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RSM 40 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Unger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Connors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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225 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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247 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Unger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Connors!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unger fails with the takedown.
Unger has Connors up against the cage in a clinch.
Unger blocks a body shot from Connors.
Connors breaks from the clinch.
Unger is looking to clinch but Connors is avoiding it.
Unger is looking to clinch.
Connors throws a nice looking combination but Unger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice sprawl there from Unger as Connors shoots in.
Connors fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Unger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Unger feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Unger postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Connors is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Unger, into his guard.
Connors stands and steps away. Unger gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors tries for a takedown but Unger circles away easily
and Unger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lars Unger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Connors.
Unger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Connors swivels and escapes.
Unger moves in looking to clinch but Connors pushes him off.
Connors misses with a series of wild punches.
A nice leg kick lands there from Unger.
Connors misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Unger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Connors misses.
Connors closes the distance and clinches up with Unger, looking for a takedown. Connors pushes Unger against the cage but Unger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Connors has closed the distance and engaged Unger in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Connors can't break the clinch.
Connors is struggling to control the position.
Connors can't find room to land a body shot as Unger controls the action.
Unger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Connors after a bit of a struggle.
Connors is struggling to control the position.
Unger throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unger gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Come on Connors - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Connors wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Unger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connors smiles and moves away.
Connors tries to score a power double leg takedown but Unger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Connors somewhat.
Connors misses with a takedown attempt - Unger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Unger fails with the takedown.
Unger closes the distance and clinches up with Connors, looking for a takedown. Unger pushes Connors against the cage but Connors circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Unger.
Connors looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Unger is fending him off so far but Connors persists. Nope, Unger circles away and we're back to standing.
Unger is looking to clinch.
Connors has managed to clinch.
Connors misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Connors breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Unger as Connors shoots in.
Connors tries to keep at a distance but Unger has taken the fight into the clinch.
Connors tries to circle away but Unger has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connors breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connors shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Unger defends it nicely.
Connors looks gassed!
Unger is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Craig Connors will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Connors fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Unger has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connors lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Connors's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Connors closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Connors moves into the clinch successfully.
Connors manages to break the clinch.
Connors stuffs the takedown attempt from Unger. Unger gets slowly back to his feet.
Connors stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Connors wants it to stay on the feet.
Unger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Unger tries to close the distance and clinch up but Connors swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connors shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Unger defends it nicely.
Connors doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Unger counters with a single leg into guard. Connors didn't expect that.
Lars Unger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Connors.
Connors is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connors is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Unger is controlling him.
Unger passes Connors's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Unger is trying to control the action in half guard but Connors is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Connors is trying to stand back up but Unger is controlling him
Unger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Unger tries to pass the half guard into mount. Connors knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Unger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Connors has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unger is working for a submission of some sort.
Unger uses his free foot to push down on Connors's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Connors.
Unger wants to control but instead Connors manages to regain half guard.
Unger wants to take a breather but Connors is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unger throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Connors to regain full guard.
Unger passes into half guard.
Unger is just content to waste time from the top position. Connors takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Unger trying to control but Connors is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unger trying to stand up but can't free himself from Connors's guard.
Unger looking to pass the guard.
Lars Unger overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Connors is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Unger is controlling him.
Unger trying to control but Connors is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lars Unger just wasn't active enough.
Unger looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connors is fending him off so far but Unger persists. Nope, Connors circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Unger dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Connors keeps the fight on the outside.
Connors throws a right and a left that Unger avoids nicely.
Connors misses with a takedown attempt - Unger sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Unger stuffs the takedown attempt from Connors. Connors gets slowly back to his feet.
Connors misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lars Unger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig Connors.
Connors drives through and clinches with Unger against the cage.
Connors breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Unger shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Connors but Connors pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Unger shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Connors is trying to defend but Unger finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Unger is trying to control the action in half guard but Connors is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Connors takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unger is really struggling to control Connors but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Unger tries to pass to full mount but Connors defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Unger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Connors is just riding it out for now. Unger eventually gives up the hold.
Connors pushes Unger off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connors closes the distance and clinches.
Unger prevents Connors from breaking the clinch.
Connors misses with a short punch on the inside.
Unger tries to stall but Connors uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A frustrated look appears on Connors's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Unger prevents Connors from breaking the clinch.
Unger pushes off an throws an elbow but Connors leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Unger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Connors as the two fighters clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connors lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Unger throws an elbow that misses.
Unger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connors misses with an uppercut
and Unger counters with a takedown into side control.
Unger looking to control but instead Connors has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Unger throwing shots but Connors is blocking nicely.
Unger is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Connors still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Connors has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Connors has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connors instigates a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Unger wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Unger.
Connors tries to break free but Unger pushes him back against the cage.
Unger stalling in the clinch but Connors improves position.
Connors lands a right hand that snaps the head of Unger backwards.
Connors struggles to land a body shot inside as Unger controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Connors's efforts to push away.
Connors breaks from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Connors.
I think Connors 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Craig Connors!
Craig Connors thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rantis Gaumpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gaumpe's choice of entrance music: TRIBAL SEEDS- AWAY. Gaumpe has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Rantis Gaumpe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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258 lbs
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217 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alistair Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rantis Gaumpe!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson lands with a slapping head kick.
Nelson throws a head kick but Gaumpe moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Gaumpe avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaumpe moves out of range easily.
Gaumpe lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson throws a push kick but Gaumpe slaps the foot to one side.
Gaumpe misses with a wild body shot.
Nelson throws a shot from downtown. Gaumpe moves away and avoids it.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson throws a push kick but Gaumpe slaps the foot to one side.
Gaumpe lands a leg kick that knocks Nelson off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Gaumpe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaumpe looks gassed!
Nelson misses with a leg kick.
Gaumpe scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Alistair Nelson has been cut.
Gaumpe lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nelson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gaumpe - the referee stops the clock and Nelson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gaumpe. Nelson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A shot to the liver by Gaumpe. Beautiful body shot.
Gaumpe moves out of range as Nelson throws a body kick.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Gaumpe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick misses from Gaumpe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Nelson.
Nelson throws a head kick that Gaumpe semi-blocks.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaumpe moves out of range easily.
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!
Gaumpe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nelson will feel that in the morning.
Gaumpe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaumpe thuds his right hand into Nelson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gaumpe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nelson throws a head kick but Gaumpe moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Gaumpe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nelson throws a lazy head kick
enabling Gaumpe to counter with a crisp jab.
Nelson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaumpe lands with a nice combination. Nelson backs away looking to recover.
Gaumpe moves out of range of the body kick.
Nelson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gaumpe is out of range.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson throws a lazy uppercut
and Gaumpe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nelson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gaumpe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gaumpe thuds a left hand into Nelson's body.
Gaumpe connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nelson. Nelson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gaumpe avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Gaumpe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nelson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A cross from Gaumpe lands.
Nelson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gaumpe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nelson scrambles back to his feet.
Gaumpe dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Gaumpe lands a jab.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gaumpe moves out of range of the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gaumpe fakes the leg kick and cracks Nelson in the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaumpe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nelson under the eye.
Gaumpe scores with a nice strike.
Gaumpe connects with a nice looking jab.
Nelson looks to land a body kick but Gaumpe moved away.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Gaumpe is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nelson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nelson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A punch combination from Nelson misses.
Nelson blocks a head kick by Gaumpe.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nelson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gaumpe to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nelson. Gaumpe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gaumpe avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gaumpe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rantis Gaumpe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alistair Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slapping body kick lands there for Gaumpe.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gaumpe checks a leg kick.
Gaumpe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gaumpe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nelson throws a head kick but Gaumpe moves out of range.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nelson has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Gaumpe throws a leg kick which misses Nelson's front leg but catches the back leg as Nelson tries to avoid it.
Gaumpe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson throws a leg kick
and Gaumpe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gaumpe avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gaumpe dodges the punch combination from Nelson.
Gaumpe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaumpe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Gaumpe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Gaumpe lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick by Nelson misses
and Gaumpe counters with a good low kick that Nelson was not able to check.
Gaumpe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gaumpe lands with a good body shot.
Gaumpe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rantis Gaumpe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Nelson.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Gaumpe feints and then cracks Nelson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nelson down.
Gaumpe cracks a nice hook into Nelson's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Gaumpe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gaumpe throws a leg kick but Nelson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaumpe moves out of range easily.
Gaumpe blocks a head kick by Nelson.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gaumpe.
Gaumpe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nelson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Nelson throws a hook to the side of Gaumpe's head but Gaumpe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gaumpe misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gaumpe checks a leg kick.
Nelson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Gaumpe throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaumpe moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a leg kick but Gaumpe checks it.
Gaumpe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nelson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gaumpe clobbers Nelson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gaumpe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gaumpe misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nelson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaumpe was well out of range. Poor timing from Nelson.
Gaumpe blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaumpe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nelson takes a step back to recover.
Gaumpe throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
A big right from Nelson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a head kick but Gaumpe moves out of range.
Nelson throws a head kick but Gaumpe moves out of range.
Nelson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gaumpe.
Gaumpe lands a two punch combo.
Nelson throws a body kick that misses.
Nelson throws a low kick but Gaumpe avoids it.
Gaumpe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nelson throws a series of punches but Gaumpe avoids them all with ease.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Nelson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nelson throws a nice looking combination but Gaumpe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaumpe scores with a sloppy right hand. Nelson should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nelson. That's going to slow Gaumpe down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson looks to land a combination but Gaumpe avoids it well.
Gaumpe lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rantis Gaumpe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alistair Nelson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nelson throws a nice head kick!
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Gaumpe avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Gaumpe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nelson throws a push kick but Gaumpe slaps the foot to one side.
Gaumpe lands a jab to Nelson's midsection.
Gaumpe connects with a crisp jab.
Gaumpe scores with a jab.
Gaumpe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nelson motions for Gaumpe to come forward. Nelson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaumpe lands a two punch combo.
Nelson throws a head kick but Gaumpe moves out of range.
Good shot there by Gaumpe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left lands for Gaumpe.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gaumpe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Gaumpe coming out on top.
Nelson takes a swing at Gaumpe's ribcage but misses.
Gaumpe misses with a few strikes there.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Alistair Nelson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nelson fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaumpe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nelson in his tracks.
Nelson misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Gaumpe as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaumpe misses the shot to the body.
Nelson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Gaumpe is looking to slow Nelson down with leg kicks.
Nelson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gaumpe checks it well.
Nelson avoids the head kick by Gaumpe.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gaumpe is able to avoid easily.
Nelson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaumpe with a jab.
Gaumpe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nelson at a distance.
A head kick by Nelson misses
and Gaumpe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Gaumpe moves out of range easily.
Gaumpe checks a leg kick.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gaumpe defending well as Nelson loads up on a big left hand.
Gaumpe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nelson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gaumpe throws a shot to the body.
Nelson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nelson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaumpe misses with a body kick.
Nelson loads up on a big right hand but Gaumpe slips the punch.
Gaumpe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gaumpe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nelson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaumpe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson misses with a leg kick.
Nelson motions for Gaumpe to come forward. Nelson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gaumpe blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Gaumpe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson goes for a spinning back kick but it 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!
Nelson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alistair Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson is looking to score with low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rantis Gaumpe.
Well Gaumpe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rantis Gaumpe!
Rantis Gaumpe took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, [GTI] Divine Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krwawy Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Bombay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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27
164 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Krwawy Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hank Bombay!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lopez moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lopez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lopez has Bombay pressed against the cage, preventing Bombay from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lopez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bombay's efforts to push away.
Bombay tries to break the clinch but Lopez is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lopez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bombay blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Lopez on the inside.
Lopez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Krwawy Lopez.
Lopez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bombay's calf.
Hank Bombay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bombay takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bombay misses with an uppercut. Lopez saw that one coming.
Bombay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lopez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bombay works the jab nicely.
Lopez moves into range and clinches up with Bombay.
Lopez lands a right hand.
Lopez scores a nice knee to the body.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez gets a clinch.
Lopez stalling against the cage.
Lopez scores with a nice hook to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lopez - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lopez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bombay being controlled against the cage.
Lopez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bombays head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lopez missing with knees to the body.
Bombay lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Bombay misses with a looping right.
Lopez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bombay on his heels. He'll look to pass Bombay's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lopez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lopez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez connects with a couple of short punches.
Lopez stops Bombay from standing up.
Lopez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
Bombay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lopez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lopez throwing strikes from guard but Bombay blocks nicely.
Bombay working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lopez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krwawy Lopez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bombay throws a hook to the side of Lopez's head but Lopez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Bombay.
Some wild striking there from Bombay.
Bombay swings for the body but Lopez moves out of range.
Bombay throws a hook but Lopez blocks it.
Bombay misses the body punch
so Lopez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lopez controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lopez landing some decent shots from guard.
Bombay preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a big elbow that misses.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lopez is stalling in the full guard.
Lopez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lopez working some strikes from top position.
Lopez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bombay down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lopez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bombay is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lopez connects with a decent elbow.
Bombay dodges the ground and pound from Lopez.
Lopez throws a strike aimed at the side of Bombay's head but Bombay avoids it well.
Lopez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bombay is avoiding damage well.
Lopez landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Bombay is breathing heavily.
Lopez misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lopez working the ground and pound but Bombay is defending the strikes.
Lopez throws an elbow but Bombay slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lopez controls the position from side control.
Lopez landing strikes.
Lopez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Bombay down.
Lopez cracks Bombay with a big right hand but Bombay just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An elbow from Lopez crashes against the mat.
Lopez scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bombay to see if he's OK.
Lopez cracks Bombay with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lopez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as Lopez stalls from top position.
Lopez cracks Bombay with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Lopez immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Bombay is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Lopez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krwawy Lopez!
Krwawy Lopez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between I Duddits (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Schroeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
212 lbs
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217 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, I Duddits!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brian Schroeder!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duddits shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Schroeder is looking to escape.
Schroeder makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Duddits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schroeder.
Schroeder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duddits manages to avoid it.
Duddits fails with a takedown attempt.
Duddits shoots for a takedown but Schroeder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice body punch from Schroeder.
Schroeder takes a swing at Duddits's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schroeder uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duddits has time to react.
It looks like I Duddits has been cut.
Duddits bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Schroeder cracks Duddits with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schroeder scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Duddits ducks under a wild hook from Schroeder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schroeder ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Schroeder throws a right and a left that Duddits avoids nicely.
Duddits on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
I Duddits's cut is getting worse.
Schroeder thuds a left hand into Duddits's body.
Duddits is breathing heavily.
Schroeder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schroeder is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Duddits flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Duddits is out cold! Schroeder holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Schroeder!
Brian Schroeder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160-Q158-Q155 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bors Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Condit comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Bors Hill has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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158 lbs
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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
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Condit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bors Hill!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Condit throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill scores with a push kick.
Hill fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Condit manages to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Condit. Those never looked like landing.
Condit takes a kick to the side of the head.
Condit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hill rushes Condit and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Condit tries to circle away but Hill has him pinned against the cage.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hill scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hill.
A body shot lands from Hill.
A nice left hand lands by Hill.
Condit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill works on Condit's body with a couple of short punches.
Hill gets through Condit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Hill.
Good body shot from Hill.
Condit is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Hill - that landed with a thud.
Hill scores with a shot to the side of Condit's head.
Hill lands a right hand.
Hill is leaning against Condit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Condit backwards.
Good body shot from Hill.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for Hill to work.
A hook to the body from Hill.
A short body shot lands from Hill as the two fighters clinch.
Hill lands an uppercut.
Hill stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Hill.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill digs a right hand underneath Condit's ribcage. Condit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hill stalling in the clinch.
Hill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hill digs a right hand into Condit's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Condit's gas tank.
Hill pushes Condit back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hill leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short left from Hill.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill scores with a hook to the body.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill lands a shoulder strike.
Hill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hill.
Hill lands a nice uppercut.
Hill avoiding damage.
Hill lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Condit.
Hill lands a left hand that snaps the head of Condit backwards.
Hill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Condit is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill throws a big uppercut that drops Condit! More strikes from Hill and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Condit lies dazed against the cage as Hill celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bors Hill!
A victorious Bors Hill thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Pierson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Singh's choice of entrance music: Amazing- Kanye West. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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27
155 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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148 lbs
12 - 12 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Pierson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Sid Singh!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Singh is trying to get back to half guard.
Singh struggling a bit here.
Singh is looking for a sweep.
Singh manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Singh is trying to get back to full guard.
Singh moves into full guard.
Singh wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierson trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Singh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pierson defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Singh wants to improve his position but instead Pierson has moved into half guard.
Singh is staying active underneath Pierson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pierson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pierson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Singh is refusing to be controlled, as Pierson sits in half guard.
Singh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pierson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pierson's back!
Pierson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Singh is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Pierson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Pierson for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierson tries to escape the position.
Pierson manages to stand up with Singh still on his back. Eventually Singh drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
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!
Pierson tries to clinch but Singh is having none of it.
Singh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Singh lands in his opponent's guard.
Pierson trying to keep a closed guard but Singh is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierson keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pierson dives on top into guard.
Singh looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pierson is in close to Singh's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pierson stopping the sweep attempt from Singh.
Pierson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Singh is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pierson defends well.
Singh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pierson tries to free his leg and advance position but Singh is retaining full guard.
Pierson wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh keeping full guard, as Pierson tries to pass.
Pierson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pierson with a nice head shot there.
Singh looking for a guillotine here but Pierson defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh working for submissions but it's allowed Pierson to get to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierson passes the guard and advances to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sid Singh will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pierson misses with the combination.
Pierson has a takedown stuffed.
Pierson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh misses with a few strikes there.
Singh throws a one two combo.
Singh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Singh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pierson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Singh is in Pierson's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh pushes down on Pierson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh is looking for a kimura but Pierson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Singh to get the leverage.
Pierson is staying active underneath Singh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pierson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pierson tries to get out of the position.
Singh wants to work for an arm triangle but Pierson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Singh is looking for a kimura here.
Sid Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singh is breathing heavily.
Pierson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Singh drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pierson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Singh has Pierson in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Singh has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pierson has managed to get both his arms back between Singh's legs - danger averted.
Pierson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Singh is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pierson is aware though and is defending well.
Singh 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.
Pierson postures up and lands a big shot to Singh's brow.
Pierson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Singh's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pierson wants to pass the guard but Singh is defending well.
Pierson working Singh over with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh is pressing down on Pierson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pierson postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it.
Singh looking for a guillotine here but Pierson defends easily.
Singh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Singh keeping moving, preventing Pierson from controlling successfully.
Singh looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pierson wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh wants to sweep here but Pierson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pierson wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh wants to hit a switch here but Pierson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Singh there!
Pierson landing punches.
Pierson cracks Singh with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh is desperately trying to improve his position but Pierson has a good base and remains in mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Singh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sid Singh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pierson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Singh slips a jab and a cross from Pierson.
Nice defenses there by Pierson.
Pierson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Singh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pierson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singh.
Pierson shoots in looking for a takedown. Singh tries to sprawl out of it but Pierson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Singh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Singh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierson throws out a leg kick but Singh moves out of range and Pierson only half commits.
Singh scores with a shot to the body.
Singh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pierson sprawls well. Pierson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Singh gets slowly back to his feet.
Pierson misses with a straight left.
Brandon Pierson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pierson lands in his opponent's guard.
Singh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Singh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pierson defends it easily.
Pierson stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Singh has his foot on Pierson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pierson works his way back into a safe position though.
Singh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pierson is one step ahead there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pierson stands up over Singh, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants to sweep but no luck.
Pierson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Singh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pierson is pushing down on Singh's leg trying to pass to half guard. Singh is fighting to maintain full guard but Pierson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pierson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Singh wants to control but Pierson is keeping busy.
Singh is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pierson pulls his head out easily.
Pierson working over Singh with some ground and pound. Singh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pierson prevents Singh from improving his position.
Pierson lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Pierson there.
Pierson stalling.
Singh wants to improve his position but Pierson is controlling well.
Sid Singh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pierson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Singh does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pierson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pierson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Singh is trying to get back to full guard.
Singh is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pierson jumps into side control!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pierson wants to control but Singh is keeping him busy.
Singh manages to get back to half guard.
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 Brandon Pierson.
Well Singh 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sid Singh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Verchanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liv Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Liv Tyler will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
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160 lbs
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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 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Verchanko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liv Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses.
Verchanko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyler fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tyler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Verchanko works over Tyler's head and body with a nice combination.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but Verchanko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tyler tries a head kick but it misses.
Verchanko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut lands for Verchanko. That snapped Tyler's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyler fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tyler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Verchanko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Verchanko misses with a few strikes there.
Verchanko throws out a powerful jab.
Verchanko's corner calls for a 1-2. Verchanko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tyler is rocked!
Verchanko lands a jab to Tyler's midsection.
Tyler is still on wobbly legs! Can Verchanko finish him?
Verchanko lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Tyler up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Verchanko from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Tyler's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Verchanko!
Ivan Verchanko decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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266 lbs
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lock Bresner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephen Anthony!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bresner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bresner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anthony on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Stephen Anthony has been cut.
Anthony looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bresner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anthony fails with the takedown
and Bresner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Bresner.
Bresner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bresner shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anthony eats them both and turns towards Bresner to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bresner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bresner wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bresner lands a really nice looking cross but Anthony seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anthony doesn't seem bothered though.
Anthony fails with the takedown
and Bresner counters with a straight right hand.
Lock Bresner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephen Anthony.
Bresner cracks Anthony with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anthony looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bresner finish him?
Anthony is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony with a poor takedown
and Bresner counters with a crisp right that sends Anthony to the canvas! Bresner follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lock Bresner!
After winning the bout, Lock Bresner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitri Makhnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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170 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
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Anton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitri Makhnov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anton misses the shot to the body.
Anton misses with a two punch combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anton.
Makhnov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Makhnov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Makhnov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Stephan Anton has been cut.
Makhnov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Makhnov is predictable there
and Anton counters with a left and a right that stings Makhnov.
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!
Anton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makhnov was well out of range. Poor timing from Anton.
Makhnov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Anton misses with a head kick.
No joy there for Anton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Makhnov misses with a body shot.
Anton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Makhnov closes the distance but Anton moves to the side
and Anton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhnov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Anton misses with a wild combination.
Makhnov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makhnov dodges the punch combination from Anton.
Makhnov lands a slapping body shot.
Makhnov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Makhnov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makhnov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Makhnov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makhnov slips a jab and a cross from Anton.
Makhnov avoids the head kick by Anton.
Anton staying out of range there.
A big left from Makhnov misses.
Anton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makhnov at a distance.
Makhnov tries to clinch there but Anton circles away.
Makhnov clinches up with Anton and pushes him back against the cage.
Anton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makhnov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makhnov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anton tries to break the clinch but Makhnov is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton tries to break the clinch but Makhnov is controlling the position.
Anton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Anton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Makhnov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anton misses with a few strikes there.
Anton throws a poor cross that misses
and Makhnov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makhnov walks into a left hand.
Anton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Anton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhnov looks to land a combination but Anton avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anton throws a lazy uppercut
and Makhnov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Makhnov misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Anton walks into a jab.
Anton throws a solid leg kick but Makhnov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anton.
Anton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anton throws a low kick but Makhnov moves out of range easily.
Makhnov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Makhnov lands an overhand right.
Makhnov is looking to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sloppy strikes from Anton. Those never looked like landing.
Anton misses with a double jab.
Makhnov slips a jab from Anton.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephan Anton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Anton's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Makhnov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anton misses with an uppercut. Makhnov saw that one coming.
Anton moves out of range as Makhnov strikes.
The fighters circling - Anton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stephan Anton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Anton.
Anton misses with a low kick as Makhnov jumps back.
A combination from Anton does no damage.
Makhnov is looking to clinch but Anton is avoiding it.
Makhnov throws a big shot that misses.
Anton throws a series of punches but Makhnov moves out of range.
Anton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Anton throws a body punch but Makhnov moves out of range.
Makhnov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makhnov connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makhnov.
Makhnov cracks a nice hook into Anton's ribs.
Anton misses with a few strikes there.
Anton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Anton lands a head kick!
Anton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makhnov throws a hook to the side of Anton's head but Anton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makhnov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhnov moves away.
Anton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makhnov jabs at Anton's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhnov avoids the head kick by Anton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Anton cracks Makhnov with an open hand slap.
Makhnov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Anton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhnov has closed the distance and engaged Anton in a clinch.
Anton is trying to push Makhnov away but Makhnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Makhnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Makhnov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anton avoids it.
A body shot lands from Makhnov.
Makhnov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Anton backwards.
Anton avoiding damage as Makhnov throws knees to the body.
Anton takes a knee right on the jaw!
Makhnov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makhnov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Makhnov obliges.
With the fighters up against the cage, Makhnov throws an elbow but misses.
Makhnov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Anton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Makhnov throws a head punch that misses.
Makhnov misses with a punch to the body.
Makhnov misses with a knee to the head.
Makhnov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anton's elbow.
Makhnov lands with a right to the head.
Anton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Makhnov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Anton manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Makhnov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makhnov closes the distance and clinches.
Makhnov trying to land knees to the body.
Anton avoiding damage as Makhnov throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhnov crunches a lovely knee into Anton's ribcage.
Makhnov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anton wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Makhnov has him pressed against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dimitri Makhnov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Makhnov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Anton avoids it.
Makhnov lands a knee to the head.
Makhnov is trying to maintain a safe position but Anton gets an underhook and turns Makhnov into the cage.
Anton is trying to push Makhnov away but Makhnov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Anton managing to block the knees to the body from Makhnov.
Makhnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Makhnov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Anton is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Makhnov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Makhnov tries to land knees in the clinch but Anton avoids the damage to the body.
Makhnov using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Makhnov is trying to maintain a safe position but Anton gets an underhook and turns Makhnov into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dimitri Makhnov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephan Anton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Anton misses with a double jab.
Makhnov is looking to clinch.
Anton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Makhnov scores with a jab. Anton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anton misses with a low kick.
Anton tries to score with a low kick but Makhnov moves his leg out of the way.
Anton gets tackled into the cage by Makhnov. Makhnov maintains the clinch.
Makhnov lands with a light punch inside.
Makhnov lands a shoulder strike.
Anton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Makhnov struggles to land a body shot inside as Anton controls his hands.
Makhnov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Anton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anton wants to break free but Makhnov has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Anton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Anton working hard to break the clinch.
Anton tries to break free but Makhnov pushes him back against the cage.
Makhnov taking a breather.
Makhnov can't find room to land a body shot as Anton controls the action.
Anton is trying to break the clinch but Makhnov is controlling him.
A body shot lands from Makhnov.
Makhnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Makhnov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Anton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Makhnov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Anton, pushing him back against the cage.
Makhnov prevents Anton from breaking the clinch.
Anton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anton tries to circle away but Makhnov has him pinned against the cage.
Makhnov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton prevents a body shot from Makhnov.
Anton manages to break the clinch.
Makhnov moves out of range of the body kick.
Makhnov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Anton misses with a double jab.
Makhnov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anton misses with a looping right.
Anton keeps the fight on the outside.
Anton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Anton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makhnov throws a leg kick but Anton moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Makhnov as he connects with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Makhnov!
Anton throws a right hand that Makhnov ducks under and follows up with a left that Makhnov also avoids with ease.
Makhnov connects with a crisp jab.
Anton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stephan Anton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Anton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makhnov misses with a body shot.
Makhnov swinging wildly here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Anton.
Anton avoids the body shot from Makhnov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhnov lands the left hand.
A nice combination there by Makhnov.
Makhnov punishes Anton's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhnov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anton was well out of range. Poor timing from Makhnov.
Nice jab there from Makhnov.
Makhnov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makhnov throws a series of punches but Anton avoids them all with ease.
Anton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Anton misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Anton misses with a wild combination.
Makhnov lunges at Anton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anton's hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Makhnov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makhnov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Makhnov!
In his post fight interview, Dimitri Makhnov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gaard's choice of entrance music: Otto Brandenburg - Når en Sailor Går i Land. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
176 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
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26
178 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gaard takes one to the chin there.
Boyle throws a series of punches but Gaard moves out of range.
Gaard connects with an inside leg kick.
Gaard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No joy there for Gaard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gaard but Gaard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boyle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle fails with a takedown attempt.
Boyle gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gaard defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyle tries for a kimura but Gaard is defending well.
Boyle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boyle swings around for an armbar but Gaard sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Boyle's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaard wants to stand but Boyle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gaard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boyle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gaard has managed to get both his arms back between Boyle's legs - danger averted.
Gaard must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gaard won't allow Boyle to sweep him here.
Gaard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boyle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boyle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gaard defends well.
Boyle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gaard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boyle working a defensive guard here.
Gaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boyle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boyle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boyle is trying to control the position but Gaard postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaard wants to stand but Boyle is controlling his posture from full guard.
Boyle trying to keep a closed guard but Gaard is proving a slippery customer.
Boyle working for submissions but it's allowed Gaard to get to half guard.
Boyle slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gaard tries to stand but Boyle is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Boyle 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.
A shot to the liver by Gaard. Beautiful body shot.
Keast Gaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyle.
Gaard fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Boyle looks for a takedown but Gaard sprawls well.
Boyle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gaard's head backwards.
Gaard avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gaard connects with a body shot that sends Boyle's belly button to the back.
Gaard throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boyle shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle checks a low kick from Gaard.
Fred Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gaard lands a really nice looking cross but Boyle seems unphased.
Keast Gaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Boyle.
Boyle moves out of range of the strikes.
Boyle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boyle staying out of range there.
Gaard moves away from the strike by Boyle.
Boyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaard slips under a jab.
Boyle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Good exchange - Gaard coming out on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaard tries to bum rush Boyle with a series of wild strikes but Boyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gaard scores with a sloppy right hand. Boyle should have avoided that one.
Boyle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boyle looking to sit in guard and control but Gaard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gaard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boyle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boyle has his foot on Gaard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gaard works his way back into a safe position though.
Boyle trying to control the position.
Gaard wants to stand but Boyle has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Boyle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaard is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle wants to control the position but Gaard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Boyle is trying to maintain the position but Gaard is very close to passing his half guard.
Gaard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Gaard is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Boyle is trying to get back to full guard.
Boyle wants to get back to full guard but Gaard has mounted him!
Gaard is looking to stand but Gaard has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gaard get's back to his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Gaard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gaard.
Gaard throws out a leg kick but Boyle moves out of range and Gaard only half commits.
Gaard falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boyle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gaard's guard now.
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!
Gaard uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Boyle throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keast Gaard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Boyle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gaard circles away.
Boyle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boyle loads up on a big right hand but Gaard slips the punch.
Gaard lands a really nice looking cross but Boyle seems unphased.
Boyle is looking to clinch but Gaard is avoiding it.
Gaard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boyle closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gaard to the mat! Gaard manages to get full guard.
Boyle trying to move into half guard but instead Gaard has managed to sweep!
Boyle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gaard is aware though and is defending well.
Boyle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gaard has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boyle actively working from the bottom here.
Boyle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boyle with the active half guard here but Gaard passes nicely into side control.
Gaard decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Gaard scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gaard but Gaard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gaard misses with a wild body shot.
Gaard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Gaard throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gaard swinging wildly here.
Gaard misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gaard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boyle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gaard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Boyle.
Gaard is not content to let Boyle control the position.
Boyle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gaard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boyle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boyle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaard tries to escape but Boyle is in control.
Boyle goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gaard rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boyle's guard! Nice work there by Gaard!
Gaard wants to stand but Boyle is controlling his posture from full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boyle wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Keast Gaard.
I think Gaard 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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