.
Spackman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lee blocks Spackman's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Spackman can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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!
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee moves to the back position.
Spackman turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Spackman controlling him for the moment.
Spackman postures up.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee wants to improve his position but instead Spackman has moved into half guard.
Spackman is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Spackman is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lee Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Spackman's back instead.
Lee working for a choke but Spackman is defending well.
Lee keeps control of the position as Spackman tries to break free.
Lee looking to break Spackman's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Spackman remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lee will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Spackman looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Spackman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spackman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Lee!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pooby Phants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Spackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phants comes to the cage accompanied by Voodoo Chile. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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219 lbs
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209 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pooby Phants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Spackman!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phants scores with a nice right hand.
Phants swings for the body but Spackman moves out of range.
Phants fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spackman manages to avoid it.
Phants connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Phants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spackman moves away.
Phants is looking to land body kicks.
Spackman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Phants throws a jab when Spackman was well out of range.
Phants with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Phants throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phants moves into the clinch.
A short right from Phants on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Phants.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phants lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Spackman backwards.
Phants lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spackman backwards.
Phants has hold of one of Spackman's legs. Spackman is fighting the takedown attempt but Phants gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Spackman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phants can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Spackman working for a triangle but Phants defends it easily.
Spackman looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spackman 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.
Phants wants to control from the top but Spackman keeps moving.
Phants being controlled here momentarily.
Phants trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spackman's guard.
Spackman is trying to control the position but Phants postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Phants trying to control but Spackman is working from the bottom.
Spackman controls Phants momentarily but Phants frees himself.
Spackman has his foot on Phants's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phants works his way back into a safe position though.
Phants trying to stand up but can't free himself from Spackman's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phants throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Spackman stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Phants follows into mount!
Spackman is rocked!
It looks like Harry Spackman has been cut.
Spackman working to try and regain half guard.
Phants controlling the position easily from mount.
Spackman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spackman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spackman is squirming around, avoiding Phants's attempts to control the action.
Phants controlling the position easily from mount.
Spackman is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phants will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Phants sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spackman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Phants looking to control but Spackman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Phants controlling from the full mount.
Phants avoids the attempt from Spackman to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spackman is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pooby Phants dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Spackman's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Spackman dodges the punch combination from Phants.
Spackman avoids the body shot from Phants.
Spackman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Phants misses the shot to the body.
Spackman avoids the body shot from Phants.
Phants connects with a good right hand that stumbles Spackman. Spackman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Phants misses the shot to the body.
Phants fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phants looks to land a combination but Spackman avoids it well.
Phants lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spackman's sensitive parts.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phants fails to land with a series of punches.
Phants is looking to wear down Spackman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spackman ducks under a wild hook from Phants.
The fighters circling - Phants throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spackman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spackman is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Phants is in real trouble.
Spackman working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Spackman is working for a rear naked choke. Phants is not defending it well and Spackman has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Phants refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Phants's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Harry Spackman!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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