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PFA 22: Line In The Sand PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Preston MacClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stephenson II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Preston MacClelland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Stephenson II!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacClelland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stephenson II lands an elbow inside.
MacClelland takes an elbow to the forehead.
MacClelland takes an elbow to the temple.
Stephenson II misses with an elbow strike.
Stephenson II scores a nice knee to the body.
Stephenson II landing knees to the head.
Stephenson II lands an elbow that stopped MacClelland in his tracks for a moment.
MacClelland looking to slow down the pace here.
Stephenson II comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
MacClelland blocks the elbow strike.
MacClelland tries to break free but Stephenson II pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Stephenson II to work.
MacClelland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stephenson II is defending well for now.
Stephenson II looking to slow down the pace here.
MacClelland avoids a wild elbow strike from Stephenson II.
MacClelland takes a knee to the side of the body.
MacClelland is breathing heavily.
Stephenson II looking to throw knees to the head but MacClelland is blocking nicely.
Stephenson II tries to land a knee to the head but MacClelland blocks with his arms.
Stephenson II unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Stephenson II prevents MacClelland from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by MacClelland as Stephenson II tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson II using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stephenson II lands a nice elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stephenson II lands a knee to the body.
Stephenson II throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but MacClelland blocks it with crossed arms.
Stephenson II gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
MacClelland drags the fight down to the ground.
MacClelland looking for a guillotine here but Stephenson II defends easily.
MacClelland is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stephenson II defends well.
Stephenson II works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacClelland tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Stephenson II manages to move to mount!
MacClelland tries to lock up and control but Stephenson II gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
MacClelland is working to get back to half guard.
Stephenson II sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
MacClelland is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacClelland is working hard here to advance position.
Stephenson II tries to control but MacClelland wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
MacClelland is looking to get to half guard.
Stephenson II tries to control but MacClelland wriggling away.
MacClelland is desperately trying to improve his position but Stephenson II has a good base and remains in mount.
MacClelland tries to hold on but Stephenson II pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Stephenson II dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Stephenson II tries to close the distance and clinch up but MacClelland swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stephenson II fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacClelland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
MacClelland clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stephenson II scores with a knee to the head.
MacClelland wants a takedown but no success here.
Stephenson II lands a nice elbow.
MacClelland looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
MacClelland has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stephenson II connects with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephenson II just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacClelland's brow.
Stephenson II keeps control of MacClelland as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
MacClelland blocks an elbow strike from Stephenson II.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Stephenson II.
Stephenson II looking to stall.
Stephenson II misses with a knee to the head.
Stephenson II slows down the pace here.
Stephenson II with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacClelland misses with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stephenson II just misses with a elbow thrown towards MacClelland's brow.
Stephenson II throws an elbow but it misses.
Stephenson II creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Stephenson II lands an elbow inside.
MacClelland blocks an elbow strike from Stephenson II.
MacClelland gets a trip takedown into half guard.
MacClelland lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
MacClelland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
MacClelland thows a huge punch but Stephenson II dodges it nicely.
MacClelland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stephenson II has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson II on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
MacClelland passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stephenson II!
MacClelland is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Stephenson II is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Stephenson II flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. MacClelland anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Stephenson II and secures both hooks! This could be bad! MacClelland slips an arm under Stephenson II chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. MacClelland has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. MacClelland is squeezing on Stephenson II like an anaconda would it's prey. Stephenson II fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Preston MacClelland!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gary Macgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyden White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macgregor comes to the cage accompanied by Dragonforce - operation ground and pound. Kyden White has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Macgregor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyden White!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macgregor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Macgregor dives in and scores a takedown into White's guard.
Macgregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macgregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White wants to get back to his feet but Macgregor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Macgregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
White keeping moving, preventing Macgregor from controlling successfully.
Macgregor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macgregor thows a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macgregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macgregor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macgregor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Macgregor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Macgregor with a flurry of punches that miss.
White keeping full guard, as Macgregor tries to pass.
White avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macgregor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Macgregor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Macgregor wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Macgregor throws a strike but White rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Macgregor throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Macgregor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Macgregor is on top in guard.
Macgregor thows a big elbow that misses.
Macgregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White keeping moving, preventing Macgregor from controlling successfully.
Macgregor working some strikes from top position.
Macgregor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Macgregor throws a big right hand that misses.
Macgregor thows a big elbow that misses.
White looks gassed!
Macgregor thows a big elbow that misses.
Macgregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
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.
Macgregor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Macgregor pushing down on White's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
White keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macgregor working over White with some ground and pound. White looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Macgregor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Macgregor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Macgregor 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.
Macgregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
White tries to sprawl but Macgregor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Macgregor wants to free his trapped foot but White is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Macgregor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
White is trying to stand back up but Macgregor is controlling him
Macgregor throws a strike but White avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
White is breathing heavily.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Macgregor lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Macgregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macgregor.
White wants to stand and escape but Macgregor is having none of it.
Macgregor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Macgregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Macgregor looking to pass the guard.
Macgregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macgregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Macgregor throws a big right hand that misses.
White keeping moving, preventing Macgregor from controlling successfully.
Macgregor working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Macgregor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Macgregor throwing strikes but missing.
Macgregor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Macgregor forces his way into half guard.
White is trying to stand up here but Macgregor is controlling him well.
Macgregor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
White blocking the ground and pound attempt from Macgregor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Macgregor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Macgregor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. White defending well though.
Macgregor is taking a breather. White 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.
Macgregor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Macgregor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
White has hold of Macgregor's hands but Macgregor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Macgregor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Macgregor dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Macgregor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Macgregor wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.
Macgregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Macgregor postures up in White's guard and throws a big left but White blocks it.
Macgregor is in close to White's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Macgregor stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Macgregor controls from within his opponent's guard.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macgregor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macgregor thows a big elbow that misses.
White has momentary wrist control but Macgregor slips an elbow through the middle.
Macgregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
Macgregor throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Macgregor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Macgregor throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Macgregor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macgregor scoring with some ground and pound.
Macgregor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
White keeping full guard, as Macgregor tries to pass.
Macgregor lands a couple of elbows.
Macgregor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macgregor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macgregor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macgregor works over White with some ground and pound from guard.
Macgregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gary Macgregor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
White preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Macgregor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Macgregor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Macgregor trying to control but White is working from the bottom.
Macgregor stands up over White, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kyden White has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Macgregor.
Macgregor stays in close to White's body and controls the position.
Macgregor advances to half guard.
Macgregor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Macgregor stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Macgregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Macgregor 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Macgregor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giggs Hollowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benson Smooth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hollowman comes to the cage accompanied by Movado. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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154 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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158 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Giggs Hollowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Benson Smooth!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smooth with a poor takedown
so Hollowman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hollowman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smooth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smooth had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hollowman defends it easily.
Hollowman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hollowman wants to control from the top but Smooth keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smooth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hollowman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hollowman stands up and waves to Smooth to follow him.
Smooth with a poor takedown
and Hollowman counters with a nice right hand that sends Smooth toppling to the canvas! Smooth scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hollowman finish him?!
Smooth is rocked!
It looks like Benson Smooth has been cut.
Smooth shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hollowman counters with a slam - OH, Smooth IS OUT! HE'S OUT COLD! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Giggs Hollowman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Filmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Filmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filmer connects with a looping right hand.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Filmer counters by clinching up.
Jackson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Filmer tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Filmer wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Filmer is trying to get back to full guard.
Filmer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Filmer is pulling down on Jackson's head. It's preventing any offense from Jackson, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filmer controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
We're going to have a standup here because Andrew Filmer wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Filmer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Filmer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Filmer moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Filmer.
Filmer breaks the clinch.
Filmer moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Filmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Filmer.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Filmer counters with a one-two to the body.
Andrew Filmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Filmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Filmer lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson looks gassed!
Filmer connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Filmer counters with a body kick.
Filmer thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Filmer.
Filmer scores with a head kick.
Filmer rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Filmer tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Filmer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Filmer.
Filmer manages to break the clinch.
Dean Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jackson avoiding damage as Filmer throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filmer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jackson is defending well for now.
Filmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filmer lands with a slapping head kick.
Filmer wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
A jab-cross combination lands for Filmer and sends Jackson crashing to the mat! Filmer follows him down to the mat - Jackson regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Jackson is rocked!
Filmer escapes and gets back to his feet.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Filmer finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filmer has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Filmer breaks from the clinch.
Filmer thows a body kick. Jackson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Filmer darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Filmer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Filmer for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Filmer.
Filmer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Filmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filmer closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Filmer.
A body shot lands from Filmer.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Filmer manages to get underhooks.
Filmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Filmer instigates a clinch.
Filmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Filmer moves into the clinch.
Filmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Filmer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Filmer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Andrew Filmer is winning the standup battle so far.
Filmer drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Filmer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Filmer counters with a nice body shot.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Filmer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Filmer slows down the pace here.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Filmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Filmer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Filmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Andrew Filmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filmer clinches.
Nice elbow from Filmer.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Filmer breaks from the clinch.
Filmer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Filmer gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Andrew Filmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Jackson.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Filmer digs a right hand into Jackson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jackson's gas tank.
Filmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body punch from Filmer.
Filmer moves into the clinch.
Filmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filmer is looking to clinch.
Filmer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Filmer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Filmer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Filmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filmer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Filmer!
The fight stays on the outside here - Filmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Filmer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Filmer wants to clinch.
Filmer lands a nice shot that snaps Jackson's head back.
Filmer has Jackson up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filmer is looking to break free of the clinch but Jackson has double underhooks.
Filmer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Filmer landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Filmer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Filmer darts in and clinches Jackson up against the cage.
Filmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filmer scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Filmer is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Filmer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Filmer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Filmer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Filmer scoring well with a low kick there.
Jackson gets tackled into the cage by Filmer. Filmer maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Filmer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Filmer's guard.
Filmer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Filmer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Filmer wants to stand up but Jackson has a hold of him and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Filmer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Filmer moves into the clinch successfully.
Filmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Filmer counters by clinching up.
Filmer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Filmer is looking to clinch.
Filmer is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Filmer.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Filmer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Filmer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Filmer tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Filmer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Filmer won't allow it.
Andrew Filmer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Jackson.
Filmer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Filmer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Filmer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Filmer clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Filmer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Filmer pulls his leg out and moves away.
Filmer throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Filmer working hard to break the clinch.
Filmer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Filmer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jackson avoids it.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Filmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jackson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Filmer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Filmer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Filmer tries to land knees in the clinch but Jackson avoids the damage to the body.
Jackson has Filmer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Filmer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Filmer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Filmer working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Filmer breaks the clinch.
Filmer scores with a nice head shot.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Filmer was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Filmer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Filmer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrew Filmer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Filmer wants to control the position but Jackson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Filmer is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is thwarting Filmer's attempts to control the position.
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.
Filmer is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Filmer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Filmer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Filmer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Filmer tries to get out of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Filmer is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Filmer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Filmer, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Filmer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Young III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Revazi Mindorashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerald Young III has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Revazi Mindorashvili!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young III darts in trying to clinch
and Mindorashvili counters with a nice double leg into side control. Young III won't be happy with that.
Mindorashvili stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Mindorashvili closes the distance and clinches.
Young III wants to stall.
Mindorashvili tries to pull guard but Young III won't allow it.
Young III using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mindorashvili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mindorashvili misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young III.
Mindorashvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Young III is trying to maintain a safe position but Mindorashvili gets an underhook and turns Young III into the cage.
Mindorashvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gerald Young III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Revazi Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young III gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Young III is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Young III is pressed up against the cage. Mindorashvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Young III down to the mat. Young III avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Young III tries to clinch up
and Mindorashvili counters with a shoot takedown. Young III fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young III pushes Mindorashvili off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindorashvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young III defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mindorashvili.
Young III tries to clinch up
and Mindorashvili counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mindorashvili wanted to stand there but Young III had control of the position.
Mindorashvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mindorashvili 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.
Mindorashvili drops back looking for a leg! Young III is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young III manages to kick Mindorashvili off! Mindorashvili jumps back into Young III's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mindorashvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mindorashvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili stands up over Young III, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mindorashvili decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Young III tries to clinch up
and Mindorashvili decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Young III's guard.
Mindorashvili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mindorashvili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Young III tries to kick Mindorashvili off but Mindorashvili keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mindorashvili performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mindorashvili throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Revazi Mindorashvili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mindorashvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Young III.
Mindorashvili shoots in looking for a takedown but Young III manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mindorashvili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mindorashvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young III fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mindorashvili, pushing him back against the cage.
Young III gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mindorashvili.
Young III throws a knee to the head but misses.
Young III lands an elbow inside that Mindorashvili shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Young III.
Young III with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Young III misses with a knee strike.
Mindorashvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young III pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gerald Young III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Revazi Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young III prevents it.
Young III taking a breather.
Mindorashvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
Young III is pressed up against the cage. Mindorashvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Young III down to the mat. Young III avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mindorashvili gets tackled into the cage by Young III. Young III maintains the clinch.
Young III lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mindorashvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mindorashvili looking for a takedown.
Young III is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young III lands a nice knee to the body.
Mindorashvili is breathing heavily.
Young III lands an elbow inside that Mindorashvili shrugs off.
Young III lands an elbow inside that Mindorashvili shrugs off.
Young III is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young III.
Young III's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Young III connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mindorashvili's face.
Young III slowing the pace effectively.
Young III with a knee to the head.
Young III gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mindorashvili.
Young III lands a knee to the head.
Young III with a knee to the head.
Young III lands a damaging elbow.
Mindorashvili wants to break free but Young III has control.
Mindorashvili tries to pull guard but Young III won't allow it.
Mindorashvili takes an elbow to the temple.
Young III lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mindorashvili looking to stall.
Young III with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili has Young III pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Young III manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Young III lands a knee to the head.
Mindorashvili fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Young III lands an elbow that stopped Mindorashvili in his tracks for a moment.
Mindorashvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young III pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young III unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mindorashvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Young III lands an elbow inside.
Mindorashvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Young III shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Young III to work.
Young III is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mindorashvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Young III lands a nice knee to the body.
Mindorashvili looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Young III lands a good knee to the midsection. Mindorashvili won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Young III.
Young III lands an elbow inside.
Young III is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mindorashvili is keeping busy.
Maybe Young III would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili blocks an elbow strike from Young III.
Young III gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mindorashvili.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Young III.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Young III takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mindorashvili tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young III smiles and moves away.
Young III fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young III closes the distance but Mindorashvili moves to the side
and Mindorashvili counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mindorashvili wants to control from the top but Young III keeps moving.
Mindorashvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili 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.
Mindorashvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gerald Young III dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young III sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mindorashvili somewhat.
Mindorashvili shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young III sprawls well. Young III wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mindorashvili gets slowly back to his feet.
Young III tries to clinch but Mindorashvili moves away
and Mindorashvili counters with a single leg into guard. Young III didn't expect that.
Mindorashvili stops Young III from standing up.
Mindorashvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mindorashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Young III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mindorashvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Young III avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindorashvili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Young III is looking to escape.
Young III trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mindorashvili controlling the pace.
Mindorashvili winds up and cracks Young III with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Young III on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Young III tries to get out of the position.
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.
Mindorashvili stalling.
Revazi Mindorashvili has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young III is looking to clinch but Mindorashvili is avoiding it.
Young III tries to close the distance and clinch but Mindorashvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerald Young III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young III gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mindorashvili to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Young III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revazi Mindorashvili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young III wants to stand and escape but Mindorashvili is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mindorashvili decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mindorashvili throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Young III tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mindorashvili is in Young III's guard.
Mindorashvili gets to his feet - Young III follows without any prompting.
Young III tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mindorashvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young III tries to clinch
and Mindorashvili counters with a takedown into side control.
Mindorashvili happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Revazi Mindorashvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mindorashvili has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Revazi Mindorashvili!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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158 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Grant takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Paul Grant has been cut.
Grant throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grant throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Grant avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side
and Grant counters by clinching up.
Grant avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Grant has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones looking to stall.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones just leaning against Grant, taking a breather.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grant lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Mark Jones has been cut.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Grant in his tracks for a moment.
Grant wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Grant trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grant into the cage.
Grant is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
Grant takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grant with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jones prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Jones on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Grant unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grant is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jones is keeping busy.
Grant is trying to break free.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
Jones avoiding damage as Grant throws knees to the body.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Grant trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Grant avoids a wild elbow strike from Jones.
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Grant is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Grant into the cage.
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Grant is trying to break the clinch but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Grant is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grant has his back to the cage.
Grant is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grant's face.
Jones keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Grant's efforts to push away.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones letting Grant take a breather here.
Grant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Grant avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Grant dodges an elbow strike from Jones.
Jones looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Grant in his tracks for a moment.
Jones keeps control of Grant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Grant blocks it.
Grant managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Grant connects with a knee to the head.
Grant takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Mark Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones moves to clinch but Grant breaks away
and Grant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grant stalls.
Jones dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Grant lands a damaging elbow.
Grant is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Grant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Grant tries to break free but Jones pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Jones managing to block the knees to the body from Grant.
Grant working Jones over with knees to the body.
Grant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones has Grant pressed against the cage, preventing Grant from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant moves into the clinch successfully.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Grant slowing the pace effectively.
Grant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grant avoids it.
Grant is trying to break free.
Grant working hard to break the clinch.
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones slips a jab and a cross from Grant.
Jones gets tackled into the cage by Grant. Grant maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paul Grant will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grant moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
The referee calls for Grant to work.
Grant misses with a knee to the head.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Jones is trying to maintain a safe position but Grant gets an underhook and turns Jones into the cage.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the cage.
Jones trying to stall but Grant improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Grant.
Grant misses with an elbow strike.
Grant can't break the clinch.
Jones wants to stall.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Grant in his tracks for a moment.
Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Grant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grant darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a knee right on the jaw!
Grant misses with a knee strike.
Grant looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Grant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Grant tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Paul Grant has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Grant stalling against the cage.
Jones prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Grant leaning against his opponent.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Grant is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jones is defending well for now.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jones.
Grant landing knees to the head.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Grant's defenses.
Jones looking to stall.
Grant trying to land knees to the body.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Grant counters with a thumping low kick.
Jones looks to clinch
and Grant counters with a nice leg kick.
Grant moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Grant missing with knees to the body.
Jones blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jones throws an elbow but misses.
Knees to the body from Grant.
Grant breaks the clinch.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good work by Grant as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick from Grant lands but Jones takes it in his stride.
Jones rushes Grant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Grant in his tracks for a moment.
A bit of stalling here from Grant.
Jones dodges an elbow strike from Grant.
Jones is stalling here.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Grant breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grant moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Paul Grant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones avoids the head kick by Grant.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Grant - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones lands an elbow just above Grant 's eye.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant circles away from the clinch attempt
and Grant counters with a body kick that stops Jones in his tracks momentarily.
Grant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jones tries to clinch but Grant moves away
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant misses with a head kick.
Grant rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a lazy head kick
and Grant counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Grant. That one must have hurt.
Grant has managed to clinch.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grant avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grant.
Jones takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Grant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Grant taking a breather.
Grant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Grant in his tracks for a moment.
Grant lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Jones is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Grant dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Grant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones looking to throw knees to the head but Grant is blocking nicely.
Grant manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Grant lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Grant shrugs off.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jones avoids it.
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grant is defending well for now.
Jones pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Grant is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Grant avoids the damage to the body.
Jones taking a breather.
Grant content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant breaks the clinch.
Jones wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side
and Grant counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Jones is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Grant counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A good leg kick by Grant.
Grant moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Grant avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grant has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Grant lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grant wants to break free but Jones has control.
Knees to the body from Grant.
Grant avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Grant lands a nice elbow.
Grant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grant clinches with his opponent.
Grant tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Grant avoiding damage.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grant taking a breather.
Jones is struggling to control the position.
Grant looking to throw knees to the head but Jones is blocking nicely.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Grant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grant closes the distance and pushes Jones back into the cage.
Grant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones wants to clinch up but Grant keeps it at a distance.
Jones throws a head kick but Grant moves out of range.
Grant drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Grant is looking to break free of the clinch but Jones has double underhooks.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Grant is trying to break free.
Grant tries to land knees in the clinch but Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Grant is keeping busy.
Nice elbow from Grant.
Grant breaks from the clinch.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Grant counters with a head kick.
Grant forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Grant can't break the clinch.
Grant has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Grant.
Grant blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a leg kick
and Grant moves into the clinch.
Jones trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jones into the cage.
Grant breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Grant's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grant throws an elbow but it misses.
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grant is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grant is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Grant has his back to the cage.
Grant landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones prevents Grant from breaking the clinch.
Grant throws an elbow that misses.
Jones slowing the pace effectively.
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grant tries a knee to the head but Jones blocks it.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Grant in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Grant tries to tie him up.
Grant takes a knee to the side of the body.
Grant tries to circle away but Jones has him pinned against the cage.
Jones using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grant has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Grant's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mark Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Grant is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grant digs a good hook to Jones's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Grant showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Grant 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Grant!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grande Mucho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mucho comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You Dont Know - 50 Cent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Grande Mucho has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Meyer's chin.
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212 lbs
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197 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Grande Mucho!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mucho slips a jab from Meyer.
Meyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Mucho decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Meyer's guard.
Meyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mucho's guard.
Meyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Meyer postures up in Mucho's guard and throws a big left but Mucho blocks it.
Mucho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Meyer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mucho keeping full guard, as Meyer tries to pass.
Mucho preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mucho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meyer throws a big right hand that misses.
Meyer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meyer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mucho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Meyer has managed to get both his arms back between Mucho's legs - danger averted.
Meyer is working Mucho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meyer is working Mucho over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Meyer thows a big elbow that misses.
Meyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mucho trying to keep a closed guard but Meyer is proving a slippery customer.
Meyer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mucho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meyer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer postures up and lands a big shot to Mucho's brow.
Meyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mucho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Meyer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Meyer connects with a couple of short punches.
Meyer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Meyer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Meyer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Meyer stands up over Mucho, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Meyer scoring with some ground and pound.
Meyer throwing strikes but missing.
Meyer thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mucho has his foot on Meyer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meyer works his way back into a safe position though.
Meyer scoring with some ground and pound.
Meyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Meyer passes Mucho's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Meyer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Meyer winds up and cracks Mucho with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Meyer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Meyer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mucho reverses the position - he's now on top in Meyer's guard.
Meyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mucho manages to get himself to full guard.
Meyer advances to half guard.
Mucho tries to get to full guard but Meyer has control of the leg.
Mucho looks gassed!
Mucho on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meyer passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mucho!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer punishing his opponent with strikes.
Mucho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meyer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mucho is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Meyer landing punches.
Mucho is in a horrible position here. Meyer smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Meyer lands a big shot there that rocks Mucho but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Mucho is rocked!
Meyer landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mucho is still in real trouble! Can Meyer finish him?
Meyer lands with some strikes.
Meyer postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Mucho badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Meyer around the waist but Meyer pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Meyer is the winner by TKO! Meyer jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Meyer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zmesan Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec comes to the cage accompanied by Cannibal Corpse - I Will Kill You. Davis has chosen The Who - Baba O'Riley as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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224 lbs
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218 lbs
17 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zmesan Borec!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Davis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice cross by Borec.
Davis tries to land a front kick but Borec steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Davis.
Borec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Davis's waist but Davis gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borec off to one side.
Borec tries to close the distance and clinch up but Davis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Borec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davis manages to avoid it.
Davis misses with a leg kick.
No joy there for Davis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Davis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Borec stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Davis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Davis misses with a hook.
Borec slips a jab from Davis.
Davis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the body from Borec misses
and Davis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borec avoids a kick to the body.
Davis swings widly with a right hand
and Borec counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davis!
Davis tries to reverse the position but Borec maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis tries to hold on but Borec pushes him away.
Davis is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Davis is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Borec scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Davis?
Borec pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Davis is rocked!
The referee warns Davis that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Davis is still in real trouble! Can Borec finish him?
Borec lands a big shot to the head and Davis winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zmesan Borec!
Zmesan Borec retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Otway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takero Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Gimme shelter - the rolling stones. Takero Yoshi is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Otway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Takero Yoshi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoshi shoots and misses
and Otway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Otway's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yoshi under the eye.
John Otway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otway's waist but Otway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshi off to one side.
Yoshi tries for a takedown but Otway circles away easily
enabling Otway to counter with a crisp jab.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.
Otway lands with a good body shot.
Otway throws a good cross that connects.
A low kick from Yoshi is predictable there
and Otway counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yoshi looks gassed!
Yoshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yoshi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Yoshi takes one to the side of the head.
Yoshi misses with a takedown attempt
and Otway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Otway lunges at Yoshi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Yoshi's hand.
Yoshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Otway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yoshi has time to react.
Yoshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otway is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Otway connects with a looping right hand.
Otway lands a nice shot to the body.
Otway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Otway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Otway lands a nice shot that snaps Yoshi's head back.
Otway thuds his right hand into Yoshi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Otway scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yoshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Otway scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Otway feints a jab promting Yoshi to slip. Otway then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Yoshi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Takero Yoshi has been cut.
Yoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yoshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yoshi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Otway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otway scores with a punch to the head.
Yoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Otway pushes Yoshi up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Otway.
Otway pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Otway.
Otway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Otway scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Otway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otway.
Otway will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Yoshi up against the cage.
Otway lands with a right to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Otway.
Yoshi fails to pull guard.
Yoshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Otway.
Otway lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway is leaning against Yoshi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Otway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
The referee calls for Otway to work.
Yoshi tries to pull guard but Otway won't allow it.
Otway stalling.
Yoshi fails to pull guard.
Yoshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Otway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshis head.
Otway lands with a right to the head.
Otway scores with a shot to the side of Yoshi's head.
Otway stalls.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshi pulls guard.
Otway content to stall in guard here.
Yoshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otway looking to pass the guard.
Yoshi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Otway controls the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Yoshi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Otway trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshi 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.
Yoshi working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otway trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otway looking to sit in guard and control but Yoshi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Otway dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Otway lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshi's head.
Otway lands with a nice combination. Yoshi backs away looking to recover.
Yoshi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yoshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otway's waist but Otway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshi off to one side.
Otway thuds a left hand into Yoshi's body.
Otway has managed to clinch.
Yoshi fails to pull guard.
Otway lands a left hand.
Otway lands with a light punch inside.
Otway leaning against his opponent.
A nice left hand lands by Otway.
Otway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Otway.
Yoshi fails to pull guard.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.
Yoshi tries to pull guard but Otway holds him up against the cage and eventually Yoshi drops back down to his feet.
Otway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yoshi can do to turn this around?
Otway presses Yoshi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshi is breathing heavily.
Otway just leaning against Yoshi, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Otway.
Otway lands with a right to the head.
Yoshi tries to pull guard but Otway won't allow it.
Otway content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Yoshi tries to pull guard but Otway holds him up against the cage and eventually Yoshi drops back down to his feet.
Otway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Otway.
Otway controlling the action here for a moment.
Yoshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right hook to the body lands for Otway.
Otway scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Otway.
Otway lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otway is stalling here.
Otway digs a right hand into Yoshi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yoshi's gas tank.
Otway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Otway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
Yoshi has had enough of the clinch but Otway keeps him there for the moment.
Otway's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Yoshi tries to pull guard but Otway won't allow it.
Otway lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi tries to pull guard but Otway holds him up against the cage and eventually Yoshi drops back down to his feet.
The referee is keeping an eye on Otway - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Otway lands an uppercut.
Yoshi is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otway slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
Yoshi fails to pull guard.
Yoshi fails to pull guard.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Otway.
Otway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Otway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Otway stalling against the cage.
Otway lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands with a light punch inside.
Otway stalling the fight.
Yoshi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Otway fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Otway lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Yoshi walks into a stiff left hand from Otway.
Yoshi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Otway jabs at Yoshi's body.
Otway connects with a body shot.
Otway scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yoshi takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otway lands with a shot to the body.
Otway moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Otway stuffs the takedown.
Otway is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Otway moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Otway dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Otway stalks Yoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yoshi's face. Yoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Otway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Otway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Otway stalks Yoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yoshi's face. Yoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Yoshi has a takedown stuffed.
Otway punishes Yoshi's body with a nice straight punch.
John Otway is winning the standup battle so far.
Otway stuns Yoshi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Otway scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Otway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Yoshi walks into a jab.
Yoshi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Otway ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Otway digs a good body shot into Yoshi's ribs.
Otway stalks Yoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yoshi's face. Yoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Yoshi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Otway scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Otway. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otway throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yoshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Yoshi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Otway lands a slapping body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Yoshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A left lands for Otway.
Otway lands the left hand.
Otway cracks Yoshi with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheers as Otway lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yoshi doesn't seem phased though.
Yoshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A shot to the liver by Otway. Beautiful body shot.
Yoshi with a poor takedown
and Otway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yoshi takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Otway misses with the combination.
Otway clinches up against the cage.
Otway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
John Otway has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Otway leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Otway.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Otway.
Otway stalling against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otway.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Otway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshi jumps guard but Otway stands there with Yoshi around his waist. Yoshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.
Yoshi jumps guard but Otway stands there with Yoshi around his waist. Yoshi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Yoshi tries for a takedown. No joy.
Otway pressing his opponent against the cage.
Otway scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Otway takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshi drags the fight down to the ground.
Otway works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Otway looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Otway moves into full mount! Yoshi won't be happy about that!
Otway content just to control the position here.
Otway pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Otway controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yoshi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Otway tries to control but Yoshi wriggling away.
Yoshi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Otway is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Yoshi is looking to improve his position but Otway isn't that keen on the idea.
Otway knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Yoshi on the ground.
Yoshi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Otway sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otway has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Otway clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
That's time! Otway's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Otway throws a right and a left that Yoshi avoids nicely.
Yoshi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Otway.
Yoshi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Otway instigates a clinch.
Otway stalls.
Otway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yoshis head.
Yoshi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Otway walks away with a smile on his face. Yoshi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Otway lands with a cross.
Yoshi tries to move into range but Otway moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yoshi misses with a takedown attempt - Otway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Otway. No joy for Yoshi on that attempt.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.
Yoshi is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway lands with a cross.
Otway lands the left hand.
Nice straight punches there by Otway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Otway.
Takero Yoshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Otway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otway cracks Yoshi with a right hand to the side of the head.
John Otway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otway lands the left hand.
Yoshi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Otway lands with a right hand.
Otway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Otway sizes up Yoshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yoshi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yoshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yoshi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Otway.
Otway lands with a hook. Yoshi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Yoshi takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Otway. That snapped Yoshi's head back.
Yoshi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Otway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Otway has Yoshi up against the cage in a clinch.
Otway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otway pushes Yoshi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Otway stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Otway lands an uppercut.
Otway lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yoshi backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Otway.
Still in the clinch, Otway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Otway - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Otway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Otway.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Otway.
Otway is struggling to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands a left hand.
Otway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Otway stalling the fight.
Otway lands with a left to the head.
Otway stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Otway.
Yoshi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Otway stalks Yoshi and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yoshi's face. Yoshi staggers backwards, shaken.
Otway connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yoshi momentarily.
Yoshi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Otway manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Otway cracks Yoshi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Otway punishes Yoshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Otway jabs at Yoshi's body.
Otway lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Yoshi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yoshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yoshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otway lands a jab to the nose.
Yoshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Otway lands a nice shot to the body.
Otway scores with a hook.
Yoshi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otway scores with a sloppy right hand. Yoshi should have avoided that one.
Otway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Yoshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Otway!
Otway keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yoshi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Otway to score with a decent uppercut.
Yoshi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Otway connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yoshi scrambles back to his feet.
Otway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Otway lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otway lands a body shot.
Otway jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Yoshi takes one to the side of the head.
Otway displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Otway had his way with Takero Yoshi in that round.
The cut man is working on Takero Yoshi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Yoshi takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Otway lands with an overhand left.
Yoshi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Otway's waist but Otway gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yoshi off to one side.
Yoshi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Otway lands a glancing blow to the side of Yoshi's head.
Yoshi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Otway connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yoshi's hands.
Otway punishes Yoshi's body with a nice straight punch.
Otway closes the distance and clinches.
Yoshi being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Otway on the inside.
Otway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yoshi is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Yoshi takes a shot to the head.
Otway lands with a left to the head.
Otway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Otway taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yoshi tries to pull guard but Otway holds him up against the cage and eventually Yoshi drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yoshi up against the cage.
Yoshi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Otway smiles and moves away.
John Otway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takero Yoshi.
Yoshi misses with a takedown attempt
and Otway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Otway.
Yoshi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Otway lands a body shot.
Otway fails to land with a series of punches.
Otway scores with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yoshi.
Otway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Otway scores with a body shot.
Yoshi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yoshi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yoshi walks into a straight right hand from Otway.
Otway comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Otway moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Otway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Otway closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Otway lands a nice shot to the body.
Otway lands a body shot.
Otway scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Otway. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Otway.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yoshi.
Otway lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Otway lands the left hand.
Otway closes the distance and pushes Yoshi back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otway dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Otway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otway displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yoshi up against the cage.
Otway lands a body shot in the clinch.
Otway gets through Yoshi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Otway slowing the pace effectively.
John Otway is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yoshi tries to break the clinch but Otway is controlling the position.
Otway lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Otway lands a body shot.
Yoshi shoots for a takedown but Otway saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yoshi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Otway tries to avoid it but Yoshi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Otway to the ground. Otway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Otway lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yoshi at a distance.
Otway lands a nice hook to Yoshi's body. Yoshi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otway uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yoshi has time to react.
Yoshi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A right-left combo lands from Otway.
Yoshi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Otway dips to his left and cracks Yoshi with an uppercut!
Otway changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Otway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yoshi walks into a stiff left hand from Otway.
Otway lands with a nice combination. Yoshi backs away looking to recover.
Otway getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sloppy strikes from Otway. Those never looked like landing.
Otway connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Otway scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Yoshi doesn't seem bothered though.
Otway's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Otway duly obliges.
Takero Yoshi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otway works Yoshi's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Otway cracks a nice hook into Yoshi's ribs.
Otway connects with a body shot that sends Yoshi's belly button to the back.
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!
Otway scores with a jab to the head.
Otway lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Otway showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Otway 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 50:40
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:40
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:40
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Otway!
John Otway retains his welterweight title!
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