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TLF: Touchdown PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Finn Mac Cool (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Cool has chosen O Fortuna as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Intelligent |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Finn Mac Cool!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac Cool looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Mac Cool misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richardson.
Mac Cool thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac Cool throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mac Cool throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mac Cool throws a chopping leg kick but Richardson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Richardson.
Richardson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mac Cool circles away quickly and effectively.
Good exchange - Richardson coming out on top.
Mac Cool throws out a loose jab but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac Cool tries to sprawl out of it but Richardson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac Cool manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Richardson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Richardson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mac Cool throws a hook to the side of Richardson's head but Richardson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mac Cool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Richardson takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mac Cool closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Mike Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Mac Cool.
Mac Cool shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richardson pinned against the cage. Richardson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cool takes a jab right on the kisser.
Richardson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Richardson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mac Cool takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Richardson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mac Cool moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richardson throws a right and a left that Mac Cool avoids nicely.
Mac Cool misses with a straight left.
Richardson throws a body kick that misses.
Mac Cool is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Richardson.
Richardson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mac Cool clinches up against the cage.
Mac Cool is trying to break the clinch but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Richardson lands with a nice combination. Mac Cool backs away looking to recover.
Mac Cool shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Richardson but Richardson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mac Cool looks gassed!
Mac Cool swats away the attempt to clinch by Richardson.
Richardson throws a right and a left that Mac Cool avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cool drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Richardson misses with a series of wild punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richardson.
Mac Cool takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Horrible takedown by Richardson or perhaps it was just good defense by Mac Cool which made him look bad.
Mac Cool throws and low kick but Richardson moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Richardson throws a series of strikes that have Mac Cool backpedaling.
Richardson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mac Cool's head backwards.
Richardson swinging wilding here.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Cool misses the target.
Mac Cool ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Richardson moves away.
Richardson tries to clinch but Mac Cool is having none of it.
Richardson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Mac Cool bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Richardson misses with a two punch combination.
Mac Cool is trying desperately to land a takedown but Richardson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mac Cool.
Mac Cool fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson shoots in looking for a takedown. Mac Cool tries to sprawl out of it but Richardson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mac Cool manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richardson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mac Cool fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mac Cool misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mac Cool just misses with a punch to the body.
Richardson blocks a jab.
Richardson stuffs the takedown.
Mac Cool scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Richardson doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Richardson misses.
Richardson scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Cool misses with a kick to the body.
Richardson doesn't manage to clinch there - Mac Cool circles away.
Richardson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mac Cool moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mac Cool lands with a cross.
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Cool throws out the jab.
Richardson shoots for a double leg takedown but Mac Cool sprawls well. He's pushed Richardson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cool throws a jab but it's blocked by Richardson.
Mac Cool closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Richardson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mac Cool closes the distance and clinches up with Richardson, looking for a takedown. Mac Cool pushes Richardson against the cage but Richardson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Richardson misses with a double jab.
Mac Cool swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Richardson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mac Cool bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Richardson's head backwards.
Mac Cool tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richardson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac Cool shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mac Cool jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Richardson misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mac Cool throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richardson's waist but Richardson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mac Cool off to one side.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Mac Cool avoids it well.
Mac Cool pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richardson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Richardson looks for a takedown but Mac Cool sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Richardson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mac Cool falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mac Cool takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Richardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richardson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mac Cool tries to avoid it but Richardson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mac Cool to the ground. Mac Cool escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mac Cool takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Mac Cool bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mac Cool will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mac Cool dodges the punch combination from Richardson.
Richardson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Cool paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Richardson does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Richardson does no damage.
Richardson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Cool throws out the jab.
Mac Cool pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Richardson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Mac Cool fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mac Cool.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Cool misses the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Cool misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mike Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Finn Mac Cool.
Mac Cool slips a jab and a cross from Richardson.
Mac Cool misses with a double jab
and Richardson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Some wild striking there from Richardson.
Nice sprawl there from Richardson as Mac Cool shoots in.
Richardson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mac Cool misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Cool misses the target.
Richardson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mac Cool fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richardson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mac Cool slips a jab and a cross from Richardson.
Mike Richardson is winning the standup battle so far.
Mac Cool will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Richardson avoids the head kick by Mac Cool.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac Cool as he avoids it easily.
Mac Cool has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Cool misses the target.
Richardson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mac Cool shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Richardson as he avoids it easily.
Mac Cool will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mac Cool closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Richardson to counter with a crisp jab.
Richardson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mac Cool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mac Cool jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mike Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mac Cool scores with a jab.
Richardson misses with a few strikes there.
Richardson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mac Cool circles away.
Mac Cool is looking to slow Richardson down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Richardson blocks the low kick.
Richardson misses with a wild combination.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Mac Cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac Cool misses with a body shot.
Richardson works over Mac Cool's head and body with a nice combination.
Richardson looks to land a combination but Mac Cool avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Mac Cool - just one landing.
Richardson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Richardson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Richardson tries to bum rush Mac Cool with a series of wild strikes but Mac Cool uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Richardson ducks under a wild hook from Mac Cool.
Mac Cool misses with a jab to the body
letting Richardson counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Richardson.
Richardson scores with a three punch combo!
Mac Cool connects with a good right hand that stumbles Richardson. Richardson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mac Cool misses with a takedown attempt - Richardson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richardson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mac Cool misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Richardson takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a combination
and Mac Cool counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Richardson as Mac Cool shoots in.
Richardson throws a series of punches but Mac Cool moves out of range.
Mac Cool tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson blocks a jab.
Richardson scores with the left hand. Mac Cool knows he should have avoided that one.
Richardson with a jab.
Richardson avoids the body shot from Mac Cool.
Richardson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Richardson lands a two punch combo.
Mac Cool misses with a looping right.
Mac Cool looks for a takedown but Richardson sprawls well.
Richardson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac Cool clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.
Mac Cool breaks the clinch.
Richardson connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finn Mac Cool will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Mac Cool throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Richardson's waist but Richardson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mac Cool off to one side.
Mac Cool is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richardson.
Richardson lands with a nice combination. Mac Cool backs away looking to recover.
Mac Cool keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Richardson tries for a takedown but Mac Cool sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mac Cool.
Mac Cool misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Richardson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mac Cool wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mac Cool lands a few punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mac Cool lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Richardson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Richardson 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.
Mac Cool throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Richardson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Richardson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mac Cool uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Richardson has time to react.
Mac Cool fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Richardson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mac Cool swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Richardson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac Cool throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Richardson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Richardson.
Mac Cool waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Richardson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Richardson.
Mac Cool closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richardson circles away.
Mac Cool has a takedown stuffed.
Richardson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mac Cool showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Richardson.
Mac Cool thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mac Cool shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Richardson pinned against the cage. Richardson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Richardson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richardson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mac Cool tries for a takedown but Richardson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mac Cool changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richardson tries to avoid it but Mac Cool manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richardson to the ground. Richardson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richardson throws a series of strikes that have Mac Cool backpedaling.
Richardson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mac Cool doesn't manage to clinch there - Richardson circles away.
Mac Cool misses with an uppercut.
Richardson misses with a two punch combination.
Mac Cool tries to clinch there but Richardson circles away.
Richardson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mac Cool moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mac Cool throws out a loose jab but Richardson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Richardson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mac Cool blocks the body kick.
Mac Cool misses the jab.
Mac Cool takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mac Cool walks into a straight right hand from Richardson.
Mac Cool tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richardson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Richardson swinging wilding here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Mac Cool.
Mac Cool takes a swing at Richardson's ribcage but misses.
Mac Cool throws an overhand right that lands on Richardson's shoulder, as Richardson tries to avoid the shot.
Richardson throws a right hand that Mac Cool ducks under and follows up with a left that Mac Cool also avoids with ease.
Richardson misses with a two punch combination.
Mac Cool shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richardson swinging wilding here.
Mac Cool works the jab nicely.
Richardson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Richardson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richardson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mac Cool as he avoids it easily.
Richardson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mac Cool. Mac Cool gets slowly back to his feet.
Mac Cool takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richardson throws a nice looking combination but Mac Cool bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big right from Mac Cool misses.
Richardson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mac Cool.
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.
Decent striking displayed by Mac Cool there.
Mac Cool avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mac Cool waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Richardson.
Richardson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mac Cool is out of range.
Richardson slips a straight right by Mac Cool.
Mac Cool tries to clinch but Richardson moves out of range.
Richardson throws a combination. Mac Cool tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mac Cool shoots in but no luck this time.
Richardson slips a straight right by Mac Cool.
Richardson throws a series of strikes that have Mac Cool backpedaling.
Richardson throws a combination. Mac Cool tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mac Cool fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richardson throws a combination. Mac Cool tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mac Cool avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Richardson lands a front kick.
Richardson moves out of range as Mac Cool throws a body kick.
Mac Cool lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richardson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Richardson.
I think Richardson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Mike Richardson!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Mike Richardson!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Mike Richardson!
Mike Richardson wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Albo Rosie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Sampson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sampson has chosen Seek and Destroy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Albo Rosie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bart Sampson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sampson throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Rosie colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Sampson as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Rosie is left battered and dazed whilst Sampson and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Sampson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scott Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greig Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott Richards could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Greig Smith's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greig Smith!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Richards tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Richards to the ground. Richards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Richards is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Richards throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Richards should have avoided that one.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Richards stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Richards throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Richards wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Smith is trying to control but can't.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Richards has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Richards throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Richards gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scott Richards has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greig Smith.
Smith wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith gets control of Richards's arms and successfully pulls guard. Smith will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Smith working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Richards has passed into half guard!
The fighters are battling for position here. Smith manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Richards controls the pace.
Richards lands a couple of elbows.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smith on the ground.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Richards has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Richards is breathing heavily.
Smith has Richards pulled in close to control his posture.
Richards trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Richards stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richards can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richards content to stall in guard here.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Richards from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scott Richards will probably get the nod.
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.
Richards is looking to clinch.
Smith throws a head kick that misses
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
Smith controls Richards momentarily but Richards frees himself.
Smith is looking for a triangle but Richards pushes his legs off easily.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Richards wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Richards trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith wants to take a breather but Richards is having none of it.
Richards has a hand on Smith's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Smith takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Smith with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Smith is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Smith extends the arm and Richards is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Greig Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Izack Tukill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carey Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Supermassive Black Hole by Muse as his entrance music. Carey Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Izack Tukill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Carey Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tukill really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Tukill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tukill is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Williams stands up from half guard.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Izack Tukill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Williams.
Tukill has managed to clinch.
Tukill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tukill is trying to break free.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tukill pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tukill tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Tukill has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams turns into Tukill and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Tukill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Tukill is retaining full guard.
Williams won't allow Tukill to sweep him here.
Williams stops Tukill from standing up.
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looks gassed!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tukill tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tukill to the ground. Tukill escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tukill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Tukill counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tukill stuffs the takedown.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tukill pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Tukill swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Tukill.
Tukill throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Tukill.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tukill swivels and escapes.
Tukill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tukill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tukill moves into the clinch.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tukill prevents it.
Tukill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tukill misses with a double jab.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tukill counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tukill's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams has his foot on Tukill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tukill works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tukill can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has his foot on Tukill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tukill works his way back into a safe position though.
Tukill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams kicks Tukill off and gets to his feet.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tukill.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Tukill, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Tukill against the cage but Tukill circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tukill doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Tukill is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Tukill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tukill defends it well.
Williams is working for a kimura but Tukill is defending it quite comfortably.
Tukill wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Tukill defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carey Williams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Tukill.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Tukill wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tukill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Tukill counters with a big head kick but Williams shrugs it off.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tukill's waist but Tukill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Tukill lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tukill shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Izack Tukill has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carey Williams.
Tukill clinches up against the cage.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tukill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Tukill's takedown attempt.
Tukill wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams jumps guard and drags Tukill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is looking to sinch up a triangle. Tukill throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Williams's body to avoid the submission. Williams has instead reached around Tukill's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Williams arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carey Williams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dean Capes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Dean Capes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Abel Harris!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Harris.
Nice defenses there by Capes.
Capes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Capes persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Harris tries to bum rush Capes with a series of wild strikes but Capes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Capes forces Harris back against the cage and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Capes is controlling the position.
Harris prevents the takedown attempt.
Capes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Capes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Capes is controlling the position.
Harris wants to get back to striking at distance but Capes won't allow it.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Capes.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Capes misses with a head kick.
Capes shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Capes blocks a head kick by Harris.
Capes tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harris.
Capes staying out of range there.
Harris steps into range and cracks Capes with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Capes flops backwards and Harris dives into his guard looking to finish!
Capes is rocked!
It looks like Dean Capes has been cut.
Harris connects with a couple of short punches.
Oh Capes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Capes is working an open guard so Harris takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Capes seems to have got his legs back now.
Harris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abel Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Capes ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Capes shoots in for a double leg but Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big right from Harris misses.
Harris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Harris throws a hook but Capes avoids it easily.
Capes looks for a takedown but Harris sprawls well.
A slow jab from Harris misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Harris blocks the low kick.
Harris swings for the body but Capes moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a jab to Capes's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Capes ducks under a wild hook from Harris.
Harris misses with a hook.
Harris looks to throw the jab but Capes is out of range.
Capes misses with a body kick.
Capes rushes Harris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Harris tries to break the clinch but Capes is controlling the position.
Capes manages to pull guard.
Harris working some strikes from top position.
Harris is looking to stand up but Capes won't let him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris won't allow Capes to sweep him here.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Capes's guard.
Harris won't allow Capes to sweep him here.
Harris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Capes is looking to clinch.
Harris with a jab.
Capes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Harris tries to avoid it but Capes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Harris to the ground. Harris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Capes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abel Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Capes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Capes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harris.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Harris.
Capes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harris as he avoids it easily.
Harris stuns Capes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris misses with a hook. Capes ducked under it nicely.
Harris looks gassed!
Capes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Harris, pushing him back against the cage.
Capes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Capes breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capes has a takedown stuffed.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Capes's head but Capes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice takedown defense from Harris. No joy for Capes on that attempt.
Harris throws a right hand that Capes ducks under and follows up with a left that Capes also avoids with ease.
Capes takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Capes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Capes is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Capes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
Harris tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Capes misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dean Capes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Capes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Harris is trying to improve his position.
Capes is trying to get an arm triangle but Harris is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Capes wants to control but Harris is keeping him busy.
Harris can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris tries to improve position but can't.
Harris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harris moves into full guard.
Harris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Harris is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capes trying to control the position from guard on top but Harris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capes wants to stand but Harris is controlling his posture from full guard.
Harris pushes Capes off and gets back to his feet.
Harris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Capes looks to land a combination but Harris avoids it well.
Capes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Capes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Harris slips a jab and a cross from Capes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Harris throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Capes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Harris misses the jab.
Harris misses with a hook. Capes ducked under it nicely.
Capes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harris swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Capes.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Capes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harris throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Capes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris throws a hook but Capes blocks it.
Harris misses with a straight right.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Capes. Capes gets slowly back to his feet.
Capes is looking to chop away at Harris's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harris throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A telegraphed right hand from Harris misses the target.
Harris ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Capes slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Capes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Capes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harris throws an overhand right that lands on Capes's shoulder, as Capes tries to avoid the shot.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Harris tries to buck Capes off but Capes is having none of it.
Capes is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harris bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a looping right.
Capes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Capes.
Capes throws a combination that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Capes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Capes tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Capes drops back down to his feet.
Harris wants to break free but Capes has control.
Capes prevents Harris from breaking the clinch.
Capes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harris pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harris wants to break free but Capes has control.
Harris stops a takedown attempt from Capes.
Harris wants to break free but Capes has control.
Harris wants to break the clinch but can't.
Capes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Harris smiles and moves away.
Capes blocks a head kick by Harris.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abel Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dean Capes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Harris misses with a hook. Capes ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Harris.
Harris throws a jab when Capes was well out of range.
Harris stuffs the takedown attempt from Capes. Capes gets slowly back to his feet.
Capes moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Capes feints and as Harris raises his hands in defense, Capes changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Capes won't allow Harris to get back to his feet.
Capes passes Harris's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Harris is refusing to be controlled, as Capes sits in half guard.
Harris works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Capes connects with a couple of short punches.
Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris is landing with some decent strikes but Capes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Capes throwing hammer fists to the chest of Harris. What's that going to do exactly?
BOOM! Harris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Capes tries to hold on but Harris postures up.
Capes can't escape the position.
Harris lands a big shot there that rocks Capes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Capes is trying to escape the mount.
Harris cracks Capes with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Harris landing strikes from the mount and Capes is in trouble!
Capes bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Harris uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris scores with a nice head shot.
Capes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Capes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Abel Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Capes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Capes lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harris wants to hit a switch here but Capes passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Harris there!
Harris looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Harris breaks Capes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capes is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Capes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Capes.
Harris stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Capes has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Capes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Capes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Harris throws a hook to the side of Capes's head but Capes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Capes cracks the inside of Harris's front leg.
Capes fails with the takedown
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Dean Capes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws out a loose jab but Capes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Harris misses with a hook.
Harris takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Capes shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense.
A chopping leg kick lands by Capes.
Harris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Capes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Harris wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Harris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Capes fails to land the takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Capes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris throws a hook but Capes avoids it easily.
Capes slips a jab from Harris.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abel Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Harris 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight for Abel Harris!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Abel Harris!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Abel Harris!
Abel Harris wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Hutch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Valez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hutch comes to the cage accompanied by Cowboys from Hell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Hutch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Guillermo Valez!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hutch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hutch doesn't manage to clinch there - Valez circles away.
Hutch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hutch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hutch scores with a push kick.
Valez misses with a double jab.
Hutch bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Valez's head.
Valez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hutch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Valez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hutch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valez lands with an uppercut that bounces Hutch off the cage and back into rage.
Hutch scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hutch wants to clinch.
Hutch misses with a series of wild punches.
Valez misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hutch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hutch misses with a combination
and Valez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hutch misses with a takedown
and Valez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Valez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bill Hutch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hutch shoots and misses
and Valez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Hutch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hutch is breathing heavily.
Hutch tries for a takedown but Valez circles away easily
and Valez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to de liver by Valez. Beautiful body shot.
Valez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hutch momentarily.
Valez misses with a wild combination.
Valez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hutch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valez throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valez closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Valez lands a nice shot to the body.
Valez thumps Hutch with a low kick.
Hutch moves forwards but Valez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Valez tests Hutch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hutch on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hutch tries to clinch
and Valez counters with a three punch combo that has Hutch backing up. Hutch nods at Valez to acknowledge the strikes.
Hutch tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Valez counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Hutch! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Valez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guillermo Valez! Guillermo Valez retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Urias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urias comes to the cage accompanied by Lay Low. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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24
159 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Urias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urias throws a chopping leg kick but McDonald manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonald looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Urias!
Urias tries to improve his position but instead McDonald has taken his back!
Urias tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Urias might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McDonald has the hooks in. Urias is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
McDonald biding his time, controlling Urias.
McDonald is trying to stick to Urias's back but Urias is turning into McDonald. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in McDonald's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Urias.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Urias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Urias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Urias won't allow McDonald to sweep him here.
Urias has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Urias from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Urias's guard.
Urias doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Urias looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Urias looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McDonald has picked Urias up and slammed him! Urias can't keep hold of the triangle and McDonald manages to pass to side control!
Urias manages to get back to half guard.
Urias looking for submissions off his back.
Urias looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Urias is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urias is not content to let McDonald control the position.
Urias wants to control but McDonald is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McDonald is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Urias doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDonald.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Urias is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urias trying to hold on to McDonald's head to control him but McDonald postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Urias feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McDonald's calf.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
Urias rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Urias creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McDonald's defenses.
McDonald avoiding damage as Urias throws knees to the body.
McDonald avoiding damage as Urias throws knees to the body.
Urias unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urias lands an elbow inside that McDonald shrugs off.
Urias misses with a knee strike.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Urias scores with a hook to the body.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urias tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urias leaning against his opponent.
McDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Urias won't allow it.
Urias tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urias trying to land knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Urias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Urias tries a knee to the head but McDonald blocks it.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Urias scores a nice knee to the body.
Urias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Nice elbow from McDonald.
Urias throws a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Urias will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Urias fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McDonald.
McDonald closes the distance but Urias moves to the side
and Urias counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Urias.
Urias landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Urias missing with knees to the body.
Urias avoids a wild elbow strike from McDonald.
Urias tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Urias buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Urias has McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
Urias trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Urias tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald avoiding damage as Urias throws knees to the body.
McDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Urias fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Urias clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Urias.
McDonald dodges an elbow strike from Urias.
Urias looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Urias using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McDonald has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McDonald looking to slow down the pace here.
Urias scores with a knee to the head.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Urias.
Urias landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Urias tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urias trying to land knees to the body.
Urias lands an elbow that stopped McDonald in his tracks for a moment.
Urias connects with a knee to the head.
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.
Urias breaks from the clinch.
Urias thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McDonald if he has to take too many more of those.
Urias lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Urias throws a body punch but McDonald moves out of range.
Urias throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
Urias thumps McDonald with a low kick.
Urias gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald avoiding damage as Urias throws knees to the body.
Urias unloads a knee to the mid-section. McDonald lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Urias lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Urias working the head and body with strikes.
Urias wants to work for an arm triangle but McDonald is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McDonald manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urias stopping the sweep attempt from McDonald.
Urias trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Urias throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Urias stands up from McDonald's guard - Urias perhaps looking for a knockout.
Urias closes the distance and clinches.
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.
McDonald letting Urias take a breather here.
Knees to the body from Urias.
Urias trying to land knees to the body.
Urias missing with knees to the body.
Urias breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Urias.
Crunch! Urias slams his shin into McDonald's torso.
Urias tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Urias plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Urias scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid leg kick lands there for Urias.
Urias closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Urias 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. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Urias lands a damaging elbow.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald avoiding damage as Urias throws knees to the body.
Urias missing with knees to the body.
McDonald managing to block the knees to the body from Urias.
McDonald is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald avoids a wild elbow strike from Urias.
Urias using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urias missing with knees to the body.
Urias misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
Urias tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urias trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald avoiding damage as Urias throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urias throws an elbow but it misses.
Knees to the body from Urias.
Urias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urias trying to land knees to the body.
Urias tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
Urias tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Urias tries to land knees in the clinch but McDonald avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McDonald prevents a takedown attempt there.
McDonald is trying to break free.
McDonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters up against the cage, Urias throws an elbow but misses.
Urias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McDonald stalling in the clinch but Urias improves position.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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.
McDonald takes an elbow to the temple.
Urias works on McDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
Urias trying to land knees to the body.
Urias's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urias.
Urias tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
McDonald tries for a takedown but Urias sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McDonald takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Urias throws a head kick that half lands.
Urias moves into the clinch.
McDonald avoiding damage as Urias throws knees to the body.
Urias crunches a lovely knee into McDonald's ribcage.
Urias lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Urias manages to break the clinch.
Urias throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urias throws a head kick but McDonald moves out of range.
Urias feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
Urias dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Urias.
McDonald on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Urias. Urias obviously looking to wear him down.
McDonald moves out of range as Urias throws a body kick.
McDonald shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul Urias has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris McDonald.
A head kick misses from Urias.
Urias misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Urias dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McDonald. That did some damage!
Urias scores with a push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urias lands with a thumping leg kick.
Urias closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Urias lands in his opponent's guard.
Urias trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Urias working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chris McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McDonald trying to keep a closed guard but Urias is proving a slippery customer.
Urias content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Urias passes McDonald's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Urias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Urias 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Paul Urias!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Paul Urias!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Paul Urias!
Paul Urias wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sho Fukamachi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Skinner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fukamachi comes to the cage accompanied by Guyver: The Bio-Boosted Armor. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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147 lbs
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146 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sho Fukamachi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Skinner!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fukamachi closes the distance and clinches up with Skinner, looking for a takedown. Fukamachi pushes Skinner against the cage but Skinner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fukamachi throws a leg kick but Skinner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fukamachi closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Skinner tries to roll over but Fukamachi keeps him under control.
Skinner tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fukamachi has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Skinner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fukamachi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Skinner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fukamachi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Skinner is trying desperately to improve position.
Fukamachi lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skinner is bucking up trying to escape but Fukamachi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fukamachi has hold of Skinner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Skinner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fukamachi controlling the position easily from mount.
Skinner is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fukamachi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Skinner is looking to escape.
Skinner is working to get back to half guard.
Fukamachi putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Fukamachi landing strikes from the mount and Skinner is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skinner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Skinner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fukamachi landing strikes from the mount and Skinner is in trouble!
Skinner regains half guard.
Skinner slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fukamachi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fukamachi throwing strikes from guard but Skinner blocks nicely.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Fukamachi from controlling successfully.
Skinner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fukamachi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fukamachi lands a couple of digs.
Fukamachi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fukamachi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Skinner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi postures up and lands a big shot to Skinner's brow.
Skinner keeping moving, preventing Fukamachi from controlling successfully.
Skinner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Skinner punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Skinner.
Fukamachi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Skinner landing punches.
Skinner trying to control but Fukamachi is having none of it.
Fukamachi regains half guard.
Fukamachi is not content to let Skinner control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Skinner lands a nice short elbow.
Fukamachi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Skinner working Fukamachi over with strikes.
Fukamachi wants to improve his position but Skinner is controlling well.
Skinner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fukamachi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Skinner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Skinner's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skinner breaks Fukamachi's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Fukamachi working for a triangle but Skinner defends it easily.
Fukamachi is breathing heavily.
Skinner distracts Fukamachi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sho Fukamachi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fukamachi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Skinner tries a head kick but it misses.
Fukamachi stuffs the takedown.
Fukamachi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Skinner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fukamachi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fukamachi trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Fukamachi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Skinner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fukamachi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fukamachi lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner 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.
Fukamachi landing with the ground and pound.
Fukamachi trying to control but Skinner is working from the bottom.
Fukamachi is fighting to break Skinner's control of his arms but Skinner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fukamachi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Skinner lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fukamachi!
Skinner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fukamachi looks a forlorn figure.
Fukamachi is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner dominating with strikes here.
Fukamachi gets back to half guard.
Skinner seems to be looking for submissions.
Skinner is breathing heavily.
Fukamachi gets full guard.
Skinner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fukamachi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sho Fukamachi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fukamachi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fukamachi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fukamachi is trying to keep Skinner in close.
Skinner wants to pass the guard but Fukamachi is keeping the position.
Fukamachi throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skinner wants to control from the top but Fukamachi keeps moving.
Skinner distracts Fukamachi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fukamachi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skinner is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Fukamachi or perhaps it was just good defense by Skinner which made him look bad.
Fukamachi tries for a takedown but Skinner circles away easily
and Skinner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fukamachi's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi working a defensive guard here.
Skinner throwing strikes from guard but Fukamachi blocks nicely.
Fukamachi looking for a sweep. Not yet Fukamachi, not yet.
Fukamachi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Skinner manages to get himself to full guard.
Skinner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Skinner will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Skinner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Skinner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Fukamachi is in close to Skinner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Skinner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fukamachi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fukamachi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sho Fukamachi will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fukamachi misses with a takedown attempt
and Skinner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fukamachi's guard.
Skinner stands up over Fukamachi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fukamachi lands an upkick as Skinner stands over him.
Skinner trying to control but Fukamachi is working from the bottom.
Fukamachi wants to sweep here but Skinner controlling him for the moment.
Fukamachi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skinner scoring with some ground and pound.
Skinner wants to pass the guard but Fukamachi is keeping the position.
Fukamachi looking for a sweep. Not yet Fukamachi, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Skinner chips away with some ground and pound.
Skinner distracts Fukamachi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Skinner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fukamachi trying to strike off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fukamachi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Skinner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fukamachi's guard.
Fukamachi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skinner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Skinner works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner trying to pass the guard but Fukamachi defending well.
Skinner works his foot free and advances to mount.
Skinner with a couple of short strikes.
Skinner working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fukamachi is looking to improve his position but Skinner isn't that keen on the idea.
The referee warns Fukamachi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Fukamachi is working to get back to half guard.
Skinner looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fukamachi swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Skinner lands a heavy elbow.
Skinner in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fukamachi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Skinner passes to side control.
Skinner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Fukamachi is looking for a sweep.
Skinner trying to control the action but Fukamachi is working from the bottom.
Fukamachi prevents Skinner from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi is trying to control Skinner's posture but Skinner avoids it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skinner throws a sloppy head kick and Fukamachi moves out of range easily.
Sho Fukamachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fukamachi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fukamachi lands in his opponent's guard.
Skinner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fukamachi working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skinner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Skinner really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fukamachi shoots and misses
and Skinner counters with a shoot takedown. Fukamachi fights it but they end up in guard.
Skinner advances position into side control!
Fukamachi is trying to control Skinner's posture but Skinner avoids it.
Skinner cracks Fukamachi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Skinner is chipping away with strikes.
Skinner working the ground and pound.
Fukamachi is looking to reverse the position.
Skinner tries for a kimura but Fukamachi is defending well.
Skinner tries for a kimura but Fukamachi is defending well.
Skinner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fukamachi is pressing down on Skinner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fukamachi lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Skinner!
Skinner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fukamachi lands with some strikes.
Fukamachi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Skinner looks a forlorn figure.
Skinner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skinner can't escape the position.
Fukamachi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Skinner in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Skinner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fukamachi landing punches.
Fukamachi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Skinner hang on?
Skinner is looking to improve his position but Fukamachi isn't that keen on the idea.
Fukamachi landing shots from mount.
Fukamachi looking to finish Skinner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Skinner!
Skinner is trying to escape the mount.
Fukamachi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Skinner hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi lands a big shot there that rocks Skinner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Skinner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Skinner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Skinner is not content to let Fukamachi control the position.
Fukamachi works his way into full mount!
Skinner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fukamachi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fukamachi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skinner really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fukamachi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Skinner is looking to get to half guard.
Fukamachi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Skinner is squirming around, avoiding Fukamachi's attempts to control the action.
Skinner is trying to escape the mount.
Fukamachi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bobby Skinner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Fukamachi tries to bum rush Skinner with a series of wild strikes but Skinner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Skinner.
Skinner working away.
Skinner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fukamachi tries to buck Skinner off but Skinner is having none of it.
Skinner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skinner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Skinner tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fukamachi struggling a bit here.
Fukamachi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Skinner off and has taken his back!
Skinner is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fukamachi off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fukamachi wants to control but Skinner is keeping busy.
Skinner is in bad spot here.
Skinner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fukamachi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skinner wants to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from Fukamachi there.
Fukamachi lands with a punch from half guard.
Fukamachi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fukamachi is looking to take a break and control but Skinner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fukamachi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Skinner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fukamachi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fukamachi's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fukamachi rolls, trying to escape but Skinner keeps control of the position.
Skinner lands shots from the back.
Skinner lands a shot to the head.
Skinner is landing with strikes from the back.
Fukamachi can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skinner scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Fukamachi is looking for a way out.
Fukamachi is covering up but some of the strikes from Skinner are getting through and doing damage.
Skinner lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Skinner doesn't have the hooks in and Fukamachi manages to turn into his guard.
Fukamachi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fukamachi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fukamachi preventing the sweep.
Skinner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Skinner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fukamachi is one step ahead there.
Fukamachi passes Skinner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fukamachi scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Skinner is staying active underneath Fukamachi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Skinner is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fukamachi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fukamachi's back!
Fukamachi is trapped and Skinner is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Skinner tries to keep control of the position but Fukamachi is staying busy.
Fukamachi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Skinner prevents Fukamachi from getting the reversal.
Skinner is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Fukamachi can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fukamachi regains half guard.
Fukamachi throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Skinner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skinner 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Bobby Skinner!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight as a draw!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Bobby Skinner!
Bobby Skinner wins by majority decision!
Bobby Skinner is the new featherweight champion!
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