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BCC VII PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between gerwyn jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szymon Zembala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zembala has chosen Stemm-Face the pain as his entrance music. gerwyn jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, gerwyn jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Szymon Zembala!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jones is looking to land body kicks.
Zembala looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zembala swats away the attempt to clinch by jones.
jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
jones is looking for a kimura here.
jones is taking a breather. Zembala 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones wants to take a breather but Zembala is having none of it.
Well, if jones 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.
Nice strikes from jones there.
jones looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
jones is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
jones seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zembala for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones working the head and body with strikes.
jones trying to control the action but Zembala is working from the bottom.
The referee stands the fighters back up. gerwyn jones just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
jones closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - jones lands in his opponent's guard.
Zembala has momentary wrist control but jones slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones wants to control from the top but Zembala keeps moving.
jones 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.
Zembala keeping moving, preventing jones from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zembala's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
gerwyn jones dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zembala's sensitive parts.
jones tries to clinch up but Zembala circles away and keeps his distance.
jones lands with a hook. Zembala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
jones lands with a shot to the body.
jones scores a takedown into full mount!
jones with good strikes from the mount here!
Zembala is breathing heavily.
jones controlling his opponent.
jones landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's one minute gone in the round.
jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zembala's face.
jones controlling from the full mount.
jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
jones dominating with strikes here.
jones controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Zembala takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
jones controlling from mount.
jones is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zembala can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
jones controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
BOOM! jones connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zembala taking shots to the head.
jones has hold of Zembala's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zembala manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
jones is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones cracks Zembala with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
jones wants to control the pace but Zembala is squirming around nicely.
jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zembala's face.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
jones lands a nice shot to the head.
jones looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
gerwyn jones dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
jones shoots in and bounces Zembala off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
jones sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zembala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zembala is looking for a triangle but jones pushes his legs off easily.
jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zembala's guard.
Still in half guard, jones seems content to control.
jones is trying to work for a kimura but Zembala is defending well.
jones trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zembala blocking the ground and pound attempt from jones.
Zembala is trying to get back to full guard.
jones works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
jones looking to control but instead Zembala has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The referee stands the fighters back up. gerwyn jones just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Zembala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Szymon Zembala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
gerwyn jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
jones in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zembala can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
jones working Zembala over with strikes here.
jones content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
gerwyn jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well jones has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... gerwyn jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Newell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Don (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John The Don has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Newell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John The Don!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newell shoots for a double leg takedown but The Don sprawls well. He's pushed Newell's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Newell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Newell fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by The Don.
It looks like Matthew Newell has been cut.
The Don looks to throw the jab but Newell is out of range.
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!
The Don scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Newell tries to improve position but can't.
Newell is breathing heavily.
The Don has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Newell avoids the body shot from The Don.
The Don throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Newell tumbling to the canvas!
Newell is rocked!
The Don stands up from Newell's guard - The Don perhaps looking for a knockout.
Oh Newell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Don scores with a shot to the body.
Newell seems to have got his legs back now.
The Don closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Don tries to break the clinch but Newell is controlling the position.
The Don is trying to break free.
The Don is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Don tries for a takedown but Newell manages to get underhooks.
The Don working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matthew Newell's cut is getting worse.
The Don wants to break free but Newell has control.
The Don has had enough of the clinch but Newell keeps him there for the moment.
The Don breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Don clinches.
The Don wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Don wants to break the clinch but can't.
The Don breaks the clinch.
Newell fails with the takedown
and The Don counters with a left hand that sends Newell to the canvas!
The Don is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Newell wants to sweep here but The Don controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newell wants to hit a switch here but The Don passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newell there!
Newell is trying to escape the mount.
The Don looking to control but Newell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The Don dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Don with shots to the head and body - Newell looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jeez, Matthew Newell's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matthew Newell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John The Don!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Groper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Van Decent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Decent will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Groper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Van Decent!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groper takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Groper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Decent tries to improve position but can't.
Groper is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Decent knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Groper swings around for an armbar but Decent sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Groper's guard.
Groper working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Decent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Decent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Groper has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Decent is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Groper.
Decent trying to control the action but Groper is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper bucks up and tries to throw Decent off but instead Decent has got his back!
Decent has the hooks in. Groper is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Decent lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Groper wants to get back to his feet.
Decent keeps control of the position as Groper tries to break free.
Groper is breathing heavily.
Groper trying to get back to his feet but Decent is in full control for now.
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.
Will Decent go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Groper wants to get back to his feet.
Groper can't escape the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Groper controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Groper tries to escape the position.
Groper holding both Decent 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent trying to control momentarily.
Groper manages to reverse the position and now he's in Decent's guard. Nice work there by Groper.
Decent trying to control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Decent misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Decent looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Groper closes the distance and clinches.
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.
Groper drops down looking for an ankle pick but Decent pulls his leg out and moves away.
Decent tries to clinch there but Groper circles away.
Decent explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Decent connects with a high kick.
Decent tries to clinch up but Groper circles away and keeps his distance.
Decent tries to clinch up.
Groper throws a head kick but Decent moves out of range.
Decent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent misses with the combination.
Groper avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Decent slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Groper blocks a head kick by Decent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Groper scores with a takedown into Decent's guard.
Groper is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Decent is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Decent has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Van Decent dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Groper throws a combination that misses
letting Decent counter with a right hand.
Decent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Groper paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Groper throws a head kick that misses.
Groper tries to close the distance and clinch up but Decent swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Groper drives through with a takedown into guard.
Groper passes into half guard.
Groper winds up and cracks Decent with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Groper seems to be looking for submissions.
Decent is looking to improve his position.
Groper is looking to advance position but Decent won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groper tries to stand and escape but Decent is controlling the position.
Decent wants to improve his position but Groper is controlling well.
Groper wants to work for an arm triangle but Decent is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Groper is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Decent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Decent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groper swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Decent tries to clinch but Groper is having none of it.
Decent drives through and clinches with Groper against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Decent fails to land.
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.
Groper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Decent fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Decent pushes Groper up against the cage in a clinch.
Decent gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Groper.
Decent trying to stall but Groper improves his position.
Decent lands a right hand.
Decent avoiding damage.
Decent tries to land a knee to the head but Groper blocks with his arms.
Groper can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gary Groper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Groper is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Decent lands a hook that snaps the head of Groper backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Decent tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent is fighting off a takedown attempt but Groper is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Decent to the mat. Decent regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Groper stands up and waves to Decent to follow him.
Groper takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Groper has managed to clinch.
Decent digs a right hand underneath Groper's ribcage. Groper let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Decent can't get the takedown.
Groper turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Groper manages to end up in side control.
Groper stands up.
Decent looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Decent throws a head kick but Groper moves out of range.
Decent gets caught flat footed, as Groper shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Groper postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Decent is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Groper, into his guard.
Groper looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Decent is defending well. Groper quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Decent has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Groper celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gary Groper!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between King Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, King Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Moore!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Moore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Punch swinging wilding here.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Punch counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Mike Moore has been cut.
Punch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Moore misses with a combination
and Punch counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Moore to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). King Punch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bratts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Bratts told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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, Steve Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bratts!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bratts throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Steve Smith has been cut.
Bratts shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Bratts with a hook.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bratts circles away easily
and Bratts counters with a straight right hand.
Bratts throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bratts lands with a nice body kick.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Bratts knocks Smith to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Smith is rocked!
Bratts moves into full mount!
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bratts jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Smith manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bratts wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith parries the strikes from Bratts easily there. Bratts is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Smith to escape.
Bratts is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith dodges the ground and pound from Bratts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bratts stands up.
Bratts clinches with his opponent.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bratts gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Smith tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bratts just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bratts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bratts fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Bratts, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Bratts against the cage but Bratts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bratts has managed to clinch.
Smith being controlled against the cage.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Steve Smith's cut is getting worse.
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!
Bratts ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Bratts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Smith. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bratts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smith.
Steve Smith's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab-cross combination lands for Bratts and sends Smith crashing to the mat! Bratts follows him down to the mat - Smith regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Smith is rocked!
Bratts frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bratts working Smith over with strikes here.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bratts working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bratts dominating with strikes here.
Smith regains half guard.
Bratts seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Bratts pulls his head out easily.
Bratts escapes and gets back to his feet.
Bratts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bratts moves into the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown but Bratts manages to get underhooks.
Bratts unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smith lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bratts crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts clinches.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bratts avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bratts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bratts looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Bratts persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith closes the distance and clinches up with Bratts, looking for a takedown. Smith pushes Bratts against the cage but Bratts circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bratts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith shoots and misses
and Bratts counters with a left to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratts stuffs the takedown.
Bratts closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Bratts has Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith tries to pull guard but Bratts won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Bratts.
Smith looking for a takedown.
Bratts lands a nice knee to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bratts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bratts fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smith, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith tries to pull guard but Bratts holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bratts drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bratts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bratts clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bratts.
Bratts manages to break the clinch.
Bratts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bratts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bratts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bratts moves into the clinch.
Bratts landing knees to the body.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Steve Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bratts closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries to score a body lock takedown but Bratts shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A knee to the head by Bratts.
Bratts using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bratts lands a knee to the head.
Bratts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bratts takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bratts gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bratts takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith is trying to drag Bratts to the mat but Bratts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts throws a series of strikes that have Smith backpedaling.
Bratts scores with a head kick.
Jeez, Steve Smith's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bratts moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Bratts pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith shoots in but Bratts avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Bratts tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bratts manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bratts clinches.
Bratts avoiding damage.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts instigates a clinch.
Smith tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bratts smiles and moves away.
Bratts tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bratts but Bratts pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bratts lands a high kick!
A cross from Bratts lands.
Bratts lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bratts takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Bratts.
Bratts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bratts breaks the clinch.
Bratts pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Bratts which made him look bad.
Bratts closes the distance and clinches.
Bratts manages to break the clinch.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bratts sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is working for a kimura but Bratts is defending it quite comfortably.
Bratts wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bratts defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is pressing down on Bratts's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bratts is holding on for now.
Smith is thwarting Bratts's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bratts wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is looking for submissions but instead, Bratts has regained full guard.
Bratts is trying to keep Smith in close.
Bratts has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Bratts working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bratts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bratts looks for a takedown but Smith sprawls well.
Bratts pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Smith with a poor takedown
and Bratts counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bratts is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Bratts with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bratts keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bratts lands a right hook to the body.
Bratts jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bratts rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Bratts breaks from the clinch.
Bratts thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Smith if he has to take too many more of those.
Steve Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice takedown defense from Bratts. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
A head kick from Bratts lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Bratts changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bratts displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith tries to keep at a distance but Bratts has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bratts lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith jumps guard and drags Bratts to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Bratts is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Bratts wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bratts drops back looking for a leg! Smith is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Smith manages to kick Bratts off! Bratts jumps back into Smith's guard.
Bratts 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.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Bratts pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bratts stacks Smith 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 Bratts!
Smith tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bratts wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bratts throws an elbow but Smith slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bratts wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bratts thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Bratts prevents Smith from improving his position.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bratts.
Smith actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bratts instigates a clinch.
Bratts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bratts pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Bratts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bratts moves into the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bratts manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots and misses
and Bratts counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bratts.
Bratts lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith jumps guard but Bratts stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bratts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bratts pinned against the cage. Bratts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bratts works over Smith's head and body with a nice combination.
Smith tries to clinch
and Bratts holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bratts gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Smith tries to pull guard but Bratts won't allow it.
Jack Bratts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bratts lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith is trying to drag Bratts to the mat but Bratts just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bratts drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bratts's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jack Bratts seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith gets control of Bratts's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bratts stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Bratts trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bratts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Bratts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bratts 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Bratts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Tommersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Tommersen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
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132 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lars Tommersen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tommersen avoids a kick to the body.
Dyer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dyer blocks a head kick by Tommersen.
Tommersen tries to clinch there but Dyer circles away.
Dyer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Dyer throws a nice looking combination but Tommersen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tommersen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tommersen moves away.
Nick Dyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tommersen fakes the leg kick and cracks Dyer in the body.
Dyer tries to move into range but Tommersen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dyer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dyer throws a lazy head kick
and Tommersen counters with a body kick that stops Dyer in his tracks momentarily.
Dyer throws a head kick that misses
and Tommersen counters with a solid body kick.
Dyer throws a head kick that misses
and Tommersen counters with a series of strikes. Dyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dyer is rocked!
Dyer is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommersen moves into range and clinches up with Dyer.
Tommersen successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tommersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dyer is one step ahead there.
Tommersen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dyer pushes down on Tommersen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tommersen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dyer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dyer wants to work for an arm triangle but Tommersen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dyer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tommersen tries to clinch there but Dyer circles away.
Tommersen closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dyer to the mat! Dyer manages to get full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tommersen wants to control from the top but Dyer keeps moving.
Tommersen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tommersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tommersen is one step ahead there.
Dyer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dyer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tommersen is looking to clinch but Dyer is avoiding it.
Tommersen tries to bum rush Dyer with a series of wild strikes but Dyer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A shot to the body from Dyer misses
and Tommersen counters with an outside leg kick.
Dyer throws a combination that misses
and Tommersen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tommersen plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tommersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tommersen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tommersen tries to close the distance and clinch but Dyer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dyer throws a sloppy head kick
and Tommersen counters with a good, hard body kick but Dyer shrugs it off.
Tommersen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Tommersen dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dyer throws a head kick that misses
and Tommersen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dyer throws a lazy head kick
and Tommersen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dyer.
Tommersen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tommersen looks for a takedown but Dyer sprawls well.
Tommersen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dyer throws a combination that misses
and Tommersen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dyer throws a sloppy body shot
and Tommersen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dyer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tommersen counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dyer throws a jab but it's blocked by Tommersen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tommersen.
A head kick misses from Dyer.
Dyer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tommersen counters with a three punch combo that has Dyer backing up. Dyer nods at Tommersen to acknowledge the strikes.
Dyer is looking to wear down Tommersen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dyer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tommersen counters with a body kick.
Tommersen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dyer. Dyer obviously looking to wear him down.
Tommersen misses with a few strikes there.
Dyer throws a sloppy head kick
and Tommersen counters with a series of strikes. Dyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tommersen tries to clinch there but Dyer circles away.
Dyer misses with a jab to the body
and Tommersen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tommersen moves away.
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.
Tommersen with a nice cross.
Dyer will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dyer throws and low kick but Tommersen moves out of range easily.
Tommersen rushes Dyer and presses him up against the cage.
Dyer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tommersen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tommersen tries to pull guard but Dyer holds him up against the cage and eventually Tommersen drops back down to his feet.
Nick Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lars Tommersen.
Dyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tommersen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tommersen tries for a takedown but Dyer manages to get underhooks.
Dyer prevents the takedown attempt.
Dyer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tommersen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dyer prevents it.
Tommersen tries to pull guard but Dyer won't allow it.
Tommersen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dyer works on Tommersen's body with a couple of short punches.
Dyer pushes off an throws an elbow but Tommersen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dyer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dyer misses with an elbow over the top.
A shot in the inside from Dyer.
Dyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Tommersen.
Tommersen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Dyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
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.
Dyer drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tommersen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lars Tommersen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tommersen is looking to clinch.
Tommersen moves into the clinch.
Tommersen goes for a takedown attempt but Dyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dyer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tommersen's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tommersen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Tommersen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Dyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dyer throws a lazy head kick
and Tommersen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dyer throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tommersen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dyer is looking for a sweep. Tommersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tommersen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dyer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tommersen jumps into side control!
Tommersen tries to advance to mount but Dyer denies him.
Dyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tommersen trying to control the position but Dyer is working away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommersen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tommersen wants to clinch up but Dyer keeps it at a distance.
Tommersen tries to clinch up.
Dyer lands a high kick!
Nick Dyer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dyer misses with the body kick
and Tommersen counters with a body kick.
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.
Tommersen rushes Dyer and presses him up against the cage.
Dyer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dyer is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tommersen can't fight it off and eventually Dyer manages to take the fight to the floor. Tommersen looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tommersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Tommersen, not yet.
Dyer stands up over Tommersen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tommersen controls Dyer momentarily but Dyer frees himself.
Tommersen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dyer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tommersen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dyer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dyer cracks Tommersen with a solid left hand.
Dyer is looking to work some ground and pound but Tommersen has wrist control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Tommersen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dyer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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.
Dyer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nick Dyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dyer misses with a shot to the body
and Tommersen counters with a takedown into side control.
Dyer is trying to improve his position.
Dyer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dyer is trying to get back to full guard.
Dyer missing with punches from the bottom.
Dyer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Tommersen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tommersen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Tommersen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Sex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Brean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Tito Sex has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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295 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Tito Sex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Brean!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sex throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brean's waist but Brean gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sex off to one side.
Sex looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Sex keeps the fight on the outside.
Sex will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Brean takes the fight into the clinch.
Brean jumps guard.
Brean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sex manages to get himself to full guard.
Brean is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Brean forces his way into half guard.
Brean is trying for a kimura here. Sex looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brean wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joe Brean!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chingis Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russell comes to the cage accompanied by Rio by Duran Duran. Bob Russell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chingis Chan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan has Russell up against the cage in a clinch.
Chan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Russell takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bob Russell has been cut.
Chan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Russell's face.
Chan prevents the takedown attempt.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Russell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Russell can't get the takedown.
Chan tries a knee to the head but Russell blocks it.
Russell wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Russell.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Russell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Russell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chan misses with a knee to the head.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Chan looks gassed!
Russell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chan smiles and moves away.
Chan lands a head kick!
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Russell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Russell wants to clinch
and Chan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russell.
Chingis Chan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Russell shoots for a takedown but Chan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chan misses with a knee strike.
Chan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Chan misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chan.
A knee to the head by Chan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Chan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Russell blocks it with crossed arms.
Chan scores with a knee to the head.
Chan misses with a knee strike.
Chan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russell takes an elbow to the temple.
Chan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Russell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chan with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russell lands a takedown into guard.
Russell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Russell has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Chan to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Russell is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Chan pulls down on the head and he's put Russell to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chingis Chan!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evan Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jaki wilton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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266 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Counter striker
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Frazier !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, jaki wilton!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frazier seems to be stalking wilton here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! wilton drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evan Frazier !
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Polumbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Shaw looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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234 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Steven Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Polumbo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shaw looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Polumbo lands a head shot.
Polumbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Polumbo scores with a jab.
Joey Polumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A decent looking cross lands there for Polumbo.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Polumbo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Polumbo scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Steven Shaw has been cut.
Shaw could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Polumbo misses with a wild combination.
Polumbo lands an overhand right.
Polumbo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Polumbo throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
Polumbo looks to land a combination. Shaw sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Polumbo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Polumbo throws out a powerful jab.
Polumbo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooh a lovely combination from Polumbo sends Shaw down but not out. Polumbo dives into side control looking to finish.
Shaw is rocked!
Shaw prevents Polumbo from moving into mount.
Polumbo working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polumbo wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Polumbo is chipping away with strikes.
Polumbo is looking to take a break and control but Shaw is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Polumbo is putting a hurting on Shaw here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Shaw is not content to let Polumbo control the position.
Polumbo has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polumbo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Polumbo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Polumbo throws a leg kick which misses Shaw's front leg but catches the back leg as Shaw tries to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Polumbo.
Polumbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Polumbo to score with a decent uppercut.
Shaw walks into a left hand.
Polumbo lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Polumbo finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head.
Shaw walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Polumbo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Shaw had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Shaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Polumbo throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Polumbo stuns Shaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good shot there by Polumbo.
Polumbo cracks a nice hook into Shaw's ribs.
Shaw looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Polumbo.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Polumbo lands a nice shot to the body.
Polumbo scores with a jab. Shaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Polumbo.
Shaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Polumbo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polumbo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Polumbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Polumbo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Polumbo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Shaw's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Polumbo.
Polumbo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Polumbo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Polumbo.
Polumbo stalks Shaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaw's face. Shaw staggers backwards, shaken.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shaw throws a head kick that misses.
Polumbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Polumbo.
Polumbo lands with a hook. Shaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polumbo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Shaw drops his hands momentarily and Polumbo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Polumbo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Polumbo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Polumbo.
Shaw takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shaw walks into a left hand.
Shaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Polumbo lands a two punch combo.
Polumbo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polumbo connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polumbo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Shaw backs up against the cage.
Polumbo looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Polumbo lands with a right hand.
Polumbo clobbers Shaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Polumbo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Polumbo clobbers Shaw with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Polumbo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Polumbo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Polumbo looks to throw the jab but Shaw is out of range.
Polumbo throws a combination. Shaw tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Steven Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters circle momentarily. Polumbo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
Polumbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Polumbo.
Polumbo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polumbo lands a really nice looking cross but Shaw seems unphased.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Polumbo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polumbo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shaw looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Polumbo lands a jab to the nose.
Polumbo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Polumbo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to de liver by Polumbo. Beautiful body shot.
Polumbo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joey Polumbo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polumbo cracks Shaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Polumbo. That snapped Shaw's head back.
Polumbo lands a jab to Shaw's midsection.
Polumbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Polumbo.
Polumbo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Polumbo duly obliges.
Polumbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Polumbo lands a two punch combo.
Nice cross by Polumbo.
Polumbo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Polumbo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Polumbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Polumbo.
Polumbo with a jab.
Polumbo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Polumbo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Shaw moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polumbo cracks the inside of Shaw's front leg.
Polumbo lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Polumbo connects with a solid leg kick.
Polumbo works over Shaw's head and body with a nice combination.
Polumbo tries to bum rush Shaw with a series of wild strikes but Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Polumbo lands with a hook. Shaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polumbo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Polumbo duly obliges.
Shaw is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Polumbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Polumbo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Polumbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.
Shaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polumbo lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polumbo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Polumbo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polumbo jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Polumbo.
Shaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Polumbo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Polumbo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shaw. That did some damage!
A solid leg kick lands there for Polumbo.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Polumbo!
Polumbo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Polumbo.
Polumbo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Polumbo.
Polumbo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Polumbo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polumbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Polumbo works Shaw's body with a nice hook.
Polumbo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Polumbo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steven Shaw's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Polumbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polumbo, as that shot connected.
Polumbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Polumbo scores with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Polumbo.
Shaw takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by Polumbo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Polumbo.
Polumbo lands with a nice combination. Shaw backs away looking to recover.
Shaw checks the leg kick.
Jab by Polumbo.
Polumbo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Polumbo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Polumbo scores with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jab, jab by Polumbo - just one landing.
Polumbo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Polumbo scores with a hook to the body. Shaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polumbo lands a right hook to the body.
Polumbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shaw shoots for a double leg takedown but Polumbo sprawls well. He's pushed Shaw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Polumbo catches Shaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Polumbo's corner calls for a 1-2. Polumbo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Polumbo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Joey Polumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polumbo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Polumbo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Polumbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shaw stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shaw takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Polumbo lands with a nice combination. Shaw backs away looking to recover.
Polumbo throws a right and a left that Shaw avoids nicely.
Polumbo lands the left hand.
Polumbo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shaw has time to react.
Shaw doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polumbo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A right-left combo lands from Polumbo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polumbo scores with a shot to the body.
Polumbo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Polumbo finds it's way through Shaw's defenses.
Shaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Polumbo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Polumbo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Polumbo scores with a shot to the body.
Polumbo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Shaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Polumbo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Polumbo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shaw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Polumbo lunges at Shaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shaw's hand.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Polumbo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Polumbo duly obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polumbo stuns Shaw with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shaw moves forwards but Polumbo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Polumbo connects with the punch.
Polumbo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Shaw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Shaw drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Polumbo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shaw gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Polumbo.
Polumbo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Polumbo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Polumbo misses with the combination.
Polumbo throws a good cross that connects.
Shaw walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Shaw tries to clinch there but Polumbo circles away.
Joey Polumbo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Polumbo lands with a hook. Shaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw takes one on the button.
Polumbo lands a jab to Shaw's midsection.
Polumbo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Left hook, right uppercut from Polumbo.
Shaw takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Decent striking displayed by Polumbo there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Polumbo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Polumbo digs a good body shot into Shaw's ribs.
Donk. Polumbo catches Shaw right on the button with a cross.
Shaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
Polumbo lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Polumbo throws a one two combo.
Nice cross by Polumbo.
Shaw takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steven Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Polumbo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Polumbo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Polumbo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Polumbo!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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