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LUC:Fight Night 8 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Osman Ralf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Doan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralf kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Frontlines. James Doan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Osman Ralf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, James Doan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ralf wants to clinch.
Ralf looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Osman Ralf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ralf looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ralf scores with a head kick.
Ralf throws a head kick that misses.
Doan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doan takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ralf throws a right and a left that Doan avoids nicely.
Ralf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ralf avoids a kick to the body.
Ralf plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ralf throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Doan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ralf napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Doan wants to control but Ralf is keeping him busy.
Ralf gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ralf is holding on to half guard well.
Ralf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Doan.
Doan working the head and body with strikes.
Doan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doan is trying to control. Ralf wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ralf trying to hold on to Doan's head to control him but Doan postures up.
Doan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ralf has one foot on Doan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ralf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ralf throws a head kick but Doan moves out of range.
Doan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ralf tries a head kick but it misses.
Ralf throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ralf throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ralf misses with a head kick.
Doan wants to clinch.
Ralf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ralf with a poor takedown
and Doan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ralf's guard now.
Ralf is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doan postures up in Ralf's guard and throws a big left but Ralf blocks it.
Ralf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ralf wants to stand but Doan is controlling the position.
Doan is standing up over Ralf. Ralf looks to escape but Doan dives into side control.
Doan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Doan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ralf, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralf tries to control but Doan manages to take his back.
Doan is landing with strikes from the back.
Doan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ralf to escape the position.
Ralf looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Doan is looking for the choke from the back position but Ralf is controlling his hands well.
Ralf wants to get back to his feet.
Doan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ralf knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ralf for a finish.
Can Ralf hold on?! Doan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ralf is taking damage to the body and head.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Doan.
Doan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Doan scores with strikes from the back.
Ralf is taking damage to the body and head.
Doan connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Ralf to escape the position.
Ralf trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I would not like to be Ralf right now.
Doan lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Ralf.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Doan lands a shot to the head.
Doan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Doan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick misses from Ralf.
Doan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ralf counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Doan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Doan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doan wants to clinch up but Ralf keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doan rushes Ralf and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Doan lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ralf tries to land a knee to the head but Doan blocks with his arms.
Doan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Ralf regains guard immediately.
Ralf is trying to control the position but Doan postures up.
Doan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ralf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Doan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ralf keeping moving, preventing Doan from controlling successfully.
Ralf is trying to keep Doan in close.
Ralf is looking to stand up but Doan isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ralf circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ralf slaps away a takedown attempt from Doan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Doan tries to clinch there but Ralf 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.
Ralf throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Doan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ralf displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doan.
Doan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ralf paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ralf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Osman Ralf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Doan.
A head kick by Ralf misses
and Doan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Doan throwing shots but Ralf is blocking nicely.
Ralf looks like he's trying to stand up.
Doan lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doan is trying to control the action in half guard but Ralf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ralf is trying to stand back up but Doan is controlling him
Doan seems to be working for a kimura but Ralf defends the submission attempt.
Ralf is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Horrible takedown by Doan or perhaps it was just good defense by Ralf which made him look bad.
Doan wants to clinch up but Ralf keeps it at a distance.
Ralf misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck for Doan with that takedown attempt.
Ralf closes this distance looking for a takedown but Doan circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ralf tries to clinch up but Doan circles away and keeps his distance.
Doan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ralf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ralf swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Doan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ralf avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Doan avoids the head kick by Ralf.
Doan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
James Doan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ralf is trying to control the position but Doan postures up.
Doan chips away with some ground and pound.
Doan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ralf's head.
Doan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Doan 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.
Ralf rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Doan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ralf has taken the fight to the clinch.
Doan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Doan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ralf blocks it with crossed arms.
Ralf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ralf manages to break the clinch.
Ralf misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ralf connects with a high kick.
Jab, jab by Ralf - just one landing.
Ralf misses with a head kick.
Ralf throws a nice looking combination but Doan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ralf tries a head kick but it misses.
Doan has closed the distance and engaged Ralf in a clinch.
Ralf is trying to break free.
Doan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ralf blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ralf avoids the elbow strike from Doan, against the cage.
Ralf takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doan wants a takedown but no success here.
Doan connects with a knee to the head.
Ralf is trying to force a seperation but Doan has the dominant position.
Doan has Ralf pressed against the cage, preventing Ralf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Doan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ralf.
Ralf is looking to break free of the clinch but Doan has double underhooks.
Ralf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ralf looking to throw knees to the head but Doan is blocking nicely.
Doan wants the takedown. Ralf is fighting it off but Doan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ralf's guard against the cage.
Ralf can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Doan controls the pace.
Doan scoring with some ground and pound.
Ralf scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ralf delivers a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Ralf.
Ralf throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doan closes the distance and clinches.
Doan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ralf blocks it with crossed arms.
Doan misses with a knee strike.
Ralf is trying to break the clinch but Doan is controlling him.
Doan has Ralf pressed against the cage, preventing Ralf from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ralf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doan tries to pull guard but Ralf holds him up against the cage and eventually Doan drops back down to his feet.
Osman Ralf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Doan.
Ralf wants to get back to striking at distance but Doan won't allow it.
Doan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ralf wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Doan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ralf working hard to break the clinch.
Doan drags the fight down to the ground.
Ralf has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doan is proving hard to escape from.
Doan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Doan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ralf wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Doan landing strikes from the mount.
Doan jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ralf manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ralf wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ralf throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Ralf falls off balance throwing a combination
and Doan counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Doan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ralf looking to throw knees to the head but Doan is blocking nicely.
Ralf tries to break free but Doan pushes him back against the cage.
Doan cracks Ralf with a nice body shot.
Doan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Doan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Doan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ralf looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Doan obliges.
Doan tries a knee to the head but Ralf blocks it.
Doan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ralf pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Doan scores with a knee to the head.
Ralf is trying to break the clinch but Doan is controlling him.
James Doan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Doan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ralf has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ralf wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Doan has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Doan.
Ralf takes a knee to the side of the body.
Osman Ralf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ralf is looking to break free of the clinch but Doan has double underhooks.
Ralf misses with a knee to the head.
Ralf tries to break the clinch but Doan is controlling the position.
Doan tries to land a knee to the head but Ralf blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Doan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Doan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Doan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
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273 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a series of punches but Adebisi avoids them all with ease.
Adebisi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Anderson counters with a left to the body.
Adebisi has his takedown stuffed
so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Adebisi has a closed guard, preventing Anderson from standing up.
Adebisi is trying to keep Anderson in close.
Anderson wants to stand but Adebisi is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Anderson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adebisi's guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A right-left combo lands from Adebisi.
It looks like Gary Anderson has been cut.
Anderson lands a body shot.
Adebisi tries for a takedown but Anderson circles away easily
and Anderson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adebisi thinking.
Adebisi fails with the takedown
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gary Anderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Adebisi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Adebisi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Anderson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Anderson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adebisi misses with a takedown
and Anderson counters with a right hand to the body.
Adebisi looks gassed!
Anderson misses with the combination.
Anderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anderson throws a combination that misses
and Adebisi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Anderson's guard.
Adebisi stands and throws Anderson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet but Adebisi drags him back down.
Adebisi is looking to take a break and control but Anderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson wants to get back to his feet.
Adebisi trying to control the position but Anderson is working away.
Adebisi is working to tighten is grip on Anderson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Anderson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Adebisi is really squeezing tight and eventually Anderson passes out! Adebisi breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Adebisi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Dyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Young I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerald Young I has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Dyer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Dyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young I!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young I with a hook.
It looks like Nick Dyer has been cut.
Dyer misses the shot to the body.
Young I misses with a takedown attempt - Dyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Young I dives in and grabs Dyer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dyer pushes down on Young I's head and hops out.
Dyer throws a head kick that misses.
Young I changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dyer tries to avoid it but Young I manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dyer to the ground. Dyer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nick Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Young I.
Dyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Young I pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dyer stuffs the takedown attempt from Young I. Young I gets slowly back to his feet.
Dyer throws a nice looking combination but Young I bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Young I fails to land the takedown.
A head kick misses from Dyer.
A head kick misses from Dyer.
Dyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Young I shoots in for a double leg but Dyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Young I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young I throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dyer counters with a good, hard body kick but Young I shrugs it off.
Young I looks gassed!
Dyer lands with a nice combination. Young I backs away looking to recover.
Dyer scores with a nice strike.
Dyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young I throws a combination that misses
and Dyer counters with a head kick. That will keep Young I thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Young I tries to clinch
and Dyer counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dyer slaps away a takedown attempt from Young I, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dyer fakes the leg kick and cracks Young I in the body.
Dyer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Young I's head.
Young I scores a takedown into full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young I avoids the attempt from Dyer to control.
Young I looking to control but Dyer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Young I is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dyer can't escape the position.
Young I can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dyer is looking to escape.
Dyer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Young I trying to control but Dyer is having none of it.
Dyer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young I is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Young I raining down shots from the mount!
Young I lands a big elbow.
Young I is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dyer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Young I swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Dyer is now in Young I's guard. A big mistake from Young I there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Young I pushes Dyer off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Young I darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Young I clinches but Dyer breaks the clinch
and Dyer counters with a big head kick but Young I shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young I shoots in for a takedown but Dyer shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young I looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young I has closed the distance and engaged Dyer in a clinch.
Young I working hard to break the clinch.
Young I working hard to break the clinch.
Dyer takes a shot to the head.
Dyer being controlled against the cage.
Young I has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Dyer regains guard immediately.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dyer trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Dyer wants to sweep here but Young I controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gerald Young I will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Dyer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Young I shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dyer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dyer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dyer keeping moving, preventing Young I from controlling successfully.
Dyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Young I wants to stand but Dyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Young I scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dyer 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young I works over Dyer with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young I landing with the ground and pound.
Young I distracts Dyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dyer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Young I trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young I is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Young I's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Young I trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Young I is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Young I wants to stand but Dyer is controlling his posture from full guard.
Young I connects with a couple of short punches.
Young I lands a couple of digs.
Young I distracts Dyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Young I trying to control but Dyer is working from the bottom.
Young I chips away with some ground and pound.
Young I trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young I stays in close to Dyer's body and controls the position.
Young I makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Young I controlling from the top position.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gerald Young I just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young I bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dyer's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young I closes the distance and pushes Dyer back into the cage.
Young I tries to break free but Dyer pushes him back against the cage.
Dyer prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Young I takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dyer gets underhooks to prevent Young I's takedown attempt.
Nick Dyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Young I.
Young I can't break the clinch.
Young I tries to break free but Dyer pushes him back against the cage.
Young I tries to break the clinch but Dyer is controlling the position.
Young I has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dyer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Gerald Young I has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young I has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dyer's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Young I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nick Dyer's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Young I shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dyer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Young I trying to control but Dyer is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young I gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Young I lands a couple of digs.
Young I is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Young I must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young I trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young I is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Young I scoring with punches to the head and body.
Young I lands a couple of elbows.
Dyer has momentary wrist control but Young I slips an elbow through the middle.
Dyer wants to stand and escape but Young I is having none of it.
Dyer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Young I is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Young I content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dyer is trying to control the position but Young I postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young I wants to control from the top but Dyer keeps moving.
Young I stays in close to Dyer's body and controls the position.
Young I makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Young I seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Young I wants to get up but he can't break Dyer's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Young I controlling from the top position.
Young I wants to control from the top but Dyer keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young I stands up over Dyer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Young I avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Young I with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Young I not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Young I trying to control the position from guard on top but Dyer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Despite being in the dominant position, Gerald Young I just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Young I darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Young I trying to control from half guard but Dyer is working away.
Nick Dyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Young I lands a nice short elbow.
Dyer is looking to improve his position.
Dyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Young I stalling.
Gerald Young I is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Young I moves nicely into side control.
Dyer throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gerald Young I comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Young I 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Young I!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rory Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keenan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Warriors Code. This should be fireworks!
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169 lbs
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175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rory Keenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Julio Rocha!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha wants to clinch.
Keenan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rocha tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rocha is trying to control Keenan's posture but Keenan avoids it.
Rocha misses with a strike from the bottom.
Keenan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Keenan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rocha keeps working.
Rocha is looking to reverse the position.
Rocha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rocha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Keenan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rocha's guard now.
Keenan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Keenan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rocha is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Keenan, into his guard.
Rocha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Keenan controlling Rocha's posture.
Rocha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha trying to control the position from guard on top but Keenan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rocha won't allow Keenan to sweep him here.
Rocha postures up in Keenan's guard and throws a big left but Keenan blocks it.
Keenan keeping moving, preventing Rocha from controlling successfully.
Rocha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rocha has gone for a leg lock! Keenan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rocha's guard.
Rocha keeping full guard, as Keenan tries to pass.
Keenan pushes down on Rocha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan working over Rocha with some ground and pound. Rocha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rocha wants to improve his position but Keenan is controlling well.
Rocha looks gassed!
Rocha on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rocha is trying to maintain the position but Keenan is very close to passing his half guard.
Keenan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Keenan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rocha for as long as he can get away with.
Rocha works his way to full guard. Good work.
Keenan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws his legs up looking for a submission but Keenan uses it to pass to side control.
Keenan lands some shots froms side control.
Keenan controlling the position from side mount.
Keenan is working Rocha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Keenan just content to control the position.
Keenan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Keenan lands an elbow.
Rocha is trying to control Keenan's posture but Keenan avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Keenan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rocha ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Keenan misses with a body kick.
Nice body punch from Keenan.
Rocha fails with the takedown
and Keenan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rocha won't be happy with that.
Rocha tries to buck Keenan off but Keenan is having none of it.
Rocha taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rocha is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Keenan stalls from top position.
Keenan is trying to get an arm triangle but Rocha is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha is being controlled here.
Keenan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Keenan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rocha has escaped the position, nice work there.
Keenan 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Keenan is trying to get an arm triangle but Rocha is defending well.
Keenan wants to control but Rocha is keeping him busy.
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.
Rocha can't do much from the bottom here.
Keenan is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A low kick from Rocha is predictable there
and Rocha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rocha misses with a takedown attempt
and Keenan counters with a single leg into guard. Rocha didn't expect that.
Keenan trying to control but Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rocha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rocha controls Keenan momentarily but Keenan frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Keenan seems content to control.
Rocha tries to roll over but Keenan keeps him under control.
Keenan slips a nice elbow through Rocha's hands, connecting with Rocha's forehead.
Keenan prevents Rocha from improving his position.
Rocha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keenan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Keenan prevents Rocha from improving his position.
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.
Keenan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rocha is trying to control but can't.
Keenan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Keenan winds up and cracks Rocha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Keenan is looking for a kimura but Rocha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Keenan to get the leverage.
Keenan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rocha landing a few short strikes.
Rocha is not content to let Keenan control the position.
Rocha missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Keenan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rocha fails with the takedown
and Keenan counters with a shoot takedown. Rocha fights it but they end up in guard.
Keenan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rocha's head.
Rocha working for submissions but it's allowed Keenan to get to half guard.
Keenan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha trying to control from the bottom.
Keenan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rory Keenan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Keenan.
Still in half guard, Keenan seems content to control.
Rocha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Keenan scores with a couple of nice shots.
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.
Rocha is trying to control but can't.
Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rocha gets back to full guard.
Rocha trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Keenan manages to pass to side control.
Rocha wants to control but Keenan passes into side.
Keenan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Keenan working the head and body with strikes.
Keenan blocks the strikes from Rocha.
Rocha is working to avoid the ground and pound but Keenan connects with a decent elbow.
Keenan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rocha is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan trying to control the position but Rocha is working away.
Rocha tries to buck Keenan off but Keenan is having none of it.
Rocha trying to remain calm as Keenan controls from the top position.
Keenan is looking to take a break and control but Rocha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Keenan has control of an arm but Rocha manages to advance to Keenan's back!
Rocha has the hooks in. Keenan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rocha scores with punches to the body.
Julio Rocha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rory Keenan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocha lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Keenan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Keenan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Keenan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Seamus Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Leeds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brady kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Killer on the loose. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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176 lbs
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172 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Seamus Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Leeds!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeds lands a jab.
Brady scores with a takedown into Leeds's guard.
Leeds looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leeds is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brady trying to control but Leeds is working from the bottom.
Brady stopping the sweep attempt from Leeds.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady postures up in Leeds's guard and throws a big left but Leeds blocks it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brady forces Leeds back against the cage and clinches.
Leeds lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Brady tries to break the clinch but Leeds is controlling the position.
Leeds drags the fight down to the ground.
Leeds lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brady!
Brady is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brady is bucking up trying to escape but Leeds cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeds content just to control the position here.
Brady tries to hold on but Leeds pushes him away.
Leeds working the ground and pound effectively.
Leeds blocks Brady's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Leeds landing punches.
Leeds lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brady hang on?
Brady tries to hold on but Leeds pushes him away.
Leeds controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeds looking to finish Brady with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brady!
Leeds can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brady is looking to escape.
Brady sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Leeds trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeds thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brady's head.
Leeds keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Let's hope that Leeds 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.
Leeds scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brady is staying active underneath Leeds, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Leeds dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brady tries to clinch but Leeds moves out of range.
Brady throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Leeds paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leeds cracks a nice hook into Brady's ribs.
Leeds tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leeds rushes Brady and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brady tries to break the clinch but Leeds is controlling the position.
Leeds is trying to drag Brady to the mat but Brady just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Leeds manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leeds tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Leeds looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brady passes into side control.
Leeds is trying to work for a sweep but Brady has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady wants to control but Leeds has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Leeds is looking to escape.
Leeds is breathing heavily.
Brady is looking to take a break and control but Leeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brady thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brady working over Leeds with some ground and pound. Leeds looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brady seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Leeds wants to sweep but Brady has passed to side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Leeds can't do much from the bottom here.
Leeds dodges the ground and pound from Brady.
Leeds regains half guard.
Brady is looking for a kimura but Leeds is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brady to get the leverage.
Leeds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brady is looking to take a break and control but Leeds is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Leeds moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brady stands and steps away. Leeds gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Brady takes a swing at Leeds's ribcage but misses.
Leeds shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Brady counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Seamus Brady overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leeds working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brady doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brady manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeds looking for subs off his back but Brady has passed one foot through into half guard.
Leeds has a hand on Brady's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brady takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Brady tries to control but Leeds wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus Brady dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Leeds circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leeds swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leeds throws a series of punches but Brady moves out of range.
Brady takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brady is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Leeds's half guard.
Brady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leeds is trying to get back to full guard.
Leeds looking for submissions off his back.
Brady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady wants to stand but Leeds has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Leeds wants to improve his position but Brady is controlling well.
Brady decides to stand up.
Brady lands with a nice combination. Leeds backs away looking to recover.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brady is defended easily by Leeds.
Leeds throws a lazy right hand but Brady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leeds scores with a shot to the body.
Brady fails to land the takedown.
Seamus Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leeds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leeds swinging wilding here.
A good leg kick by Brady.
Brady throws a series of punches but Leeds moves out of range.
Brady throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brady fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Leeds sprawls well initially but Brady persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Leeds is looking for a sweep. Brady is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brady not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Leeds slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brady won't allow Leeds to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brady avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leeds is looking to sweep but instead, Brady has passed into half guard.
Brady landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Leeds has hold of Brady's hands but Brady slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leeds has one foot on Brady's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus Brady showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brady 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 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus Brady!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wojtek Czyzewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phillip McGee (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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143 lbs
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19
141 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wojtek Czyzewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phillip McGee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Czyzewski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Czyzewski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Czyzewski throws a right and a left that McGee avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Czyzewski scores with a four punch combination!
Czyzewski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Czyzewski waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract McGee.
McGee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wojtek Czyzewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Czyzewski is looking to clinch.
McGee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Czyzewski was well out of range. Poor timing from McGee.
McGee lands a right hook to the body.
McGee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McGee wants to free his trapped foot but Czyzewski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McGee stops Czyzewski from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee content to control rather than advance.
McGee trying to pass the guard but Czyzewski defending well.
McGee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Czyzewski tries to get to full guard but McGee has control of the leg.
McGee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Czyzewski wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Czyzewski is trying to stand.
Czyzewski is staying active underneath McGee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McGee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Czyzewski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Czyzewski wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Czyzewski wants to improve his position but McGee is controlling well.
Czyzewski is controlling McGee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Czyzewski trying to hold on to McGee's head to control him but McGee postures up.
Czyzewski is trying to stand back up but McGee is controlling him
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Czyzewski wants to get back to full guard but McGee has mounted him!
McGee controlling the pace for now.
McGee looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip McGee dominated that round.
That's time! Czyzewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Czyzewski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGee counters with a nice body shot.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Czyzewski is just out of range.
Czyzewski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McGee just misses with a punch to the body.
Czyzewski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McGee counters with a nice body shot.
Czyzewski throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
Czyzewski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Czyzewski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGee.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Czyzewski misses with a double jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Czyzewski misses with a two punch combination.
Wojtek Czyzewski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Czyzewski is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for McGee.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Czyzewski's shoulder, as Czyzewski tries to avoid the shot.
McGee lands a right hook to the body.
Czyzewski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGee counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Czyzewski keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
McGee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McGee trying to control the position from guard on top but Czyzewski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGee is looking to advance position but Czyzewski won't allow it.
Czyzewski controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McGee stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee trying to control the action but Czyzewski is working from the bottom.
Czyzewski regains full guard. Nicely done.
Czyzewski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Czyzewski wants to get back to his feet but McGee passes into half guard.
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.
Czyzewski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGee lands strikes from half guard.
McGee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Czyzewski is trying to control but can't.
Czyzewski is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phillip McGee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Czyzewski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Czyzewski throws a combination that misses
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee shoots in but no luck this time.
Czyzewski misses with a double jab
and McGee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Czyzewski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Czyzewski drops his hands momentarily and McGee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McGee lands the left hand.
Czyzewski tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McGee counters with a stiff right hand.
McGee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Czyzewski rather than just go for the knockout.
Czyzewski goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGee, as that shot connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Czyzewski moves in looking to clinch but McGee pushes him off.
A shot to de liver by McGee. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee takes a swing at Czyzewski's ribcage but misses.
Czyzewski misses with the combination.
McGee throws a body punch but Czyzewski moves out of range.
Czyzewski avoids the body shot from McGee.
An inside leg kick from McGee misses.
A head kick by Czyzewski misses
and McGee counters with a right hand to the body.
McGee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Czyzewski's calf.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Czyzewski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Czyzewski ducks right into an uppercut from McGee.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Czyzewski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Czyzewski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
McGee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Czyzewski's hands.
McGee swings for the body but Czyzewski moves out of range.
Czyzewski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McGee finds it's way round the side to connect with Czyzewski's head.
Czyzewski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGee.
Czyzewski tries to clinch but McGee moves away
and McGee counters with a straight right hand.
Czyzewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee counters with a right hand to the body.
The fighters circling - McGee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Czyzewski misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by McGee - just one landing.
McGee scoring well with a low kick there.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a slapping body shot.
McGee swings for the body but Czyzewski moves out of range.
McGee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice cross by McGee.
A punch lands to the side of Czyzewski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGee moves out of range of the leg kick from Czyzewski.
Czyzewski is looking to clinch but McGee is avoiding it.
A big left from McGee misses.
Phillip McGee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Czyzewski misses the jab.
Czyzewski throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee scores with a jab to the body.
Czyzewski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McGee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Czyzewski is just out of range.
McGee misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from McGee finds it's target.
Czyzewski misses with a takedown attempt
and McGee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGee lands a nice shot that snaps Czyzewski's head back.
A punch lands to the side of Czyzewski 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McGee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Czyzewski with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGee takes a swing at Czyzewski's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Czyzewski moves away and avoids it.
Wojtek Czyzewski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGee takes a swing at Czyzewski's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phillip McGee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip McGee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rikki Theodosi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Trumbley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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147 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rikki Theodosi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Trumbley!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumbley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Theodosi is staying active underneath Trumbley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Theodosi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trumbley on the ground.
Trumbley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Theodosi's head.
Theodosi is looking to escape.
Trumbley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Theodosi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Trumbley working the head and body with strikes.
Theodosi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Trumbley.
Trumbley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Theodosi defending well though.
Trumbley is working for a kimura but Theodosi is defending it quite comfortably.
Trumbley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodosi pushes Trumbley off and gets back to his feet.
Trumbley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Theodosi.
Trumbley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Theodosi circles away quickly and effectively.
Theodosi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Theodosi lands a jab-cross combination.
Theodosi scores with the left hand. Trumbley knows he should have avoided that one.
Trumbley throws a front kick aimed at Theodosi's knee but Theodosi avoids it well.
Theodosi throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Trumbley misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumbley punishes Theodosi's body with a nice straight punch.
Theodosi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trumbley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Theodosi's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumbley looks gassed!
Trumbley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Theodosi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trumbley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theodosi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trumbley throwing strikes but missing.
Theodosi wants to get back to his feet but Trumbley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trumbley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trumbley won't allow Theodosi to get back to his feet.
Theodosi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trumbley content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trumbley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Theodosi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Trumbley, into his guard.
Trumbley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Theodosi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Trumbley has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Trumbley is trying to control the position but Theodosi postures up.
Theodosi is looking to stand up but Trumbley won't let him.
Theodosi preventing the 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.
Theodosi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Theodosi throws a looping overhand right but Trumbley ducks down to avoid it.
Horrible takedown by Trumbley or perhaps it was just good defense by Theodosi which made him look bad.
Trumbley misses with a looping right.
Theodosi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trumbley.
Trumbley tries to move into range but Theodosi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trumbley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Theodosi throws out the jab.
Rikki Theodosi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Trumbley looks for a takedown but Theodosi sprawls well.
Theodosi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Theodosi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikki Theodosi dominated that round.
That's time! Theodosi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A right-left combo lands from Theodosi.
Theodosi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trumbley.
Trumbley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Theodosi.
Theodosi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trumbley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trumbley throws an overhand right that lands on Theodosi's shoulder, as Theodosi tries to avoid the shot.
Theodosi connects with a nice looking jab.
Trumbley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theodosi tries to avoid it but Trumbley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theodosi to the ground. Theodosi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theodosi lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Rob Trumbley has been cut.
Trumbley is breathing heavily.
Theodosi lands a slapping body shot.
Trumbley throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodosi slips a straight right by Trumbley.
Trumbley looks to score with a jab to the body but Theodosi is just out of range.
Trumbley ducks under a wild hook from Theodosi.
Theodosi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Theodosi digs a good body shot into Trumbley's ribs.
Trumbley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trumbley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Theodosi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Theodosi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trumbley walks into a jab.
Theodosi connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi throws a series of punches but Trumbley avoids them all with ease.
Theodosi scores with a jab. Trumbley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Trumbley takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Theodosi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Theodosi takes a swing at Trumbley's ribcage but misses.
Trumbley slips under a jab.
Trumbley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Theodosi.
Rikki Theodosi is winning the standup battle so far.
Theodosi misses the shot to the body.
Trumbley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theodosi sprawls well. Theodosi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trumbley gets slowly back to his feet.
Rikki Theodosi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Theodosi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi looks to throw the jab but Trumbley is out of range.
Theodosi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Trumbley circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Theodosi misses.
Theodosi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trumbley cracks Theodosi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Theodosi drops his hands momentarily and Trumbley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Theodosi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumbley moves away.
Theodosi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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.
A big right from Trumbley misses.
Trumbley shoots in for a takedown but Theodosi shows good takedown defense.
Rikki Theodosi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Trumbley.
Theodosi misses the shot to the body.
Trumbley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Theodosi scores with a nice head shot.
Trumbley takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Theodosi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Theodosi throws a nice looking combination but Trumbley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trumbley throws a sloppy head kick and Theodosi moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rikki Theodosi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rob Trumbley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Theodosi misses the jab.
Trumbley looks to throw the jab but Theodosi is out of range.
Theodosi misses the shot to the body.
Trumbley moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Theodosi tests Trumbley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Trumbley shoots in for a takedown but Theodosi shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumbley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trumbley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trumbley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Trumbley there as he acknowledges the shot.
Trumbley avoids the body shot from Theodosi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodosi misses with a double jab
and Trumbley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Trumbley trying to control the position from guard on top but Theodosi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumbley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Trumbley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Theodosi works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trumbley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Theodosi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Theodosi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Trumbley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trumbley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trumbley looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trumbley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Theodosi throws out the jab.
Theodosi lands with an overhand left.
Theodosi looks to land a right hand but Trumbley moved out of range.
Theodosi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Trumbley missing with a left hand there. Theodosi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Theodosi throws a jab but it's blocked by Trumbley.
Theodosi misses with a series of wild punches.
Rikki Theodosi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rob Trumbley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi lands with a right hand.
Theodosi throws a hook but Trumbley avoids it easily.
Theodosi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trumbley.
Trumbley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Trumbley shoots in but no luck this time.
Trumbley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trumbley takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Theodosi clobbers Trumbley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trumbley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Theodosi is fending him off so far but Trumbley persists. Nope, Theodosi circles away and we're back to standing.
Rikki Theodosi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Trumbley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theodosi scores with a jab.
Horrible takedown by Trumbley or perhaps it was just good defense by Theodosi which made him look bad.
Theodosi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Trumbley takes one to the chin there.
Theodosi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Trumbley throws out the jab.
Trumbley misses with a combination
and Theodosi counters with a straight right hand.
Rob Trumbley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Theodosi clobbers Trumbley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Theodosi works Trumbley's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rikki Theodosi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Theodosi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rikki Theodosi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shaun OShea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rijhard Noobsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OShea comes to the cage accompanied by S.O.S. - The Irish Curse. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shaun OShea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rijhard Noobsen!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Noobsen.
OShea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Noobsen to the mat! Noobsen manages to get full guard.
OShea trying to stand up but can't free himself from Noobsen's guard.
OShea passes into half guard.
Noobsen is trying to get back to full guard.
OShea is trying to control the action in half guard but Noobsen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
OShea seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Noobsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Noobsen is looking to control OShea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noobsen avoid being mounted?
Noobsen tries to roll over but OShea keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
OShea drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noobsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OShea passes into half guard.
OShea escapes and gets back to his feet.
Noobsen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by OShea.
OShea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OShea shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Noobsen's guard.
Noobsen is looking for a triangle but OShea pushes his legs off easily.
Noobsen is looking to sinch up a triangle. OShea throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Noobsen's body to avoid the submission. Noobsen has instead reached around OShea's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Noobsen arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rijhard Noobsen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ferone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ratrick Obeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obeh has chosen Quake Arena as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Ferone!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 2, fighting out of London, Ratrick Obeh!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obeh slips a jab from Ferone.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferone, as that shot connected.
Obeh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obeh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Obeh throws a jab when Ferone was well out of range.
Obeh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Obeh looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferone is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Obeh checks a leg kick.
Paul Ferone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obeh tries to bum rush Ferone with a series of wild strikes but Ferone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Obeh blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ferone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Obeh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ferone finds it's way round the side to connect with Obeh's head.
Obeh throws the kick towards the body but Ferone avoids it.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Obeh lands a shot to the body.
Obeh trying to stall but Ferone improves his position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ferone.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obeh drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ferone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Obeh controlling the action here for a moment.
Obeh misses with a knee strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Obeh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Obeh.
Obeh leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ferone lands a shoulder strike.
Ferone gets underhooks to prevent Obeh's takedown attempt.
Obeh trying to stall but Ferone improves his position.
Ferone prevents the takedown attempt.
Paul Ferone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ratrick Obeh.
Ferone taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ferone managing to block the knees to the body from Obeh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Obeh.
Obeh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Obeh trying to land knees to the body.
Obeh'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.
Ferone tries to break free but Obeh pushes him back against the cage.
Ferone taking a breather.
Obeh has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ferone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Ferone.
Obeh digs a right hand into Ferone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferone's gas tank.
Obeh will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ferone up against the cage.
Ferone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Obeh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Obeh just misses with a punch to the body.
Ferone clobbers Obeh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferone misses the body punch
and Obeh counters with a good, hard body kick but Ferone shrugs it off.
Ferone is breathing heavily.
Ferone throws a shot from downtown. Obeh moves away and avoids it.
Ferone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ferone throws a leg kick that is checked
and Obeh counters with a nice body shot.
Obeh lands a jab to Ferone's midsection.
Obeh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Obeh scores with the left hand. Ferone knows he should have avoided that one.
Obeh lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obeh closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Obeh.
Obeh lands a knee to the body.
Ferone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obeh landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Obeh lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferone misses with a punch on the inside.
Obeh has Ferone pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ferone manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obeh tries for a takedown but Ferone manages to get underhooks.
Good body shot from Obeh.
Obeh with a knee to the head.
Obeh putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ferone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Obeh digs a right hand underneath Ferone's ribcage. Ferone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Obeh lands a body shot in the clinch.
Obeh lands a nice knee to the body.
Ferone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Obeh misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferone.
Obeh tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ferone manages to break the clinch.
Ferone works Obeh's body with a nice hook.
Ferone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ferone misses with a body punch
letting Obeh counter with a right hand.
Ferone looks to throw the jab but Obeh is out of range.
A head kick misses from Obeh.
Obeh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ferone.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratrick Obeh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ferone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Obeh.
Obeh takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Obeh throws a body punch but Ferone moves out of range.
Obeh throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ferone avoids a kick to the body.
Obeh is looking to clinch but Ferone is avoiding it.
Obeh takes one to the side of the head.
Ferone moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Ferone is predictable there
and Obeh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferone thows a body shot but no joy.
Obeh throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Ferone stumbling backwards into the cage! Ferone bounces back off the cage towards Obeh, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Obeh lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Obeh celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ratrick Obeh! Ratrick Obeh retains his lightweight title!
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