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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Arone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black DragonBro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black DragonBro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricardo Arone's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Arone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Black DragonBro!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DragonBro throws a head kick but Arone moves out of range.
Arone closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. DragonBro did well to prevent Arone getting side control.
DragonBro wants to get back to full guard.
DragonBro wants to control but Arone is keeping busy.
Arone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arone is trying to work for a kimura but DragonBro is defending well.
Arone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DragonBro is trying to get back to full guard.
DragonBro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks DragonBro with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
DragonBro on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Arone 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.
Arone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
DragonBro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Arone is working away from the top position though.
Arone drops an elbow to the side of DragonBro's head.
Arone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DragonBro defending well though.
DragonBro is looking to control Arone's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DragonBro avoid being mounted?
DragonBro taking some punishment here, with Arone in his half guard.
DragonBro is defending against the submission attempts here by Arone.
Arone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Arone is keen to just control but DragonBro is a slippery customer.
Arone stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arone blocks a head kick by DragonBro.
Arone blocks a head kick by DragonBro.
Arone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Arone moves to clinch but DragonBro breaks away
and DragonBro counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DragonBro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arone.
Arone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from DragonBro.
Arone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts DragonBro as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Arone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DragonBro lands a head kick. Arone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ricardo Arone has been cut.
DragonBro lands a big head kick that sends Arone tumbling to the mat! DragonBro takes a step backwards and waves Arone back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Arone is rocked!
Arone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Arone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Arone is breathing heavily.
DragonBro lands a nice looking kick to the body. Arone takes a step back to recover.
A slapping body kick lands there for DragonBro.
Arone seems to have got his legs back now.
DragonBro lands a brutal head kick. Arone looks out on his feet and DragonBro throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Black DragonBro!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Patrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack El Capitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick comes to the cage accompanied by Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up to Boston. Jack El Capitan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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219 lbs
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimi Patrick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack El Capitan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patrick misses with a two punch combination.
El Capitan thows a body shot but no joy.
Patrick gets caught flat footed, as El Capitan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
El Capitan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Patrick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
El Capitan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
El Capitan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
El Capitan scoring with some ground and pound.
El Capitan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Patrick's head.
El Capitan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
El Capitan passes into half guard.
El Capitan with the ground and pound but Patrick uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patrick controls El Capitan momentarily but El Capitan frees himself.
El Capitan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patrick wants to get back to his feet but El Capitan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
El Capitan works over Patrick with some ground and pound from guard.
El Capitan passes Patrick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
El Capitan thows a huge punch but Patrick dodges it nicely.
El Capitan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Patrick looks like he's trying to stand up.
Patrick is breathing heavily.
El Capitan lands with a punch from half guard.
El Capitan trying to pass the guard but Patrick defending well.
El Capitan is nestled in close to Patrick, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Capitan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
El Capitan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. El Capitan connects with a nice short shot to Patrick's temple.
El Capitan working Patrick over with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Capitan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. El Capitan lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from El Capitan there.
El Capitan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Patrick has hold of El Capitan's hands but El Capitan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Patrick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patrick on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
El Capitan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Patrick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
El Capitan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Patrick!
El Capitan raining down shots from the mount!
Patrick is rocked!
El Capitan with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Patrick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
El Capitan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Patrick scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from El Capitan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. El Capitan stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack El Capitan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Pink (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pink has chosen Mitsa as his entrance music. Mister Pink struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Mister Pink is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 30 - 1, fighting out of London, Mister Pink!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pink shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet but Pink is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hardy 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.
Pink really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hardy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pink trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy is looking to stand up but Pink isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pink!
Hardy is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Pink tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hardy swivels and escapes.
Pink looks gassed!
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hardy connects with a high kick.
Pink shoots in and bounces Hardy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pink won't allow Hardy to get back to his feet.
Hardy kicks Pink off and gets to his feet.
Hardy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pink takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy scores a takedown into full mount!
Hardy tries to control but Pink wriggling away.
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Hardy throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hardy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hardy dominating with strikes here.
Hardy scoring with strikes but Pink is staying in there.
Hardy is working for a guillotine from mount but Pink frees his head quite easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hardy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hardy postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pink looks a forlorn figure.
Pink is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
Hardy dominating with strikes here.
Hardy looking to control but Pink is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a big elbow.
Pink tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hardy looking to finish Pink with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pink!
Hardy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hardy looking to secure an arm triangle but Pink defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Pink can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hardy 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.
Pink takes a swing at Hardy's ribcage but misses.
Pink fails to land the takedown.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Hardy takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Pink.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pink blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hardy is defended easily by Pink.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pink throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hardy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pink.
Hardy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hardy throws a head kick but Pink moves out of range.
Pink fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dan Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Pink.
Hardy misses with a head kick.
Hardy throws a head kick but Pink moves out of range.
Hardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pink.
Pink blocks a head kick by Hardy.
Pink shoots in looking for a takedown. Hardy tries to sprawl out of it but Pink keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hardy misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pink fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pink shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hardy as he avoids it easily.
Pink avoids the head kick by Hardy.
Hardy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pink closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hardy circles away.
Hardy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hardy lands a head kick!
Pink drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hardy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pink's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dan Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pink lands strikes from half guard.
Pink not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Hardy 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.
Pink throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hardy kicks Pink off and gets back to his feet.
Pink looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hardy is fending him off so far but Pink persists. Nope, Hardy circles away and we're back to standing.
Pink forces Hardy back against the cage and clinches.
Pink jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Pink around his waist. Pink gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hardy.
Pink shoots and misses
and Hardy counters with a head kick. That will keep Pink thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Pink shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Hardy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dan Hardy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pink shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hardy as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pink tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pink somewhat.
Hardy throws a head kick but Pink moves out of range.
Pink shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hardy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pink creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hardy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hardy regains half guard there - taking advantage of Pink's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pink wants to pass to mount but Hardy is defending the position.
Pink lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Hardy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Pink shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hardy lands a high kick!
Pink tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy throws a nice head kick!
Hardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hardy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pink.
A solid body kick from Hardy.
Hardy instigates a clinch.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pink has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy is trying to break the clinch but Pink has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pink fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Dan Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Pink.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Pink keeps him there for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy gets control of Pink's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hardy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pink's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pink stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pink stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pink tries to clinch but Hardy moves out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hardy enables Pink to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hardy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Pink lands a couple of elbows.
Hardy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pink trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pink landing with the ground and pound.
Hardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hardy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pink trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pink has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pink does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardy is just content to waste time from the top position. Pink takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pink has a closed guard, preventing Hardy from standing up.
Pink kicks Hardy off and gets to his feet.
Mister Pink has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pink to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pink throwing strikes from guard but Hardy blocks nicely.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pink passes Hardy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hardy is trying to stand back up but Pink is controlling him
Hardy is staying active underneath Pink, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy is trying to stand up here but Pink is controlling him well.
Pink wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Pink scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hardy won't allow Pink to pass to mount.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pink is working away from the top position though.
Pink is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hardy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pink.
Dan Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hardy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mister Pink.
Well Hardy 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mister Pink!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Mel Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Bear will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 lbs
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255 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Mel Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Bear!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manhoef closes the distance and clinches.
Manhoef with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bear jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manhoef walks away with a smile on his face. Bear gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bear misses the shot to the body.
Bear moves into the clinch.
Bear trying to control the position but instead, Manhoef has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bear into the cage.
Bear goes for a takedown in the clinch but Manhoef prevents it.
Manhoef with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Max Bear has been cut.
Bear fails to pull guard.
Big Mel Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Bear.
Manhoef connects with a knee to the head.
Bear managing to block the knees to the body from Manhoef.
Manhoef throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Bear looking to stall.
Bear tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manhoef smiles and moves away.
Manhoef throws a head kick but Bear moves out of range.
Bear shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense.
Manhoef throws a body kick, spinning off balance
so Bear counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear cracks Manhoef with a solid left hand.
Manhoef keeping moving, preventing Bear from controlling successfully.
Bear has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bear working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bear decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Manhoef rushes Bear and presses him up against the cage.
Manhoef prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bear wants to get back to striking at distance but Manhoef won't allow it.
Manhoef misses with a knee to the head.
Manhoef is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bear is defending well for now.
Bear on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bear managing to block the knees to the body from Manhoef.
Manhoef tries to land a knee to the head but Bear blocks with his arms.
Manhoef scores with a knee to the head.
Manhoef tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bear is struggling to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef prevents Bear from breaking the clinch.
Manhoef misses with a knee to the head.
Manhoef trying to land knees to the body.
Bear has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Manhoef is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bear drops down looking for an ankle pick but Manhoef pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bear closes the distance and clinches up with Manhoef, looking for a takedown. Bear pushes Manhoef against the cage but Manhoef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bear is defended easily by Manhoef.
Bear moves out of range of the body kick.
Manhoef tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Manhoef fakes the leg kick and cracks Bear in the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear dives in and grabs Manhoef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Manhoef pushes down on Bear's head and hops out.
Bear chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
Bear clinches.
Manhoef throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Manhoef throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Bear wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Manhoef has him pressed against the cage.
Bear is trying to force a seperation but Manhoef has the dominant position.
Manhoef gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
Bear is working for takedown but Manhoef is calmly controlling the position for now.
Manhoef lands a good knee to the midsection. Bear won't want to take too many of those.
Bear looks gassed!
Manhoef missing with knees to the body.
Manhoef looking to throw knees to the head but Bear is blocking nicely.
Manhoef connects with a knee to the head.
Manhoef misses with a knee strike.
Manhoef throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Manhoef with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manhoef tries to land knees in the clinch but Bear avoids the damage to the body.
Manhoef missing with knees to the body.
Manhoef looking to throw knees to the head but Bear is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to land knees in the clinch but Bear avoids the damage to the body.
Bear misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Manhoef.
Manhoef is pressed up against the cage. Bear has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Manhoef down to the mat. Manhoef avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Manhoef stuffs the takedown.
Bear swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
No luck for Bear with that takedown attempt.
Bear pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Manhoef throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bear sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bear shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Manhoef manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhoef has his feet on Bear's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Mel Manhoef dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Bear's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Manhoef.
Bear throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bear throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bear closes the distance and clinches.
Manhoef throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manhoef throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manhoef throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Manhoef utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Manhoef utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Manhoef scores with a knee to the head.
Bear using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Manhoef has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manhoef connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bear's face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manhoef misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear tries to pull guard but Manhoef won't allow it.
Bear tries for a takedown. No joy.
Big Mel Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Bear.
Manhoef tries to land a knee to the head but Bear blocks with his arms.
Bear drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Manhoef gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Bear takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bear is trying to force a seperation but Manhoef has the dominant position.
Manhoef with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Manhoef connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bear's face.
Bear wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Manhoef fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Manhoef swivels and escapes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manhoef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Manhoef lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manhoef lands a head kick!
Manhoef scores with a leg kick.
Manhoef throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bear closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Manhoef quickly recovers to half guard.
Manhoef knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bear on the ground.
Manhoef is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manhoef tries to kick Bear off but Bear keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bear prevents Manhoef from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear controlling the action here.
Bear sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manhoef defending well though.
Bear is taking a breather. Manhoef 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bear thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bear wants to lay and pray for a moment but Manhoef keeps working.
Bear not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bear looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bear is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manhoef sees it coming and defends easily.
Manhoef is looking to escape.
Manhoef keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bear is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Manhoef might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bear winds up and cracks Manhoef with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Mel Manhoef dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Bear's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manhoef throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bear.
Manhoef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Manhoef leaves Bear with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bear will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bear looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Big Mel Manhoef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Bear.
Manhoef fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhoef has managed to clinch.
Manhoef throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Manhoef crunches a lovely knee into Bear's ribcage.
Manhoef scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manhoef throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manhoef unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bear has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Manhoef throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bear blocks it with crossed arms.
Manhoef tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bear tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Manhoef smiles and moves away.
Bear swings for the body but Manhoef moves out of range.
Bear shoots in but Manhoef avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Manhoef goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Manhoef gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef scores with a knee to the head.
Manhoef gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bear.
Manhoef tries a knee to the head but Bear blocks it.
Bear takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manhoef tries to land knees in the clinch but Bear avoids the damage to the body.
Bear tries to pull guard but Manhoef won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Manhoef.
Manhoef lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manhoef stops a takedown attempt from Bear.
Manhoef with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bear jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Manhoef walks away with a smile on his face. Bear gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bear throws a sloppy head kick and Manhoef moves out of range easily.
Manhoef lands with a thumping leg kick.
Big Mel Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear with a poor takedown
and Manhoef counters with a thumping low kick.
Manhoef throws a sloppy head kick and Bear moves out of range easily.
Bear instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhoef tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bear tries to pull guard but Manhoef holds him up against the cage and eventually Bear drops back down to his feet.
Bear is trying to drag Manhoef to the mat but Manhoef just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manhoef lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Manhoef looking to throw knees to the head but Bear is blocking nicely.
Bear's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manhoef looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bear throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Manhoef was covering up waiting for the punch and Bear finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Manhoef wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manhoef works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bear wants to pass the guard but Manhoef is keeping the position.
Big Mel Manhoef is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bear's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bear gets to his feet - Manhoef follows without any prompting.
Max Bear has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Manhoef slaps away a takedown attempt from Bear, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bear closes the distance and pushes Manhoef back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bear is trying to drag Manhoef to the mat but Manhoef just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Manhoef prevents the takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Mel Manhoef showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manhoef, 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Mel Manhoef!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Joohnsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob Joohnsson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Joohnsson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joohnsson is holding on to half guard well.
Joohnsson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Smith thows a huge punch but Joohnsson dodges it nicely.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Joohnsson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joohnsson won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Joohnsson!
Smith throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Joohnsson because Smith loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Joohnsson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Smith thowing shots but they're missing.
Joohnsson is looking to get to half guard.
Smith throwing strikes but Joohnsson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Joohnsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Joohnsson gets full guard.
Smith works over Joohnsson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Joohnsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Joohnsson has wrist control.
Joohnsson pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Smith distracts Joohnsson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Joohnsson is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Joohnsson is keeping the position.
Joohnsson wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Smith is fighting to break Joohnsson's control of his arms but Joohnsson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bob Joohnsson.
Joohnsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Joohnsson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Joohnsson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
Joohnsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joohnsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Joohnsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Joohnsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joohnsson is nestled in close to Smith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Joohnsson wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joohnsson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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 Mike Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A head kick misses from Smith.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Joohnsson as he jumps to the side.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Joohnsson counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Joohnsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Joohnsson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joohnsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Joohnsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Joohnsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Joohnsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Joohnsson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joohnsson lands with a punch from half guard.
Bob Joohnsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Joohnsson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Joohnsson sits in half guard.
Smith wants to control but Joohnsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joohnsson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Joohnsson sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson not doing much here.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Joohnsson.
Joohnsson is looking to stall here but Smith recovers full guard.
Joohnsson trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joohnsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bob Joohnsson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Joohnsson tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Joohnsson to the ground. Joohnsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joohnsson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Joohnsson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Joohnsson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Joohnsson scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
Joohnsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joohnsson on the ground.
Joohnsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Joohnsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Joohnsson landing strikes from the mount and Smith is in trouble!
Joohnsson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Smith is looking to escape.
Joohnsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith is wriggling around trying to escape.
Smith takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Joohnsson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Smith can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Smith is rocked!
Joohnsson controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith wants to hold on but Joohnsson pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joohnsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Joohnsson lands a nice shot to the head.
Joohnsson controlling from mount.
Joohnsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joohnsson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith seems to have got his legs back now.
Joohnsson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Joohnsson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Smith looks a forlorn figure.
Joohnsson unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Smith wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Joohnsson celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Joohnsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Paulo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamus McFey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rollo Paulo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamus McFey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulo wants to clinch but McFey slips to the side
and McFey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McFey.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing McFey from controlling successfully.
Paulo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing McFey from controlling successfully.
Paulo is looking to sweep but instead, McFey has passed into half guard.
Paulo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFey.
McFey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paulo's head.
McFey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFey trying to mount his opponent but Paulo defends it.
Paulo taking some punishment here, with McFey in his half guard.
Paulo is trying to stand.
Paulo is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Paulo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFey.
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.
McFey throwing shots but Paulo is blocking nicely.
McFey is trying to control. Paulo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McFey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Paulo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFey.
McFey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McFey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulo sees it coming and defends easily.
McFey drops an elbow to the side of Paulo's head.
Paulo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McFey on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFey not doing much here.
McFey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McFey trying to control from half guard but Paulo is working away.
McFey throwing shots but Paulo is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McFey in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McFey scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McFey is looking for a kimura here.
Paulo is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McFey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Paulo tries to clinch but McFey moves away
and McFey counters with a leg kick.
McFey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rollo Paulo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Paulo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
McFey has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paulo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McFey manages to get himself to full guard.
McFey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McFey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Paulo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McFey is on top in guard.
McFey trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFey throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulo trying to keep a closed guard but McFey is proving a slippery customer.
McFey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Shamus McFey has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Paulo swinging wildly here.
Paulo throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFey connects with an inside leg kick.
McFey slips a jab and a cross from Paulo.
Paulo closes the distance but McFey moves to the side
and McFey counters with an outside leg kick.
Paulo tries to clinch but McFey moves away
and McFey counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Paulo darts in trying to clinch
and McFey counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulo tries to clinch up
and McFey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Paulo's guard now.
McFey trying to control but Paulo is working from the bottom.
McFey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFey preventing the sweep.
McFey thows a big elbow that misses.
Paulo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFey fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paulo to the ground. McFey is now in Paulo's guard.
Paulo keeping moving, preventing McFey from controlling successfully.
McFey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McFey lands a couple of digs.
Paulo can't keep his opponent in guard - McFey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McFey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McFey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shamus McFey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Paulo closes the distance looking to clinch
and McFey counters with a single leg into guard. Paulo didn't expect that.
McFey being controlled here momentarily.
McFey trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McFey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Paulo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paulo 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.
McFey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Paulo's head.
McFey chips away with some ground and pound.
Paulo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFey wants to control from the top but Paulo keeps moving.
Rollo Paulo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McFey is pushing down on Paulo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paulo is fighting to maintain full guard but McFey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Paulo blocking the ground and pound attempt from McFey.
McFey is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
McFey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Paulo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McFey throwing strikes but missing.
McFey content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shamus McFey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McFey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McFey wants to control from the top but Paulo keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McFey with a flurry of punches that miss.
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.
Paulo looking for a sweep. Not yet Paulo, not yet.
McFey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Paulo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Paulo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McFey wants to control from the top but Paulo keeps moving.
Paulo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McFey.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McFey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paulo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shamus McFey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McFey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shamus McFey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Triston Baal (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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255 lbs
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30
270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Triston Baal!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baal misses with a left hand
and Bloggs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bloggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Baal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bloggs preventing the sweep.
Bloggs looking to pass the guard.
Baal is trying to keep Bloggs in close.
Bloggs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baal has escaped and now he's on top!
Bloggs wants to sweep here but Baal controlling him for the moment.
Baal wants to control from the top but Bloggs keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baal postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baal throws a right hand that misses
and Bloggs counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Baal!
Baal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bloggs takes Baal's back.
Baal preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bloggs.
Baal defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Bloggs manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bloggs looking for the RNC.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bloggs has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Baal is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bloggs off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloggs doesn't have the hooks in and Baal manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs looking to control.
Baal content to stall in guard here.
Baal tries to free his leg and advance position but Bloggs is retaining full guard.
Bloggs throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Baal throwing strikes from guard but Bloggs blocks nicely.
Baal wants to stand but Bloggs is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bloggs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bloggs is looking for a triangle here but Baal uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bloggs tries to buck Baal off but Baal is having none of it.
Bloggs struggling a bit here.
Bloggs gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baal is looking to take a break and control but Bloggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bloggs manages to get to full guard.
Bloggs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baal trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bloggs dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bloggs gets caught napping as Baal dives in and scores a takedown. Bloggs manages to retain guard.
Baal looking to sit in guard and control but Bloggs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Baal is working an open guard so Bloggs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bloggs misses with a takedown attempt
and Baal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloggs doesn't manage to clinch there - Baal circles away.
Bloggs throws a right and a left that Baal avoids nicely.
Baal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bloggs manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Baal postures up.
Baal trying to control the position from guard on top but Bloggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloggs wants to stand and escape but Baal is having none of it.
Baal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bloggs looking for a guillotine here but Baal defends easily.
Baal looking to pass the guard.
Bloggs bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baal's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bloggs is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baal is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baal has escaped and now he's on top!
Baal wants to pass the guard but Bloggs is keeping the position.
Bloggs pushes Baal off and scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Baal misses the target.
Baal throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bloggs counters with a three punch combo that has Baal backing up. Baal nods at Bloggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Bloggs doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Baal counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bloggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baal is one step ahead there.
Baal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bloggs works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Baal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baal scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bloggs is looking to stand up but Baal isn't so interested in that idea.
Bloggs isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Baal stacks Bloggs on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Baal!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baal blocks the strikes from Bloggs.
Bloggs takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Check out the look on Baal's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baal avoids the strikes from the bottom by Bloggs.
Bloggs is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baal scoring with punches and elbows.
Baal throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Baal has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Baal throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloggs.
Baal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baal misses with a hook.
Bloggs has a takedown stuffed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Triston Baal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Bloggs on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Baal throws a poor cross that misses
and Bloggs counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baal won't be happy with that.
Baal parries the strikes from Bloggs easily there. Bloggs is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baal to escape.
Baal is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bloggs working Baal over with strikes.
Bloggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bloggs is keen to just control but Baal is a slippery customer.
Bloggs is looking for submissions but instead, Baal has regained full guard.
Baal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bloggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloggs is in close to Baal's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bloggs trying to control the position from guard on top but Baal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bloggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baal is keeping the position for now.
Bloggs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Baal looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Baal looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Baal!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bloggs is looking to reverse the position.
Bloggs prevents Baal from moving into mount.
Baal tries to score with some ground and pound. Bloggs controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Baal working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Baal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baal tries to advance to mount but Bloggs instead regains half guard.
Baal trying to control the action but Bloggs is working from the bottom.
Baal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bloggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bloggs gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Baal throws a strike but Bloggs rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Baal looking for a sweep. Not yet Baal, not yet.
Bloggs decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baal, up you get!
Bloggs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Bloggs tries to stand but Baal is controlling from the bottom.
Baal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bloggs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baal trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Baal sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bloggs is looking to improve his position but Baal isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Baal cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bloggs wants to hold on but Baal pushes him away.
Baal cracks Bloggs with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Baal postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bloggs looks a forlorn figure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baal looking to finish Bloggs with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bloggs!
Bloggs sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Baal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bloggs keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Triston Baal.
I think Baal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Triston Baal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes into the arena with White Wizzard - Gates Of Gehenna blaring out of the sound system. Johansson has chosen Electro Rock as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bob Johansson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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21
195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Johansson counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Ramirez backing up. Ramirez nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson scores with a shot to the body.
Johansson misses the shot to the body.
Johansson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramirez doesn't seem bothered though.
Johansson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johansson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Johansson.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez shoots and misses
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johansson lands a right hook to the body.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Johansson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Johansson wants to sweep here but Ramirez controlling him for the moment.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Ramirez is fighting to break Johansson's control of his arms but Johansson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Johansson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Johansson has escaped and now he's on top!
Ramirez trying to strike off his back.
Ramirez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Johansson's guard.
Ramirez won't allow Johansson to sweep him here.
Ramirez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johansson is trying to keep Ramirez in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Johansson is retaining full guard.
Johansson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ramirez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johansson managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johansson lands a head shot.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a left to the body.
Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramirez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Johansson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez misses with a takedown
and Johansson counters with a series of strikes. Ramirez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johansson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ramirez's head backwards.
Ramirez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ramirez shoots in and bounces Johansson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ramirez trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johansson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a one-two to the body.
Johansson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking.
Johansson scores with a jab to the head.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johansson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gustavo Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johansson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Johansson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramirez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johansson.
Johansson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ramirez back to the cage. Johansson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Johansson counters with a two punch combo.
Ramirez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Ramirez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ramirez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Johansson cracks Ramirez with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johansson stuns Ramirez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ramirez tries for a takedown but Johansson circles away easily
and Johansson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ramirez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ramirez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johansson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johansson throws a series of strikes that have Ramirez backpedaling.
Ramirez misses with a takedown
enabling Johansson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johansson throws a series of strikes that have Ramirez backpedaling.
Gustavo Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johansson jabs at Ramirez's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johansson, as that shot connected.
Bob Johansson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johansson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ramirez backs up against the cage.
Johansson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johansson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
Johansson trying to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Johansson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ramirez trying to control but Johansson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson 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.
Ramirez has gone for a leg lock! Johansson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ramirez's guard.
Johansson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johansson looking to sit in guard and control but Ramirez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johansson 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Johansson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ramirez shoots and misses
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Johansson throws a right and a left that Ramirez avoids nicely.
Johansson jabs at Ramirez's body.
Johansson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ramirez misses with a shot to the body
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ramirez gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johansson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johansson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Johansson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramirez.
Johansson lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johansson scores with a nice strike.
Johansson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Johansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johansson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ramirez rather than just go for the knockout.
Johansson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johansson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Johansson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramirez with a poor takedown
letting Johansson counter with a right hand.
Johansson lands with a shot to the body.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
and Johansson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Johansson is trying to push Ramirez away but Ramirez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Ramirez misses with a takedown attempt
and Johansson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ramirez thows a leg kick but Johansson checks it
and Johansson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Johansson.
Ramirez dodges the punch combination from Johansson.
No joy there for Johansson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johansson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Johansson counters with a right hand to the body.
Johansson lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johansson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Johansson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Johansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob Johansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Johansson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johansson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johansson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ramirez's guard.
Johansson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramirez keeping moving, preventing Johansson from controlling successfully.
Johansson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johansson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johansson wants to stand but Ramirez is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bob Johansson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johansson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Johansson wants to slow Ramirez down by chopping away at his legs.
Ramirez fails with the takedown
and Johansson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Johansson counters with a three punch combo that has Ramirez backing up. Ramirez nods at Johansson to acknowledge the strikes.
Gustavo Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ramirez pivots, looking for a leg kick but Johansson is out of range and Ramirez settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Johansson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Johansson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Johansson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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165 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Flash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Walker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Flash does a little dance to reset his feet.
Flash misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Walker lands with an uppercut that bounces Flash off the cage and back into rage.
Flash shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Flash. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Walker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Flash. Flash circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Walker stalks Flash and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flash's face. Flash staggers backwards, shaken.
Jeff Flash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Flash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flash is breathing heavily.
Flash gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Walker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Flash moved out of range.
Flash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Flash. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Flash fails with the takedown
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Walker. That snapped Flash's head back.
Flash shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker lands a nice looking body shot.
Walker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Flash had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Walker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jake Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker thuds his right hand into Flash's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Flash is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Walker lands an uppercut, right on the button! Flash tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Walker!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Deavon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Deavon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Richard Bravo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Bravo. Those never looked like landing.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Deavon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick
and Deavon counters with a good, hard body kick but Bravo shrugs it off.
Nice takedown defense from Deavon. No joy for Bravo on that attempt.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown but Deavon shows good takedown defense.
Bravo fails with a takedown attempt.
Evan Deavon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Bravo.
Deavon scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Richard Bravo has been cut.
Bravo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Deavon back to the cage. Bravo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bravo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bravo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bravo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Deavon defending well though.
Bravo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Deavon is trying to maintain the position but Bravo is very close to passing his half guard.
Bravo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deavon's head.
Bravo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bravo throwing shots but Deavon is blocking nicely.
Bravo working the head and body with strikes.
Bravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Deavon trying to hold on to Bravo's head to control him but Bravo postures up.
Deavon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bravo on the ground.
Deavon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bravo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bravo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bravo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bravo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deavon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bravo trying to control the action but Deavon is working from the bottom.
Bravo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Deavon's head.
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Deavon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Deavon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deavon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bravo is working away from the top position though.
Deavon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bravo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deavon keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Deavon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bravo.
Deavon is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deavon manages to get to full guard.
Deavon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bravo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bravo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bravo with a nice head shot there.
Bravo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bravo forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bravo is looking to advance position but Deavon won't allow it.
Bravo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bravo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bravo not doing much here.
Deavon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deavon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bravo.
Deavon is looking for a sweep. Bravo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bravo is looking for a kimura but Deavon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bravo to get the leverage.
Deavon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Deavon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bravo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Bravo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Richard Bravo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A big right from Bravo misses.
Bravo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Richard Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bravo throws a sloppy body shot
and Deavon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bravo's knee momentarily.
Bravo misses with a combination
and Deavon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Deavon moves out of range of the strikes.
Deavon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Bravo.
Deavon jabs Bravo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Deavon as Bravo shoots in.
Richard Bravo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deavon is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
Bravo misses with a right hand
and Deavon counters with an inside leg kick.
Bravo throws a leg kick
enabling Deavon to counter with a crisp jab.
Deavon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bravo momentarily.
Bravo shoots for a takedown but Deavon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bravo shoots and misses
and Deavon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Evan Deavon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Bravo.
Bravo misses with a leg kick
and Deavon counters with a low kick, right behind Bravo 's knee.
Bravo is breathing heavily.
Deavon slaps away a takedown attempt from Bravo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deavon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo throws a right hand that misses
and Deavon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bravo misses with a looping left.
Bravo tries to clinch up but Deavon circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo throws a poor cross that misses
and Deavon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick
and Deavon counters with a three punch combo that has Bravo backing up. Bravo nods at Deavon to acknowledge the strikes.
Deavon darts in and clinches Bravo up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Deavon.
Deavon pushes Bravo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Deavon lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deavon misses with a knee strike.
Deavon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Deavon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bravo can't get the takedown.
Deavon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deavon tries to land a knee to the head but Bravo blocks with his arms.
Deavon has a couple of punches blocked by Bravo.
Deavon tries a knee to the head but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deavon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bravo takes a knee right on the jaw!
A knee to the head by Deavon.
Deavon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deavon tries to break free but Bravo pushes him back against the cage.
Deavon scores with a knee to the head.
Bravo being controlled against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Bravo tries to score a body lock takedown but Deavon shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bravo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Deavon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bravo wants a takedown.
Deavon looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bravo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deavon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deavon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Deavon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Richard Bravo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Deavon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Deavon looks to land a right hand but Bravo moved out of range.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deavon was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Nice sprawl there from Deavon as Bravo shoots in.
Bravo tries to clinch but Deavon is having none of it.
Deavon moves out of range of the body kick from Bravo.
Bravo throws a sloppy body shot
and Deavon counters with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deavon throws a big shot that misses.
Bravo connects with a looping right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Bravo. That snapped Deavon's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deavon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a lunging right hand
and Deavon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deavon is trying to maintain a safe position but Bravo gets an underhook and turns Deavon into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deavon.
Deavon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bravo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Deavon tries to land knees in the clinch but Bravo avoids the damage to the body.
Deavon swings wildly with an uppercut but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deavon lands a hook that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Bravo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bravo trying to control but Deavon is working from the bottom.
Deavon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deavon tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deavon working a defensive guard here.
Deavon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bravo.
Bravo lands a couple of elbows.
Bravo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bravo is looking to work some ground and pound but Deavon has wrist control.
Bravo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Deavon working a defensive guard here.
Bravo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bravo thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Deavon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deavon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bravo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bravo drops back looking for a leg! Deavon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Deavon manages to kick Bravo off! Bravo jumps back into Deavon's guard.
Bravo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Deavon wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deavon 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bravo decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Bravo lands with an overhand left.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deavon sprawls well. Deavon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bravo gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravo throws a leg kick
enabling Deavon to counter with a crisp jab.
Deavon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bravo throws a body punch but Deavon moves out of range.
Deavon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Deavon throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Bravo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bravo 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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