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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Obi Wan King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by Police On My Back. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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150 cm
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80 lbs
1 - 110 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Obi Wan King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 110 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King connects with a right that clearly hurt Jobber. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as King proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Jobber collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Obi Wan King!
After the fight, Obi Wan King was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dave Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Davidson looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Davidson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xystorophoroi Ii gets the takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Xystorophoroi Ii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Xystorophoroi Ii is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Davidson is trying to escape and Xystorophoroi Ii transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Davidson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Xystorophoroi Ii! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii!
Xavier Xystorophoroi Ii took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Broken Halo Pride Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rui Augustine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misst Fizel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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272 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rui Augustine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Misst Fizel!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fizel scores with a takedown into Augustine's guard.
Augustine looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Fizel is defending well. Augustine quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Fizel has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Augustine celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rui Augustine!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Run the Military kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sanderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jones quickly recovers to half guard.
Sanderson is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones is not content to let Sanderson control the position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Dan Sanderson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jones bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanderson is looking for a sweep.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sanderson, who protects the arm well.
Sanderson wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Sanderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to escape but Jones is in control.
You can see the frustration on Sanderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sanderson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sanderson is being controlled here.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Sanderson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Sanderson is keeping him busy.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sanderson sneaks out the side door and pushes Jones away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Sanderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sanderson controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Sanderson thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.
Sanderson stalling away here and it's allowed Jones to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sanderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sanderson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dan Sanderson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sanderson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanderson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanderson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones seems keen to control Sanderson's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanderson pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dan Sanderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Sanderson counters with a single leg into guard. Jones didn't expect that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is working an open guard so Sanderson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
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!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sanderson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sanderson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jones pulls Sanderson in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dan Sanderson.
Sanderson gets the takedown into side control.
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sanderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanderson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sanderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Sanderson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones shoots in but Sanderson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jones wants to clinch up but Sanderson keeps it at a distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jones enables Sanderson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jones manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Sanderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Sanderson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Sanderson from controlling successfully.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dan Sanderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanderson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Sanderson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Dan Sanderson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sanderson as he avoids it easily.
Jones gets caught flat footed, as Sanderson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Sanderson is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sanderson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sanderson has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Jones!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Barris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Roqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Barris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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134 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Barris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Roqua!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roqua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Barris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Roqua fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Barris avoids the head kick by Roqua.
Barris looks for the body kick but Roqua saw that one coming.
Barris fails with the takedown
and Roqua counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Roqua is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Barris can't fight it off and eventually Roqua manages to take the fight to the floor. Barris looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roqua defends well.
Barris has a closed guard, preventing Roqua from standing up.
Barris throws his legs up looking for a submission but Roqua uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barris manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Roqua is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roqua keeps working.
Roqua wants to control but Barris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barris works his way into full mount!
Barris swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Roqua is now in Barris's guard. A big mistake from Barris there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roqua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Roqua wants to stand but Barris has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Barris throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Barris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roqua is aware though and is defending well.
Roqua trying to control but Barris is working from the bottom.
Barris looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barris has his foot on Roqua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Roqua works his way back into a safe position though.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Roqua has eaten all the pies!
Roqua drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Barris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Roqua has Barris in his guard.
Roqua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Barris engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Roqua working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barris forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roqua tries to roll over but Barris keeps him under control.
Barris keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Barris works his way into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barris throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Barris passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Roqua!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Barris dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Roqua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Roqua.
Roqua wants to pass the guard but Barris is keeping the position.
Barris looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barris looking for a sweep. Not yet Barris, not yet.
Barris keeping moving, preventing Roqua from controlling successfully.
Roqua is working Barris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
John Barris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roqua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roqua scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Roqua is trying to control the action in half guard but Barris is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barris manages to get to full guard.
Barris is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Roqua rolls with it to try and escape but Barris cranks on the arm and Roqua is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Barris!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bauer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Merithweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bauer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Floyd Merithweather!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bauer drives through with a takedown into Merithweather's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Merithweather wants to stand up but Bauer is controlling him.
Bauer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merithweather manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bauer has Merithweather in his guard.
Merithweather must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Merithweather wanted to stand there but Bauer had control of the position.
Merithweather gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bauer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Merithweather throws a big shot that misses.
Bauer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merithweather.
Merithweather throws a shot to the body.
Merithweather scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merithweather loads up on a big right hand but Bauer slips the punch.
Merithweather scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merithweather is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bauer.
Bauer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Merithweather sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bauer somewhat.
Merithweather cracks a nice hook into Bauer's ribs.
Merithweather defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bauer.
Merithweather ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A shot to the body from Merithweather misses
and Bauer counters with a single leg into guard. Merithweather didn't expect that.
Bauer is pushing down on Merithweather's leg trying to pass to half guard. Merithweather is fighting to maintain full guard but Bauer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bauer throws a strike but Merithweather avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bauer content to stall in guard here.
Bauer prevents Merithweather from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer wants to control from the top but Merithweather keeps moving.
Merithweather pushes Bauer off and gets back to his feet.
Bauer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merithweather scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Merithweather throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merithweather is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bauer rather than just go for the knockout.
Bauer slips a straight right by Merithweather.
Merithweather misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merithweather looks gassed!
Horrible takedown by Bauer or perhaps it was just good defense by Merithweather which made him look bad.
Bauer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merithweather misses with a left hand
and Bauer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bauer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Merithweather's head.
Bauer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bauer trying to control but Merithweather is working from the bottom.
Bauer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merithweather is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merithweather has momentary wrist control but Bauer slips an elbow through the middle.
Merithweather keeping moving, preventing Bauer from controlling successfully.
Bauer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merithweather tries to bum rush Bauer with a series of wild strikes but Bauer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bauer shoots in for a double leg but Merithweather sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 Jack Bauer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Merithweather looks to score with a jab to the body but Bauer is just out of range.
Bauer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bauer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Merithweather connects with a looping right hand.
Merithweather throws a series of punches but Bauer moves out of range.
Merithweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauer manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Merithweather. No joy for Bauer on that attempt.
Merithweather tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bauer was well out of range. Poor timing from Merithweather.
A left and a right from Merithweather both land. Nice combination.
Merithweather throws a shot to the body.
Merithweather scores with a jab to the body.
Bauer shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bauer was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bauer working for a guillotine from mount but Merithweather is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merithweather blocking the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bauer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Merithweather turns into him and now he's in Bauer's guard.
Bauer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merithweather gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merithweather is looking to stand up but Bauer won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bauer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merithweather can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bauer looking for a guillotine here but Merithweather defends easily.
Merithweather is looking to stand up but Bauer won't let him.
Merithweather stands up and waves to Bauer to follow him.
Bauer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Merithweather as he connects with a hook.
Merithweather shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bauer eats them both and turns towards Merithweather to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Merithweather jabs Bauer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bauer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bauer clinches up against the cage.
Bauer is working for takedown but Merithweather is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merithweather wants to break free but Bauer has control.
Merithweather gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bauer.
A frustrated look appears on Merithweather's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bauer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Merithweather walks away with a smile on his face. Bauer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Merithweather punishes Bauer's body with a nice straight punch.
Merithweather with a nice cross.
Merithweather cracks a nice hook into Bauer's ribs.
Merithweather stuns Bauer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bauer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Floyd Merithweather is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merithweather takes a swing at Bauer's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merithweather.
Merithweather fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bauer manages to avoid it.
Floyd Merithweather seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merithweather swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merithweather looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bauer shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Merithweather defends it nicely.
A jab from Merithweather finds it's way through Bauer's defenses.
Merithweather throws a body punch but Bauer moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Merithweather misses with a looping left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merithweather fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merithweather tries to keep at a distance but Bauer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bauer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Merithweather 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!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bauer is defended easily by Merithweather.
Bauer shoots for a double leg takedown but Merithweather sprawls well. He's pushed Bauer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Merithweather connects with a single shot there.
Floyd Merithweather seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merithweather takes a swing at Bauer's ribcage but misses.
Merithweather moves into range and connects with a jab.
Merithweather lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Merithweather swings widly with a right hand
and Bauer holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Merithweather is trying to break the clinch but Bauer is controlling him.
Bauer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Merithweather pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Bauer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bauer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Merithweather's efforts to push away.
Bauer is working for takedown but Merithweather is calmly controlling the position for now.
Merithweather is looking to break free of the clinch but Bauer has double underhooks.
Merithweather wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bauer has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bauer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Merithweather wants to break free but Bauer has control.
Bauer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Merithweather prevents it.
Merithweather working hard to break the clinch.
Merithweather tries to circle away but Bauer has him pinned against the cage.
Bauer prevents Merithweather from breaking the clinch.
Bauer is trying to drag Merithweather to the mat but Merithweather just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bauer prevents Merithweather from breaking the clinch.
Merithweather looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Merithweather is trying to break the clinch but Bauer is controlling him.
Merithweather can't break the clinch.
Merithweather wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Merithweather is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Merithweather wants to get back to striking at distance but Bauer won't allow it.
Merithweather's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Merithweather thuds a left hand into Bauer's body.
Nice body punch from Merithweather.
Merithweather thows a body shot but no joy.
Merithweather lands a nice looking body shot.
Merithweather scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Merithweather. Bauer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bauer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merithweather throws out the jab.
Bauer wants to clinch.
Merithweather throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
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!
Merithweather avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merithweather stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Merithweather wants it to stay on the feet.
Bauer tries to clinch but Merithweather is having none of it.
Merithweather lands a jab to the nose.
Merithweather thows a body shot but no joy.
Merithweather scores with a nice strike.
Merithweather swinging wildly here.
Bauer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merithweather.
Bauer ducks under a wild hook from Merithweather.
Merithweather throws a lazy uppercut
and Bauer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bauer wants to work for an arm triangle but Merithweather is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bauer is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merithweather defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bauer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merithweather does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bauer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bauer working Merithweather over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Bauer seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Merithweather comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Merithweather 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Merithweather!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rubin Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doug Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, wu-tang clan fast shadow. Doug Warner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rubin Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Doug Warner!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kersikov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Doug Warner has been cut.
Warner dives in and scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kersikov wants to stand but Warner is controlling the position.
Warner throws an elbow that misses. Kersikov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Warner's guard. Nice move by Kersikov!
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Warner has eaten all the pies!
Warner looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warner is keeping the position for now.
Kersikov chips away with some ground and pound.
Kersikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warner on the ground.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Warner blocks nicely.
Warner looking for a guillotine here but Kersikov defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov looking to pass the guard.
Warner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kersikov defends well.
Warner looks gassed!
Kersikov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kersikov wants to control from the top but Warner keeps moving.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Warner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kersikov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kersikov lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kersikov throws a big elbow that misses.
Kersikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Warner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kersikov wants to stand but Warner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kersikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kersikov wants to stand but Warner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kersikov trying to control but Warner is working from the bottom.
Kersikov stands and steps away. Warner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kersikov feints and as Warner raises his hands in defense, Kersikov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Warner wants to stand and escape but Kersikov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov throwing strikes from guard but Warner blocks nicely.
Kersikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kersikov stands up over Warner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kersikov is looking to work some ground and pound but Warner has wrist control.
Kersikov wants to pass the guard but Warner is keeping the position.
Kersikov forces his way into half guard.
Kersikov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warner doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warner keeps working.
Kersikov wants to stand but Warner has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kersikov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warner keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kersikov wants to stand up but Warner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rubin Kersikov has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kersikov.
Warner gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Kersikov gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Warner is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rubin Kersikov!
Rubin Kersikov made sure to mention his sponsor, Broken Halo Pride Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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