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BFFL37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jared Walken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gauthier Lambert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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189 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Basic striking
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jared Walken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gauthier Lambert!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walken swats away the attempt to clinch by Lambert.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt.
Lambert fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Lambert. No joy for Walken on that attempt.
Lambert misses with a body kick.
Walken shoots for a double leg takedown but Lambert sprawls well. He's pushed Walken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lambert throws a right hand that Walken ducks under and follows up with a left that Walken also avoids with ease.
Walken moves forwards but Lambert connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lambert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walken.
Lambert misses with a straight right.
Lambert misses with a takedown attempt - Walken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jared Walken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Lambert.
Lambert misses with the combination.
Lambert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lambert is fending him off so far but Walken persists. Nope, Lambert circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Lambert. No joy for Walken on that attempt.
Lambert wants to clinch.
Walken goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Walken leaves Lambert with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walken shoots for a double leg takedown but Lambert sprawls well. He's pushed Walken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Walken shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lambert's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Walken content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Walken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Walken slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Walken with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walken pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lambert is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jared Walken wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lambert manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walken on his heels. He'll look to pass Walken's guard now, I'm sure.
Lambert postures up in Walken's guard and throws a big left but Walken blocks it.
Walken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lambert is one step ahead there.
Lambert trying to control but Walken is working from the bottom.
Walken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lambert is one step ahead there.
Lambert wants to control from the top but Walken keeps moving.
Lambert is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Walken on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Walken tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gauthier Lambert has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Walken shoots in for a takedown but Lambert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lambert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Walken fails to land the takedown.
Lambert takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Lambert. Those never looked like landing.
Nice sprawl there from Lambert as Walken shoots in.
Lambert misses with the combination.
Walken closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lambert circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lambert wants to clinch but Walken slips to the side
and Walken counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Walken is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lambert has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Walken dominated that round.
That's time! Walken's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lambert throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Walken.
Lambert shoots in and drives through. Walken sprawls well.
Lambert throws a hook to the side of Walken's head but Walken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lambert leaves Walken with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Walken gets caught napping as Lambert dives in and scores a takedown. Walken manages to retain guard.
Walken pulls Lambert in close to prevent any damage.
Lambert looking to sit in guard and control but Walken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Walken content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walken has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lambert keeping moving, preventing Walken from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jared Walken just wasn't active enough.
Walken shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lambert sprawls well. Lambert wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walken gets slowly back to his feet.
Walken fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jared Walken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lambert looks to clinch
and Walken decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lambert's guard.
Walken is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Walken is looking to work some ground and pound but Lambert has wrist control.
Walken wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Walken connects with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walken stays in close to Lambert's body and controls the position.
Jared Walken has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lambert tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walken swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walken shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lambert pinned against the cage. Lambert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lambert throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walken counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lambert.
Lambert stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lambert wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lambert changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Walken looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lambert is breathing heavily.
Lambert working away.
Walken defending against the ground and pound.
Lambert tries to score with some ground and pound. Walken controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lambert throws a strike aimed at the side of Walken's head but Walken avoids it well.
Lambert in side control, throwing shots but Walken defends.
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!
Walken wants to control but Lambert postures up.
Walken manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lambert's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lambert with the ground and pound but Walken uses the opportunity to regain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lambert accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lambert trying to control the position from guard on top but Walken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lambert's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jared Walken dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lambert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Walken counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Walken wants to control from the top but Lambert keeps moving.
Walken drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lambert looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lambert looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lambert!
Jared Walken overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lambert lands a nice forearm strike.
You can see the frustration on Walken's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Walken is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Walken is looking to control Lambert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Walken avoid being mounted?
Walken is concentrating on defense, preventing Lambert from advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lambert not doing much here.
Walken is pressing down on Lambert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Walken has momentary wrist control but Lambert slips an elbow through the middle.
Walken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lambert.
Walken bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lambert's guard.
Walken advances to half guard.
Walken 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 referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walken seems to be working for a kimura but Lambert defends the submission attempt.
Walken tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lambert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lambert takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Walken thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lambert's head.
Walken throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walken is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lambert still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lambert has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Walken defending against the ground and pound.
Lambert in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lambert tries to score with some ground and pound. Walken controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Walken is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lambert's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Walken is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lambert in particular looking to stall.
Lambert's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Walken is positioning himself well to prevent Lambert advancing to mount.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Walken keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lambert is looking to take a break and control but Walken is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gauthier Lambert hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lambert tries to clinch but Walken is having none of it.
Walken closes the distance and clinches up with Lambert, looking for a takedown. Walken pushes Lambert against the cage but Lambert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jared Walken showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walken, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Jared Walken!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Jared Walken!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jared Walken!
Jared Walken wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orjan Somme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Orjan Somme has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mr Jobber's chin.
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103 lbs
1 - 106 - 0 |
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155 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 106 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Jobber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Orjan Somme!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Somme shoots in and gets a takedown into Jobber's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Somme seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jobber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jobber is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Orjan Somme hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jobber drives through and clinches with Somme against the cage.
Somme jumps guard and drags Jobber to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Somme looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jobber is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somme has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mr Jobber.
Jobber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jobber wants to break free but Somme has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somme prevents Jobber from breaking the clinch.
Somme successfully pulls guard.
Somme has control of Jobber's left arm, preventing Jobber from doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jobber rushes Somme and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Somme ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Somme no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jobber wants to stand but Somme has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Somme is pulling down on Jobber's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mr Jobber wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Somme.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somme works to advance to full mount. Jobber defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jobber is breathing heavily.
Somme tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somme with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orjan Somme dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Somme clinches with his opponent.
Somme pulls guard.
Somme has his hands on Jobber's head, controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jobber clinches with his opponent.
Jobber is trying to break free.
Somme turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Somme manages to end up in side control.
Jobber wants to get back to his feet but Somme is dominant here and he's now got Jobber's back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somme has got one arm under Jobber's chin. This could be trouble... Jobber trying to control the other hand but Somme gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Jobber has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Orjan Somme!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Serpentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Suarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Serpentine could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rocky Suarez's chin.
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240 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Serpentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Suarez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suarez changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Serpentine looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Suarez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Suarez tries for a kimura but Serpentine is defending well.
Serpentine wants to control but Suarez postures up.
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serpentine keeps working.
Serpentine on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Serpentine tries to get out of the position.
Serpentine is trying to get back to half guard.
Suarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Serpentine keeps working.
Serpentine is looking to reverse the position.
Suarez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Serpentine has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez stands up.
Suarez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Serpentine keeping moving, preventing Suarez from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serpentine keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez trying to control the position from guard on top but Serpentine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rocky Suarez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Suarez scores with a takedown into Serpentine's guard.
Suarez advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serpentine is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Suarez jumps into side control!
Serpentine is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suarez off and has taken his back!
Suarez covering up well under a series of strikes from Serpentine.
Suarez has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Serpentine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serpentine misses with punches from the back.
Suarez manages to escape to a better position under a series of strikes. Serpentine is now in side control.
Serpentine wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Suarez, who protects the arm well.
Serpentine is breathing heavily.
Serpentine in side control, throwing shots but Suarez defends.
Suarez manages to get back to half guard.
Serpentine throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Serpentine not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Serpentine throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serpentine landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Suarez keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Serpentine prevents Suarez from standing back up.
Serpentine throws a strike but Suarez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Serpentine postures up.
Suarez is controlling Serpentine's posture.
Suarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rocky Suarez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Suarez gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Suarez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Suarez looking to score a takedown here. Serpentine is defending well but Suarez drives through and ends up in Serpentine's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Serpentine is on top in guard.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Serpentine postures up.
Serpentine postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Suarez is looking to stand up but Serpentine isn't so interested in that idea.
Serpentine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Serpentine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Serpentine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Serpentine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Suarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Serpentine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suarez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Suarez controlling Serpentine's posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Serpentine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Serpentine throws an elbow that misses. Suarez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Serpentine's guard. Nice move by Suarez!
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serpentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serpentine wants to sweep here but Suarez controlling him for the moment.
Suarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Serpentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suarez passes Serpentine's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Serpentine slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Suarez looking to pass the guard.
Suarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serpentine is not content to let Suarez control the position.
Serpentine manages to get back to half guard.
Suarez tries to pass to full mount but Serpentine defends it.
Serpentine is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suarez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Serpentine manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Serpentine won't allow Suarez to pass to mount.
Suarez wants to stand up but Serpentine has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Suarez prevents Serpentine from improving his position.
Suarez is trying to control. Serpentine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Serpentine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage.
Serpentine wants to improve his position but Suarez is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rocky Suarez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Suarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Suarez working away.
Serpentine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Suarez's best efforts.
Suarez wants to pass the guard but Serpentine is defending well.
Suarez is looking for a kimura but Serpentine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suarez to get the leverage.
Serpentine trying to control but Suarez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Serpentine is looking for a sweep. Suarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Serpentine is looking to get back to full guard here but Suarez has managed to pass to side control instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Serpentine is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suarez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Rocky Suarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Serpentine tries to bench press Suarez off him but Suarez keeps the position.
Suarez 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 Serpentine's shoulder. That is not cool.
Suarez takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Serpentine to pass into mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Suarez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Suarez stands up from mount. Strange move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serpentine gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suarez to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suarez wants to control from the top but Serpentine keeps moving.
Serpentine wants to sweep but no luck.
Serpentine keeping full guard, as Suarez tries to pass.
Suarez passes Serpentine's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Suarez wants to pass to mount but Serpentine is defending the position.
Serpentine trying to control but Suarez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serpentine is refusing to be controlled, as Suarez sits in half guard.
Suarez uses his free foot to push down on Serpentine's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Serpentine.
Suarez is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Suarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Suarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Serpentine is defending against the submission attempts here by Suarez.
Jason Serpentine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Suarez is keen to just control but Serpentine is a slippery customer.
Serpentine is positioning himself well to prevent Suarez advancing to mount.
Suarez trying to control the action but Serpentine is working from the bottom.
Serpentine is pressing down on Suarez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suarez trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Serpentine manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serpentine throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Suarez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suarez 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Rocky Suarez!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Rocky Suarez!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Rocky Suarez!
Rocky Suarez wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cohen Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull has chosen The Last Shadow Puppets as his entrance music. 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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30
255 lbs
25 - 14 - 1 |
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33
255 lbs
22 - 21 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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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
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Cohen Maloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maloney clinches.
Knees to the body from Bull.
Maloney prevents a body shot from Bull.
Bull trying to stall but Maloney improves his position.
Bull scores a nice knee to the body.
Maloney tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bull avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bull avoids a wild elbow strike from Maloney.
Bull scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Cohen Maloney has been cut.
Maloney goes for a takedown attempt but Bull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Maloney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maloney is breathing heavily.
Bull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Bull.
Bull closes the distance and clinches.
Bull tries to work over Maloney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maloney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bull pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cohen Maloney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bull lands a shot to the body.
Maloney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bull landing knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull presses Maloney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bull connects with a nasty looking knee right to Maloney's face.
Bull is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bull lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bull is leaning against Maloney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bull digs a right hand into Maloney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maloney's gas tank.
Knees to the body from Bull.
Bull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
Bull stops a takedown attempt from Maloney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Bull.
Bull lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bull tries to work over Maloney's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maloney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bull scores with a shoulder strike.
Bull lands a nice uppercut.
Bull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maloney takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bull gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bull is stalling here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bull obliges.
Bull landing knees to the body.
Bull is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bull scores with a knee to the head.
Cohen Maloney's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull stops a takedown attempt from Maloney.
Bull crunches a lovely knee into Maloney's ribcage.
Bull missing with knees to the body.
Bull misses with a punch to the body.
Bull lands a body punch.
Bull lands a knee to the head.
Bull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maloney.
Bull is pushing Maloney up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A hook to the body from Bull.
Bull is leaning against Maloney and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bull lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bull.
Nice body punch from Bull.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Bull.
Bull tries to throw a body punch but Maloney avoids it by throwing Bull back against the cage.
Maloney with a knee to the head.
Bull lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cohen Maloney's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bull misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maloney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bull unloads a knee to the mid-section. Maloney lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bull lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maloney or not.
Bull scores a nice knee to the body.
Bull using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Maloney has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Maloney tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bull unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bull breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bull misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cohen Maloney's cut.
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.
Bull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bull has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maloney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maloney will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maloney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bull is fending him off so far but Maloney persists. Nope, Bull circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cohen Maloney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maloney looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bull is fending him off so far but Maloney persists. Nope, Bull circles away and we're back to standing.
Bull lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bull lands a jab to Maloney's midsection.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Maloney. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
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!
Bull throws a head kick that misses.
Bull scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bull jabs Maloney right on the nose. Maloney blinks but takes it well.
Maloney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jeez, Cohen Maloney's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Terry Bull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bull moves into range and clinches up with Maloney.
Maloney managing to block the knees to the body from Bull.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney can't get the takedown.
Bull is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bull pushes Maloney back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bull landing knees to the body.
Maloney managing to block the knees to the body from Bull.
Maloney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maloney is trying to drag Bull to the mat but Bull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bull stalling.
Terry Bull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A frustrated look appears on Bull's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Maloney being controlled against the cage.
Bull dodges an elbow strike from Maloney.
Bull putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maloney in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bull unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Bull digs a right hand into Maloney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maloney's gas tank.
Maloney avoiding damage as Bull throws knees to the body.
Maloney takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bull landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bull leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bull throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Maloney blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull misses with a knee to the head.
Maloney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bull pulls his leg out and moves away.
Maloney tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Maloney somewhat.
A jab from Maloney does it's job there.
Bull scoring well with a low kick there.
Bull clinches up with Maloney and pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maloney obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney wants to take the fight to the mat but Bull manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bull.
Bull is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
Maloney avoiding damage as Bull throws knees to the body.
Maloney pushes off an throws an elbow but Bull leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Bull using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bull stalling in the clinch but Maloney improves position.
Bull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Maloney.
Bull lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cohen Maloney's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Terry Bull!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between T Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Katana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Katana's choice of entrance music: Baby got back. James Katana struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.1lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
153 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
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28
160 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, T Dawg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, James Katana!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawg misses with a jab to the body
and Katana counters with a stiff right hand.
Dawg misses with a double jab
and Katana counters with a left and a right that stings Dawg.
Dawg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katana counters with a left and a right that stings Dawg.
Dawg misses with a few strikes there.
T Dawg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katana throws a body punch but Dawg moves out of range.
Katana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawg.
Katana misses with a double jab.
Dawg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dawg misses with a double jab
and Katana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dawg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katana counters with a takedown into side control.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Katana has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dawg throws a nice looking combination but Katana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dawg connects with the punch.
Katana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawg.
Dawg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Katana counters with a series of strikes. Dawg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dawg misses with a series of wild punches.
Katana stuns Dawg with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dawg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like James Katana has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawg misses with a combination
and Katana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawg is breathing heavily.
Dawg throws an off balance right hand
and Katana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dawg misses with a double jab
and Katana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katana scores with a jab to the head.
Dawg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Katana counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawg throws a combination that misses
and Katana counters with a straight right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Katana.
Dawg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
T Dawg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katana cracks Dawg with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawg throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Katana counter with a right hand.
Katana moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dawg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Katana cracks Dawg with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dawg misses with a double jab
and Katana counters with a two punch combo.
Katana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dawg had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dawg throws a shot from downtown. Katana moves away and avoids it.
Katana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dawg in his tracks.
Katana pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dawg misses with an uppercut
and Katana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Katana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Katana's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dawg under the eye.
Katana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dawg misses with a double jab
and Katana counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Katana.
Katana tests Dawg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Katana comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katana misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Katana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dawg throws a right hand that misses
and Katana counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dawg's guard now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Katana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Katana's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dawg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Katana counter with a right hand.
Dawg throws a combination that misses
and Katana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawg tries to move into range but Katana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dawg takes one to the chin there.
Dawg misses with a double jab
letting Katana counter with a right hand.
Dawg throws a combination that misses
letting Katana counter with a right hand.
Dawg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Katana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dawg misses with a combination
and Katana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Katana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katana decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dawg to his feet.
Katana sizes up Dawg with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dawg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dawg there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dawg throws a combination that misses
and Katana counters with a three punch combo that has Dawg backing up. Dawg nods at Katana to acknowledge the strikes.
Dawg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dawg takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Katana connects with a right hand. Dawg shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katana counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dawg falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Katana counter with a right hand.
James Katana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Katana with a hook.
Katana misses with a head kick.
Katana scores with a nice strike.
Katana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dawg's head.
Dawg misses with an uppercut
and Katana counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Katana finds it's target.
Dawg misses with a double jab
letting Katana counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katana feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dawg is working an open guard so Katana takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Dawg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dawg throws a combination that misses
and Katana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katana lands a lovely overhand right.
Dawg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slow jab from Dawg misses its intended target.
Dawg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Katana to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawg tries to move into range but Katana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Katana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Katana connects with a right hand. Dawg shakes it off.
Katana lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dawg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katana manages to avoid it.
Katana scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Katana connects with a jab.
Dawg is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katana closes the distance and clinches.
Dawg can't break the clinch.
Katana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Katana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Katana's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dawg throws a combination that misses
and Katana counters with a straight right hand.
Dawg throws out a loose jab but Katana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dawg misses with a jab to the body
and Katana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dawg misses with a combination
and Katana counters with a nice uppercut.
Katana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dawg.
Dawg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dawg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Katana to counter with a crisp jab.
Dawg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dawg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katana counters with a series of strikes. Dawg will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katana scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Katana stands up from half guard.
Katana lands a head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Katana. That snapped Dawg's head back.
Katana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dawg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katana counters with a straight right hand.
A lazy left from Katana finds it's target.
Dawg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dawg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dawg looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dawg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Katana works the jab nicely.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dawg enables Katana to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dawg manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katana stands and steps away. Dawg gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Katana lands with a right hand.
Katana looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dawg is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Katana dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katana has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dawg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dawg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katana counters with a one-two to the body.
Katana lands an overhand right.
Katana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dawg.
Donk. Katana catches Dawg right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawg throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katana counters with a left to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Katana.
Dawg tries to move into range but Katana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Katana tries to bum rush Dawg with a series of wild strikes but Dawg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dawg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Katana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dawg in his tracks.
Dawg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katana counters with a straight right hand.
T Dawg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Katana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot lands for Katana.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Katana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Katana 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 James Atkins scores the fight for James Katana!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for James Katana!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for James Katana!
James Katana wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath James Katana thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Denis Opal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arran Keates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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28
135 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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27
150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Denis Opal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Arran Keates!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Opal slips under a jab from Keates.
Opal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Opal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Opal dives in and scores a takedown into Keates's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Opal is stalling in the full guard.
Keates wants to stand up but Opal is controlling him.
Opal controls from within his opponent's guard.
Opal slips nicely into half guard.
Opal is pressing down on Keates's thigh, looking to free his foot. Keates is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Opal sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Keates defending well though.
Opal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Opal is looking for a kimura but Keates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Opal to get the leverage.
Opal looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Opal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Opal stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Opal throws a push kick but Keates slaps the foot to one side.
Opal shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Keates's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Opal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Opal wants to pass the guard but Keates is keeping the position.
Opal gets to his feet - Keates follows without any prompting.
Keates with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keates throws a looping overhand right but Opal ducks down to avoid it.
Keates misses with a straight left.
Opal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Keates did well to prevent Opal getting side control.
Opal stops Keates from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Keates wants to get back to his feet.
Opal is taking a breather. Keates says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Keates is looking to escape.
Opal wants to pass to mount but Keates is defending the position.
Denis Opal has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Opal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keates to the mat! Keates manages to get full guard.
Opal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opal thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Opal controlling from the top position.
Opal is pushing down on Keates's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keates is fighting to maintain full guard but Opal has managed to sneak the leg through.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Opal with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Opal 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.
Opal looking to score a takedown here. Keates is defending well but Opal drives through and ends up in Keates's guard.
Opal scoring with some ground and pound.
Opal's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Opal passes Keates's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Opal decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Opal plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Keates takes a swing at Opal's ribcage but misses.
Opal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keates slaps away a takedown attempt from Opal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Opal shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Denis Opal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Keates, pushing him back against the cage.
Opal tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Denis Opal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Keates struggles to land a body shot inside as Opal controls his hands.
Come on Opal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Keates working hard to break the clinch.
Opal breaks the clinch.
Arran Keates is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keates's jab looks to have found its range, popping Opal under the eye.
Keates throws a one two combo.
Opal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keates moves away.
Opal tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keates punishes Opal's body with a nice straight punch.
Opal drives through with a takedown into Keates's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Opal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keates keeping moving, preventing Opal from controlling successfully.
Opal throwing strikes but missing.
Opal slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Denis Opal.
Opal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Keates's waist but Keates gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Opal off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keates avoids the head kick by Opal.
Keates swings for the body but Opal moves out of range.
Keates is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Opal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keates.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Opal here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Opal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Opal has Keates pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Opal pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Keates tumbling to the mat - Opal dives into Keates's guard.
Opal prevents Keates from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opal is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Opal wants to control from the top but Keates keeps moving.
Opal stops Keates from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Denis Opal wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Keates gets tackled into the cage by Opal. Opal maintains the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Opal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Opal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Opal controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Denis Opal dominated that second round.
That's time! Opal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
No luck for Opal with that takedown attempt.
Opal connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Opal scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Opal is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Keates's half guard.
Opal trying to mount his opponent but Keates defends it.
Opal is looking for a kimura but Keates is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Opal to get the leverage.
Opal controlling the pace.
Opal trying to control the action but Keates is working from the bottom.
Opal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Opal escapes and gets back to his feet.
Opal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Opal.
Opal prevents Keates from escaping the position.
Keates prevents Opal from improving position.
Opal tries for a kimura but Keates is defending well.
Arran Keates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Opal takes a little break here. Keates wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Opal wants to control but Keates is keeping him busy.
Keates is looking to get back to his feet here but Opal is keeping cool and he's managed to take Keates's back.
Keates is trying to remain composed but Opal is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Opal has got one arm under Keates's chin. This could be trouble... Keates trying to control the other hand but Opal gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Keates has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Denis Opal!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Bentham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Kersey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentham comes to the cage accompanied by Jester. This should be a great matchup!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Bentham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Kersey!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bentham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kersey, pushing him back against the cage.
Bentham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kersey tries to score a body lock takedown but Bentham shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bentham misses with a knee strike.
Bentham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bentham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kersey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kersey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bentham trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bentham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bentham tries to free his leg and advance position but Kersey is retaining full guard.
Kersey is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kersey has his foot on Bentham's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bentham works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersey keeping moving, preventing Bentham from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bentham stands up and waves to Kersey to follow him.
Kersey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bentham has managed to clinch.
Bentham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bentham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bentham pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kersey blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kersey is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bentham gets underhooks to prevent Kersey's takedown attempt.
Jeremy Bentham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Kersey.
Bentham gets underhooks to prevent Kersey's takedown attempt.
Kersey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bentham pulls his leg out and moves away.
No joy there for Kersey, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kersey looks gassed!
Bentham scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersey misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentham clinches up against the cage.
Bentham landing knees to the head.
It looks like Paul Kersey has been cut.
Bentham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kersey takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bentham lands a knee to the head.
Kersey is rocked!
Bentham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bentham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees to the body from Bentham.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Bentham.
Bentham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bentham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersey blocks it with crossed arms.
Bentham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersey blocks it with crossed arms.
Kersey avoiding damage as Bentham throws knees to the body.
Kersey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kersey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kersey closes the distance and clinches up with Bentham, looking for a takedown. Kersey pushes Bentham against the cage but Bentham circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bentham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kersey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bentham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kersey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kersey fails with the takedown
and Bentham counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bentham gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Bentham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Kersey's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bentham lands a high kick!
Kersey looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bentham!
Bentham is squirming around, avoiding Kersey's attempts to control the action.
Bentham tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bentham really wants to buck Kersey off and get back to his feet.
Kersey controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentham is squirming around, avoiding Kersey's attempts to control the action.
Kersey goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bentham is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kersey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bentham gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kersey is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentham looking to pass the guard.
Bentham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kersey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bentham defends well.
Bentham wanted to stand there but Kersey had control of the position.
Bentham working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bentham content to stall in guard here.
Kersey managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentham trying to control but Kersey is working from the bottom.
Bentham has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kersey is proving hard to escape from.
Jeremy Bentham has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kersey looks for a takedown but Bentham sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersey. Bentham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jeremy Bentham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bentham tries to clinch up but Kersey circles away and keeps his distance.
Bentham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bentham tries to clinch but Kersey is having none of it.
Bentham doesn't manage to clinch there - Kersey circles away.
Bentham moves in looking to clinch but Kersey pushes him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersey throws a shot from downtown. Bentham moves away and avoids it.
Kersey thows a left - swing and a miss!
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 Jeremy Bentham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Kersey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kersey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kersey showed some decent athleticism there.
Bentham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kersey wants to work for an arm triangle but Bentham is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kersey is looking for a kimura but Bentham is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kersey to get the leverage.
Bentham is trying is best to control the position here.
Kersey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentham is trying to stand back up but Kersey is controlling him
Kersey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bentham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kersey is looking for a kimura here.
Kersey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bentham is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersey is keen to just control but Bentham is a slippery customer.
Bentham gets back to full guard.
Kersey trying to control the position from guard on top but Bentham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersey looking to pass the guard.
Bentham keeping moving, preventing Kersey from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
I wouldn't like to be where Bentham is right now.
Kersey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bentham keeps working.
Kersey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bentham knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersey prevents Bentham from escaping the position.
Kersey working away.
Bentham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kersey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Kersey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bentham 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 for Jeremy Bentham!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Jeremy Bentham!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Jeremy Bentham!
Jeremy Bentham wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roger Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Marsden has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Marsden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Hendricks!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marsden avoids it really well and circles away.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marsden looks to throw the jab but Hendricks is out of range.
Marsden feints a jab promting Hendricks to slip. Marsden then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hendricks slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hendricks shoots for a takedown but Marsden saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hendricks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Roger Marsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hendricks.
Hendricks slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Marsden. No joy for Hendricks on that attempt.
Marsden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marsden misses with the combination.
Marsden misses with a hook. Hendricks ducked under it nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Marsden. No joy for Hendricks on that attempt.
Marsden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hendricks under the eye.
Hendricks closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Marsden quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hendricks looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marsden with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Marsden is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks stops Marsden from getting back to his feet.
Hendricks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marsden is not content to let Hendricks control the position.
Marsden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendricks pulls his head out easily.
Marsden moves into full guard.
Marsden preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Marsden wants to stand but Hendricks is controlling the position.
Marsden really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Marsden is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hendricks is aware though and is defending well.
Marsden pushes Hendricks off and gets back to his feet.
Marsden is breathing heavily.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown but Marsden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hendricks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Roger Marsden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hendricks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Marsden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden lands a glancing blow to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marsden but Marsden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up with Marsden, looking for a takedown. Hendricks pushes Marsden against the cage but Marsden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hendricks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marsden avoids it really well and circles away.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Marsden shows good takedown defense.
Hendricks walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden cracks Hendricks with a good jab.
Marsden takes a swing at Hendricks's ribcage but misses.
Marsden lands a jab-cross combination.
Marsden scores with a one two! Hendricks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A jab from Marsden misses.
Hendricks fails with the takedown.
Marsden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendricks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hendricks gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marsden is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Marsden jabs Hendricks right on the nose. Hendricks blinks but takes it well.
No joy there for Marsden, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marsden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hendricks.
Hendricks dives in and grabs Marsden's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marsden pushes down on Hendricks's head and hops out.
Marsden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendricks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marsden misses with a looping right.
Marsden leaves Hendricks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Marsden sprawls well.
Hendricks walks into a stiff left hand from Marsden.
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!
Hendricks slips a jab and a cross from Marsden.
A punch lands to the side of Hendricks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marsden looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Marsden sprawls well.
Marsden stuns Hendricks with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hendricks shoots in and drives through. Marsden sprawls well.
Hendricks shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Marsden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hendricks looks for a takedown but Marsden sprawls well.
Marsden is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hendricks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Marsden dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marsden thows a body shot but no joy.
Marsden is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Marsden but Marsden pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Marsden keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marsden sprawls well. Marsden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
Roger Marsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hendricks.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marsden sprawls well. Marsden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
Hendricks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hendricks closes the distance and clinches up with Marsden, looking for a takedown. Hendricks pushes Marsden against the cage but Marsden circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Marsden.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marsden. Hendricks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Roger Marsden is winning the standup battle so far.
Marsden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hendricks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendricks is just out of range.
Hendricks fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hendricks is breathing heavily.
Marsden cracks Hendricks with a right hand to the side of the head.
Marsden catches Hendricks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marsden lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Marsden.
Marsden leaves Hendricks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Marsden works over Hendricks's head and body with a nice combination.
Marsden looks to land a left hand but Hendricks moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendricks is defended easily by Marsden.
Hendricks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marsden tries to avoid it but Hendricks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marsden to the ground. Marsden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Marsden scores with a jab to the body.
Hendricks has his takedown stuffed
and Marsden counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a series of wild punches.
Marsden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendricks manages to avoid it.
Marsden lunges at Hendricks with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hendricks's hand.
Roger Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hendricks looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hendricks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hendricks moves out of range as Marsden strikes.
Marsden lands a glancing blow to the side of Hendricks's head.
Hendricks will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Marsden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Marsden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marsden defends it nicely.
Marsden misses with a two punch combination.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown. Marsden tries to sprawl out of it but Hendricks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marsden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden tries to bum rush Hendricks with a series of wild strikes but Hendricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden digs a good body shot into Hendricks's ribs.
Marsden lands with a cross.
Hendricks fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Marsden avoids it really well and circles away.
Marsden lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hendricks at a distance.
Marsden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hendricks in his tracks.
Marsden misses with a two punch combination.
Marsden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Marsden misses with a wild combination.
Hendricks dodges the punch combination from Marsden.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hendricks has time to react.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown but Marsden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hendricks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Horrible takedown by Hendricks or perhaps it was just good defense by Marsden which made him look bad.
Marsden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marsden with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Marsden as he jumps to the side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden lands a nice hook to Hendricks's body. Hendricks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendricks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendricks is defended easily by Marsden.
Marsden misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Marsden dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Marsden misses with a series of wild punches.
Marsden throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown but Marsden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hendricks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hendricks.
Marsden lands a nice looking body shot.
Hendricks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Marsden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendricks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hendricks slips a jab and a cross from Marsden.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roger Marsden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Hendricks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hendricks slips a jab from Marsden.
Marsden scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hendricks doesn't seem bothered though.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Marsden sprawls well. Marsden wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks ducks under a wild hook from Marsden.
Nice body punch from Marsden.
Marsden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Marsden does no damage.
Marsden stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Marsden wants it to stay on the feet.
Marsden tries to bum rush Hendricks with a series of wild strikes but Hendricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendricks shoots in looking for a takedown but Marsden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hendricks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hendricks shoots in for a takedown but Marsden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marsden clobbers Hendricks with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hendricks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marsden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hendricks backs up against the cage.
Hendricks fails with the takedown.
Roger Marsden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsden lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks fails with the takedown.
Marsden connects with a body shot that sends Hendricks's belly button to the back.
A combination from Marsden does no damage.
Marsden stuffs the takedown attempt from Hendricks. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsden scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendricks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marsden gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hendricks is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Marsden working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hendricks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hendricks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marsden pushes Hendricks off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendricks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Hendricks fails with the takedown.
Marsden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendricks can do to turn this around?
Hendricks staying out of range there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hendricks.
Hendricks misses with a takedown attempt - Marsden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marsden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendricks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Marsden swinging wildly here.
Marsden cracks a nice hook into Hendricks's ribs.
Hendricks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Marsden finds it's way round the side to connect with Hendricks's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to move into range but Marsden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hendricks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marsden swivels and escapes.
Hendricks drives through with a takedown into Marsden's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Marsden is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hendricks has his hands clasped together but Marsden extends an breaks Hendricks's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Marsden.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Marsden!
Roger Marsden took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, CLOSING •‡• LION Clothing •‡• [LAST STOCK in 1DAY for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Killian Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gallagher comes to the cage accompanied by Kakkahätä 77 - Tää on sun helvetti. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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230 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Killian Gallagher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rico Willis!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gallagher misses with a few strikes there.
Gallagher shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gallagher goes for an armbar but Willis turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Willis.
Gallagher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Willis is aware though and is defending well.
Willis stands up and waves to Gallagher to follow him.
Willis dives in and scores a takedown into Gallagher's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willis stands up and waves to Gallagher to follow him.
Willis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Gallagher.
Gallagher lunges at Willis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Willis's hand.
It looks like Rico Willis has been cut.
Gallagher displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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!
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Willis moves out of range.
Willis slips a straight right by Gallagher.
Willis misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Willis. Gallagher shrugs it off though.
Good standup being displayed there by Gallagher as he connects with a hook.
Willis lands with a kick to the temple. Gallagher shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Willis throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Willis lands in his opponent's guard.
Willis is looking to stand up but Gallagher won't let him.
Willis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gallagher tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Willis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Gallagher looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Willis passes into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallagher wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Gallagher manages to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher is looking to improve his position.
Gallagher looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Willis is taking a breather. Gallagher says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gallagher slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gallagher had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Willis defends it easily.
Willis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gallagher has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Willis has managed to get both his arms back between Gallagher's legs - danger averted.
Gallagher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries to stand but Gallagher is controlling from the bottom.
Gallagher is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Willis is aware though and is defending well.
Willis wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
Gallagher looking for a guillotine here but Willis defends easily.
Gallagher looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Willis has picked Gallagher up and slammed him! Gallagher can't keep hold of the triangle and Willis manages to pass to side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willis has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis lands with a nice body kick.
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 Killian Gallagher will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rico Willis's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gallagher moves out of range of the body kick from Willis.
Gallagher misses with a double jab.
Willis lands a leg kick that knocks Gallagher off balance momentarily.
Willis misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Willis.
Sloppy strikes from Gallagher. Those never looked like landing.
Killian Gallagher is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Willis lands a jab to the nose.
Willis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willis misses with the combination.
Willis throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis thows a body shot but no joy.
Willis throws a hook to the side of Gallagher's head but Gallagher sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willis thumps Gallagher with a low kick.
Gallagher lands with an uppercut that bounces Willis off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Willis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gallagher swings for the body but Willis moves out of range.
Gallagher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Willis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gallagher gets tackled into the cage by Willis. Willis maintains the clinch.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Willis crunches a lovely knee into Gallagher's ribcage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Willis using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Willis lands a good knee to the midsection. Gallagher won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Willis utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Willis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Killian Gallagher has been cut.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Willis lands an elbow that stopped Gallagher in his tracks for a moment.
Willis tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Willis with a knee to the head.
Gallagher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Willis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Willis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gallagher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Willis gets through Gallagher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Willis obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Willis obliges.
Willis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Willis scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Willis - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gallagher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Willis trying to land knees to the body.
Willis using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gallagher has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Willis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Gallagher wants to stall.
Willis missing with knees to the body.
Willis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gallagher wants to get back to striking at distance but Willis won't allow it.
Willis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gallagher is defending well for now.
Willis with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gallagher has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Willis tries to land knees in the clinch but Gallagher avoids the damage to the body.
Gallagher wants a takedown but no success here.
Willis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gallagher avoids it.
Gallagher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gallagher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willis lands an elbow inside.
Willis lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Willis tries to land knees in the clinch but Gallagher avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Willis.
Rico Willis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gallagher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Willis landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Willis.
Willis's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallagher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gallagher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gallagher blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Willis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Willis decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gallagher is looking to control Willis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gallagher avoid being mounted?
Gallagher looking for submissions off his back.
Gallagher looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gallagher manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallagher trying to control the position.
Gallagher looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Willis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis tries to stand and escape but Gallagher is controlling the position.
Willis stands up out of the half guard.
Willis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Willis lands a nice shot to the body.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher misses with a hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Willis.
Willis throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Willis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gallagher is trying to push Willis away but Willis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gallagher.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis stalling the fight.
Gallagher is looking to control Willis's arms but Willis gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gallagher has his back to the cage.
Gallagher tries to pull guard but Willis won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher has had enough of the clinch but Willis keeps him there for the moment.
Willis lands an elbow just above Gallagher 's eye.
Willis landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Willis.
Willis landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gallagher being controlled against the cage.
Gallagher is trying to pull guard but Willis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gallagher.
Gallagher wants to get back to striking at distance but Willis won't allow it.
A short right from Willis.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Willis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallagher jumps guard but Willis stands there with Gallagher around his waist. Gallagher gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Killian Gallagher. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis misses with an elbow over the top.
Willis looking to stall.
Gallagher blocks the elbow strike.
Willis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gallagher.
Willis working Gallagher over with knees to the body.
Willis trying to land knees to the body.
Willis with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Willis taking a breather.
With the fighters up against the cage, Willis throws an elbow but misses.
Willis missing with knees to the body.
Willis lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Willis missing with knees to the body.
Willis throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries to land a knee to the head but Gallagher blocks with his arms.
Willis throws an elbow that misses.
Willis stalling in the clinch but Gallagher improves position.
Come on Willis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Killian Gallagher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Willis misses with a knee strike.
Rico Willis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Gallagher - that landed with a thud.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Willis missing with knees to the body.
Gallagher is looking to break free of the clinch but Willis has double underhooks.
Gallagher is working for takedown but Willis is calmly controlling the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gallagher managing to block the knees to the body from Willis.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside that Willis shrugs off.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it misses.
Willis missing with knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rico Willis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Willis 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Rico Willis!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Rico Willis!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Rico Willis!
Rico Willis wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chwytny Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Mullard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chwytny Vlad's chin.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chwytny Vlad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vlad.
Mullard shoots in for a takedown but Vlad shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mullard throws a series of punches but Vlad avoids them all with ease.
A low kick from Mullard misses
and Vlad counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vlad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mullard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vlad lands a couple of digs.
Vlad wants to control from the top but Mullard keeps moving.
Vlad throws an elbow that misses. Mullard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vlad's guard. Nice move by Mullard!
Mullard looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vlad holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullard landing some decent shots from guard.
Mullard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mullard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mullard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vlad is keeping the position for now.
Mullard stands up over Vlad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mullard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mullard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vlad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mullard has managed to get both his arms back between Vlad's legs - danger averted.
Vlad is trying to control the position but Mullard postures up.
Mullard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mullard is fighting to break Vlad's control of his arms but Vlad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Vlad is trying to keep Mullard in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullard looking to pass the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mullard pushing down on Vlad's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mullard frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mullard looking to ground and pound but Vlad is blocking nicely.
Mullard looking to finish Vlad with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vlad!
Mullard unloading with bombs!
Vlad takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mullard with good strikes from the mount here!
Vlad avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mullard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mullard wants to finish this one by submission but Vlad is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mullard.
Mullard avoids the attempt from Vlad to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullard is landing with some decent strikes but Vlad is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Mullard jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Vlad manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mullard works to advance to full mount. Vlad defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Vlad wants to hold on but Mullard pushes him away.
Vlad holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mullard tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Mullard scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Vlad?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad is bucking up trying to escape but Mullard cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullard lands a big shot there that rocks Vlad but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vlad is rocked!
Mullard throws some wild stikes that Vlad manages to avoid easily.
Vlad takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Mullard's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Mullard! Andre Mullard retains his heavyweight title!
Andre Mullard gave a mention to Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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