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LFNC 22 - Bad Boy vs Rude Boy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jay Mack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bret Jeffries (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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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Jeffries!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack tries to clinch up but Jeffries circles away and keeps his distance.
Jeffries gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jeffries throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mack blocks it with crossed arms.
Jeffries with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Jeffries.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
Jeffries misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Jeffries.
Mack takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jeffries utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jeffries lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Jeffries.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mack.
Mack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jeffries pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bret Jeffries seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack is looking to clinch but Jeffries is avoiding it.
Jeffries clinches.
Mack tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeffries avoids the damage to the body.
Jeffries breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeffries gets a clinch.
Jeffries lands a good knee to the midsection. Mack won't want to take too many of those.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeffries.
Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jeffries using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside that Mack shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Jeffries.
Jeffries lands a good knee to the midsection. Mack won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffries blocks an elbow strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jeffries.
Mack is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jeffries.
Mack tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeffries avoids the damage to the body.
Jeffries tries a knee to the head but Mack blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jeffries.
Jeffries connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jeffries as Mack tries to tie him up.
Jeffries landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jeffries scores with a knee to the head.
Jeffries avoids a wild elbow strike from Mack.
Mack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeffries avoids it.
Jeffries managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Mack tries to land a knee to the head but Jeffries blocks with his arms.
Jeffries lands an elbow inside.
Jeffries lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeffries.
Jeffries creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mack's defenses.
Mack pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jeffries connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mack's face.
Jeffries connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mack's face.
Jeffries tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mack avoids it.
Mack taking a breather.
Jeffries breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack is looking to clinch but Jeffries is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mack wants to clinch up but Jeffries keeps it at a distance.
Mack tries to clinch up.
Mack is looking to clinch but Jeffries is avoiding it.
Mack wants to clinch.
Jeffries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jeffries gets a clinch.
Jeffries misses with a knee strike.
Mack avoiding damage as Jeffries throws knees to the body.
Mack misses with an elbow strike.
Jeffries pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mack tries to clinch up.
Mack lands the left hand.
It looks like Bret Jeffries has been cut.
Mack wants to clinch up but Jeffries keeps it at a distance.
Mack tries to clinch there but Jeffries circles away.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jeffries has closed the distance and engaged Mack in a clinch.
Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeffries avoids a wild elbow strike from Mack.
Jeffries blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeffries avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jeffries gets underhooks to prevent Mack's takedown attempt.
Jeffries lands a nice elbow.
Jeffries managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mack tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeffries avoids the damage to the body.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
Jeffries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeffries clinches.
Jeffries breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeffries swats away the attempt to clinch by Mack.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jeffries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeffries moves into range and clinches up with Mack.
Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeffries working hard to break the clinch.
Mack tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeffries avoids the damage to the body.
Jeffries lands a nice knee to the body.
Jeffries with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jeffries with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jeffries stops a takedown attempt from Mack.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries avoiding damage as Mack throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mack.
Jeffries breaks from the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mack throws a head kick that misses.
Jeffries tries to clinch but Mack is having none of it.
Mack tries to clinch up but Jeffries circles away and keeps his distance.
Mack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mack throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mack throws a head kick that Jeffries semi-blocks.
Mack is looking to clinch.
Mack is looking to clinch.
Jeffries keeps the fight on the outside.
Mack tries to clinch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Mack wants to clinch.
Mack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mack tries to clinch there but Jeffries circles away.
Jeffries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mack tries to clinch there but Jeffries circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Jeffries dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bret Jeffries's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeffries clinches up with Mack and pushes him back against the cage.
Jeffries lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Jeffries.
Jeffries with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jeffries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jeffries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.
Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Jeffries.
Mack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeffries avoids it.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
Mack avoids a wild elbow strike from Jeffries.
Jeffries avoiding damage as Mack throws knees to the body.
Jeffries tries to land a knee to the head but Mack blocks with his arms.
Mack connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jeffries's face.
Mack tries for a takedown but Jeffries manages to get underhooks.
Jeffries trying to land knees to the body.
Mack avoiding damage as Jeffries throws knees to the body.
Jeffries managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Mack throws an elbow that misses.
Mack tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeffries avoids the damage to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jeffries prevents the takedown attempt.
Jeffries breaks from the clinch.
Mack is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mack connects with a nice looking jab.
Mack throws the kick towards the body but Jeffries avoids it.
Mack tries to clinch up but Jeffries circles away and keeps his distance.
Jeffries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeffries moves into range and clinches up with Mack.
Jeffries blocks an elbow strike from Mack.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mack pushes off an throws an elbow but Jeffries leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jeffries avoiding damage as Mack throws knees to the body.
Mack avoiding damage as Jeffries throws knees to the body.
Jeffries avoiding damage as Mack throws knees to the body.
Jeffries unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mack lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bret Jeffries seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jeffries misses with a knee to the head.
Mack prevents Jeffries from breaking the clinch.
Mack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jeffries's efforts to push away.
Mack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jeffries dodges an elbow strike from Mack.
Jeffries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jeffries is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mack is defending well for now.
Jeffries blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jeffries is trying to break the clinch but Mack is controlling him.
Jeffries blocks an elbow strike from Mack.
Jeffries unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mack lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jeffries blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeffries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jeffries fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jeffries looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jeffries takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jeffries swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jeffries swats away the attempt to clinch by Mack.
Jeffries is looking to clinch but Mack is avoiding it.
Mack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jeffries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mack tries to clinch but Jeffries is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Jeffries.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jeffries keeps the fight on the outside.
Jeffries tries to clinch up.
Mack misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mack tries to clinch but Jeffries is having none of it.
Mack tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jeffries pushes Mack up against the cage in a clinch.
Jeffries with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jeffries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Jeffries.
Jeffries lands a nice knee to the body.
Mack misses with a knee strike.
Jeffries misses with a knee to the head.
Jeffries avoiding damage as Mack throws knees to the body.
Jeffries blocks an elbow strike.
Jeffries avoiding damage as Mack throws knees to the body.
Jeffries missing with knees to the body.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
Jeffries avoids a wild elbow strike from Mack.
Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
Jeffries putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mack in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack trying to land knees to the body.
Jeffries managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Mack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jeffries gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jeffries landing knees to the body.
Mack is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jeffries connects with a knee to the head.
Mack tries to land knees in the clinch but Jeffries avoids the damage to the body.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
Jeffries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jeffries misses with a knee strike.
Mack throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
Mack with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mack takes an elbow to the temple.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeffries.
Mack throws an elbow that misses.
Jeffries avoids the elbow strike from Mack, against the cage.
Mack tries to land a knee to the head but Jeffries blocks with his arms.
Mack takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jeffries using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jeffries using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mack has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bret Jeffries showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bret Jeffries's cut.
That's time! Mack's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mack wants to clinch up but Jeffries keeps it at a distance.
Jeffries has managed to clinch.
Jeffries escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jeffries fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mack, pushing him back against the cage.
Mack trying to land knees to the body.
Mack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jeffries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mack trying to land knees to the body.
Jeffries managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Mack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeffries avoids it.
Mack looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mack goes for a takedown attempt but Jeffries pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mack looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeffries circles away from the clinch attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mack tries to clinch there but Jeffries circles away.
Mack tries to clinch up but Jeffries circles away and keeps his distance.
Mack takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mack tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeffries swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeffries closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeffries lands a damaging elbow.
Mack creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jeffries blocks it with crossed arms.
Jeffries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jeffries blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jeffries.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeffries.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jeffries.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jeffries obliges.
Jeffries's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mack throws the kick towards the body but Jeffries avoids it.
Jeffries takes the fight into the clinch.
Jeffries managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Jeffries working Mack over with knees to the body.
Jeffries lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mack takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jeffries with a knee to the head.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
Jeffries lands an elbow just above Mack 's eye.
Mack avoiding damage as Jeffries throws knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jeffries just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mack's brow.
Jeffries blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeffries managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Jeffries.
Mack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeffries avoids it.
Jeffries putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mack in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jeffries misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mack.
Jeffries breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mack moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mack throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mack is looking to clinch.
Mack tries to clinch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries is looking to clinch.
Mack throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mack scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jeffries throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mack is looking to clinch but Jeffries is avoiding it.
Mack wants to clinch up but Jeffries keeps it at a distance.
Mack tries to clinch but Jeffries moves out of range.
Jeffries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jeffries rushes Mack and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries working Mack over with knees to the body.
Jeffries throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
Jeffries on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jeffries is pressed up against the cage. Mack has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jeffries down to the mat. Jeffries avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jeffries moves into the clinch.
Jeffries tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jeffries blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mack avoiding damage as Jeffries throws knees to the body.
Jeffries tries to land knees in the clinch but Mack avoids the damage to the body.
Mack tries for a takedown but Jeffries manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jeffries.
Jeffries with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jeffries scores a nice knee to the body.
Mack has Jeffries pressed against the cage, preventing Jeffries from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jeffries avoids it.
Jeffries tries to land a knee to the head but Mack blocks with his arms.
Mack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jeffries unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mack lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jeffries scores a nice knee to the body.
Mack avoiding damage as Jeffries throws knees to the body.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
Jeffries tries to land a knee to the head but Mack blocks with his arms.
Mack missing with knees to the body.
Jeffries unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mack lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeffries dodges an elbow strike from Mack.
Jeffries with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jeffries is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jeffries tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mack avoiding damage as Jeffries throws knees to the body.
Mack avoiding damage as Jeffries throws knees to the body.
Mack throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jeffries blocks it with crossed arms.
Jeffries lands an elbow just above Mack 's eye.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
Jeffries tries a knee to the head but Mack blocks it.
Mack misses with an elbow strike.
Jeffries trying to land knees to the body.
Mack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jeffries managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
Jeffries using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jeffries is defending well for now.
Jeffries trying to land knees to the body.
Jeffries managing to block the knees to the body from Mack.
Jeffries lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jeffries using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mack trying to land knees to the body.
Jay Mack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bret Jeffries is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jeffries connects with a knee to the head.
Mack managing to block the knees to the body from Jeffries.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bret Jeffries comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jeffries winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bret Jeffries!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Hugg (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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205 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Hugg!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hugg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard.
Dixon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dixon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hugg's guard.
Hugg lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dixon!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugg prevents Dixon from getting the reversal.
Hugg trying to control but Dixon is having none of it.
Hugg misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hugg sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hugg looking to finish Dixon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dixon!
Dixon tries to lock up and control but Hugg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dixon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hugg on the ground.
Hugg jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Dixon is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Dixon and Hugg has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Dixon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dixon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hugg manages to get to full guard.
Hugg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dixon's guard.
Hugg decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dixon, up you get!
Dixon tries to clinch but Hugg moves out of range.
Dixon drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dixon won't allow Hugg to sweep him here.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dixon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wanted to stand there but Hugg had control of the position.
Dixon is looking to advance position but Hugg has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Dixon wants to control but Hugg is having none of it.
Dixon wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hugg.
Dixon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hugg.
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 Matt Dixon will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Some wild striking there from Dixon.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Hugg.
Hugg gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hugg is on top in guard.
Hugg gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hugg throws a head kick that misses.
Dixon wants to clinch.
A combination from Hugg does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dixon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hugg's guard.
Hugg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hugg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hugg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dixon is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hugg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is looking to work some ground and pound but Hugg has wrist control.
Dixon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hugg's guard.
Dixon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dixon won't allow Hugg to get back to his feet.
Matt Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dixon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dixon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hugg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dixon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dixon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hugg wants to get back to his feet but Dixon passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Dixon 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dixon tries to clinch but Hugg moves out of range.
A lazy left from Dixon finds it's target.
Dixon shoots in but Hugg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hugg keeps the fight on the outside.
Dixon shoots for a takedown but Hugg saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hugg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dixon moves in looking to clinch but Hugg pushes him off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hugg.
A head kick misses from Hugg.
Hugg leaves Dixon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hugg scores with a nice strike.
Dixon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dixon tries to close the distance and clinch but Hugg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hugg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hugg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hugg lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hugg misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hugg. Dixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon blocks a head kick by Hugg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugg misses with a double jab
and Dixon holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dixon is trying to drag Hugg to the mat but Hugg just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hugg's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dixon throws a head kick but Hugg moves out of range.
Hugg tries a head kick but it misses.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Hugg.
Dixon scores with a leg kick.
Hugg lands a high kick!
Dixon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hugg counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dixon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andy Hugg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dixon closes the distance and clinches.
Hugg is looking to break free of the clinch but Dixon has double underhooks.
Hugg breaks from the clinch.
Dixon gets the takedown into side control.
Dixon swings around for an armbar but Hugg sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dixon's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hugg is not content to let Dixon control the position.
Dixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hugg's head.
Dixon working Hugg over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hugg is trying to stand up here but Dixon is controlling him well.
Dixon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hugg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dixon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dixon wants to stand up but Hugg manages to regain full guard.
Matt Dixon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Hugg keeps moving.
Hugg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Hugg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Matt Dixon.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dixon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Dixon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Chow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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141 lbs
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145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Chow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Cuervo!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuervo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuervo misses with the combination.
Chow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuervo.
Cuervo moves away from the strike by Chow.
Cuervo moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cuervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cuervo moves in looking to clinch but Chow pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuervo moves in looking to clinch but Chow pushes him off.
Chow blocks a low kick nicely.
Chow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuervo misses with a kick to the body.
Chow slips under a jab from Cuervo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cuervo!
Chow misses with a head shot.
Cuervo holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Chow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Chow looking to finish with strikes here!
Chow has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cuervo's face.
Cuervo is trying to escape the mount.
Chow throwing strikes here but Cuervo is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chow lands a heavy elbow.
Chow with good strikes from the mount here!
Chow looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chow unloads with some shots from mount but Cuervo bucks and avoids them well.
Chow is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cuervo can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chow prevents Cuervo from getting the reversal.
Chow dominating with strikes here.
Cuervo is desperately trying to improve his position but Chow has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuervo wants to hold on but Chow pushes him away.
Cuervo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chow working for a submission but Cuervo is keeping him at bay.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chow with the ground and pound from mount.
Chow looking for a guillotine from mount but Cuervo is having none of it.
Chow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cuervo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cuervo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cuervo wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo wants to control but Chow is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chow is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chow lands a big elbow.
Chow unloads with some shots from mount but Cuervo bucks and avoids them well.
Cuervo blocking the ground and pound.
Cuervo is looking to improve his position but Chow isn't that keen on the idea.
Chow lands a nice shot to the head.
Chow looking to finish Cuervo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cuervo!
Chow working the ground and pound effectively.
Cuervo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Chow connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Cuervo is rocked!
Cuervo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Chow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cuervo is still in real trouble! Can Chow finish him?
Chow throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Cuervo seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice elbow there by Chow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chow lands a heavy elbow.
Chow cracks Cuervo with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cuervo is looking to improve his position but Chow isn't that keen on the idea.
Chow working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chow prevents Cuervo from getting the reversal.
Cuervo is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cuervo looks gassed!
Chow postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cuervo looks a forlorn figure.
Cuervo is looking to improve his position but Chow isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chow looking for a guillotine from mount but Cuervo is having none of it.
Chow lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Chow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cuervo blocks a jab.
Chow takes a swing at Cuervo's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Cuervo.
Chow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jose Cuervo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cuervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuervo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chow dodges the punch combination from Cuervo.
Cuervo throws a shot from downtown. Chow moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuervo lands with a nice combination. Chow backs away looking to recover.
Chow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cuervo.
The fighters circling - Chow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cuervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chow dodges the punch combination from Cuervo.
Cuervo is looking to clinch but Chow is avoiding it.
Cuervo doesn't manage to clinch there - Chow circles away.
Jose Cuervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cuervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cuervo manages to avoid it.
Chow slips a jab and a cross from Cuervo.
Cuervo misses with a series of wild punches.
Chow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cuervo clinches.
Cuervo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cuervo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cuervo misses with a wild combination.
A combination from Cuervo does no damage.
Chow misses with a body shot.
Chow circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cuervo throws a chopping leg kick but Chow manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cuervo swings for the body but Chow moves out of range.
Cuervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chow swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cuervo moves into the clinch.
Cuervo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cuervo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chow throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cuervo tries to clinch up.
Cuervo misses with a two punch combination.
Cuervo throws a hook but Chow avoids it easily.
Cuervo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuervo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chow checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cuervo misses with a looping right.
Chow takes a swing at Cuervo's ribcage but misses.
Chow ducks right into an uppercut from Cuervo.
Cuervo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cuervo throws a series of punches but Chow avoids them all with ease.
Cuervo fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Cuervo tries to clinch there but Chow circles away.
Chow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chow slips a jab from Cuervo.
Chow looks to score with a jab to the body but Cuervo is just out of range.
Cuervo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chow fails with a takedown attempt.
Chow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cuervo lands a slapping body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuervo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chow looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cuervo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Cuervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Cuervo tries to bum rush Chow with a series of wild strikes but Chow uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cuervo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cuervo looks to land a right hand but Chow moved out of range.
Cuervo tries to clinch but Chow moves out of range.
Cuervo moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuervo tries to clinch up but Chow circles away and keeps his distance.
Cuervo swinging wildly here.
Chow lands a with a good body shot.
Chow is looking to wear down Cuervo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuervo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Chow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chow. Cuervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cuervo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Cuervo.
Chow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuervo.
A combination from Cuervo does no damage.
Chow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuervo throws a big shot that misses.
Cuervo throws a right hand that Chow ducks under and follows up with a left that Chow also avoids with ease.
Cuervo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuervo loads up on a big right hand but Chow slips the punch.
Cuervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cuervo moves into the clinch.
Chow keeps control of Cuervo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chow is stalling here.
Chow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cuervo trying to land knees to the body.
Chow jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cuervo walks away with a smile on his face. Chow gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cuervo swinging wildly here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chow. Cuervo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jose Cuervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chow swats away the attempt to clinch by Cuervo.
Cuervo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo swinging wildly here.
Cuervo tries to clinch but Chow moves out of range.
Cuervo is looking to clinch but Chow is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Chow misses the target.
Cuervo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cuervo throws a series of punches but Chow avoids them all with ease.
Cuervo is looking to clinch.
Cuervo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cuervo wants to clinch up but Chow keeps it at a distance.
Cuervo doesn't manage to clinch there - Chow circles away.
Chow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cuervo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chow somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Chow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chow throws a body punch but Cuervo moves out of range.
Cuervo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chow misses with a hook to the body
and Cuervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cuervo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Chow.
Cuervo tries to close the distance and clinch but Chow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuervo moves in looking to clinch but Chow pushes him off.
Cuervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chow misses the jab.
Cuervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Chow is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cuervo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cuervo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Orlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeShawn Harrington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Timur Orlan's chin.
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, DeShawn Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Orlan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orlan throws a wild body kick that Harrington sees coming a mile off.
Harrington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Orlan.
Orlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Orlan wants to slow Harrington down by chopping away at his legs.
Harrington changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlan tries to avoid it but Harrington manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlan to the ground. Orlan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orlan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Harrington takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrington misses with a wild body shot.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses.
Orlan throws a sloppy head kick and Harrington moves out of range easily.
Orlan throws a push kick but Harrington slaps the foot to one side.
Orlan throws a chopping leg kick but Harrington manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Harrington blocks a head kick by Orlan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Orlan looks to land a right hand but Harrington moved out of range.
Orlan lands a jab to Harrington's midsection.
Orlan motions for Harrington to come forward. Orlan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Orlan scores with a kick to the body.
Orlan throws a head kick but Harrington moves out of range.
Harrington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Orlan can pounce on him.
Orlan throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrington avoids the head kick by Orlan.
Orlan throws and low kick but Harrington moves out of range easily.
Harrington throws a left and a right that both miss
and Orlan counters with a big head kick but Harrington shrugs it off.
Harrington blocks a head kick by Orlan.
Orlan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Orlan stuffs the takedown attempt from Harrington. Harrington gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Orlan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Orlan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harrington has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harrington and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Orlan misses with a hook. Harrington ducked under it nicely.
Orlan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Orlan 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.
Orlan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harrington.
The fighters circling - Orlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrington takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harrington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The fighters circle, before Orlan throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Harrington's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Orlan lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Timur Orlan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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18
190 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Batista!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batista misses with a series of wild punches.
Batista moves into the clinch successfully.
Bailey tries to score a body lock takedown but Batista shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Batista is trying to break free.
Batista lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Batista smiles and moves away.
Batista tries to clinch but Bailey moves out of range.
Batista gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bailey to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bailey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bailey is pushing down on Batista's leg trying to pass to half guard. Batista is fighting to maintain full guard but Bailey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bailey stops Batista from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista is trying to escape back to his feet but Bailey uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Batista is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Batista's face as Bailey controls the position.
Bailey moves into full mount!
Bailey controlling his opponent.
Batista wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bailey looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bailey seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Batista for as long as he can get away with.
Bailey with a couple of short strikes.
Bailey controlling from mount.
Bailey scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Batista?
Bailey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Batista really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bailey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bailey controlling the pace for now.
Batista is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Batista is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bailey controlling from mount.
Bailey lands a big elbow.
Bailey cracks Batista with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Batista throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bailey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Batista sprawls well initially but Bailey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bailey controlling the action here.
Batista is looking to escape.
Bailey controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bailey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bailey shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bailey was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Batista is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Bailey controlling the pace for now.
Batista trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bailey punishing his opponent with strikes.
Batista really wants to buck Bailey off and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Batista looks a forlorn figure.
Batista is trying to stand.
Batista is breathing heavily.
Bailey lands a big shot there that rocks Batista but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bailey landing shots from mount.
Bailey controlling his opponent.
Bailey lands a heavy elbow.
Batista really wants to buck Bailey off and get back to his feet.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bailey working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Batista wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bailey content just to control the position here.
Batista wants to get back to his feet.
Bailey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bailey lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Batista trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bailey controlling from the full mount.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Bailey closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bailey lands in his opponent's guard.
Bailey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Bailey dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Batista tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bailey swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bailey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Batista was covering up waiting for the punch and Bailey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Batista is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bailey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bailey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey stops Batista from standing up.
Bailey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Bob Bailey just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Batista cracks a nice hook into Bailey's ribs.
Bob Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bailey scores with a takedown into Batista's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista wants to stand and escape but Bailey is having none of it.
Bailey wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Batista is wriggling around but Bailey manages to pass to half guard.
Bailey moves into full mount! Batista won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Batista is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bailey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Batista is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Bob Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling the position easily from mount.
Batista's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bailey with shots to the head and body - Batista looks very uncomfortable down there.
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.
Bailey controlling from mount.
Dave Batista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Batista wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bailey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bailey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mirror (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Lindsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lindsey has chosen Californication - RHCP as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Daniel Lindsey acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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200 lbs
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213 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Mirror!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Lindsey!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirror throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lindsey tries a head kick but it misses.
Lindsey clinches up with Mirror and pushes him back against the cage.
Lindsey manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Lindsey finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lindsey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mirror avoids the head kick by Lindsey.
Lindsey is looking to slow Mirror down with leg kicks.
A solid body kick from Lindsey.
Mirror is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lindsey cracks the inside of Mirror's front leg.
Horrible takedown by Mirror or perhaps it was just good defense by Lindsey which made him look bad.
Lindsey throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mirror's head.
Mirror steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lindsey.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lindsey takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindsey breaks the clinch.
Mirror avoids the head kick by Lindsey.
Lindsey clinches with his opponent.
Lindsey breaks the clinch.
Lindsey moves into range and clinches up with Mirror.
Mirror is trying to drag Lindsey to the mat but Lindsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mirror looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Mirror. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Lindsey.
Lindsey manages to break the clinch.
Lindsey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lindsey throws a head kick but Mirror moves out of range.
Lindsey tries to clinch there but Mirror circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lindsey.
Lindsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lindsey has managed to clinch.
Lindsey has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mirror regains guard immediately.
Lindseyis looking to pass into half guard but Mirror pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mirror is in guard.
Mirror tries to free his leg and advance position but Lindsey is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey has his foot on Mirror's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mirror works his way back into a safe position though.
Lindsey keeping moving, preventing Mirror from controlling successfully.
Lindsey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lindsey trying to control the position.
Lindsey wants to sweep but no luck.
Mirror trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mirror trying to control but Lindsey is working from the bottom.
Lindsey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lindsey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mirror shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lindsey sprawls well. Lindsey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mirror gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mirror takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lindsey dominated that round.
That's time! Mirror's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mirror gets caught flat footed, as Lindsey shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mirror swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindsey has gone for a leg lock! Mirror slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lindsey's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mirror trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirror looking to pass the guard.
Lindsey has his hands on Mirror's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lindsey looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mirror trying to control but Lindsey is working from the bottom.
Mirror stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lindsey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mirror trying to control the position from guard on top but Lindsey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two 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.
Lindsey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mirror trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lindsey is adopting a defensive guard.
Mirror slips nicely into half guard.
Mirror wants to pass to mount but Lindsey is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mirror stops Lindsey from getting back to his feet.
Lindsey manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Lindsey gets a takedown into half guard.
Lindsey is looking for a kimura but Mirror is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lindsey to get the leverage.
Lindsey is breathing heavily.
Lindsey wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mirror wants to control but Lindsey is keeping busy.
Lindsey is working for a kimura but Mirror is defending it quite comfortably.
Lindsey escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Lindsey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lindsey moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Lindsey.
Mirror misses with a body kick.
Lindsey buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Daniel Lindsey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lindsey shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lindsey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mirror is proving hard to escape from.
Lindsey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mirror swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lindsey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Mirror looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Mirror looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Mirror!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirror wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lindsey, who protects the arm well.
Lindsey tries to improve position but can't.
Lindsey regains half guard there - taking advantage of Mirror's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mirror is stalling here. Lindsey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Mirror seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lindsey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lindsey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mirror knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lindsey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lindsey tries for a kimura but Mirror is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lindsey thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lindsey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mirror has escaped the position, nice work there.
Daniel Lindsey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lindsey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lindsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frank Mirror has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lindsey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lindsey throws a head kick but Mirror moves out of range.
Lindsey throws a sloppy head kick and Mirror moves out of range easily.
Lindsey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniel Lindsey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lindsey 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Lindsey!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutt comes to the cage accompanied by Underdog. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Rutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Brophy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rutt darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rutt throws a big shot that misses.
Rutt cracks a nice hook into Brophy's ribs.
Rutt lands with a cross.
Rutt tries to score with a low kick but Brophy moves his leg out of the way.
Donk. Rutt catches Brophy right on the button with a cross.
Nice sprawl there from Rutt as Brophy shoots in.
Rutt scores with a nice strike.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Rutt.
Rutt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutt misses with a looping right.
Brophy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutt misses the jab.
Rutt misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutt throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutt missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutt.
Rutt misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Rutt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Rutt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brophy.
Rutt sizes up Brophy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Rutt misses.
Rutt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brophy.
Frank Rutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Brophy.
Brophy throws a good cross that connects.
It looks like Frank Rutt has been cut.
A big right from Rutt misses.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rutt finds it's way round the side to connect with Brophy's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutt with a nice cross.
Brophy takes one to the chin there.
Rutt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brophy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rutt.
Rutt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutt moves out of range as Brophy strikes.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutt.
A jab from Brophy does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brophy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brophy gets the takedown into side control.
Brophy is trying to get an arm triangle but Rutt is defending well.
Rutt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutt is trying to control but can't.
Rutt wants to improve his position but Brophy is controlling well.
Rutt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rutt tries to get out of the position.
Brophy is looking to advance position but Rutt won't allow it.
Brophy is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brophy prevents Rutt from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brophy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rutt sees it coming and defends easily.
Brophy wants to control but Rutt is keeping him busy.
Rutt keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rutt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brophy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutt lands a nice looking body shot.
Rutt looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Frank Rutt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rutt misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Rutt's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Brophy misses with a body shot.
Rutt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Rutt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rutt shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brophy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rutt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutt.
Rutt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brophy.
Frank Rutt is winning the standup battle so far.
Rutt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rutt blocks a leg kick.
Rutt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brophy.
Brophy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice body punch from Brophy.
Brophy lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy scores with a nice head shot.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Craig Brophy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brophy throws out a loose jab but Rutt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rutt swings for the body but Brophy moves out of range.
Rutt checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Brophy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rutt slips a straight right by Brophy.
Rutt tries to move into range but Brophy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rutt misses with a straight right.
Brophy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A telegraphed right hand from Rutt misses the target.
Brophy slips under a jab from Rutt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rutt throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Rutt misses with a combination
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brophy misses with a body shot
and Rutt counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rutt connects with a nice looking jab.
Rutt missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brophy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rutt misses with a shot to the body
and Brophy counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutt throws a sloppy body shot
and Rutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rutt is rocked!
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Rutt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy throws a right hand that Rutt ducks under and follows up with a left that Rutt also avoids with ease.
Brophy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Rutt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brophy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rutt ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Rutt misses with a hook.
Rutt throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy shoots in looking for a takedown. Rutt tries to sprawl out of it but Brophy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rutt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Frank Rutt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rutt. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
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.
Brophy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Brophy misses with a low kick.
Rutt moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rutt is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Brophy misses.
Rutt just misses with a punch to the body.
Rutt's corner calls for a 1-2. Rutt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Brophy swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Rutt.
Brophy moves away from the strike by Rutt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Brophy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Frank Rutt'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. This is the final round!
Nice defenses there by Brophy.
Rutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brophy.
Rutt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Rutt jabs at Brophy's body.
Brophy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rutt looks to score with a jab to the body but Brophy is just out of range.
Brophy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rutt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Brophy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brophy staying out of range there.
A jab from Rutt misses.
Rutt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brophy manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutt throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Brophy works the jab nicely.
A lazy left from Rutt finds it's target.
Rutt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutt misses the jab.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutt.
Rutt misses with an uppercut.
Brophy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brophy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rutt.
Rutt throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rutt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutt.
Rutt misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rutt.
Rutt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brophy momentarily.
Rutt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brophy shoots for a double leg takedown but Rutt sprawls well. He's pushed Brophy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank Rutt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Brophy.
Brophy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rutt misses with a body shot
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rutt throws an overhand right that lands on Brophy's shoulder, as Brophy tries to avoid the shot.
Rutt ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Rutt misses the shot to the body.
Rutt misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Brophy scores with a four punch combination!
Rutt misses with a body shot.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutt throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Rutt as he connects with a hook.
Rutt cracks Brophy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rutt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brophy fails to land with a series of punches.
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Rutt is out of range.
Rutt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Rutt.
Rutt misses with a looping right.
Rutt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rutt throws out the jab.
Rutt throws a hook but Brophy avoids it easily.
Brophy throws a series of punches but Rutt avoids them all with ease.
Rutt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brophy lands a right hook to the body.
Brophy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rutt misses the shot to the body.
Rutt throws a hook but Brophy blocks it.
Rutt darts in trying to clinch
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rutt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brophy swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Brophy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brophy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Brophy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jin Kazama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Fort Minor - Petrified (Gracie Remix). This should be fireworks!
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Christopher Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Jin Kazama!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie slips a jab and a cross from Kazama.
Gracie bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Kazama sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazama is one step ahead there.
Kazama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kazama wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gracie doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing Kazama from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
Gracie lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Kazama wants to get back to his feet but Gracie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Kazama slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kazama wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kazama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie striking off his back but it's not causing Kazama any problems.
Kazama wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie tries to strike from the bottom.
Kazama wants to stand but Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kazama fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kazama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazama.
Gracie gets the takedown into side control.
Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kazama is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gracie working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ground and pound from Gracie seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kazama dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
Gracie moves into full mount!
Gracie throwing strikes here but Kazama is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Gracie 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.
Gracie throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kazama tries to work over Gracie's front leg with a kick but Gracie checks it.
Kazama misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kazama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gracie sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kazama takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazama.
Kazama throws a wild body kick that Gracie sees coming a mile off.
Kazama tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Kazama.
Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazama dodges the ground and pound from Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazama is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gracie is controlling him well.
Gracie goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kazama has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gracie but great work by Kazama.
Kazama tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Kazama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kazama is breathing heavily.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kazama manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie distracts Kazama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kazama is keeping the position for now.
Gracie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gracie throws and elbow that misses. Kazama uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Gracie's guard. Nice move by Kazama!
Kazama is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kazama has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends an breaks Kazama's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christopher Gracie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Paulson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulson comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera - Cowboys from Hell. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Robert Paulson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Chapman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paulson digs a good hook to Chapman's body.
Paulson is looking to clinch but Chapman is avoiding it.
Paulson digs a good body shot into Chapman's ribs.
Chapman looks to clinch
and Paulson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chapman tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Paulson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chapman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Paulson tests Chapman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chapman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paulson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chapman thinking.
Chapman doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chapman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paulson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Paulson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chapman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Paulson throws a good cross that connects.
Chapman tries to clinch but Paulson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chapman misses with a hook to the body
and Paulson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chris Chapman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chapman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chapman moves out of range as Paulson strikes.
Paulson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paulson defending well as Chapman loads up on a big left hand.
Paulson lands the left hand.
Chapman looks to clinch
and Paulson counters by clinching up.
Paulson misses with some punches.
Chapman blocking some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paulson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paulson breaks from the clinch.
Chapman closes the distance but Paulson moves to the side
and Chapman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chapman ducks under a wild hook from Paulson.
Robert Paulson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Paulson.
Chapman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chapman wants to clinch but Paulson slips to the side
and Paulson counters with a three punch combo that has Chapman backing up. Chapman nods at Paulson to acknowledge the strikes.
Chapman is rocked!
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Paulson, as that shot connected.
Chapman is still on wobbly legs! Can Paulson finish him?
Chapman misses with a takedown attempt
and Paulson counters with a huge left! Chapman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Paulson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chapman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Paulson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Paulson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Niklas Konrad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konrad comes to the cage accompanied by Keep on Rising. Fernandez has chosen Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle as his entrance music. Niklas Konrad has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Niklas Konrad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez closes the distance and clinches up with Konrad, looking for a takedown. Fernandez pushes Konrad against the cage but Konrad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Konrad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fernandez was well out of range. Poor timing from Konrad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konrad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Konrad.
Niklas Konrad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konrad moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Konrad looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well.
Fernandez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Konrad as he avoids it easily.
Konrad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konrad stalks Fernandez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fernandez's face. Fernandez staggers backwards, shaken.
Konrad uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Konrad.
Konrad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konrad gets a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Konrad pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konrad just misses with a punch to the body.
Konrad tries to clinch up.
Konrad darts in and clinches Fernandez up against the cage.
Konrad really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Konrad wants to get back to striking at distance but Fernandez won't allow it.
Konrad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Konrad throws a series of punches but Fernandez avoids them all with ease.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fernandez has a takedown stuffed.
Niklas Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Fernandez.
Fernandez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Konrad moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Konrad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Konrad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Konrad misses with a double jab.
Konrad is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Konrad slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konrad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Konrad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Konrad stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Konrad wants it to stay on the feet.
Fernandez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Konrad misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch but Fernandez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Konrad is looking to clinch but Fernandez is avoiding it.
Fernandez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Konrad's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Konrad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fernandez has Konrad in his guard.
Fernandez looks gassed!
Fernandez keeping full guard, as Konrad tries to pass.
Konrad passes Fernandez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Well, if Konrad is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Konrad is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niklas Konrad dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Konrad tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
Konrad moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Konrad tries to clinch there but Fernandez circles away.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Konrad circles away.
Konrad misses with a series of wild punches.
Fernandez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fernandez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Konrad, who protects the arm well.
Fernandez tries for a kimura but Konrad is defending well.
Fernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Konrad knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad struggling a bit here.
Konrad knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fernandez on the ground.
Fernandez is breathing heavily.
Fernandez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Konrad holding on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Konrad is trying to buck Fernandez off.
Fernandez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fernandez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Konrad pushes Fernandez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Fernandez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez swings around for an armbar but Konrad sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fernandez's guard.
Konrad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Fernandez keeps the fight on the outside.
Konrad misses with a wild combination.
Konrad looks to land a combination but Fernandez avoids it well.
Konrad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Konrad throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Konrad fails with an attempt to clinch.
Konrad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Konrad misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Konrad throws a leg kick but Fernandez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Konrad scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fernandez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Konrad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Konrad tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Konrad defends it nicely.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Konrad gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Konrad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Niklas Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Fernandez.
Fernandez goes for a takedown attempt but Konrad pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andy Fernandez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Konrad scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Konrad tries to avoid it but Fernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Konrad to the ground. Konrad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Konrad tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Konrad.
The fight stays on the outside here - Konrad looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Konrad misses with a wild combination.
Konrad doesn't manage to clinch there - Fernandez circles away.
Konrad misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Konrad throws a right and a left that Fernandez avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fernandez swats away the attempt to clinch by Konrad.
A punch combination from Konrad misses.
Konrad tries to bum rush Fernandez with a series of wild strikes but Fernandez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fernandez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Konrad.
Konrad misses with a double jab.
Niklas Konrad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fernandez shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fernandez.
Niklas Konrad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Fernandez.
Fernandez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Konrad circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fernandez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Konrad's waist but Konrad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fernandez off to one side.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernandez slips a jab and a cross from Konrad.
No joy there for Konrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Konrad moves in looking to clinch but Fernandez pushes him off.
Konrad swinging wildly here.
Konrad swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Konrad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Konrad pinned against the cage. Konrad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konrad misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Konrad, as that shot connected.
Konrad jabs Fernandez right on the nose. Fernandez blinks but takes it well.
Fernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Konrad wants to clinch.
Konrad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konrad tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernandez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Konrad misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Konrad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Konrad lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fernandez circles away quickly and effectively.
Konrad slaps away a takedown attempt from Fernandez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Konrad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konrad looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Konrad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fernandez gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fernandez thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Konrad tries to escape but Fernandez is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Niklas Konrad did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fernandez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Konrad pinned against the cage. Konrad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Konrad throws a one two combo.
Konrad misses with a two punch combination.
Konrad tries to clinch up.
Konrad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fernandez.
A punch combination from Konrad misses.
Konrad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fernandez manages to avoid it.
Fernandez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Konrad is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Konrad manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Konrad's guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fernandez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Konrad is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fernandez, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez has his foot on Konrad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Konrad works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Konrad sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Konrad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Konrad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Konrad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Konrad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Konrad!
Konrad tries to clinch up but Fernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
Konrad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Konrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernandez moves out of range of the body kick from Konrad.
Konrad tries to clinch but Fernandez is having none of it.
Konrad tries to clinch but Fernandez moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Konrad throws a series of punches but Fernandez moves out of range.
Konrad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Konrad rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fernandez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fernandez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Konrad struggling a bit here.
Fernandez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fernandez has hold of Konrad's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Konrad tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Fernandez cranks the arm and Konrad screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Konrad, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Andy Fernandez!
Andy Fernandez is the new featherweight champion!
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