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VFC 22: Champman v. Penn PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vince Topper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ward (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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, Vince Topper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Ward!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topper stuffs the takedown attempt from Ward. Ward gets slowly back to his feet.
Topper misses with a takedown attempt
and Ward decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Topper's guard.
Ward advances to half guard.
Ward is stalling here. Topper is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ward seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Topper has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Ward wants to control but Topper postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Topper working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ward manages to get back to half guard.
Topper is keen to just control but Ward is a slippery customer.
Topper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Topper wants to pass to mount but Ward is defending the position.
Topper not doing much here.
Ward is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Topper is trying to control. Ward wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Topper is taking a breather. Ward says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ward moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ward is on top in guard.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Ward avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Topper has momentary wrist control but Ward slips an elbow through the middle.
Ward looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ward wants to pass the guard but Topper is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ward pushing down on Topper's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ward blocks the strikes from Topper.
Ward is taking a breather. Topper says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Topper is looking to improve his position.
Ward trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ward is pressing down on Topper's thigh, looking to free his foot. Topper is holding on for now.
Ward moves into full mount! Topper won't be happy about that!
Ward looks gassed!
Ward sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Topper is working to get back to half guard.
Ward trying to control but Topper is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Topper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ward punishing his opponent with strikes.
Topper wants to control but Ward is having none of it.
Topper is squirming around, avoiding Ward's attempts to control the action.
Topper is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ward controlling the pace for now.
Ward landing strikes from the mount and Topper is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ward dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Topper slips a jab and a cross from Ward.
A combination from Ward does no damage.
Ward throws a series of punches but Topper moves out of range.
Ward gets a clinch.
Topper pulls guard successfully.
Ward with a flurry of punches that miss.
Topper working for a triangle but Ward defends it easily.
Topper looking for a sweep. Not yet Topper, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Topper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward is pushing down on Topper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Topper is fighting to maintain full guard but Ward has managed to sneak the leg through.
Topper is looking to control Ward's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Topper avoid being mounted?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ward wants to control but Topper is keeping him busy.
Topper is trying to control but can't.
Ward throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Topper with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ward counters with a single leg into guard. Topper didn't expect that.
Topper being controlled here, momentarily.
Ward stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Topper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Topper keeping moving, preventing Ward from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topper has his foot on Ward's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ward works his way back into a safe position though.
Ward not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Topper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Topper can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ward controls the pace.
Topper is trying to keep Ward in close.
Ward trying to control but Topper is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topper is refusing to be controlled, as Ward sits in half guard.
Ward is looking to stall here but Topper recovers full guard.
James Ward has got the better of the ground game so far.
Topper 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.
Topper keeping full guard, as Ward tries to pass.
That's four 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.
Topper wants to sweep but no luck.
Topper wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
Ward looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ward throws a series of punches but Topper avoids them all with ease.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Topper, right into the meat.
Topper tries for a takedown but Ward circles away easily
and Ward counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ward.
Ward trying to control the position from guard on top but Topper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ward showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ward gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Topper is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ward manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ward is landing with some decent strikes but Topper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Topper wants to hold on but Ward pushes him away.
Ward trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Topper is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ward has control of Topper's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Topper regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ward looking to control but Topper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ward putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ward trying to control but Topper is having none of it.
Ward tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Topper gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ward is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Topper doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ward.
Topper trying to control but Ward postures up.
Ward wants to lay and pray for a moment but Topper keeps working.
Ward tries to pass the half guard into mount. Topper knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Topper works his way to full guard. Good work.
Topper wants to stand and escape but Ward is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topper tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ward pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Topper is keeping the position for now.
James Ward is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Topper wants to clinch up but Ward keeps it at a distance.
Ward closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ward controls the position from side control.
Topper is not content to let Ward control the position.
Ward working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Topper's face as Ward controls the position.
Let's hope that Ward has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Ward scoring with punches and elbows.
Vince Topper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ward trying to control the position but Topper is working away.
Topper wants to control but Ward postures up.
Ward blocks the strikes from Topper.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ward decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ward frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ward comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ward 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 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ward!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Mcsnoodle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ash Gibbons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcsnoodle comes to the cage accompanied by LOK - Lok står när de andra faller. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Mcsnoodle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Gibbons!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbons tries for a takedown but Mcsnoodle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ash Gibbons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcsnoodle has managed to clinch.
Mcsnoodle prevents the takedown attempt.
Gibbons manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mcsnoodle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcsnoodle stopping the sweep attempt from Gibbons.
Mcsnoodle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gibbons looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gibbons looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gibbons!
Mcsnoodle tries to buck Gibbons off but Gibbons is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gibbons prevents Mcsnoodle from escaping the position.
Gibbons tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gibbons is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcsnoodle is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcsnoodle is trying to control Gibbons's posture but Gibbons avoids it.
Gibbons is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcsnoodle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gibbons is trying to get an arm triangle but Mcsnoodle is defending well.
Mcsnoodle controls the position for a moment.
Mcsnoodle tries to bench press Gibbons off him but Gibbons keeps the position.
Gibbons is looking to take a break and control but Mcsnoodle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gibbons is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mcsnoodle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gibbons trying to control the position but Mcsnoodle is working away.
Gibbons wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mcsnoodle, who protects the arm well.
Gibbons looks gassed!
Mcsnoodle looking for a sweep but Gibbons has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mcsnoodle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gibbons has hold of Mcsnoodle's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mcsnoodle manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Mcsnoodle is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcsnoodle defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Gibbons.
Gibbons wants to stand but Mcsnoodle is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Mcsnoodle tries to lock up and control but Gibbons gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mcsnoodle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mcsnoodle wants to hold on but Gibbons pushes him away.
Gibbons misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Gibbons wants to finish this one by submission but Mcsnoodle is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gibbons.
Gibbons wants to control the pace but Mcsnoodle is squirming around nicely.
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.
Mcsnoodle regains half guard.
Gibbons prevents Mcsnoodle from improving his position.
Gibbons is looking for a kimura here.
Mcsnoodle lands a couple of sideways elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gibbons is trying to control. Mcsnoodle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mcsnoodle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gibbons is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Gibbons dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Mcsnoodle. No joy for Gibbons on that attempt.
Mcsnoodle closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mcsnoodle lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcsnoodle won't allow Gibbons to get back to his feet.
Gibbons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gibbons is working an open guard so Mcsnoodle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mcsnoodle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gibbons!
Gibbons tries to hold on but Mcsnoodle postures up.
Gibbons is trying to escape the mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbons throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Mcsnoodle.
Mcsnoodle looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Gibbons working to try and regain half guard.
Gibbons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gibbons tries to reverse the position but Mcsnoodle maintains control.
Mcsnoodle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gibbons is looking to escape.
Mcsnoodle throwing strikes here but Gibbons is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
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.
Gibbons is squirming around, avoiding Mcsnoodle's attempts to control the action.
Gibbons slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gibbons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcsnoodle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcsnoodle's back!
Mcsnoodle tries to roll but Gibbons sticks to his back.
Gibbons working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gibbons trying to control.
Mcsnoodle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gibbons gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbons struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mcsnoodle fending off the submission attempt from Gibbons.
Gibbons working for a choke but Mcsnoodle is defending well.
Gibbons biding his time, controlling Mcsnoodle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mcsnoodle is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Mcsnoodle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gibbons's guard. Nice work there by Mcsnoodle.
Gibbons looking for a guillotine here but Mcsnoodle defends easily.
Gibbons working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mcsnoodle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mcsnoodle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mcsnoodle stopping the sweep attempt from Gibbons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ash Gibbons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gibbons dodges the punch combination from Mcsnoodle.
Gibbons shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcsnoodle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mcsnoodle decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gibbons, up you get!
Gibbons misses with a takedown attempt
and Mcsnoodle counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcsnoodle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Mcsnoodle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ash Gibbons.
Mcsnoodle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gibbons is trying to keep an underhook but Mcsnoodle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gibbons gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcsnoodle scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcsnoodle postures up in Gibbons's guard and throws a big left but Gibbons blocks it.
Gibbons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcsnoodle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcsnoodle works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mcsnoodle passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gibbons!
Gibbons sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibbons is staying active underneath Mcsnoodle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gibbons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mcsnoodle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mcsnoodle's back!
Mcsnoodle is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gibbons gets his way!
Mcsnoodle manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gibbons's guard. Nice work there by Mcsnoodle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcsnoodle preventing the sweep.
Mcsnoodle chips away with some ground and pound.
Mcsnoodle has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Gibbons to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mcsnoodle is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Gibbons pulls down on the head and he's put Mcsnoodle to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ash Gibbons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Swarner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Lampard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lampard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Davidian by Machine Head. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Swarner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Lampard!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swarner closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Lampard struggling a bit here.
Swarner controls the position from side control.
Swarner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Swarner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Swarner tries to score with some ground and pound. Lampard controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Swarner working away.
Swarner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lampard being controlled for a moment.
Swarner is looking to take a break and control but Lampard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swarner drives through with a takedown into guard.
Swarner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swarner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lampard looking for a guillotine here but Swarner defends easily.
Swarner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lampard with a poor takedown
and Swarner counters with a single leg into guard. Lampard didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swarner 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.
Lampard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Swarner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lampard looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swarner advances to half guard.
Lampard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swarner is looking for a kimura but Lampard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swarner to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swarner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swarner thows a huge punch but Lampard dodges it nicely.
Swarner is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lampard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swarner wants to control but Lampard is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lampard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Swarner wants to work for an arm triangle but Lampard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Swarner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lampard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Swarner's guard.
Lampard 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.
Swarner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Swarner looking for a guillotine here but Lampard defends easily.
Lampard trying to control the position from guard on top but Swarner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swarner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Swarner tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swarner manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Swarner avoids the attempt from Lampard to control.
Lampard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Swarner tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Lampard is squirming around, avoiding Swarner's attempts to control the action.
Lampard tries to hold on but Swarner postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Swarner controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Swarner.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Swarner dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Swarner shoots in and bounces Lampard off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lampard keeping full guard, as Swarner tries to pass.
Bob Swarner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lampard looking to control.
Lampard keeping moving, preventing Swarner from controlling successfully.
Lampard has his foot on Swarner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Swarner works his way back into a safe position though.
Lampard working a defensive guard here.
Swarner wants to control from the top but Lampard keeps moving.
Swarner passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lampard is breathing heavily.
Swarner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Swarner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarner trying to control the position but Lampard is working away.
Swarner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Swarner is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lampard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lampard gets back to half guard.
Swarner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lampard keeps working.
Swarner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Swarner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lampard on the ground.
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.
Swarner is thwarting Lampard's attempts to control the position.
Swarner trying to control the action but Lampard is working from the bottom.
Swarner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lampard defending well though.
Swarner is working for a kimura but Lampard is defending it quite comfortably.
Lampard is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Swarner pulls his head out easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lampard gets caught flat footed, as Swarner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swarner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lampard's guard.
Swarner is looking for a kimura but Lampard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Swarner to get the leverage.
Swarner is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lampard has managed to free his arm - good work.
Swarner trying to pass the guard but Lampard defending well.
Lampard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Swarner.
Swarner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lampard actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swarner seems to be working for a kimura but Lampard defends the submission attempt.
Lampard wants to control but Swarner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lampard closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Swarner is looking to control Lampard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Swarner avoid being mounted?
Swarner moves into full guard.
Lampard wants to control from the top but Swarner keeps moving.
Swarner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Swarner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lampard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Swarner dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Swarner scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Lampard struggling a bit here.
Swarner wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lampard, who protects the arm well.
Lampard is trying to control Swarner's posture but Swarner avoids it.
Swarner trying to control the position but Lampard is working away.
Lampard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
You can see the frustration on Lampard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Lampard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swarner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lampard working for a triangle but Swarner defends it easily.
Swarner 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swarner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Swarner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Swarner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swarner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Swarner 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.
Lampard controls Swarner momentarily but Swarner frees himself.
Swarner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swarner shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lampard's guard.
Swarner wants to control from the top but Lampard keeps moving.
Swarner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lampard's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lampard trying to hold on to Swarner's head to control him but Swarner postures up.
Lampard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Swarner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lampard sees it coming and defends easily.
Lampard is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Swarner is tapping! Great win for Lampard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Terry Lampard!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Dyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Denham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dyson comes to the cage accompanied by Sellout by Biohazard. 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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215 lbs
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203 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Dyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Denham!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denham feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dyson is looking to stand up but Denham isn't so interested in that idea.
Denham trying to control but Dyson is working from the bottom.
Denham postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Denham working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dyson's head.
Denham postures up and lands a big shot to Dyson's brow.
Denham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dyson is looking to stand up but Denham isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Denham wants to control from the top but Dyson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denham 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Denham's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dyson wants to stand but Denham is controlling the position.
Denham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Denham forces his way into half guard.
Dyson is breathing heavily.
Denham passes the guard and advances to mount!
Denham landing strikes from the mount and Dyson is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Denham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dyson looks a forlorn figure.
Dyson wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Denham controlling from mount.
Denham postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dyson looks a forlorn figure.
Denham can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dyson is looking to escape.
Denham unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dyson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Denham lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denham has control of Dyson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dyson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Denham trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Denham lands a nice shot to the head.
Dyson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Denham on the ground.
Dyson is in a horrible position here. Denham smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Denham is landing with some decent strikes but Dyson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Denham landing punches.
Denham working the ground and pound effectively.
Denham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Denham lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Dyson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denham lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dyson hang on?
Dyson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denham working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Denham with the ground and pound from mount.
Denham working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Dyson looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Denham! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robbie Denham!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Craddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and M I Callis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). M I Callis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Craddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, M I Callis!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Callis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Craddock shoots in but Callis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Craddock is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Callis rushes Craddock and presses him up against the cage.
Craddock is working for takedown but Callis is calmly controlling the position for now.
Callis gets underhooks to prevent Craddock's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Craddock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Callis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Craddock smiles and moves away.
A jab-cross combination lands for Callis and sends Craddock crashing to the mat! Callis follows him down to the mat - Craddock regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Callis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Callis is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Craddock reverses the position - he's now on top in Callis's guard.
Callis managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craddock stands up and waves to Callis to follow him.
Callis stuffs the takedown.
Craddock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Craddock shoots in but no luck this time.
Craddock is breathing heavily.
Craddock shoots in for a takedown but Callis shows good takedown defense.
Callis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Callis trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callis uses his free foot to push down on Craddock's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Craddock.
Callis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Callis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Craddock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Callis on the ground.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, M I Callis just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Callis rushes Craddock and presses him up against the cage.
Callis wants a takedown.
Craddock prevents the takedown attempt.
Craddock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Callis pulls guard effortlessly.
Craddock won't allow Callis to sweep him here.
Callis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Callis forces the positional change into back control.
Good control from Callis.
Callis has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Craddock is in real trouble here. Callis gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Craddock is tapping out! Callis wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). M I Callis!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between frankie fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Thunder strike as his entrance music. The key to victory for frankie fraser has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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187 lbs
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194 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, frankie fraser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Chuck Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
fraser tries to bum rush Shamrock with a series of wild strikes but Shamrock uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
fraser throws a right and a left that Shamrock avoids nicely.
fraser will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
fraser throws a nice looking combination but Shamrock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
fraser misses with a double jab.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from fraser.
fraser shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
fraser gets caught flat footed, as Shamrock shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
fraser is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shamrock slips nicely into half guard.
fraser looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
fraser is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. fraser doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shamrock.
Shamrock escapes and gets back to his feet.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
fraser misses with a takedown
and Shamrock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shamrock.
Shamrock trying to control but fraser is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock 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.
Shamrock is stalling in the full guard.
Shamrock gets to his feet. fraser looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shamrock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for fraser!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but fraser is surviving well by controlling Shamrock's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
fraser is bucking up trying to escape but Shamrock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
You get the feeling that fraser really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Shamrock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shamrock trying to control but fraser is having none of it.
Shamrock controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shamrock stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
fraser misses with a double jab
and Shamrock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shamrock goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but fraser does a handstand and catches Shamrock in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with fraser on top - Shamrock is already out from the submission! fraser gives Shamrock's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . frankie fraser!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith's entrance music is Stemm - Face The Pain. A fine choice. 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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205 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
3 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gareth Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Alex Grove!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grove misses with a two punch combination.
Grove looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grove misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grove throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Grove will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Grove moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith connects with a high kick.
Smith plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grove is rocked!
Smith lands a hook that stumbles Grove back into the cage. Smith follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Grove to the canvas! Smith pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Grove has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gareth Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hanz Stokenhizer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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162 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Hanz Stokenhizer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brij Khali!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khali throws a jab but it's blocked by Stokenhizer.
Khali tries to bum rush Stokenhizer with a series of wild strikes but Stokenhizer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Khali misses.
Stokenhizer moves out of range as Khali strikes.
Stokenhizer misses with a double jab.
Stokenhizer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khali misses with a hook.
Khali pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khali throws a combination that misses
and Stokenhizer counters with a one-two to the body.
Khali misses with a straight left.
Khali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stokenhizer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stokenhizer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khali is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stokenhizer.
Stokenhizer lands some shots froms side control.
Stokenhizer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stokenhizer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stokenhizer scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Khali to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stokenhizer tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stokenhizer has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Khali takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Stokenhizer has hold of Khali's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Khali tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Stokenhizer cranks the arm and Khali screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Khali, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hanz Stokenhizer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Poppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cato McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poppins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Mama Said Knock You Out. Harry Poppins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Poppins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cato McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poppins moves in looking to clinch but McGraw pushes him off.
McGraw punishes Poppins's body with a nice straight punch.
Poppins doesn't manage to clinch there - McGraw circles away.
Poppins is looking to clinch but McGraw is avoiding it.
McGraw gets a takedown into half guard.
McGraw wants to control but Poppins is keeping him busy.
Poppins tries to kick McGraw off but McGraw keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Poppins manages to escape and get back to his feet!
McGraw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poppins clinches up against the cage.
McGraw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGraw keeps the fight on the outside.
McGraw moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Poppins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Poppins moves out of range as McGraw strikes.
Poppins tries to close the distance and clinch but McGraw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppins moves in looking to clinch but McGraw pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Poppins as McGraw shoots in.
McGraw tries to bum rush Poppins with a series of wild strikes but Poppins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poppins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poppins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Poppins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Harry Poppins has been cut.
McGraw catches Poppins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McGraw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Poppins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGraw.
McGraw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Poppins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poppins closes the distance looking to clinch
and McGraw counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraw seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Poppins taking some punishment here, with McGraw in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGraw trying to pass the guard but Poppins defending well.
McGraw throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGraw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGraw uses his free foot to push down on Poppins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poppins.
McGraw is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Poppins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poppins is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
McGraw controlling his opponent.
McGraw sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McGraw looking to control but Poppins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGraw looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McGraw landing strikes, looking to finish!
McGraw thowing shots but they're missing.
McGraw throws some wild stikes that Poppins manages to avoid easily.
McGraw misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poppins tries to buck McGraw off but he can't manage it.
McGraw throws a wild left hand from mount and Poppins manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cato McGraw dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Poppins's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McGraw dips to his left and cracks Poppins with an uppercut!
A good leg kick by Poppins.
Poppins tries to clinch up
enabling McGraw to counter with a crisp jab.
Poppins closes the distance but McGraw moves to the side
and McGraw counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Poppins!
McGraw putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGraw throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Poppins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McGraw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Poppins is looking to escape.
McGraw throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw looking to control but Poppins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGraw connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by McGraw there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McGraw wants to control the pace but Poppins is squirming around nicely.
McGraw misses with a head shot.
Poppins is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Poppins avoids a series of strikes thrown by McGraw.
Poppins is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Poppins blocking the ground and pound.
Poppins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McGraw tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McGraw sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McGraw looking to finish with strikes here!
Poppins avoids a series of strikes thrown by McGraw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGraw throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poppins is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poppins tries to buck McGraw off but he can't manage it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGraw trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGraw throwing strikes here but Poppins is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
You get the feeling that Poppins really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Poppins blocking the ground and pound.
Poppins wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by McGraw.
Poppins is trying to stand up.
McGraw controlling the position easily from mount.
Poppins holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McGraw tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cato McGraw showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Poppins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Poppins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Poppins tries to clinch up
and McGraw counters with a single leg into guard. Poppins didn't expect that.
McGraw wants to control from the top but Poppins keeps moving.
McGraw looking to pass the guard.
McGraw trying to control but Poppins is working from the bottom.
McGraw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGraw looking to sit in guard and control but Poppins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGraw wants to hit a switch here but Poppins passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McGraw there!
Poppins gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
A punch lands to the side of Poppins 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Poppins throws a hook to the side of McGraw's head but McGraw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harry Poppins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Poppins blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poppins clinches but McGraw breaks the clinch
and McGraw counters with a nice uppercut.
Poppins is looking to clinch but McGraw is avoiding it.
Poppins moves in looking to clinch but McGraw pushes him off.
Poppins wants to clinch but McGraw slips to the side
and McGraw decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Poppins's guard.
McGraw stops Poppins from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGraw looking to pass the guard.
McGraw trying to control the position from guard on top but Poppins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Poppins is looking to stand up but McGraw isn't so interested in that idea.
Poppins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppins wants to stand up but McGraw is controlling him.
McGraw is looking to work some ground and pound but Poppins has wrist control.
McGraw showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McGraw misses with a wild body shot.
Poppins tries to clinch up
enabling McGraw to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McGraw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Poppins takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poppins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGraw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cato McGraw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poppins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McGraw has time to react.
Poppins moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Poppins - that landed with a thud.
Harry Poppins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poppins lands a nice shot to the body.
Poppins gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McGraw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
A right hand to the body from Poppins.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
A knee to the head by Poppins.
McGraw is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Poppins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McGraw or not.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poppins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poppins presses McGraw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poppins landing knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Poppins.
McGraw stalling in the clinch but Poppins improves position.
McGraw is trying to break free.
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 Harry Poppins.
I think McGraw has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cato McGraw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neville Champman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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161 lbs
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24
163 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Champman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Champman's waist but Champman gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Penn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Champman circles away.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Champman as he jumps to the side.
Neville Champman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Champman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Champman staying calm.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here as Champman stalls from top position.
Champman wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman working away.
Penn manages to get back to half guard.
Champman is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Champman wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Penn drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Champman controls Penn momentarily but Penn frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn postures up.
Penn passes Champman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Champman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Champman scores with a jab. Penn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Penn keeps the fight on the outside.
Champman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Champman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
Champman controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Champman wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Penn is looking to get to half guard.
Champman controlling the pace for now.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
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.
Champman with the ground and pound from mount.
Champman controlling the pace for now.
Penn tries to hold on but Champman postures up.
Penn is working to get back to half guard.
Champman is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Penn can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Champman wants to control the pace but Penn is squirming around nicely.
Champman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Penn on the ground.
Penn is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Champman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Champman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Champman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Penn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Champman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Champman tries to score a body lock takedown but Penn shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Champman goes for a takedown attempt but Penn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Champman misses with a looping left.
Champman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn drops back looking for a leg! Champman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Champman manages to kick Penn off! Penn jumps back into Champman's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Champman trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn wants to control from the top but Champman keeps moving.
Champman is trying to keep Penn in close.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Penn trying to control the position but Champman is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Champman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn tries to roll over but Champman keeps him under control.
Penn is looking to control Champman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Penn avoid being mounted?
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Champman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Penn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Champman breaks from Penn's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Penn wants to hold on but Champman pushes him away.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Champman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Penn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Champman is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Champman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Penn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Penn.
Penn throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Champman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
BJ Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn has his foot on Champman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Champman works his way back into a safe position though.
Champman sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but BJ Penn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Penn throws a head kick that misses.
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Champman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Penn really felt that one!
Penn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Champman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Champman.
Champman breaks from the clinch.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Champman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Neville Champman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of BJ Penn.
Champman wants the takedown. Penn is fighting it off but Champman persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Penn's guard against the cage.
Penn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Champman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Champman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Champman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Champman advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Penn tries to roll over but Champman keeps him under control.
Champman moves nicely into side control.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
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.
Champman controlling the position.
Penn is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Champman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Champman is keen to just control but Penn is a slippery customer.
Penn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Champman from controlling successfully.
Penn controls Champman momentarily but Champman frees himself.
Champman trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Penn pushes a forearm under Champman's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Champman is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn is the new lightweight champion!
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