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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnathaniel MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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208 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Experienced |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnathaniel MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacArthur rushes Sullivan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur lands with a right to the head.
Sullivan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sullivan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sullivan is trying to break the clinch but MacArthur has him pressed against the cage.
MacArthur's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacArthur.
MacArthur looks to land a body kick but Sullivan moved away.
MacArthur tries to clinch but Sullivan moves out of range.
MacArthur is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Sullivan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnathaniel MacArthur seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacArthur looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sullivan slips under a jab from MacArthur.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacArthur cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming MacArthur to the mat! MacArthur manages to get full guard.
MacArthur wants to sweep but no luck.
MacArthur looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sullivan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Sullivan stops MacArthur from getting back to his feet.
Sullivan seems to be working for a kimura but MacArthur defends the submission attempt.
MacArthur pushes Sullivan off looking to stand but Sullivan dives back in and keeps control.
MacArthur has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sullivan is working away from the top position though.
Sullivan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
MacArthur on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacArthur tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
MacArthur wants to clinch.
MacArthur fails with the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
MacArthur is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacArthur tries to get to full guard but Sullivan has control of the leg.
Sullivan wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacArthur keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control MacArthur kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sullivan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sullivan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacArthur's head.
Sullivan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan is looking for a kimura but MacArthur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sullivan to get the leverage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
MacArthur tries to clinch up
and Sullivan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sullivan.
MacArthur looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathaniel MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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.
Sullivan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, MacArthur regains guard.
Sullivan stops MacArthur from standing up.
Sullivan postures up in MacArthur's guard and throws a big left but MacArthur blocks it.
Sullivan has gone for a leg lock! MacArthur slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sullivan's guard.
MacArthur pushing down on Sullivan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur is keen to just control but Sullivan is a slippery customer.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacArthur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
MacArthur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Sullivan dominated that round.
That's time! MacArthur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
MacArthur tries to clinch
and Sullivan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sullivan.
Sullivan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but MacArthur manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sullivan has MacArthur in his guard.
MacArthur is looking to stand up but Sullivan won't let him.
Sullivan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sullivan is working an open guard so MacArthur takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
MacArthur lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sullivan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacArthur pushes Sullivan up against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sullivan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacArthur drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sullivan pulls his leg out and moves away.
MacArthur shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sullivan but Sullivan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
MacArthur with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
MacArthur looks to land a combination. Sullivan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur has managed to clinch.
MacArthur presses Sullivan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sullivan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MacArthur pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MacArthur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sullivan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnathaniel MacArthur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Sullivan.
MacArthur breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
MacArthur shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sullivan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
MacArthur is looking to escape.
MacArthur is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur is trying to maintain the position but Sullivan is very close to passing his half guard.
Sullivan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacArthur's head.
MacArthur makes his way to full guard. A much better position for MacArthur.
MacArthur preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sullivan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! MacArthur is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! MacArthur has escaped and now he's on top!
MacArthur wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
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.
MacArthur scoring with punches to the head and body.
MacArthur stands up from Sullivan's guard - MacArthur perhaps looking for a knockout.
MacArthur closes the distance and clinches.
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 Johnathaniel MacArthur will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
MacArthur gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
MacArthur wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but MacArthur keeps moving.
Sullivan stops MacArthur from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
MacArthur throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan throws a strike but MacArthur rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing MacArthur from standing up.
MacArthur throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
MacArthur is looking to clinch but Sullivan is avoiding it.
Left hook, right uppercut from MacArthur.
MacArthur tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sullivan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MacArthur gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sullivan counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sullivan misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sullivan misses with the ground and pound.
MacArthur is looking to reverse the position.
Sullivan misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur regains half guard.
Sullivan prevents MacArthur from improving his position.
Sullivan with the ground and pound but MacArthur uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sullivan drops back, looking for a kneebar! MacArthur looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. MacArthur looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from MacArthur!
MacArthur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sullivan keeps working.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sullivan struggling a bit here.
Sullivan is trying to work for a sweep but MacArthur has mounted him!
MacArthur looking to control but Sullivan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
MacArthur with a couple of short strikes.
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding MacArthur's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Frank Sullivan.
I think Sullivan 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Sullivan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rampage Crackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen The White Stripes - Ball and Biscuit as his entrance music. Jack White has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rampage Crackson's chin.
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rampage Crackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack White!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White looks to land a combination but Crackson avoids it well.
White throws the kick towards the body but Crackson avoids it.
Jab by White.
Crackson wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Crackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
White throws a right hand that Crackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Crackson also avoids with ease.
White takes a swing at Crackson's ribcage but misses.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crackson circles away quickly and effectively.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for White.
White lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Rampage Crackson has been cut.
White lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White misses with a wild combination.
Crackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from White.
Crackson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but White swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a nice looking combination but Crackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from White.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Crackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
White avoids the body shot from Crackson.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White slips a straight right by Crackson.
White throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for White, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
White looks gassed!
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Crackson.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crackson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
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.
Crackson is looking to clinch.
White displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A combination from White does no damage.
Crackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crackson is trying to control the action in half guard but White is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White is not content to let Crackson control the position.
Crackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Crackson is nestled in close to White, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crackson trying to control from half guard but White is working away.
Crackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crackson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Crackson working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Crackson there.
Crackson working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Crackson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crackson wants to control but White is keeping him busy.
Crackson trying to mount his opponent but White defends it.
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 Rampage Crackson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rampage Crackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Crackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crackson wants to clinch.
White will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
White misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from White misses.
White fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crackson manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crackson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crackson moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White is breathing heavily.
Crackson wants to clinch.
White throws a nice looking combination but Crackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jack White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throws a right hand that Crackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Crackson also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from White misses.
White throws a big shot that misses.
Crackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crackson blocks a jab.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Crackson tries to clinch but White is having none of it.
Crackson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from White.
Crackson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? White is fending him off so far but Crackson persists. Nope, White circles away and we're back to standing.
Crackson doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
Jack White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Crackson tries to clinch there but White circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
White throws out a loose jab but Crackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crackson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Crackson doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Crackson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Crackson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crackson tries to clinch there but White circles away.
White stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from White.
A combination from Crackson does no damage.
Crackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Crackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Crackson with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampage Crackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crackson shoots in for a double leg but White sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Crackson wants to clinch.
White misses with a low kick.
White scores with a nice right hand.
White tries to bum rush Crackson with a series of wild strikes but Crackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White throws out a loose jab but Crackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rampage Crackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Crackson.
Crackson slips a jab from White.
Crackson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Crackson misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Crackson misses the target.
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.
White misses with a double jab.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Crackson.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crackson circles away quickly and effectively.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
White throws a right hand that Crackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Crackson also avoids with ease.
Crackson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
White takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Crackson is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crackson scores with a couple of short elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rampage Crackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rampage Crackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Crackson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Crackson moves in looking to clinch but White pushes him off.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crackson.
White fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Crackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Crackson wants to clinch up but White keeps it at a distance.
Crackson slips a jab and a cross from White.
White throws a big shot that misses.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crackson circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Crackson.
White throws a hook but Crackson avoids it easily.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Crackson.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from White misses.
Crackson moves into the clinch successfully.
Crackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
White gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Crackson.
Crackson swings wildly with an uppercut but White uses good head movement to avoid it.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Crackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Crackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
White stops a takedown attempt from Crackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rampage Crackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crackson misses with some punches.
Crackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crackson.
Crackson throws a punch but it's blocked by White.
White wants to get back to striking at distance but Crackson won't allow it.
Crackson wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
White is trying to break free.
Crackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
White keeps control of Crackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Crackson prevents White from breaking the clinch.
Crackson has White pushed against the cage.
Crackson is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Crackson goes for a takedown attempt but White pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from White does no damage.
Crackson is looking to clinch.
White comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
White throws a nice looking combination but Crackson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crackson doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crackson tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from White misses.
Crackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
White stuffs the takedown.
Crackson fails to land the takedown.
White looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
White looks to land a combination but Crackson avoids it well.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crackson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
Crackson swinging wilding here.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Crackson tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Crackson staying out of range there.
White swats away the attempt to clinch by Crackson.
White misses with a straight left.
Crackson tries to clinch up but White circles away and keeps his distance.
Crackson is looking to clinch but White is avoiding it.
White dips to his left and cracks Crackson with an uppercut!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Rampage Crackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Crackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack White comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Crackson 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rampage Crackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosko Dojava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dojava has chosen Numbers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bosko Dojava!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dojava lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Mike Gracie has been cut.
Dojava tries to clinch there but Gracie circles away.
Dojava doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Dojava takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie avoiding damage as Dojava throws knees to the body.
Dojava lands a body punch.
Dojava's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dojava misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dojava's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dojava breaks from the clinch.
Dojava tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dojava tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Gracie.
Dojava tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dojava closes the distance and clinches.
Dojava breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dojava darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Dojava controlling the action here for a moment.
Dojava throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gracie blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Dojava misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Dojava tries a knee to the head but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Dojava to work.
Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
Dojava stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dojava's guard.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dojava is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dojava is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dojava keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Dojava sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dojava fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt - Dojava sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dojava tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dojava looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Dojava!
Gracie moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Dojava has worked his arm free - good work by Dojava!
Dojava wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to move to mount but Dojava blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie is trying to get an arm triangle but Dojava is defending well.
Dojava is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Dojava really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gracie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dojava is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bosko Dojava dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Gracie's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dojava pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Dojava has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
Dojava pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dojava misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dojava fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dojava wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dojava gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dojava keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Dojava is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dojava wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Dojava is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie prevents Dojava from getting back to his feet.
Dojava is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dojava keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dojava swivels and escapes.
Dojava tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie tries to keep at a distance but Dojava has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dojava with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dojava.
Dojava working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dojava breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dojava looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Dojava sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dojava swivels and escapes.
Bosko Dojava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dojava wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dojava has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dojava gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dojava tries to land knees in the clinch but Gracie avoids the damage to the body.
Dojava throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gracie lands a takedown into guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dojava dives on top into guard.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Dojava to get to half guard.
Dojava wants to stand up but Gracie is controlling the position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dojava is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Dojava has control of the leg.
Dojava tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
Gracie is looking to control Dojava's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dojava wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bosko Dojava will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mike Gracie's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dojava darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Dojava misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gracie takes an elbow to the temple.
Dojava creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gracie avoiding damage as Dojava throws knees to the body.
Dojava throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Dojava fails to land.
Dojava gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gracie.
Dojava scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
Gracie can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dojava working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Gracie wants the takedown. Dojava is fighting it off but Gracie persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dojava's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dojava is looking to stand up but Gracie isn't so interested in that idea.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Dojava gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dojava avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dojava trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gracie's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working an open guard so Dojava takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dojava swivels and escapes.
Dojava tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dojava as he avoids it easily.
Dojava tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Dojava moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dojava fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dojava thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mike Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dojava tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dojava is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dojava tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Dojava tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gracie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dojava wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Dojava.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gracie.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Dojava is defending well.
Mike Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dojava knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mike Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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 Gracie.
I think Dojava 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bosko Dojava!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zachary Watson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zachary Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Moore!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
Watson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
Watson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Moore.
Zachary Watson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Moore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Watson thows a body shot but no joy.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
Moore throws a series of punches but Watson moves out of range.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Watson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Moore tries to avoid it but Watson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Moore to the ground. Moore escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Moore moves away.
A jab from Watson does it's job there.
Watson scores with a jab. Moore acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Moore is rocked!
Moore looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watson feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Moore crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zachary Watson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Zarch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Zarch will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Zarch!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarch keeps the fight on the outside.
Zarch shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Smith but Smith pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith tries for a takedown but Zarch manages to get underhooks.
Zarch decides to pull guard.
Zarch keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zarch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith wants to control from the top but Zarch keeps moving.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zarch's head.
Zarch really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zarch working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Smith is pushing down on Zarch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zarch is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zarch wants to get back to full guard but Smith has mounted him!
Smith has control of Zarch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zarch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Zarch is in trouble!
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smith working Zarch over with strikes here.
Smith can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zarch is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith content just to control the position here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zarch tries to buck Smith off but he can't manage it.
Smith dominating with strikes here.
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith raining down shots from the mount!
Smith looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to control the pace but Zarch is squirming around nicely.
Smith 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.
Zarch is trying to stand.
Zarch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith tries to control but Zarch wriggling away.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Zarch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zarch tries to improve his position but Smith has taken his back! Smith has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zarch tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Smith pushes Zarch away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Benjamin Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bob Downson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alabaster Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Downson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alabaster Jones's chin.
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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 Downson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alabaster Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Downson misses with a body shot.
Downson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Downson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Downson misses with a straight right.
Downson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Alabaster Jones has been cut.
Downson misses with a wild body shot.
Downson scores with a sloppy right hand. Jones should have avoided that one.
Downson thows a body shot but no joy.
Downson looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Downson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Downson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downson throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Downson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alabaster Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Activin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jumba Laya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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215 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, George Activin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jumba Laya!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Activin misses with a double jab.
Laya fails with the takedown.
Activin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Laya moves away from the strike by Activin.
George Activin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Activin stuffs the takedown attempt from Laya. Laya gets slowly back to his feet.
Laya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Activin misses with a double jab.
Activin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Activin dips to his left and cracks Laya with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Laya shoots for a double leg takedown but Activin sprawls well. He's pushed Laya's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
George Activin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jumba Laya.
Laya misses with a takedown attempt - Activin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Laya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Activin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Activin as Laya shoots in.
Activin cracks Laya with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Laya tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Activin pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Laya is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Activin!
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