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AFC 9: Potter vs Soto PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Carl Eggson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Armsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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149 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Eggson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Armsworth!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armsworth lands with a nice combination. Eggson backs away looking to recover.
Armsworth throws a right hand that Eggson ducks under and follows up with a left that Eggson also avoids with ease.
Eggson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Armsworth swivels and escapes.
Armsworth throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Eggson stumbling backwards into the cage! Eggson bounces back off the cage towards Armsworth, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Armsworth lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Armsworth celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jim Armsworth!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Gallows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jez Donnely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Donnely's choice of entrance music: Wu Tang Clan-Protect ya Neck. Tyler Gallows has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Gallows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jez Donnely!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donnely fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gallows avoids it really well and circles away.
Donnely takes the fight into the clinch.
Donnely jumps guard but Gallows stands there with Donnely around his waist. Donnely gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Donnely drags the fight down to the ground.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Donnely pushes Gallows off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gallows gets tackled into the cage by Donnely. Donnely maintains the clinch.
Gallows is looking to break free of the clinch but Donnely has double underhooks.
Gallows misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donnely keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gallows's efforts to push away.
Gallows avoiding damage as Donnely throws knees to the body.
Donnely throws a knee to the head but misses.
Donnely fails to pull guard.
Tyler Gallows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jez Donnely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnely has Gallows pressed against the cage, preventing Gallows from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gallows wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Donnely blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donnely tries for a takedown. No joy.
Donnely jumps into guard, dragging Gallows to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donnely wriggles free and stands up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gallows.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donnely moves out of range of the body kick.
Donnely misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Donnely gets a takedown into half guard.
Donnely throws a strike but Gallows avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnely trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallows is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Donnely prevents Gallows from getting back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donnely postures up in Gallows's guard and throws a big left but Gallows blocks it.
Donnely would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gallows looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Donnely passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Gallows is looking for a sweep.
Donnely is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gallows will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Who's going to make the next move?
Donnely working away.
Donnely tries for a kimura but Gallows is defending well.
Donnely is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallows prevents Donnely from moving into mount.
Donnely is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gallows knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gallows knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donnely on the ground.
Gallows wants to get back to his feet but Donnely drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donnely wants to control for a moment but Gallows uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Gallows is defending against the submission attempts here by Donnely.
Gallows tries to roll over but Donnely keeps him under control.
Gallows is trying to control but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gallows keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Donnely content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jez Donnely dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donnely darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gallows has hold of Donnely's hands but Donnely slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gallows is defending against the submission attempts here by Donnely.
Donnely wants to free his trapped foot but Gallows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jez Donnely has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gallows is trying to stand.
Gallows trying to hold on to Donnely's head to control him but Donnely postures up.
Donnely throwing shots but Gallows is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donnely wants to free his trapped foot but Gallows is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gallows is refusing to be controlled, as Donnely sits in half guard.
Gallows is looking to improve his position.
Donnely not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Donnely passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gallows!
Donnely wants to control the pace but Gallows is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donnely lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Donnely trying to control but Gallows is having none of it.
Gallows tries to hold on but Donnely postures up.
Donnely throwing strikes here but Gallows is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Donnely looking to control but Gallows is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gallows is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallows is in a horrible position here. Donnely smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Donnely looking to control but Gallows is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gallows taking shots to the head.
Donnely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Donnely looking to finish Gallows with some ground and pound. This is bad for Gallows!
Donnely thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Donnely scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Donnely unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Gallows that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gallows regains half guard.
Donnely has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Gallows defend it? Donnely steps over the head and cranks it - Gallows is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Donnely!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jez Donnely!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Wick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Sence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Sence acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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180 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilson Wick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Sence!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sence throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wick was covering up waiting for the punch and Sence finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sence must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sence trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sence has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wick is proving hard to escape from.
Sence stopping the sweep attempt from Wick.
Sence trying to control the position from guard on top but Wick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sence really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wick. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sence pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wick is keeping the position for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Charlie Sence.
Sence throws a chopping leg kick but Wick manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sence works Wick's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sence misses with a leg kick.
Wick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sence to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wick is breathing heavily.
Sence trying to control the position from guard on top but Wick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sence is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wick controls Sence momentarily but Sence frees himself.
Sence trying to control but Wick is working from the bottom.
Charlie Sence has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sence clobbers Wick with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sence does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wick takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wick with a poor takedown
and Sence counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sence with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sence trying to control the position from guard on top but Wick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sence might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wick kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sence would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wick had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sence defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sence wants to stand but Wick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wick keeping moving, preventing Sence from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charlie Sence was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sence shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sence showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wick has hold of Sence's hands but Sence slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wick is looking to control Sence's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wick avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Sence connects with a nice short shot to Wick's temple.
Wick pushes Sence off and gets back to his feet.
Wick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sence throws a series of punches but Wick moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sence tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sence clinches.
Sence gets through Wick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wick goes for a takedown attempt but Sence pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sence moves into range and clinches up with Wick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Sence dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sence gets a clinch.
Wick wants a takedown.
Wick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sence has Wick pressed against the cage.
Sence manages to break the clinch.
Sence throws an overhand right that has Wick reeling! Sence follows up with more punches and Wick is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Charlie Sence!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Begbie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack London (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Francis Begbie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jack London!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch up but London swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That kick from Begbie tenderised London's leg. London is trying to keep his angry face on.
London with a jab.
Francis Begbie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Begbie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Begbie instigates a clinch.
Begbie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
London tries to circle away but Begbie has him pinned against the cage.
Begbie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Begbie trying to land knees to the body.
London can't break the clinch.
Begbie misses with a knee strike.
Begbie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Begbie crunches a lovely knee into London's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Begbie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Begbie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Begbie has London pressed against the cage, preventing London from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
London is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Begbie tries a knee to the head but London blocks it.
Begbie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Begbie trying to land knees to the body.
Begbie has London pressed against the cage, preventing London from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
London tries to circle away but Begbie has him pinned against the cage.
London working hard to break the clinch.
Begbie misses with a hook to the ribs.
Begbie with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Begbie using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Begbie with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
London has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Begbie unloads a knee to the mid-section. London lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
London is trying to break free.
London on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Begbie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but London has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Begbie working London over with knees to the body.
Begbie misses with a knee to the head.
Begbie is breathing heavily.
Begbie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Begbie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Begbie with a knee to the head.
London working hard to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Begbie tries to land a knee to the head but London blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Begbie misses with some punches.
Begbie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Begbie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
London is trying to force a seperation but Begbie has the dominant position.
London manages to break the clinch.
London fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Begbie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from London misses.
London swats away the attempt to clinch by Begbie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as London checks a leg kick.
London dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
London throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
London throws a right and a left that Begbie avoids nicely.
Begbie moves into range and clinches up with London.
Knees to the body from Begbie.
Begbie prevents London from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Begbie obliges.
London escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
London throws a body punch but Begbie moves out of range.
London pivots, looking for a leg kick but Begbie is out of range and London settles back down.
London scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Begbie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Begbie misses with a straight right.
London looks to score with a jab to the body but Begbie is just out of range.
London dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Begbie wants to clinch up but London keeps it at a distance.
London closes the distance and pushes Begbie back into the cage.
Begbie tries to land a knee to the head but London blocks with his arms.
Begbie throws a knee to the head but misses.
London tries to break free but Begbie pushes him back against the cage.
Begbie looking to throw knees to the head but London is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Begbie has London pressed against the cage, preventing London from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Begbie trying to land knees to the body.
London struggles to land a body shot inside as Begbie controls his hands.
Begbie lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Begbie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but London blocks it with crossed arms.
Begbie lands a good knee to the midsection. London won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
London managing to block the knees to the body from Begbie.
London is trying to break the clinch but Begbie is controlling him.
London is trying to force a seperation but Begbie has the dominant position.
Begbie trying to land knees to the body.
Begbie tries a knee to the head but London blocks it.
London is trying to force a seperation but Begbie has the dominant position.
London managing to block the knees to the body from Begbie.
London is trying to break the clinch but Begbie is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Begbie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Begbie.
London can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Begbie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francis Begbie dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
London getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jack London is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Begbie is looking to clinch.
London looks to land a combination but Begbie avoids it well.
Begbie has London up against the cage in a clinch.
Begbie misses with a knee to the head.
Begbie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
London tries to break the clinch but Begbie is controlling the position.
Begbie misses with a knee to the head.
Begbie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
London has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Begbie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but London blocks it with crossed arms.
London is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Begbie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but London has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
London wants to break free but Begbie has control.
Begbie putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has London in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
London managing to block the knees to the body from Begbie.
London is trying to break the clinch but Begbie has him pressed against the cage.
Begbie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite London's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Begbie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but London blocks it with crossed arms.
Begbie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Begbie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
London is trying to push Begbie away but Begbie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
London working aggressively here.
Begbie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. London is defending well for now.
Begbie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Begbie tries to land a knee to the head but London blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on London's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Begbie has London pressed against the cage, preventing London from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Begbie misses with a body punch.
Begbie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Begbie tries a knee to the head but London blocks it.
Begbie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but London blocks it with crossed arms.
London tries to circle away but Begbie has him pinned against the cage.
London is trying to break free.
Begbie looking to throw knees to the head but London is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London wants to break free but Begbie has control.
London misses with a punch to the body.
London breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Begbie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
London throws a series of punches but Begbie avoids them all with ease.
London keeps the fight on the outside.
Begbie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from London.
Begbie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by London.
London darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
London ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Begbie tries to clinch there but London circles away.
London ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
London moves into the clinch.
London has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
London tries to break free but Begbie pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Begbie keeps control of London as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
London wants to get back to striking at distance but Begbie won't allow it.
London is trying to break free.
London avoiding damage as Begbie throws knees to the body.
London stalling in the clinch but Begbie improves position.
London tries to break the clinch but Begbie is controlling the position.
London is looking to break free of the clinch but Begbie has double underhooks.
Begbie struggles to land a body shot inside as London controls his hands.
Begbie tries to work over London's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
London has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Begbie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
London is trying to break free.
London is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Begbie landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Begbie.
Begbie throws a knee to the head but misses.
London has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees to the body from Begbie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
London is trying to break the clinch but Begbie has him pressed against the cage.
London is trying to break the clinch but Begbie has him pressed against the cage.
London tries to circle away but Begbie has him pinned against the cage.
Begbie tries to land knees in the clinch but London avoids the damage to the body.
Begbie looking to throw knees to the head but London is blocking nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Begbie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Begbie prevents London from breaking the clinch.
London has had enough of the clinch but Begbie keeps him there for the moment.
Begbie lands a good knee to the midsection. London won't want to take too many of those.
Begbie with a knee to the head.
Begbie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
London has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
London tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Begbie blocks a body shot from London.
London tries to circle away but Begbie has him pinned against the cage.
Begbie missing with knees to the body.
Begbie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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 Francis Begbie will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
London scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Begbie tries to clinch but London is having none of it.
London throws a body punch but Begbie moves out of range.
London is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Begbie rather than just go for the knockout.
London with a nice cross.
Begbie doesn't manage to clinch there - London circles away.
London cracks the inside of Begbie's front leg.
Begbie is looking to clinch but London is avoiding it.
Begbie is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
London swats away the attempt to clinch by Begbie.
Begbie wants to clinch.
Begbie fails with an attempt to clinch.
London throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
London scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Begbie throws a hook but London blocks it.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch but London swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Begbie.
Begbie does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Begbie tries to close the distance and clinch but London swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Begbie tries to clinch up.
London rushes Begbie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Begbie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. London is defending well for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Begbie with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
London looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Begbie throws a knee to the head but misses.
Begbie landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Begbie tries a knee to the head but London blocks it.
Begbie has London pressed against the cage, preventing London from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
London can't break the clinch.
Begbie misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
London tries to circle away but Begbie has him pinned against the cage.
Begbie misses with a knee to the head.
London wants to get back to striking at distance but Begbie won't allow it.
Begbie keeps the fight in the clinch, despite London's efforts to push away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Begbie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. London is defending well for now.
London can't break the clinch.
London wants to break the clinch but can't.
London avoiding damage as Begbie throws knees to the body.
London tries to circle away but Begbie has him pinned against the cage.
London has had enough of the clinch but Begbie keeps him there for the moment.
London has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knees in the clinch landing for Begbie.
Begbie looking to throw knees to the head but London is blocking nicely.
Begbie missing with knees to the body.
London wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Begbie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from London.
Begbie tries to land knees in the clinch but London avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
London is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on London's face as he tries to break the clinch.
London is trying to push Begbie away but Begbie has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Begbie misses with a knee to the head.
Begbie looking to throw knees to the head but London is blocking nicely.
London is trying to break the clinch but Begbie is controlling him.
Begbie misses with a knee to the head.
London is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
London is trying to break the clinch but Begbie has him pressed against the cage.
London is trying to break the clinch but Begbie has him pressed against the cage.
London is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Begbie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and London avoids it.
London wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Begbie has him pressed against the cage.
Begbie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
London escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
London scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Begbie doesn't manage to clinch there - London circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
London lands a right hook to the body.
London cracks a nice hook into Begbie's ribs.
Begbie avoids a punch combination nicely.
London takes a swing at Begbie's ribcage but misses.
Jack London has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Francis Begbie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
London gets tackled into the cage by Begbie. Begbie maintains the clinch.
London has had enough of the clinch but Begbie keeps him there for the moment.
Begbie lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Begbie using the Thai plumb to throw knees but London has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
London avoiding damage as Begbie throws knees to the body.
Begbie tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Begbie crunches a lovely knee into London's ribcage.
Begbie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
London tries to work over Begbie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
London takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Francis Begbie.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Begbie, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francis Begbie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jussipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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205 lbs
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27
200 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Jussipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Slice!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussipe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Slice looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jussipe lands a big head kick that sends Slice tumbling to the mat! Jussipe takes a step backwards and waves Slice back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
Jussipe shoots in but Slice avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jussipe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Slice manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jussipe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jussipe lands a big head kick that sends Slice tumbling to the mat! Jussipe takes a step backwards and waves Slice back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Slice is rocked!
Jussipe feints a jab and as Slice dips his head, Jussipe unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Slice right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Slice falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Jussipe smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anthony Jussipe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Blok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Meadows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vitali Blok has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Blok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Meadows!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meadows has taken the fight to the clinch.
Meadows is trying to trip Blok. He has hold of a leg but Blok is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Meadows persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Blok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meadows is aware though and is defending well.
Meadows trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blok has his foot on Meadows's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Meadows works his way back into a safe position though.
Blok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meadows is aware though and is defending well.
Meadows is stalling in the full guard.
Meadows trying to control but Blok is working from the bottom.
Meadows passes into half guard.
Blok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meadows seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blok is trying to stand.
Blok actively working from the bottom here.
Meadows prevents Blok from standing back up.
Meadows is trying to control. Blok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Meadows stops Blok from getting back to his feet.
Meadows is trying to work for a kimura but Blok is defending well.
Meadows escapes and gets back to his feet.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Meadows is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Blok to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Blok shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meadows wants to control the pace but Blok is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Meadows is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Blok can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Blok squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Meadows with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Meadows controlling from the full mount.
Meadows landing strikes from the mount.
Meadows stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Meadows fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blok avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Blok as Meadows shoots in.
Vitali Blok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Meadows.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Blok as he jumps to the side.
Blok connects with a good right hand that stumbles Meadows. Meadows circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Meadows looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Meadows looks gassed!
Nice takedown defense from Meadows. No joy for Blok on that attempt.
Meadows shoots in looking for a takedown but Blok manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Meadows's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Meadows looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Blok is fending him off so far but Meadows persists. Nope, Blok circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blok tests Meadows's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blok displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meadows.
Meadows throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blok's waist but Blok gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Meadows off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meadows keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Blok does no damage.
Blok throws a series of punches but Meadows moves out of range.
David Meadows seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blok leaves Meadows with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Meadows under the eye.
Meadows avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blok misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Meadows dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blok swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vitali Blok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meadows darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meadows is looking for a kimura here.
Blok looks like he's trying to stand up.
Meadows is trying to control. Blok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Ground and pound from Meadows.
Blok looking for submissions off his back.
Meadows slips a nice elbow through Blok's hands, connecting with Blok's forehead.
Blok tries to kick Meadows off but Meadows keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Meadows trying to control the action but Blok is working from the bottom.
Blok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Meadows pulls his head out easily.
Blok is refusing to be controlled, as Meadows sits in half guard.
Meadows lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Meadows decides to return to a standing position.
Meadows throws a nice inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meadows shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Meadows was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
David Meadows has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meadows with good strikes from the mount here!
Meadows has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Blok is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Meadows!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Mullberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mullberry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Top Gun Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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188 lbs
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25
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Mullberry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Walken!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walken changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mullberry tries to avoid it but Walken manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mullberry to the ground. Mullberry escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mullberry swings for the body but Walken moves out of range.
Mullberry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Walken moves away.
Mullberry throws a body punch but Walken moves out of range.
Walken shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mullberry as he avoids it easily.
Mullberry misses the shot to the body.
Mullberry tests Walken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mullberry is fending him off so far but Walken persists. Nope, Mullberry circles away and we're back to standing.
James Mullberry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Walken.
Mullberry misses the shot to the body.
Mullberry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mullberry sprawls well. Mullberry wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walken gets slowly back to his feet.
Walken shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mullberry but Mullberry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Walken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mullberry.
Mullberry misses with a lunging right hand
and Walken counters with a nice uppercut.
Mullberry slaps away a takedown attempt from Walken, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mullberry is looking to wear down Walken with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Walken will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walken closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mullberry circles away.
Walken avoids the body shot from Mullberry.
Walken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walken shoots in looking for a takedown but Mullberry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Walken's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mullberry connects with a body shot.
Walken looks gassed!
Walken with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mullberry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Mullberry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mullberry with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walken shoots in for a takedown but Mullberry shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mullberry lands a nice shot to the body.
Walken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullberry bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Walken's head.
Mullberry comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mullberry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mullberry misses the shot to the body.
Mullberry is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mullberry pinned against the cage. Mullberry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullberry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Walken.
Mullberry cracks Walken with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Walken falls to his knees and Mullberry doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Mullberry!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Attention Aie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phill Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
130 lbs
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23
145 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Attention Aie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Phill Smith!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Smith has knocked Aie down with a huge combo! Smith steps away and waves a wobbly Aie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Aie is rocked!
Smith looks to clinch
and Aie counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
Oh Aie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Aie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aie scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Aie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aie seems to have got his legs back now.
Aie throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Smith trying to move into half guard but instead Aie has managed to sweep!
Aie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aie has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Aie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aie keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Aie looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Aie is keeping the position.
Aie 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.
Aie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith wants to control from the top but Aie keeps moving.
Aie throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aie looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith trying to control but Aie is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Aie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith advances to half guard.
Aie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Aie is breathing heavily.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aie defending well though.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Aie knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Smith thows a huge punch but Aie dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith tries to pass to full mount but Aie defends it.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith prevents Aie from improving his position.
Aie is not content to let Smith control the position.
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 Attention Aie will probably get the nod.
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.
Aie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith closes the distance but Aie moves to the side
and Aie counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Smith had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Aie defends it easily.
Aie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith keeping full guard, as Aie tries to pass.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Aie manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Aie really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Aie tries to strike from the bottom.
Aie looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith throws a strike but Aie rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Aie throws and elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Aie's guard. Nice move by Smith!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Aie's legs - danger averted.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Aie is keeping the position.
Aie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Aie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Aie's legs - danger averted.
Smith is looking to advance position but Aie has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Aie jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Smith is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Smith and Aie has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith holding on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to buck Aie off but Aie is having none of it.
Aie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith tries to improve position but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Aie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Aie tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Aie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries to buck Aie off but Aie is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attention Aie dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith rushes Aie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Aie gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Aie avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Aie's takedown attempt.
Aie tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith is working Aie over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Aie blocks a body shot from Smith.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aie goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Attention Aie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to clinch but Aie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Aie, pushing him back against the cage.
Aie wants a takedown.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Aie tries to score a body lock takedown but Smith shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Smith gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Aie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to control but Aie is working from the bottom.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aie's guard.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Aie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Smith is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aie looking for submissions off his back.
Smith takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Smith is looking to advance position but Aie won't allow it.
Smith wants to control but Aie is keeping him busy.
Aie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Aie is working away.
Phill Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aie blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Aie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Aie is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith 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 fight!
Phill Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Aie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duarte Madeiros (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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172 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Duarte Madeiros!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madeiros misses with a takedown attempt
and Armstrong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a stiff right hand.
Madeiros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a one-two to the body.
Andrew Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duarte Madeiros.
Madeiros is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Armstrong.
Madeiros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Armstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Madeiros misses with a takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madeiros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Armstrong counter with a right hand.
Madeiros misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Madeiros at a distance.
Madeiros looks gassed!
Madeiros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a nice body shot.
Armstrong clobbers Madeiros with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Madeiros avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Madeiros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Madeiros has his takedown stuffed
and Armstrong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Armstrong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Andrew Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Armstrong.
Duarte Madeiros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong lands a lovely overhand right.
Madeiros with a poor takedown
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Madeiros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a series of strikes. Madeiros will be more careful next time no doubt.
Armstrong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Madeiros has his takedown stuffed
and Armstrong counters with a left to the body.
Armstrong fails to land with a series of punches.
Armstrong lands with a nice combination. Madeiros backs away looking to recover.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Madeiros misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Madeiros closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a stiff right hand.
Madeiros dodges the punch combination from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Madeiros moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Madeiros with a poor takedown
and Madeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Madeiros fails with the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a series of strikes. Madeiros will be more careful next time no doubt.
Armstrong connects with the punch.
Madeiros doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a stiff right hand.
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Madeiros ducks down to avoid it.
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a left and a right that stings Madeiros.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looks to land a combination but Madeiros avoids it well.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Armstrong both land. Nice combination.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Madeiros uses good head movement to avoid it.
Madeiros misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a left to the body.
Madeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Madeiros with a poor takedown
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madeiros shoots and misses
and Armstrong counters with a one-two to the body.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Madeiros slips the punch.
Madeiros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Madeiros bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Madeiros misses with a takedown
and Madeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a stiff right hand.
Armstrong misses with a double jab.
Madeiros has his takedown stuffed
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrew Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duarte Madeiros.
Madeiros with a poor takedown
enabling Armstrong to counter with a crisp jab.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Madeiros can do to turn this around?
Armstrong lands a nice looking body shot.
Armstrong throws a one two combo.
Madeiros takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Madeiros has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Madeiros fails with the takedown
and Armstrong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Madeiros is breathing heavily.
Madeiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Madeiros avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Madeiros.
Madeiros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
Armstrong takes a swing at Madeiros's ribcage but misses.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
Madeiros misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Armstrong as he connects with a hook.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Madeiros avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong scores with a nice strike.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Madeiros might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Armstrong has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Armstrong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Madeiros doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
Madeiros avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madeiros.
Armstrong stalks Madeiros and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Madeiros's face. Madeiros staggers backwards, shaken.
Armstrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Madeiros is rocked!
Madeiros tries to move into range but Armstrong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Madeiros is still on wobbly legs! Can Armstrong finish him?
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Armstrong.
Armstrong looks to land a combination. Madeiros sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Andrew Armstrong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Madeiros avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong misses with the combination.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Madeiros avoids the punch easily.
Madeiros closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Armstrong did well to prevent Madeiros getting side control.
Madeiros seems to have recovered his senses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Madeiros seems to be looking for submissions.
Armstrong has one foot on Madeiros's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Madeiros has his takedown stuffed
and Armstrong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Armstrong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Madeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
Madeiros shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Madeiros is just out of range.
Armstrong throws out a powerful jab.
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Madeiros shoots and misses
and Armstrong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong misses with a wild combination.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madeiros misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrew Armstrong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Madeiros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Madeiros with a poor takedown
and Armstrong counters with a left and a right that stings Madeiros.
Madeiros has his takedown stuffed
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Madeiros has his takedown stuffed
and Armstrong counters with a series of strikes. Madeiros will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andrew Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Duarte Madeiros.
Madeiros with a poor takedown
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
Madeiros takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong works over Madeiros's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Armstrong. Those never looked like landing.
Madeiros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Madeiros misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Madeiros takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madeiros misses with a takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Armstrong throws out a powerful jab.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Madeiros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong throws a right hand that Madeiros ducks under and follows up with a left that Madeiros also avoids with ease.
Armstrong throws a hook but Madeiros avoids it easily.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Madeiros slips under a jab.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Madeiros was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Armstrong scores with a body shot.
Madeiros fails with the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Madeiros with a poor takedown
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a one two combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Madeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Madeiros slips a jab and a cross from Armstrong.
Madeiros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andrew Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Madeiros's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armstrong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Madeiros showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Armstrong.
Madeiros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armstrong counters with a stiff right hand.
Madeiros shoots and misses
and Armstrong counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Madeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Madeiros with a lazy takedown attempt
and Armstrong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Armstrong jabs Madeiros to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Madeiros misses with a takedown attempt
and Armstrong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Armstrong throws a nice looking combination but Madeiros bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armstrong punishes Madeiros's body with a nice straight punch.
Madeiros walks into a jab.
Armstrong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Madeiros misses with a takedown
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch combination from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Armstrong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Madeiros.
Madeiros gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros shoots and misses
and Armstrong counters with a nice uppercut.
Armstrong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Armstrong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Armstrong scores with a punch to the head.
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong is working the combinations to good effect here.
Madeiros has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madeiros fails with the takedown
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Duarte Madeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Andrew Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Madeiros tries for a takedown but Armstrong circles away easily
and Madeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andrew Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrew Armstrong!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Augusto Soto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter comes to the cage accompanied by Super Sharp Shooter - The Ganja Kru . There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Potter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Augusto Soto!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter has his takedown stuffed
and Soto makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Soto swings for the body but Potter moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Soto.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soto. That's going to slow Potter down.
Potter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Soto to the ground. Potter is now in Soto's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Soto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potter is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Potter.
Potter trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Soto has Potter pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Potter is one step ahead there.
Potter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Soto dives on top into guard.
Potter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soto is aware though and is defending well.
Potter bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Soto's guard.
Potter trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Soto is looking to stand up but Potter isn't so interested in that idea.
Soto has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Potter has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soto struggling a bit here.
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Potter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Potter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter is trying to get an arm triangle but Soto is defending well.
Soto is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Potter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Potter seems to be looking for submissions.
Soto has his hands clasped together around Potter's back. He's all about the action.
Potter thows a huge punch but Soto dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Potter trying to control but Soto is working from the bottom.
Soto seems keen to control Potter's posture.
Soto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Potter postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soto is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Potter, into his guard.
Potter looking for a guillotine here but Soto defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Augusto Soto will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Potter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Soto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Soto throws the kick towards the body but Potter avoids it.
Soto misses with a low kick.
Soto misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Potter misses with a takedown
and Soto counters with a body kick that stops Potter in his tracks momentarily.
Soto misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Soto misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potter doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soto counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter misses with a takedown attempt
and Soto counters with a left to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Soto as he connects with a hook.
Soto throws a hook but Potter blocks it.
Potter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Potter closes the distance and clinches up with Soto, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes Soto against the cage but Soto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soto.
Potter with a poor takedown
and Soto counters with a good low kick that Potter was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Soto cracks Potter with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Soto counters with a slapping leg kick.
Soto buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Soto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That kick from Soto tenderised Potter's leg. Potter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soto throws a nice outside leg kick.
Soto throws a front kick that sends Potter stumbling back into the cage.
Soto lands a nice shot that snaps Potter's head back.
Soto throws a quick inside leg kick.
Soto connects with a leg kick. Potter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soto can pounce on him.
Soto lands a big head kick that sends Potter tumbling to the mat! Soto takes a step backwards and waves Potter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Potter is rocked!
It looks like Ryan Potter has been cut.
Soto ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Potter out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Augusto Soto!
Augusto Soto is the new middleweight champion!
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