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GFL 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Billy NoMates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepper Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy NoMates has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy NoMates!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pepper Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar shoots in looking for a takedown. NoMates tries to sprawl out of it but Edgar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. NoMates manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Edgar shoots in but no luck this time.
Edgar shoots in for a takedown but NoMates shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Billy NoMates has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pepper Edgar.
NoMates keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
NoMates tries to bum rush Edgar with a series of wild strikes but Edgar uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
NoMates drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edgar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Edgar working for a triangle but NoMates defends it easily.
NoMates looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NoMates trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
NoMates wants to pass the guard but Edgar is keeping the position.
NoMates's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Edgar is proving hard to escape from.
Edgar is trying to control the position but NoMates postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
NoMates drives through and clinches with Edgar against the cage.
NoMates breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Edgar scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
NoMates sneaks back into half guard.
NoMates is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edgar trying to control the action but NoMates is working from the bottom.
Edgar looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edgar is taking a breather. NoMates says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Edgar is trying to control the action in half guard but NoMates is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
NoMates is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Edgar jumps into side control!
Edgar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Edgar tries to stand but NoMates is controlling his head.
NoMates is trying to control Edgar's posture but Edgar avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Edgar fails with the takedown
and NoMates counters by clinching up.
NoMates breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
NoMates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Edgar napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Edgar's face as NoMates controls the position.
NoMates working the ground and pound from side control.
Edgar is working to avoid the ground and pound but NoMates connects with a decent elbow.
NoMates wants to lay and pray for a moment but Edgar keeps working.
NoMates scoring with punches and elbows.
NoMates is chipping away with strikes.
NoMates decides to take the fight back to the feet.
NoMates lands a jab-cross combination.
NoMates rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Edgar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NoMates gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
NoMates's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
NoMates closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
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!
Edgar is trying to improve his position.
Edgar takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
NoMates is looking to take a break and control but Edgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
NoMates stands up and beckons Edgar to his feet.
NoMates with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
NoMates scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
NoMates stands up and beckons Edgar to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy NoMates dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Edgar fails with the takedown
and NoMates counters with a left and a right that stings Edgar.
Edgar smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from NoMates.
Edgar tries to clinch
so NoMates counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Billy NoMates overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edgar looking for a sweep. Not yet Edgar, not yet.
NoMates pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Edgar is keeping the position for now.
NoMates gets to his feet - Edgar follows without any prompting.
NoMates closes the distance and lands a one-two.
NoMates pushes Edgar up against the cage in a clinch.
NoMates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Edgar tries for a takedown but NoMates circles away easily
and NoMates counters with a three punch combo that has Edgar backing up. Edgar nods at NoMates to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from NoMates misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates throws a nice looking combination but Edgar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
NoMates has managed to clinch.
NoMates manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Edgar wants to stand but NoMates has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Edgar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edgar trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but NoMates manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Edgar looking for a sweep. Not yet Edgar, not yet.
NoMates drops back looking for a leg! Edgar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Edgar manages to kick NoMates off! NoMates jumps back into Edgar's guard.
Edgar had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. NoMates is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Edgar Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take NoMates's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
NoMates tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Edgar avoids the attempt from NoMates to control.
NoMates can't escape the position.
NoMates has given up his back here. Will Edgar look for the submission or keep pounding away?
NoMates tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edgar goes for an armbar but NoMates turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from NoMates.
NoMates trying to control but Edgar is working from the bottom.
Edgar has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. NoMates is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Edgar.
NoMates remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Edgar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
NoMates taking a breather here.
NoMates trying to control the position but Edgar is working away.
Edgar is looking to regain half guard here but NoMates keeps moving and retains side control.
Edgar takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Edgar on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Edgar is working to avoid the ground and pound but NoMates connects with a decent elbow.
Edgar struggling a bit here.
NoMates lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy NoMates dominated that second round.
That's time! NoMates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
NoMates moves into the clinch successfully.
NoMates tries to pull guard but Edgar won't allow it.
NoMates is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
NoMates lands a takedown into guard.
Edgar wants to stand and escape but NoMates is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as NoMates accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
NoMates wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving.
NoMates gets to his feet. Edgar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Edgar moves out of range as NoMates strikes.
NoMates feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
NoMates trying to control the position from guard on top but Edgar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Edgar working for a triangle but NoMates defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NoMates landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates wants to control from the top but Edgar keeps moving.
Edgar had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. NoMates is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Edgar Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take NoMates's back instead.
Edgar is looking to control NoMates but NoMates is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Edgar throwing wild punches that miss their target.
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.
Edgar wants to control but NoMates is keeping busy.
NoMates turns into Edgar and is now in his guard.
NoMates lands a couple of elbows.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Edgar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and NoMates counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
NoMates is trying to control. Edgar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edgar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. NoMates is working away from the top position though.
NoMates wants to work for an arm triangle but Edgar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
NoMates is looking to take a break and control but Edgar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Edgar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but NoMates manages to pass to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NoMates with the ground and pound from mount.
Edgar tries to hold on but NoMates pushes him away.
NoMates looking to control and managing it successfully.
Edgar is working to get back to half guard.
NoMates looking to control but Edgar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
NoMates wants to take Edgar's back but he can't do it this time.
Edgar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to 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.
NoMates content just to control the position here.
NoMates is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Billy NoMates is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NoMates pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edgar tries to clinch but NoMates moves away
and NoMates counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
NoMates thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Edgar's head.
NoMates working Edgar over with strikes.
NoMates stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Edgar has his takedown stuffed
and NoMates counters with a shoot takedown. Edgar fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy NoMates showed his dominance in that final round.
Well NoMates 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy NoMates!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sawyer Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Pat White has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pat White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sawyer Mac!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mac shoots for a double leg takedown but White sprawls well. He's pushed Mac's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sawyer Mac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mac is trying hard to land a takedown here. White sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Mac counters with a shoot takedown. White fights it but they end up in guard.
Mac chips away with some ground and pound.
Mac passes White's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mac is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
Mac wants to take a breather but White is having none of it.
Mac throwing shots but White is blocking nicely.
Mac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac wants to free his trapped foot but White is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mac wants to work for an arm triangle but White is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mac is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mac is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mac looks gassed!
Mac seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
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.
Mac is trying to work for a kimura but White is defending well.
White is refusing to be controlled, as Mac sits in half guard.
Mac looking for a submission but White manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mac stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mac tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mac drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mac jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White 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.
White wants to stand up but Mac is controlling him.
Mac is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sawyer Mac dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mac takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
White shoots in but no luck this time.
Mac throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mac off to one side.
Mac shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mac postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mac is trying to get an arm triangle but White is defending well.
White is looking for a sweep.
Mac tries for a kimura but White is defending well.
Mac goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, White rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mac's guard! Nice work there by White!
Mac is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mac is keeping the position for now.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Mac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mac is trying to keep White in close.
Mac might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control White kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White being controlled here momentarily.
Mac tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Mac has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mac bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sawyer Mac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! White's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mac takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
White tries for a takedown but Mac sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
White throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mac on the side of the head.
Mac scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
White is defending against the submission attempts here by Mac.
Mac is keen to just control but White is a slippery customer.
Mac seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
Mac takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mac wants to pass the guard but White is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac moves into full mount! White won't be happy about that!
Mac working for a submission but White is keeping him at bay.
Mac jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… White is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by White and Mac has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mac wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mac working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, White has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mac but great work by White.
White tries to advance to mount but Mac denies him.
White tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Pat White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mac tries to buck White off but White is having none of it.
Sawyer Mac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mac is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
White misses with a takedown
and Mac counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White with a poor takedown
and Mac counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mac decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sawyer Mac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mac 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sawyer Mac!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ahmad zinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Conroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Victor Conroy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ahmad zinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Conroy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
zinger lands with a right hand.
zinger misses with a head kick.
zinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Conroy trying to control but zinger postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with zinger in particular looking to stall.
zinger trying to pass the guard but Conroy defending well.
zinger is looking to take a break and control but Conroy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
zinger tries to pass to full mount but Conroy defends it.
zinger has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Conroy is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zinger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Conroy wants to hold on but zinger pushes him away.
zinger controlling from mount.
zinger pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
zinger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Conroy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
zinger trying to control but Conroy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
zinger avoids the attempt from Conroy to control.
zinger takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
zinger fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
zinger is landing with some decent strikes but Conroy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Conroy wants to control but zinger is having none of it.
zinger working for a guillotine from mount but Conroy is in no mood to give up.
zinger fails to move to back control.
Conroy blocking the ground and pound.
zinger controlling from the full mount.
Conroy tries to reverse the position but zinger maintains control.
Conroy looks gassed!
Conroy wants to hold on but zinger pushes him away.
zinger landing punches.
zinger prevents Conroy from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zinger looking to control and managing it successfully.
zinger looking to secure an arm triangle but Conroy defends it well.
zinger looking to control but Conroy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Conroy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Conroy is squirming around, avoiding zinger's attempts to control the action.
Conroy looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
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.
zinger controlling from the back.
zinger throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Conroy!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
zinger is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Conroy. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
zinger looking for the choke from the back.
zinger somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Good control from zinger.
A lull in the action here.
zinger has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Conroy.
zinger struggling to land strikes to the head as Conroy covers up.
Conroy breaks zinger's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad zinger dominated that round.
That's time! zinger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
zinger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
zinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Conroy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
zinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ahmad zinger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Conroy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
zinger drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
zinger passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Conroy!
Conroy is breathing heavily.
zinger working for a submission but Conroy is keeping him at bay.
zinger looking to control but Conroy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zinger controlling his opponent.
zinger with shots to the head and body - Conroy looks very uncomfortable down there.
Conroy tries to hold on but zinger postures up.
zinger is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Conroy is surviving well by controlling zinger's body position as best he can.
Conroy is trying desperately to improve position.
zinger controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conroy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
zinger trying to control but he's not successful this time.
zinger looking to secure an arm triangle but Conroy defends it well.
zinger lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
zinger looking to control but Conroy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
zinger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Conroy is desperately trying to improve his position but zinger has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zinger looking to control and managing it successfully.
zinger works his way to his opponent's back.
Conroy fending off the submission attempt from zinger.
zinger is hanging on to Conroy's back as he tries to escape.
zinger is riding his opponent, not letting Conroy buck him off.
zinger seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Conroy for as long as he can get away with.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ahmad zinger just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
zinger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Conroy's guard.
Conroy keeping full guard, as zinger tries to pass.
zinger postures up.
zinger trying to control but Conroy is working from the bottom.
zinger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Conroy is trying to control the position but zinger postures up.
zinger looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmad zinger dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
zinger shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
zinger trying to control the action but Conroy is working from the bottom.
zinger throwing shots but Conroy is blocking nicely.
zinger wants to pass the guard but Conroy is defending well.
zinger is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Conroy is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute zinger jumps into side control!
Conroy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zinger is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
zinger has knee on belly and moves into mount.
zinger is going olschool here, as he tries to force Conroy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Conroy shrugs it off.
zinger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
zinger dominating with strikes here.
zinger landing strikes from the mount and Conroy is in trouble!
zinger wants to control the pace but Conroy is squirming around nicely.
Ahmad zinger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
zinger scoring with strikes but Conroy is staying in there.
zinger trying to control but Conroy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
zinger wants to take Conroy's back but he can't do it this time.
zinger cracks Conroy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
zinger looking to control and managing it successfully.
zinger is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Conroy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Conroy!
Conroy trying to control the position from guard on top but zinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
zinger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Conroy defends well.
zinger is trying to keep Conroy in close.
zinger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Conroy!
Conroy is trying to stand up.
zinger fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
zinger tries to control but Conroy wriggling away.
Conroy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conroy tries to reverse the position but zinger maintains control.
Conroy wants to control but zinger is having none of it.
zinger moves to take his opponent's back.
zinger connects with a big shot to the side of Conroy's head.
zinger lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
zinger looking for the RNC.
Good control from zinger.
Conroy is trying to break free.
zinger really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Conroy.
Victor Conroy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahmad zinger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ahmad zinger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for zinger, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ahmad zinger!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Geasus Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Dos Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes into the arena with Chiddy Bang - Opposite Of Adults blaring out of the sound system. Geasus Maximus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Geasus Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Dos Silva!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Maximus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Maximus backs up against the cage.
Maximus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Silva circles away.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Silva cracks Maximus with a solid left hand.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Silva has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Maximus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva is pushing down on Maximus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maximus is fighting to maintain full guard but Silva has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Maximus to get to his feet.
Silva throws an overhand right that lands on Maximus's shoulder, as Maximus tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Maximus tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Maximus to the ground. Maximus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva dives in and grabs Maximus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Maximus pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Maximus darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Sam Dos Silva has been cut.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Maximus throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Silva has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Maximus is trying to keep an underhook but Silva manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Silva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva controlling the action here.
Maximus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva with the ground and pound but Maximus uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Maximus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Silva accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Silva stops Maximus from standing up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Silva cracks Maximus with a solid left hand.
Maximus being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Silva is looking to work some ground and pound but Maximus has wrist control.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva won't allow Maximus to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Silva landing with the ground and pound.
Silva loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Maximus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Maximus keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Maximus keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Silva fails to land the takedown.
Geasus Maximus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Dos Silva.
Maximus tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Maximus utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Dos Silva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Dos Silva's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Maximus sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A combination from Silva does no damage.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maximus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Maximus's guard.
Silva trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maximus wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Maximus throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Maximus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus is keeping the position for now.
Silva passes Maximus's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Silva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus defends the submission attempt.
Maximus is looking to escape.
Silva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Maximus is looking to escape.
Maximus missing with punches from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Silva stops Maximus from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silva thuds his right hand into Maximus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maximus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maximus blocks a jab.
Sam Dos Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maximus shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva's guard.
Silva looking for a triangle here. Maximus is fighting it but it looks tight! Silva pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Maximus is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Dos Silva!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zhang Zu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonnovan Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhang Zu has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zhang Zu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gonnovan Stone!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone checks a leg kick.
Zu is looking to slow Stone down with leg kicks.
Zu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zu misses with a head kick.
Stone misses with a leg kick.
Zu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zu's waist but Zu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stone off to one side.
Zu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zu throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zu.
Zu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zu lands a head kick!
It looks like Gonnovan Stone has been cut.
Stone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stone is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zu is trying to buck Stone off.
Zu parries the strikes from Stone easily there. Stone is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zu to escape.
Stone tries to score with some ground and pound. Zu controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Stone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stone tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Stone has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zu, who protects the arm well.
Stone looks gassed!
Zu is trying to buck Stone off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zu, who protects the arm well.
Zu is trying to control Stone's posture but Stone avoids it.
Zu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zu prevents Stone from moving into mount.
Zu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Stone asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stone shoots in for a double leg but Zu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zu lands a head kick. Stone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Zu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Zu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gonnovan Stone's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stone shoots in but no luck this time.
Stone gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stone wants to control but Zu is keeping him busy.
Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stone is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is working for a kimura but Zu is defending it quite comfortably.
Zu wants to get back to his feet.
Zu is trying to get back to full guard.
Stone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
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.
Zu is trying to maintain the position but Stone is very close to passing his half guard.
Stone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zu defending well though.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zu throws a leg kick which misses Stone's front leg but catches the back leg as Stone tries to avoid it.
Stone shoots in and bounces Zu off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zu wants to sweep but no luck.
Stone has gone for a leg lock! Zu slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stone's guard.
Stone wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zu has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Zu wants to get up but he can't break Stone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zu got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zu has managed to get both his arms back between Stone's legs - danger averted.
Stone has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zu is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Stone.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonnovan Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gonnovan Stone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Zu.
Zu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhang Zu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone blocks a head kick by Zu.
A good leg kick by Zu.
Zu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zu's guard.
Zu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stone stopping the sweep attempt from Zu.
Stone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone stays in close to Zu's body and controls the position.
Stone trying to control the position from guard on top but Zu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zu fakes the leg kick and cracks Stone in the body.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zu throws a nice head kick!
Zhang Zu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zu misses with a kick to the body.
Zu throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stone.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zu.
Stone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zu can pounce on him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zu but Zu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zu lands a head kick. Stone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
An inside leg kick lands from Zu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zu.
A head kick misses from Zu.
Zu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zu throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Zu pushes Stone away with a front kick.
Zhang Zu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zu misses with a head kick.
Zu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Stone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zu misses with a leg kick.
Stone tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone avoids the head kick by Zu.
Zu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Zu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zu 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Zu!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Warden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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206 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Warden!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare has a takedown stuffed.
Warden moves in looking to clinch but Flare pushes him off.
Flare misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warden leaves Flare with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Flare with a nice cross.
Warden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Warden tries to clinch up.
Warden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Warden crunches a lovely knee into Flare's ribcage.
Flare tries for a takedown but Warden manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Flare. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Warden.
Warden landing knees to the body.
Warden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare throws a head kick but Warden moves out of range.
Warden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Flare fails with a takedown attempt.
Flare is breathing heavily.
Warden tries to clinch up but Flare circles away and keeps his distance.
Flare could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Warden is looking to clinch.
Warden tries to clinch but Flare is having none of it.
Flare throws a looping overhand right but Warden ducks down to avoid it.
Warden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Warden scores with a sloppy right hand. Flare should have avoided that one.
Warden throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Warden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jason Warden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Warden moves in looking to clinch but Flare pushes him off.
Warden gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warden comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warden presses Flare against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Flare misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warden manages to break the clinch.
Warden wants to clinch up but Flare keeps it at a distance.
Warden takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warden lands a knee to the body.
Warden is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Warden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Flare has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Flare wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warden has him pressed against the cage.
Warden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Warden tries to land a knee to the head but Flare blocks with his arms.
Warden unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Warden scores with a knee to the head.
Warden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Warden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Warden utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warden pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warden wants to clinch.
Flare swats away the attempt to clinch by Warden.
Warden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flare walks into a jab.
Flare is rocked!
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.
Flare tries to keep at a distance but Warden has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Flare is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A knee to the head by Warden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Warden dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Warden lands with a big right hook that stumbles Flare - he's out on his feet here! Warden follows up with another monster hook that separates Flare from consciousness! Flare falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Warden stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Warden!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Burnbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Fugazza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnbuckle comes to the cage accompanied by Highway To Hell. Fugazza has chosen Murder Incorporated as his entrance music. Dan Burnbuckle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Burnbuckle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Rocco Fugazza!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Burnbuckle as Fugazza shoots in.
Burnbuckle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Rocco Fugazza has been cut.
Fugazza shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fugazza tries to free his leg and advance position but Burnbuckle is retaining full guard.
Burnbuckle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fugazza is one step ahead there.
Burnbuckle manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fugazza manages to get himself to full guard.
Burnbuckle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Burnbuckle is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Burnbuckle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fugazza working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burnbuckle.
Fugazza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burnbuckle is fighting to break Fugazza's control of his arms but Fugazza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fugazza looking for a guillotine here but Burnbuckle defends easily.
Burnbuckle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fugazza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fugazza 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.
Fugazza keeping full guard, as Burnbuckle tries to pass.
Burnbuckle advances to half guard.
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.
Burnbuckle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fugazza is looking to escape.
Fugazza is trying to control but can't.
Burnbuckle working Fugazza over with strikes.
Burnbuckle landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Burnbuckle trying to mount his opponent but Fugazza defends it.
Fugazza wants to get back to his feet.
Fugazza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Burnbuckle stands up out of the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnbuckle pushes Fugazza up against the cage in a clinch.
Burnbuckle can't break the clinch.
Fugazza misses with a knee strike.
Fugazza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fugazza looks gassed!
Burnbuckle is trying to break free.
Burnbuckle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fugazza wants to clinch but Burnbuckle slips to the side
and Burnbuckle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burnbuckle.
Burnbuckle is trying to break the clinch but Fugazza has him pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fugazza just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burnbuckle's brow.
Fugazza tries to land a knee to the head but Burnbuckle blocks with his arms.
Burnbuckle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fugazza throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burnbuckle's waist but Burnbuckle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fugazza off to one side.
Fugazza feints and as Burnbuckle raises his hands in defense, Fugazza changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Burnbuckle scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Fugazza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burnbuckle is keeping the position for now.
Burnbuckle had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Fugazza is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Burnbuckle Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Fugazza's back instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fugazza tries to escape but Burnbuckle has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Burnbuckle throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fugazza could be in trouble here!
Burnbuckle gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Burnbuckle throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fugazza could be in trouble here!
Fugazza tries to break free.
Fugazza takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Fugazza is covering up but some of the strikes from Burnbuckle are getting through and doing damage.
Burnbuckle looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Burnbuckle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Fugazza's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fugazza tries for a takedown but Burnbuckle circles away easily
and Burnbuckle counters with a one-two to the body.
Burnbuckle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burnbuckle pushes Fugazza back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burnbuckle is trying to break the clinch but Fugazza is controlling him.
Fugazza is working for takedown but Burnbuckle is calmly controlling the position for now.
Burnbuckle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burnbuckle goes for a takedown attempt but Fugazza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Burnbuckle rushes Fugazza and presses him up against the cage.
Burnbuckle gets underhooks to prevent Fugazza's takedown attempt.
Dan Burnbuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Fugazza.
Burnbuckle breaks the clinch.
Fugazza tries to clinch up
and Burnbuckle moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnbuckle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fugazza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burnbuckle moves into the clinch.
Burnbuckle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burnbuckle wants a takedown.
Fugazza tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Fugazza goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burnbuckle prevents it.
Fugazza tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Burnbuckle has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fugazza is trying to keep an underhook but Burnbuckle manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fugazza gets back to full guard.
Burnbuckle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Burnbuckle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fugazza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Burnbuckle!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fugazza goes for an armbar but Burnbuckle turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Burnbuckle.
Burnbuckle won't allow Fugazza to get back to his feet.
Burnbuckle distracts Fugazza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Burnbuckle postures up and lands a big shot to Fugazza's brow.
Fugazza has momentary wrist control but Burnbuckle slips an elbow through the middle.
Fugazza wants to hit a switch here but Burnbuckle passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Fugazza there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fugazza is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnbuckle landing shots from mount.
Fugazza is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Burnbuckle.
Burnbuckle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fugazza is in a horrible position here. Burnbuckle smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fugazza can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fugazza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Burnbuckle has hold of Fugazza's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Fugazza manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Burnbuckle throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Burnbuckle unloads with some shots from mount but Fugazza bucks and avoids them well.
Burnbuckle prevents Fugazza from getting the reversal.
Fugazza regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Burnbuckle dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Fugazza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burnbuckle lands a jab to the nose.
Fugazza closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burnbuckle counters with a takedown into side control.
Dan Burnbuckle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fugazza manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Burnbuckle is defending against the submission attempts here by Fugazza.
Fugazza seems to be looking for submissions.
Burnbuckle is defending against the submission attempts here by Fugazza.
Burnbuckle landing a few short strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnbuckle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Burnbuckle keeping full guard, as Fugazza tries to pass.
Fugazza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Burnbuckle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fugazza has Burnbuckle in his guard.
Fugazza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burnbuckle is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burnbuckle stands up from Fugazza's guard - Burnbuckle perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fugazza misses with a takedown attempt
so Burnbuckle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Burnbuckle working some strikes from top position.
Burnbuckle content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fugazza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burnbuckle prevents Fugazza from getting back to his feet.
Fugazza is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Burnbuckle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnbuckle lands a couple of digs.
Fugazza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fugazza wants to stand up but Burnbuckle is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A shot to de liver by Burnbuckle. Beautiful body shot.
Burnbuckle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fugazza shoots and misses
and Burnbuckle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burnbuckle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burnbuckle manages to break the clinch.
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.
Burnbuckle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fugazza circles away quickly and effectively.
Fugazza doesn't manage to clinch there - Burnbuckle circles away.
Fugazza tries to clinch but Burnbuckle is having none of it.
Fugazza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dan Burnbuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Fugazza.
Fugazza is looking to clinch but Burnbuckle is avoiding it.
Burnbuckle lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fugazza circles away quickly and effectively.
Burnbuckle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fugazza shoots in for a takedown but Burnbuckle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burnbuckle gets the takedown into side control.
Burnbuckle is putting a hurting on Fugazza here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fugazza manages to get back to half guard.
Ground and pound from Burnbuckle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Burnbuckle clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Fugazza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fugazza fails with the takedown
and Burnbuckle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fugazza is looking to clinch but Burnbuckle is avoiding it.
Burnbuckle moves into the clinch successfully.
Burnbuckle tries to circle away but Fugazza has him pinned against the cage.
Fugazza has Burnbuckle pressed against the cage, preventing Burnbuckle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fugazza wants a takedown.
Burnbuckle gets underhooks to prevent Fugazza's takedown attempt.
Dan Burnbuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Fugazza.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Burnbuckle is trying to trip Fugazza. He has hold of a leg but Fugazza is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Burnbuckle persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fugazza controls Burnbuckle momentarily but Burnbuckle frees himself.
Burnbuckle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Burnbuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Fugazza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burnbuckle stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fugazza has closed the distance and engaged Burnbuckle in a clinch.
Fugazza prevents the takedown attempt.
Burnbuckle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Burnbuckle is pressed up against the cage. Fugazza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Burnbuckle down to the mat. Burnbuckle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burnbuckle.
Fugazza closes the distance but Burnbuckle moves to the side
and Burnbuckle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fugazza won't be happy with that.
Fugazza sneaks out the side door and pushes Burnbuckle away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Burnbuckle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fugazza napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fugazza wants to get back to his feet but Burnbuckle drags him back down.
Burnbuckle scores with punches from side control.
Fugazza manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burnbuckle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fugazza defending well though.
Fugazza looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burnbuckle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Burnbuckle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fugazza moves into full guard.
Fugazza wants to get back to his feet but Burnbuckle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fugazza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burnbuckle counters with a single leg into guard. Fugazza didn't expect that.
Burnbuckle prevents Fugazza from getting back to his feet.
Burnbuckle looking to pass the guard.
Fugazza trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burnbuckle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fugazza's head.
Burnbuckle thows a big elbow that misses.
Burnbuckle is looking to work some ground and pound but Fugazza has wrist control.
Burnbuckle stopping the sweep attempt from Fugazza.
Burnbuckle throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Burnbuckle had his way with Rocco Fugazza in that round.
The cut man is working on Rocco Fugazza's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burnbuckle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fugazza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burnbuckle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burnbuckle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fugazza can do to turn this around?
Fugazza tries to clinch there but Burnbuckle circles away.
Fugazza tries to clinch
and Burnbuckle counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fugazza shoots in for a takedown but Burnbuckle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burnbuckle tries to clinch but Fugazza moves out of range.
Burnbuckle looks to land a combination but Fugazza avoids it well.
Burnbuckle moves into the clinch.
Fugazza goes for a takedown attempt but Burnbuckle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fugazza blocks a head kick by Burnbuckle.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fugazza closes the distance but Burnbuckle moves to the side
and Burnbuckle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burnbuckle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fugazza is on top in guard.
Burnbuckle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fugazza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Burnbuckle looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Burnbuckle looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Burnbuckle!
Fugazza is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Burnbuckle is pressing down on Fugazza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fugazza is holding on for now.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fugazza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fugazza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Burnbuckle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Burnbuckle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fugazza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Burnbuckle's guard.
Fugazza has gone for a leg lock! Burnbuckle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fugazza's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burnbuckle chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fugazza wants to sweep but no luck.
Fugazza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burnbuckle is controlling him.
Burnbuckle lands a couple of elbows.
Fugazza is looking to stand up but Burnbuckle isn't so interested in that idea.
Burnbuckle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fugazza's guard.
Burnbuckle decides to return to a standing position.
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.
Fugazza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burnbuckle sprawls well. Burnbuckle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fugazza gets slowly back to his feet.
Dan Burnbuckle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocco Fugazza.
Fugazza tries to clinch but Burnbuckle moves out of range.
Rocco Fugazza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Burnbuckle moves into the clinch.
Fugazza misses with a knee to the head.
Burnbuckle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burnbuckle scores a takedown into full mount!
Fugazza working to try and regain half guard.
Burnbuckle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Burnbuckle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burnbuckle 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Burnbuckle!
Dan Burnbuckle is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alex Karpov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duncan McCloud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duncan McCloud has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Alex Karpov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Karpov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duncan McCloud!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot by Karpov.
Jab by Karpov.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
Karpov throws a looping overhand right but McCloud ducks down to avoid it.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
McCloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
McCloud shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov looks to throw the jab but McCloud is out of range.
Karpov misses with an uppercut. McCloud saw that one coming.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
McCloud slips under a jab.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov throws out a loose jab but McCloud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
McCloud defending well as Karpov loads up on a big left hand.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCloud gets a takedown into half guard.
McCloud prevents Karpov from standing back up.
Karpov flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Karpov tries to roll over but McCloud keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCloud is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karpov sees it coming and defends easily.
Karpov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Karpov keeping moving, preventing McCloud from controlling successfully.
Karpov wants to stand up but McCloud is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCloud pushing down on Karpov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCloud is trying to control. Karpov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Karpov pushes McCloud off looking to stand but McCloud dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karpov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big right from Karpov misses.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
McCloud moves out of range as Karpov strikes.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karpov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCloud slips a jab from Karpov.
Karpov misses the jab.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov misses the jab.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Karpov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCloud misses with a body kick.
Karpov throws out a loose jab but McCloud uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Duncan McCloud will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
Duncan McCloud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov loads up on a big right hand but McCloud slips the punch.
McCloud on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
McCloud on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCloud moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Karpov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCloud defending well as Karpov loads up on a big left hand.
McCloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Alex Karpov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCloud tries for a takedown but Karpov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karpov lands a nice looking body shot.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Alex Karpov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov misses with an uppercut. McCloud saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
Karpov is looking to wear down McCloud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCloud manages to avoid it.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
McCloud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCloud manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Karpov misses its intended target.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCloud manages to avoid it.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
McCloud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karpov tries to avoid it but McCloud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karpov to the ground. Karpov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
McCloud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karpov.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karpov misses with a looping left.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCloud shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Karpov really wants to buck McCloud off and get back to his feet.
McCloud looking to control but Karpov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McCloud throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCloud throwing strikes here but Karpov is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McCloud is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Karpov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Karpov!
McCloud looking for a guillotine here but Karpov defends easily.
Karpov distracts McCloud with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Karpov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Karpov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McCloud is breathing heavily.
Karpov stands up and waves to McCloud to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCloud takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Karpov dominated that second round.
That's time! Karpov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov looks to throw the jab but McCloud is out of range.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
Karpov lands a jab to McCloud's midsection.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
McCloud fails in his attempt to clinch.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov misses with a hook. McCloud ducked under it nicely.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
McCloud avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
Karpov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCloud manages to avoid it.
Karpov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCloud at a distance.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
McCloud displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karpov throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Karpov.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov throws a body punch but McCloud moves out of range.
McCloud ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McCloud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Karpov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McCloud has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov wants to stand and escape but McCloud is having none of it.
Karpov wants to sweep here but McCloud controlling him for the moment.
McCloud thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McCloud won't allow Karpov to sweep him here.
McCloud postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Karpov misses with an uppercut. McCloud saw that one coming.
Karpov digs a good hook to McCloud's body.
A slow jab from Karpov misses its intended target.
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.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
McCloud slips a straight right by Karpov.
Karpov scores with the left hand. McCloud knows he should have avoided that one.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpov just misses with a punch to the body.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
McCloud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karpov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCloud shoots for a double leg takedown but Karpov sprawls well. He's pushed McCloud's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Alex Karpov did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
McCloud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karpov.
Karpov looks to land a right hand but McCloud moved out of range.
Karpov misses with a body shot.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Karpov misses.
Karpov misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov takes a swing at McCloud's ribcage but misses.
Karpov missing with a left hand there. McCloud was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov throws a jab but it's blocked by McCloud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCloud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karpov.
Karpov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCloud moves away.
No luck for McCloud with that takedown attempt.
McCloud closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McCloud thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Karpov to regain full guard.
McCloud tries to free his leg and advance position but Karpov is retaining full guard.
Karpov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Karpov trying to keep a closed guard but McCloud is proving a slippery customer.
Karpov trying to strike off his back.
Karpov wants to get back to his feet but McCloud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCloud showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Karpov wants to get back to his feet but McCloud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Karpov lands a nice shot to the body.
Karpov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCloud.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCloud takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karpov throws a hook to the side of McCloud's head but McCloud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
Karpov thows a body shot but no joy.
McCloud defending well as Karpov loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
McCloud avoids the body shot from Karpov.
Karpov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Karpov swings for the body but McCloud moves out of range.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
McCloud looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCloud stopping the sweep attempt from Karpov.
McCloud missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Karpov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McCloud on the ground.
McCloud drops back looking for a leg! Karpov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Karpov manages to kick McCloud off! McCloud jumps back into Karpov's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karpov looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCloud is one step ahead there.
McCloud looking to pass the guard.
Karpov 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.
McCloud prevents Karpov from getting back to his feet.
McCloud looking to sit in guard and control but Karpov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karpov trying to control the position from guard on top but McCloud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Karpov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCloud was well out of range. Poor timing from Karpov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Duncan McCloud dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Karpov misses with a wild body shot.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
Karpov looks to score with a jab to the body but McCloud is just out of range.
Karpov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Karpov wants to get back to his feet but McCloud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McCloud preventing the sweep.
Karpov working a defensive guard but McCloud passes into half guard.
Karpov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
McCloud is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Karpov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Duncan McCloud!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willian Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willian Wallace will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Willian Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Willian Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wallace.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wallace.
Nice takedown defense from McDonald. No joy for Wallace on that attempt.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but McDonald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chris McDonald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willian Wallace.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wallace is defended easily by McDonald.
Wallace fails with the takedown.
Wallace tries to keep at a distance but McDonald has taken the fight into the clinch.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Wallace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McDonald swivels and escapes.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald pulls guard successfully.
McDonald looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Wallace is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDonald is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDonald has escaped and now he's on top!
McDonald postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald tries to stand but Wallace is controlling from the bottom.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
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.
McDonald controlling from the top position.
Wallace throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
Wallace looking for subs off his back but McDonald has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace looking for submissions off his back.
Wallace looks gassed!
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Wallace is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wallace looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wallace looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace is in trouble now - McDonald has advanced to mount!
McDonald looking to control but Wallace is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wallace is desperately trying to improve his position but McDonald has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris McDonald dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McDonald scores with a takedown into Wallace's guard.
McDonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McDonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallace is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
Wallace is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McDonald defends well.
Wallace is trying to control the position but McDonald postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wallace has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. McDonald doesn't defend quickly enough and Wallace has managed to lock this one up! Can McDonald escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wallace on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Willian Wallace!
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