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AFC 13: Potter vs Mullberry PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valera Snetkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by "The Ripper" by Chinchilla. The key to victory for Ryan Taylor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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196 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Valera Snetkov!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snetkov shoots in but no luck this time.
Snetkov throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a nice leg kick.
Snetkov misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snetkov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ryan Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valera Snetkov.
Snetkov misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snetkov looks gassed!
Taylor lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor forces Snetkov back against the cage and clinches.
Snetkov prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Snetkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Valera Snetkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oooooh!!! Taylor has knocked Snetkov down with a huge combo! Taylor steps away and waves a wobbly Snetkov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Snetkov is rocked!
It looks like Valera Snetkov has been cut.
Taylor grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Snetkov takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Taylor cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryan Taylor!
Our winner, Ryan Taylor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jussipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Justice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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, Anthony Jussipe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Justice!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Justice misses with a looping left.
Jussipe misses with a hook
and Justice counters with a stiff right hand.
Jussipe misses with the combination.
Jussipe throws a head kick that Justice semi-blocks.
Jussipe tries for a takedown but Justice sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Justice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jussipe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jussipe misses with a takedown attempt - Justice sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Justice dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Justice throws a front kick aimed at Jussipe's knee but Jussipe avoids it well.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justice. Jussipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jussipe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Justice tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jussipe was well out of range. Poor timing from Justice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justice misses with an uppercut. Jussipe saw that one coming.
A low kick from Justice misses
enabling Jussipe to counter with a crisp jab.
Justice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jussipe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jussipe throws a head kick but Justice moves out of range.
Justice avoids the head kick by Jussipe.
Justice throws a shot to the body.
Justice misses with a looping left.
Jussipe misses with a head kick.
Justice is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jussipe rather than just go for the knockout.
Jussipe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Justice throws a leg kick which misses Jussipe's front leg but catches the back leg as Jussipe tries to avoid it.
Jussipe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Justice. Beautiful body shot.
Jussipe is breathing heavily.
Jussipe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice misses the jab.
Jussipe tries for a takedown but Justice circles away easily
and Justice counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jussipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice misses the jab.
Justice lands a head shot.
Jussipe fails with a takedown attempt.
Jussipe fails with a takedown attempt.
Justice swings for the body but Jussipe moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justice misses with a wild body shot.
Justice wants to land a leg kick but Jussipe is out of range.
Jussipe throws a sloppy head kick and Justice moves out of range easily.
Ivan Justice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Justice misses the shot to the body.
Justice just misses with a punch to the body.
Justice misses the shot to the body.
Justice thuds a left hand into Jussipe's body.
Justice jabs at Jussipe's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Justice misses the target.
Justice throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Justice misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justice swings for the body but Jussipe moves out of range.
Justice tries a low kick but Jussipe avoids it.
Justice connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Jussipe.
Justice misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jussipe.
A slow jab from Justice misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jussipe misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Justice. Jussipe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Justice is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jussipe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Justice scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jussipe throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Justice's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Justice dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Justice will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Justice closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Justice throws a body kick the misses
and Jussipe counters by clinching up.
Justice stalling.
Jussipe has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Justice avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jussipe breaks the clinch.
Jussipe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Justice.
Anthony Jussipe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jussipe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Justice connects with a jab.
Jussipe fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jussipe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Justice misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussipe connects with a jab.
Jussipe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Justice misses with a leg kick
and Jussipe counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Justice thows a body shot but no joy.
Justice works Jussipe's body with a nice hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Justice.
Jussipe tries to clinch but Justice is having none of it.
Justice fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jussipe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Justice cracks Jussipe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jussipe is rocked!
Justice cracks a nice hook into Jussipe's ribs.
Oh Jussipe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jussipe circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Justice. Jussipe falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Justice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Justice!
Ivan Justice decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tmmy Mazunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tmmy Mazunga is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Klaus Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tmmy Mazunga!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mazunga is trying to defend but Andersen finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mazunga is trying to stand back up but Andersen is controlling him
Mazunga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersen 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.
Andersen wants to free his trapped foot but Mazunga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Andersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersen 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersen wants to pass to mount but Mazunga is defending the position.
Mazunga wants to get back to his feet.
Andersen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andersen slips a nice elbow through Mazunga's hands, connecting with Mazunga's forehead.
Andersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mazunga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersen.
Andersen thows a huge punch but Mazunga dodges it nicely.
Mazunga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is looking to take a break and control but Mazunga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazunga blocking the ground and pound attempt from Andersen.
Mazunga is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersen.
Andersen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Andersen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Andersen wants to advance to full mount but Mazunga doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen wants to control from the top but Mazunga keeps moving.
Mazunga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mazunga preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Andersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mazunga wants to get back to his feet but Andersen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andersen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazunga keeping full guard, as Andersen tries to pass.
Andersen throwing strikes from guard but Mazunga blocks nicely.
Andersen throws a strike but Mazunga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mazunga tries to stand but Andersen is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazunga stands up and waves to Andersen to follow him.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mazunga enables Andersen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mazunga manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Andersen 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.
The fighters circling - Mazunga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andersen tries for a takedown but Mazunga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andersen moves into the clinch successfully.
Andersen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Andersen wants to control from the top but Mazunga keeps moving.
Mazunga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mazunga wriggles free and stands up.
Mazunga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mazunga checks a leg kick.
Mazunga stuffs the takedown attempt from Andersen. Andersen gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andersen manages to break the clinch.
Mazunga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mazunga misses with a looping right.
Mazunga tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazunga misses with a straight left.
Mazunga tries to score with a low kick but Andersen moves his leg out of the way.
Mazunga connects with a jab.
Andersen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mazunga tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Andersen is in Mazunga's guard.
Andersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mazunga is keeping the position for now.
Mazunga wants to stand and escape but Andersen is having none of it.
Andersen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazunga is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andersen scoring with some ground and pound.
Andersen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Andersen is working Mazunga over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andersen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Andersen wants to control from the top but Mazunga keeps moving.
Andersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mazunga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Andersen.
Andersen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klaus Andersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andersen throws and elbow that misses. Mazunga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Andersen's guard. Nice move by Mazunga!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersen manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazunga avoids a series of strikes thrown by Andersen.
Andersen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Andersen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
BOOM! Andersen connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Andersen trying to control but Mazunga is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mazunga is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Andersen dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Andersen avoids the body shot from Mazunga.
Andersen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mazunga is staying active underneath Andersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mazunga keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Andersen working over Mazunga with some ground and pound. Mazunga looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Andersen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersen throwing shots but Mazunga is blocking nicely.
Mazunga avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Andersen.
Andersen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andersen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mazunga defending well though.
Andersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mazunga is bucking up trying to escape but Andersen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Andersen lands a big elbow.
Mazunga is squirming around, avoiding Andersen's attempts to control the action.
Andersen unloads with some shots from mount but Mazunga bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mazunga looks a forlorn figure.
Andersen with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersen breaks from Mazunga's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Andersen punching from mount but Mazunga doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Andersen with a couple of short strikes.
Mazunga is rocked!
Andersen lands a big shot to the head and Mazunga winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Klaus Andersen!
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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). This should be a great matchup!
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145 lbs
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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 - 1, 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 - 1, fighting out of London, Phill Smith!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aie is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith presses Aie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Attention Aie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith unloads a knee to the mid-section. Aie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aie.
Aie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Aie goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Aie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aie misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a shoot takedown. Aie fights it but they end up in guard.
Aie is rocked!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Smith passes into half guard.
Oh Aie is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aie is breathing heavily.
Smith 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Smith 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aie's head.
Aie wants to get back to his feet.
Smith 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.
Aie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aie is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Aie defends it.
Smith is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Aie seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling the action here.
Smith is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Smith.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Aie is not content to let Smith control the position.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aie actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Smith is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Smith is keen to just control but Aie is a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Phill Smith.
Aie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Aie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aie shoots in but no luck this time.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Aie improves position.
Aie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Aie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to clinch up but Aie keeps it at a distance.
Aie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a low kick, right behind Aie 's knee.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Aie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith forces Aie back against the cage and clinches.
Smith is trying to trip Aie. He has hold of a leg but Aie is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Smith persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Aie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phill Smith 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.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Aie circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith wants to clinch up but Aie keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Aie.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Aie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aie is looking for a kimura here.
Smith controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aie is trying to work for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
Aie prevents Smith from improving his position.
Phill Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aie is looking for a kimura here.
Smith trying to control but Aie postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aie seems to be looking for submissions.
Aie drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Aie seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Smith tries to roll over but Aie keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aie is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Smith as he works his way to full guard.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aie has passed into side control.
Aie wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aie throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Aie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aie is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith holding on.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Attention Aie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith tries to clinch up but Aie circles away and keeps his distance.
Aie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Aie showed some decent athleticism there.
Aie trying to work for an americana but Smith has managed to regain full guard.
Aie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aie has Smith in his guard.
Aie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Aie keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
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.
Aie throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith wants to control from the top but Aie keeps moving.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Phill Smith hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Aie circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Aie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Aie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Aie misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aie.
Aie fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aie backwards.
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!
Aie wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Attention Aie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is pushing Aie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aie can't get the takedown.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith has Aie pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Smith pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Aie tumbling to the mat - Smith dives into Aie's guard.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Aie keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Aie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith stays in close to Aie's body and controls the position.
Aie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith wants to control from the top but Aie keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Aie keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Phill Smith was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aie fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Aie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phill Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phill Smith!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Corvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corvia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Al Kapone - You ain't stoppin me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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206 lbs
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23
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Corvia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Dmitri Mironov!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corvia is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mironov's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Corvia is working for a submission of some sort.
Corvia wants to work for an arm triangle but Mironov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corvia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mironov trying to hold on to Corvia's head to control him but Corvia postures up.
Mironov keeping control of the position.
Corvia seems to be working for a kimura but Mironov defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov is looking to improve his position.
Corvia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mironov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Corvia.
Mironov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Corvia.
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.
Mironov is trying to get back to full guard.
Corvia thows a huge punch but Mironov dodges it nicely.
Corvia is trying to control the action in half guard but Mironov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Corvia seems to be looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mironov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mironov punching from the bottom.
Corvia trying to control from half guard but Mironov is working away.
Corvia is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Corvia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Corvia wants to pass the guard but Mironov is defending well.
Corvia stalling.
Corvia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mironov keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mironov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Corvia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mironov is just riding it out for now. Corvia eventually gives up the hold.
Corvia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mironov is looking for a sweep. Corvia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Corvia dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mironov leaves Corvia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Corvia closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mironov's guard.
Mironov is trying to control the position but Corvia postures up.
Corvia drops back looking for a leg! Mironov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mironov manages to kick Corvia off! Corvia jumps back into Mironov's guard.
Corvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mironov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corvia slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Corvia 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corvia trying to control the position from guard on top but Mironov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mironov is on top in guard.
Mironov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Corvia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mironov tries to free his leg and advance position but Corvia is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mironov throws and elbow that misses. Corvia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mironov's guard. Nice move by Corvia!
Corvia throwing strikes but missing.
Corvia trying to control but Mironov is working from the bottom.
Corvia throws a big right hand that misses.
Corvia throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mironov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Corvia throwing strikes but missing.
Corvia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sean Corvia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corvia scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Corvia with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mironov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Corvia trying to control but Mironov is working from the bottom.
Corvia 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.
Corvia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corvia drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Corvia jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mironov managing to control the position.
Mironov working a defensive guard here.
Corvia drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mironov looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mironov looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mironov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Corvia dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mironov with a hook.
Mironov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Corvia wants to get back to his feet.
Mironov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mironov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Corvia is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mironov has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Corvia throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mironov scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mironov misses with a combination
and Corvia counters with a shoot takedown. Mironov fights it but they end up in guard.
Corvia drops back looking for a leg! Mironov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mironov manages to kick Corvia off! Corvia jumps back into Mironov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mironov wants to sweep but no luck.
Corvia looking to pass the guard.
Corvia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mironov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Corvia throwing strikes from guard but Mironov blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corvia thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Corvia postures up.
Corvia wants to control from the top but Mironov keeps moving.
Corvia content to stall in guard here.
Corvia throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Corvia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Corvia drops back looking for a leg! Mironov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mironov manages to kick Corvia off! Corvia jumps back into Mironov's guard.
Mironov wants to sweep here but Corvia controlling him for the moment.
Mironov keeping moving, preventing Corvia from controlling successfully.
Corvia is looking to work some ground and pound but Mironov has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corvia slips nicely into half guard.
Mironov wants to control but Corvia passes into side.
Mironov is looking to reverse the position.
Corvia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mironov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Corvia working away.
Dmitri Mironov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mironov tries to bench press Corvia off him but Corvia keeps the position.
Corvia is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mironov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
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 Sean Corvia.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Corvia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Corvia!
A relieved looking Sean Corvia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Sence (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Vemola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
192 lbs
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195 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Sence!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Karlos Vemola!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sence shoots in and bounces Vemola off the cage to secure the takedown into 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Vemola working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sence doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sence manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sence has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Vemola to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sence is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Vemola pulls down on the head and he's put Sence to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karlos Vemola!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Blok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Nasri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitali Blok has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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19
266 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Blok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Samir Nasri!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Blok coming out on top.
Blok throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nasri.
Blok looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nasri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nasri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nasri lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Vitali Blok has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nasri lands a big elbow.
Vitali Blok's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blok keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nasri lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jeez, Vitali Blok's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Vitali Blok's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Samir Nasri!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nathan McMillan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wallace Barrowman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
142 lbs
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan McMillan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wallace Barrowman!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrowman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McMillan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrowman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - McMillan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice takedown defense from Barrowman. No joy for McMillan on that attempt.
Barrowman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McMillan misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrowman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMillan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Barrowman throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Barrowman moves into the clinch.
Barrowman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barrowman tries to clinch there but McMillan circles away.
McMillan shoots in for a double leg but Barrowman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McMillan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nathan McMillan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McMillan moves out of range of the strikes.
Barrowman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McMillan sprawls well. McMillan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Barrowman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrowman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McMillan, pushing him back against the cage.
McMillan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barrowman walks away with a smile on his face. McMillan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan McMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrowman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McMillan moves out of range as Barrowman throws a body kick.
McMillan moves into the clinch successfully.
Barrowman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, McMillan scores with a nice short uppercut.
McMillan wants to break the clinch but can't.
McMillan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barrowman drags the fight down to the ground.
Barrowman wants to stand but McMillan is controlling the position.
McMillan gets to his feet. Barrowman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McMillan has taken the fight to the clinch.
McMillan decides to pull guard.
McMillan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrowman closes the distance and clinches.
McMillan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barrowman pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barrowman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barrowman - that will leave a mark!
McMillan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McMillan is breathing heavily.
Barrowman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McMillan defends it nicely.
Barrowman lands with a slapping head kick.
McMillan swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillan throws a head kick but Barrowman moves out of range.
McMillan swats away the attempt to clinch by Barrowman.
McMillan fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrowman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McMillan.
Barrowman tries to clinch up but McMillan circles away and keeps his distance.
McMillan misses with a double jab.
Barrowman lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McMillan misses with the combination.
Barrowman throws a nice outside leg kick.
McMillan throws a right hand that Barrowman ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrowman also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrowman pushes McMillan away with a front kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barrowman, right into the meat.
Barrowman lands with a slapping head kick.
Barrowman lands with a nice body kick.
McMillan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McMillan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barrowman counters with a body kick that stops McMillan in his tracks momentarily.
Barrowman looks to score with a jab to the body but McMillan is just out of range.
A big left from McMillan misses.
Barrowman lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrowman avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barrowman.
McMillan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Barrowman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Barrowman rushes McMillan and presses him up against the cage.
McMillan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Barrowman's efforts to push away.
Barrowman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McMillan has him pressed against the cage.
Barrowman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McMillan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Barrowman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A shot to the liver by Barrowman. Beautiful body shot.
McMillan wants to clinch up but Barrowman keeps it at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Barrowman. No joy for McMillan on that attempt.
Barrowman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Barrowman lands with a thumping leg kick.
McMillan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McMillan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrowman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barrowman throws a head kick that misses.
Barrowman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McMillan's head.
McMillan throws a right and a left that Barrowman avoids nicely.
A combination from McMillan does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrowman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McMillan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McMillan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
McMillan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wallace Barrowman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barrowman slips a jab and a cross from McMillan.
Both fighters circling a little - Barrowman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barrowman misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrowman swings for the body but McMillan moves out of range.
McMillan throws a series of punches but Barrowman moves out of range.
Barrowman darts in and clinches McMillan up against the cage.
McMillan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Barrowman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McMillan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
McMillan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barrowman is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McMillan to the mat. McMillan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrowman wants to stand but McMillan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barrowman is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Barrowman wants to stand and escape but instead McMillan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McMillan advances position into side control!
McMillan decides to stand back up.
McMillan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrowman circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrowman misses with a body kick.
A nice combination there by McMillan.
No luck for McMillan with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan McMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McMillan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Barrowman lands a high kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McMillan is looking to clinch.
Nathan McMillan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barrowman throws a wild body kick that McMillan sees coming a mile off.
Barrowman goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McMillan swinging wildly here.
Barrowman moves into range and clinches up with McMillan.
McMillan trying to control the position but instead, Barrowman has worked for underhooks and has pushed McMillan into the cage.
Barrowman missing with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barrowman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barrowman is trying to push McMillan away but McMillan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wallace Barrowman 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! This is the final round!
McMillan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barrowman working hard to break the clinch.
Barrowman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McMillan shoots in but Barrowman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barrowman. McMillan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barrowman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McMillan.
McMillan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McMillan tries for a takedown. No joy.
McMillan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Barrowman taking a breather.
Barrowman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barrowman lands a head kick. McMillan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Barrowman scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrowman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barrowman is looking to clinch but McMillan is avoiding it.
Barrowman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McMillan rather than just go for the knockout.
Barrowman lands with a kick to the ribs.
McMillan wants to clinch up but Barrowman keeps it at a distance.
McMillan keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Barrowman.
A punch combination from Barrowman misses.
McMillan moves out of range of the body kick.
McMillan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McMillan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Barrowman scoring well with a low kick there.
Barrowman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McMillan tries to bum rush Barrowman with a series of wild strikes but Barrowman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barrowman.
McMillan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barrowman misses with a two punch combination.
McMillan tries to clinch there but Barrowman circles away.
No joy there for McMillan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrowman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McMillan.
McMillan moves into the clinch.
Barrowman landing knees to the body.
Barrowman breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barrowman tries to clinch up but McMillan circles away and keeps his distance.
McMillan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrowman circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrowman slips a jab and a cross from McMillan.
Barrowman doesn't manage to clinch there - McMillan circles away.
McMillan tries to clinch but Barrowman is having none of it.
McMillan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Barrowman moves away.
Barrowman is looking to clinch but McMillan is avoiding it.
Barrowman misses with the combination.
McMillan tries to clinch but Barrowman moves out of range.
McMillan misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Barrowman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nathan McMillan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barrowman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McMillan was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrowman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrowman misses with a wild body shot.
Barrowman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barrowman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McMillan manages to avoid it.
McMillan throws a right and a left that Barrowman avoids nicely.
McMillan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barrowman circles away quickly and effectively.
Barrowman wants to clinch up but McMillan keeps it at a distance.
Barrowman lands a head kick!
McMillan pushes Barrowman up against the cage in a clinch.
McMillan is trying to force a seperation but Barrowman has the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMillan jumps guard but Barrowman stands there with McMillan around his waist. McMillan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan McMillan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barrowman is trying to drag McMillan to the mat but McMillan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wallace Barrowman.
I've got Barrowman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wallace Barrowman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williamson has chosen Iggy Pop - Lust For Life as his entrance music. Andrew Armstrong could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simon Williamson's chin.
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175 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Armstrong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Armstrong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Armstrong tries to clinch
and Williamson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williamson scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooh!!! Armstrong has knocked Williamson down with a huge combo! Armstrong steps away and waves a wobbly Williamson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Simon Williamson has been cut.
Armstrong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williamson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Armstrong wants to clinch up but Williamson keeps it at a distance.
Williamson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williamson misses the jab.
Armstrong swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson gets a double leg takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williamson controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Williamson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williamson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williamson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williamson is pressing down on Armstrong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Armstrong is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson stalling.
Williamson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Armstrong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armstrong tries to get out of the position.
Williamson trying to mount his opponent but Armstrong defends it.
Williamson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Armstrong is not content to let Williamson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Simon Williamson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Armstrong tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williamson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williamson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williamson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williamson 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.
Williamson 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.
Williamson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Armstrong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Armstrong has escaped and now he's on top!
Williamson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williamson has his foot on Armstrong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Armstrong works his way back into a safe position though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williamson is on top in guard.
Armstrong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williamson.
Williamson won't allow Armstrong to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williamson postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
Williamson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armstrong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williamson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Williamson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Williamson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Armstrong throws a series of punches but Williamson avoids them all with ease.
Armstrong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Armstrong misses with a double jab
and Williamson counters with a takedown into side control.
Williamson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Armstrong's shoulder. That is not cool.
Williamson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson trying to control the position but Armstrong is working away.
Williamson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williamson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williamson working the ground and pound but Armstrong is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson tries for a kimura but Armstrong is defending well.
Simon Williamson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williamson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Armstrong looks calm but he's in trouble here. Williamson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Armstrong is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Williamson lets go of the hold and Armstrong can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Simon Williamson!
Simon Williamson is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Mullberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter's entrance music is Super Sharp Shooter - The Ganja Kru . A fine choice. Mullberry has chosen Top Gun Anthem as his entrance music. Ryan Potter could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Mullberry's chin.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Mullberry!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Potter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mullberry.
Mullberry swings for the body but Potter moves out of range.
Mullberry thows a body shot but no joy.
Mullberry keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mullberry lunges at Potter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Potter's hand.
Mullberry displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Potter.
Potter shoots in looking for a takedown. Mullberry tries to sprawl out of it but Potter keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mullberry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Potter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Potter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mullberry was covering up waiting for the punch and Potter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mullberry has his hands on Potter's head, controlling the position.
Potter 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mullberry can do anything to dispel that myth.
Potter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mullberry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potter 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.
Mullberry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Potter passes Mullberry's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Potter trying to control the action but Mullberry is working from the bottom.
Potter is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Potter is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mullberry has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potter uses his free foot to push down on Mullberry's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mullberry.
Potter working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Potter prevents Mullberry from getting the reversal.
Potter looking to isolate an arm here. Mullberry doesn't see it coming and as Potter extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Potter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Potter!
A determined Ryan Potter didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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