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DFC 10 - Abrum vs Baxter PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Mlotkowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Maciejewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maciejewski has chosen The Strokes - Hard To Explain as his entrance music. The key to victory for Matt Mlotkowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Mlotkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Maciejewski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mlotkowski wants to clinch.
Maciejewski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mlotkowski's half guard.
Mlotkowski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maciejewski pulls his head out easily.
Maciejewski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maciejewski prevents Mlotkowski from standing back up.
Maciejewski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mlotkowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maciejewski sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mlotkowski is trying to stand.
Maciejewski content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Maciejewski.
Mlotkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maciejewski circles away.
Maciejewski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mlotkowski on his heels. He'll look to pass Mlotkowski's guard now, I'm sure.
Maciejewski connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maciejewski controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mlotkowski wants to get back to his feet but Maciejewski is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Maciejewski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mlotkowski wants to stand up but Maciejewski is controlling him.
Maciejewski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle Maciejewski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mlotkowski looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlotkowski blocks a head kick by Maciejewski.
Mlotkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maciejewski closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mlotkowski to the mat! Mlotkowski manages to get full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maciejewski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maciejewski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kyle Maciejewski wasn't active enough on the ground.
Maciejewski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mlotkowski throws a head kick that misses.
Maciejewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mlotkowski is breathing heavily.
Maciejewski controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mlotkowski isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maciejewski stacks Mlotkowski on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Maciejewski!
Maciejewski cracks Mlotkowski with a big elbow.
Mlotkowski prevents Maciejewski from moving into mount.
Maciejewski staying calm.
Let's hope that Maciejewski has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mlotkowski is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maciejewski is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mlotkowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Maciejewski.
Mlotkowski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maciejewski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mlotkowski's half guard.
Mlotkowski has hold of Maciejewski's hands but Maciejewski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maciejewski prevents Mlotkowski from standing back up.
Maciejewski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Maciejewski working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maciejewski is taking a breather. Mlotkowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maciejewski prevents Mlotkowski from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Maciejewski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mlotkowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maciejewski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Maciejewski is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Maciejewski lands with a punch from half guard.
Maciejewski looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maciejewski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mlotkowski tries to kick Maciejewski off but Maciejewski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mlotkowski taking some punishment here, with Maciejewski in his half guard.
Maciejewski controlling the action here.
Mlotkowski actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciejewski controlling the action here.
Maciejewski is nestled in close to Mlotkowski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Maciejewski stalling.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle Maciejewski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mlotkowski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Maciejewski circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maciejewski gets a double leg takedown into Mlotkowski's guard.
Mlotkowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maciejewski is aware though and is defending well.
Maciejewski sitting in guard here, content to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maciejewski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maciejewski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Maciejewski working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mlotkowski's head.
Maciejewski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mlotkowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Maciejewski passes Mlotkowski's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maciejewski moves into full mount! Mlotkowski won't be happy about that!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Maciejewski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Maciejewski tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mlotkowski wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Maciejewski.
Maciejewski looking to control and managing it successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mlotkowski wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Kyle Maciejewski has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maciejewski is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Mlotkowski can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maciejewski raining down shots from the mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Maciejewski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Maciejewski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mlotkowski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Maciejewski looking to pass the guard.
Maciejewski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Maciejewski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Maciejewski thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maciejewski is pushing down on Mlotkowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mlotkowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Maciejewski has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maciejewski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mlotkowski is trying to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maciejewski trying to mount his opponent but Mlotkowski defends it.
Mlotkowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Maciejewski content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Maciejewski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mlotkowski is looking to escape.
Maciejewski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kyle Maciejewski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Maciejewski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Maciejewski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mlotkowski wants to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maciejewski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mlotkowski defends it well.
Maciejewski takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ground and pound from Maciejewski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maciejewski is taking a breather. Mlotkowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Maciejewski.
Mlotkowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Mlotkowski ducks under a wild hook from Maciejewski.
Mlotkowski misses with a head kick.
Mlotkowski misses with a two punch combination.
Maciejewski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mlotkowski!
Maciejewski looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kyle Maciejewski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kyle Maciejewski.
Maciejewski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Matt Mlotkowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mlotkowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Maciejewski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maciejewski 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Maciejewski!
Kyle Maciejewski took some time post fight to say the following; 'I'm delighted to finally get my first MMA and especially with this org. I hope to do big things in this sport. Thank you everyone!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Hot Chocolate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hot Chocolate's entrance music is R.Kelly - The world's greatest. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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277 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Hot Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel McFadden!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McFadden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hot Chocolate throws a right and a left that both miss.
McFadden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hot Chocolate circles away.
McFadden tries to keep at a distance but Hot Chocolate has taken the fight into the clinch.
McFadden wants to break free but Hot Chocolate has control.
Hot Chocolate is struggling to control the position.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hot Chocolate is defending well for now.
McFadden is trying to pull guard but Hot Chocolate turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hot Chocolate gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McFadden keeping full guard, as Hot Chocolate tries to pass.
Hot Chocolate wants to control from the top but McFadden keeps moving.
Hot Chocolate throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hot Chocolate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hot Chocolate trying to control but McFadden is working from the bottom.
McFadden 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.
Hot Chocolate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McFadden bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hot Chocolate's guard.
Hot Chocolate is wriggling around but McFadden manages to pass to half guard.
Hot Chocolate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hot Chocolate is looking to control McFadden's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hot Chocolate avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFadden is keen to just control but Hot Chocolate is a slippery customer.
McFadden prevents Hot Chocolate from standing back up.
McFadden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hot Chocolate sees it coming and defends easily.
Hot Chocolate is trying to stand up here but McFadden is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFadden looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McFadden seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Hot Chocolate is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Daniel McFadden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Crumpet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crumpet comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Smack my bitch up. Atkinson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Caravan Palace - Maniac. Tom Crumpet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Crumpet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hector Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atkinson throws a head kick but Crumpet moves out of range.
Crumpet misses the shot to the body.
Atkinson pushes Crumpet up against the cage in a clinch.
Crumpet tries to pull guard but Atkinson holds him up against the cage and eventually Crumpet drops back down to his feet.
Atkinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Crumpet pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crumpet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Atkinson on his heels. He'll look to pass Atkinson's guard now, I'm sure.
Atkinson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crumpet stopping the sweep attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson working for a triangle but Crumpet defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumpet trying to control the position from guard on top but Atkinson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Atkinson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkinson is looking for a triangle but Crumpet pushes his legs off easily.
Crumpet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Crumpet is fighting to break Atkinson's control of his arms but Atkinson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crumpet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Atkinson keeping full guard, as Crumpet tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet advances position into side control!
Crumpet controls the position.
Crumpet postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Atkinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Crumpet wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Crumpet tries to move to mount but Atkinson blocks the move with his legs.
Crumpet lands a few punches from side control.
Crumpet wants to control but Atkinson is keeping him busy.
Crumpet has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet cracks Atkinson with a big right hand but Atkinson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Atkinson is trying to improve his position.
Crumpet throws an elbow but Atkinson slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Atkinson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Crumpet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Atkinson keeps working.
Atkinson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Crumpet.
Crumpet advances to mount.
Crumpet cracks Atkinson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Crumpet throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Crumpet content just to control the position here.
Crumpet lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Crumpet scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Crumpet cracks Atkinson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Atkinson is squirming around, avoiding Crumpet's attempts to control the action.
Crumpet is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Atkinson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atkinson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Crumpet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crumpet keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Crumpet moves out of range of the body kick.
Atkinson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crumpet throws an overhand right that lands on Atkinson's shoulder, as Atkinson tries to avoid the shot.
Crumpet moves out of range of the leg kick from Atkinson.
Atkinson moves away from the strike by Crumpet.
Crumpet takes a swing at Atkinson's ribcage but misses.
Atkinson avoids the head kick by Crumpet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crumpet tries to work over Atkinson's front leg with a kick but Atkinson checks it.
Tom Crumpet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Atkinson cracks the inside of Crumpet's front leg.
Crumpet is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atkinson.
Crumpet thows a body shot but no joy.
Crumpet misses with an uppercut. Atkinson saw that one coming.
Atkinson slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet throws a head kick but Atkinson moves out of range.
Atkinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atkinson. Crumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crumpet checks a leg kick.
Crumpet misses with a takedown attempt - Atkinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Crumpet fails with a takedown attempt.
Crumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Atkinson is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet misses with a takedown attempt - Atkinson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Crumpet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crumpet thows a body shot but no joy.
Atkinson ducks under a wild hook from Crumpet.
Atkinson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crumpet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Atkinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Crumpet quickly recovers to half guard.
Crumpet looking for submissions off his back.
Atkinson trying to control the action but Crumpet is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet manages to get to full guard.
Atkinson is in close to Crumpet's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Atkinson wants to stand but Crumpet has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Crumpet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atkinson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Atkinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crumpet tries to bench press Atkinson off him but Atkinson keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Atkinson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Atkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crumpet swings for the body but Atkinson moves out of range.
Atkinson misses with a hook.
Crumpet just misses with a punch to the body.
Crumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Atkinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Crumpet. Crumpet gets slowly back to his feet.
Hector Atkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crumpet misses with a body punch
and Atkinson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Atkinson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crumpet.
Crumpet misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Atkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Atkinson misses the shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crumpet.
Atkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Crumpet is just out of range.
Atkinson is looking to chop away at Crumpet's legs.
Atkinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Atkinson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Crumpet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Crumpet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crumpet tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Atkinson manages to avoid it.
Atkinson avoids the body shot from Crumpet.
Atkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crumpet is looking to wear down Atkinson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crumpet thows a body shot but no joy.
Atkinson misses with a wild body shot.
Atkinson looks for the body kick but Crumpet saw that one coming.
Atkinson misses with a head kick.
Crumpet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Atkinson counters with a nice body shot.
Atkinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atkinson darts in and clinches Crumpet up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson keeps control of Crumpet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Atkinson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Crumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crumpet swings for the body but Atkinson moves out of range.
Atkinson feints and then cracks Crumpet's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Crumpet down.
Atkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atkinson moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Atkinson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Atkinson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Atkinson!
Hector Atkinson took some time post fight to say the following; 'I would like to thank my opponent for a good, fair fight, and DFC for giving me the chance. But most importantly I want to thank all my fans for believing in me. Thank you!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Sweet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Jimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimenez has chosen Caravan Palace - Rock It For Me as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vladimir Jimenez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kimbo Sweet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body kick from Jimenez.
Sweet fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimenez shoots for a takedown but Sweet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sweet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sweet is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jimenez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jimenez regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sweet.
Jimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sweet preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sweet is working Jimenez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jimenez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sweet controls the pace.
Jimenez 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.
Jimenez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Sweet prevents Jimenez from breaking the clinch.
Sweet is working for takedown but Jimenez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jimenez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown.
Sweet closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jimenez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez wants to clinch.
Jimenez misses with a body shot.
Sweet misses with a double jab.
Jimenez keeps Sweet at a distance using the push kick.
Jimenez lands with a nice body kick.
Kimbo Sweet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sweet is breathing heavily.
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!
Sweet keeps the fight on the outside.
Jimenez connects with a leg kick. Sweet looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez thumps Sweet with a low kick.
Jimenez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sweet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown by Sweet or perhaps it was just good defense by Jimenez which made him look bad.
Jimenez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jimenez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimenez lands a big head kick that sends Sweet tumbling to the mat! Jimenez takes a step backwards and waves Sweet back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Sweet is rocked!
Sweet takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Oh Sweet is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jimenez keeps Sweet at a distance using the push kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sweet seems to have got his legs back now.
Jimenez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez breaks from the clinch.
Jimenez connects with a body shot.
Sweet avoids the body shot from Jimenez.
Jimenez closes the distance and pushes Sweet back into the cage.
Jimenez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jimenez lands a good knee to the midsection. Sweet won't want to take too many of those.
Sweet has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jimenez.
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sweet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jimenez scores with a spinning back kick!
Jimenez has closed the distance and engaged Sweet in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Jimenez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jimenez tries to clinch up but Sweet circles away and keeps his distance.
Jimenez lands a nice looking body kick.
Sweet will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Jimenez throws a head kick that Sweet semi-blocks.
Jimenez throws out a loose jab but Sweet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jimenez thuds a left hand into Sweet's body.
Jimenez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Sweet misses with a wild combination.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sweet rather than just go for the knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimenez misses with the combination.
Jimenez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sweet back to the cage. Jimenez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Jimenez as Sweet shoots in.
Jimenez tries to clinch up.
Jimenez lands a high kick!
Jimenez misses with a two punch combination.
Jimenez tries to clinch up but Sweet circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jimenez!
Sweet chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jimenez can pounce on him.
Some wild striking there from Jimenez.
Kimbo Sweet is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jimenez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jimenez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vladimir Jimenez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sweet doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jimenez counters with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sweet takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweet.
Jimenez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jimenez scores with a jab. Sweet acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jimenez lands a head kick!
Jimenez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sweet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sweet keeps the fight on the outside.
Jimenez swinging wildly here.
Jimenez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jimenez.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sweet takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jimenez leaves Sweet with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Jimenez with that takedown attempt.
Jimenez fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jimenez.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jimenez!
Jimenez lands a head kick. Sweet smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sweet takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jimenez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sweet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sweet on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jimenez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jimenez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jimenez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Jimenez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jimenez tries to clinch but Sweet is having none of it.
Sweet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jimenez.
Jimenez looks to land a combination but Sweet avoids it well.
Jimenez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sweet fails with a takedown attempt.
Sweet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sweet shoots in looking for a takedown. Jimenez tries to sprawl out of it but Sweet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jimenez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimenez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sweet's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sweet takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimenez thumps Sweet with a low kick.
Jimenez throws a sloppy head kick and Sweet moves out of range easily.
Jimenez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jimenez misses with a wild body shot.
Sweet shoots in but Jimenez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kimbo Sweet. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jimenez scores with a kick to the body.
Jimenez throws a head kick but Sweet moves out of range.
Sweet keeps the fight on the outside.
Jimenez misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sweet shoots in looking for a takedown. Jimenez tries to sprawl out of it but Sweet keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jimenez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sweet sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jimenez.
Jimenez is looking to clinch.
Sweet is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jimenez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jimenez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sweet avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vladimir Jimenez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez stuffs the takedown attempt from Sweet. Sweet gets slowly back to his feet.
Jimenez shoots for a double leg takedown but Sweet sprawls well. He's pushed Jimenez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No luck for Sweet with that takedown attempt.
Sweet swings for the body but Jimenez moves out of range.
Kimbo Sweet has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jimenez throws a right and a left that Sweet avoids nicely.
Sweet fails with a takedown attempt.
Jimenez connects with a looping right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimenez scores with a nice body kick.
Sweet shoots in but no luck this time.
Jimenez is looking to clinch but Sweet is avoiding it.
Jimenez works Sweet's body with a nice hook.
Jimenez throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sweet's head.
Jimenez jabs at Sweet's body.
Sweet with a poor takedown
and Jimenez counters with a big head kick but Sweet shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jimenez.
Jimenez throws a nice head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Jimenez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jimenez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Jimenez!
Post fight, Vladimir Jimenez stared into the camera and said 'I would like to thank my opponent for a good, fair fight, and DFC for giving me the chance. But most importantly I want to thank all my fans for believing in me. Thank you!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bartolomeus Caesar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Matuszewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caesar comes to the cage accompanied by Caravan Palace - Beatophone. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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18
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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18
161 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bartolomeus Caesar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Matuszewski!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matuszewski throws a shot to the body.
Matuszewski lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Bartolomeus Caesar has been cut.
Nice shot by Matuszewski.
Matuszewski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caesar doesn't seem bothered though.
Caesar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Caesar tries to clinch but Matuszewski moves out of range.
Michal Matuszewski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matuszewski looks to throw the jab but Caesar is out of range.
Caesar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matuszewski catches Caesar with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Caesar throws a shot from downtown. Matuszewski moves away and avoids it.
Matuszewski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Caesar's head backwards.
Matuszewski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Matuszewski duly obliges.
Caesar is rocked!
Matuszewski lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Caesar is looking to close the distance but Matuszewski sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Caesar crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Caesar is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Michal Matuszewski!
Michal Matuszewski got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Far (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Far's entrance music is Slayed. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Far!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Born!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Born. Those never looked like landing.
Far throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Born.
Far tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Born decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Far's guard.
Born trying to control the position from guard on top but Far is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Born might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Far kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Born content to stall in guard here.
Born wants to control from the top but Far keeps moving.
Far knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Born on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kevin Born was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Born looks for a takedown but Far sprawls well.
Some wild striking there from Far.
Born showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Far looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Born gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Far cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Born forces Far back against the cage and clinches.
Born takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Far.
A short body shot lands from Far as the two fighters clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Far takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Born wants to stall.
Born is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Far pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jason Far has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Born.
Far is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Born is defending well for 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!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Far obliges.
Born looks gassed!
Far lands a good knee to the midsection. Born won't want to take too many of those.
Born drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Far stalling against the cage.
Far lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Far gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Kevin Born has been cut.
Far lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Far.
Born looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A shot in the inside from Far.
Far lands a nice shot to the body.
Far using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Born has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Far lands a nice shot to the body.
Far gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Far.
Far lands an elbow inside.
Born is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Far.
Born is still on wobbly legs! Can Far finish him?
That has opened up Kevin Born's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Far lands a knee to the body.
Far is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Far lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Far scores with a hook to the body.
Far unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Born! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Far is unloading with more strikes now! Born drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Far!
An out of breath Jason Far thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCoy has chosen Frick Park Market as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Griffin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin with a nice cross.
Griffin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McCoy's head backwards.
Griffin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A telegraphed right hand from Griffin misses the target.
Griffin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCoy moves away.
McCoy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffin connects with a combination that backs up McCoy into the cage. Griffin lands a flurry of punches that gets past McCoy's guard. McCoy is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Griffin bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Griffin!
Michael Griffin is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalvin Abrum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Baxter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abrum's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Leave Home. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kalvin Abrum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Baxter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Baxter.
Baxter connects with a crisp jab.
Abrum shoots in for a takedown but Baxter shows good takedown defense.
Baxter connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abrum. Abrum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baxter's corner calls for a 1-2. Baxter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Baxter just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Baxter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abrum gets tackled into the cage by Baxter. Baxter maintains the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Baxter.
Baxter tries to throw a body punch but Abrum avoids it by throwing Baxter back against the cage.
Baxter working aggressively here.
Abrum prevents a body shot from Baxter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrum takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Baxter.
A short uppercut from Baxter.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abrum.
Baxter lands with a right to the head.
Baxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrum controls his hands.
Baxter throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrum.
Abrum blocks an uppercut.
Abrum wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Baxter.
Baxter lands a hook that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
Baxter tries to throw a body punch but Abrum avoids it by throwing Baxter back against the cage.
Baxter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
Baxter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
Baxter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Baxter.
Abrum blocks a body shot from Baxter.
Abrum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abrum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baxter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baxter scores with a shoulder strike.
Baxter is working Abrum over against the cage.
Baxter is leaning against Abrum and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baxter has Abrum pressed against the cage, preventing Abrum from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter misses with a punch on the inside.
Baxter lands a body punch.
Abrum is breathing heavily.
Baxter lands a body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baxter.
Baxter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abrums head.
Abrum blocks a body shot from Baxter.
Baxter misses with a punch to the body.
Baxter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Baxter.
Abrum prevents a body shot from Baxter.
Baxter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrum controls his hands.
Abrum is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter.
Baxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abrum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Baxter lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Baxter.
A short body shot lands from Baxter as the two fighters clinch.
Baxter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baxter lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Abrum blocks a body shot from Baxter.
Baxter lands with a right to the head.
Abrum wants to break free but Baxter has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Baxter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baxter connects with a solid leg kick.
Baxter fails to land with a series of punches.
Abrum needs to keep his hands up - Baxter had a free shot at his head there.
Baxter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Baxter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baxter scores with a shot to the body.
Baxter throws a leg kick which misses Abrum's front leg but catches the back leg as Abrum tries to avoid it.
Baxter tries to clinch there but Abrum circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baxter, as that shot connected.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter clinches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
Baxter lands a body punch.
Baxter swings wildly with an uppercut but Abrum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abrum can't break the clinch.
Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrum's elbow.
Baxter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxter can't find room to land a body shot as Abrum controls the action.
Baxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abrum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter lands with a left to the head.
Baxter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
Abrum blocking some punches.
Baxter throws a punch but it's blocked by Abrum.
Baxter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baxter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Baxter.
A short left from Baxter.
Baxter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Baxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abrum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrum controls his hands.
Baxter misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Baxter.
Baxter can't find room to land a body shot as Abrum controls the action.
Abrum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baxter lands a body punch.
Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrum's elbow.
Baxter lands with a light punch inside.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Baxter. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Baxter lands an uppercut.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
Baxter misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Baxter.
Baxter lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Baxter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abrum prevents a body shot from Baxter.
Abrum is trying to break the clinch but Baxter has him pressed against the cage.
Baxter stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Baxter lands an uppercut.
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!
Baxter misses with a body punch.
Baxter pushes Abrum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baxter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Baxter.
Baxter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right hand to the body from Baxter.
Baxter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abrum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Baxter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Baxter lands with a nice body kick.
Baxter throws a leg kick which misses Abrum's front leg but catches the back leg as Abrum tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baxter. That's going to slow Abrum down.
Baxter lands with a hook. Abrum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Baxter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
Baxter connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abrum walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baxter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Baxter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baxter lands a hook that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baxter.
Baxter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baxter swings wildly with an uppercut but Abrum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abrum or not.
Abrum blocks a body shot from Baxter.
Baxter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrum.
Ryan Baxter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Baxter misses with some punches.
Baxter works on Abrum's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Baxter fails to land.
Baxter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baxter lands a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrum takes a shot to the head.
Abrum blocks a body shot from Baxter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter.
Abrum prevents a body shot from Baxter.
Baxter tries to throw a body punch but Abrum avoids it by throwing Baxter back against the cage.
Baxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
Baxter pushes Abrum back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
Baxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrum controls his hands.
Abrum has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Baxter lands a body punch.
Baxter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter lands with a light punch inside.
Baxter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abrums head.
Baxter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Baxter tries to throw a body punch but Abrum avoids it by throwing Baxter back against the cage.
Baxter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abrums head.
Baxter scores with a shoulder strike.
Baxter tries a body shot but Abrum blocks it.
Baxter lands a nice shot to the body.
Baxter lands an uppercut.
Baxter lands an uppercut.
Baxter is working Abrum over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrum's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter lands with a short shot to the head.
Baxter lands a shot to the body.
Baxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrum controls his hands.
Baxter is working Abrum over against the cage.
Baxter digs a right hand underneath Abrum's ribcage. Abrum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baxter.
Baxter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baxter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Baxter.
Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrum's elbow.
Baxter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baxter presses Abrum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Baxter really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Baxter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Baxter lands with a right hand.
Baxter lands a jab.
Baxter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Baxter catches Abrum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Baxter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baxter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abrum.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Abrum tries to keep at a distance but Baxter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Baxter lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
Baxter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter tries to work over Abrum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Baxter can't find room to land a body shot as Abrum controls the action.
Baxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrum controls his hands.
Baxter presses Abrum against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Abrum is trying to force a seperation but Baxter has the dominant position.
Baxter gets through Abrum's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Baxter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Baxter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baxter lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baxter digs a right hand into Abrum's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Abrum's gas tank.
Baxter swings wildly with an uppercut but Abrum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baxter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
Baxter misses with a punch to the body.
Baxter throws a head punch that misses.
Baxter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baxter keeps control of Abrum as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abrum blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Baxter - that landed with a thud.
Abrum is trying to break the clinch but Baxter is controlling him.
Baxter working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baxter scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baxter lands a right hand.
Baxter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abrum is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Baxter.
Baxter tries a body shot but Abrum blocks it.
Baxter working aggressively here.
Baxter pushes Abrum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baxter tries a body shot but Abrum blocks it.
Abrum prevents a body shot from Baxter.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Baxter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baxter swings wildly with an uppercut but Abrum uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxter can't find room to land a body shot as Abrum controls the action.
Baxter pushes Abrum back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baxter cracks Abrum with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baxter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Baxter lands a body punch.
Baxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrum controls his hands.
Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrum's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baxter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baxter digs a right hand underneath Abrum's ribcage. Abrum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baxter tries to throw a body punch but Abrum avoids it by throwing Baxter back against the cage.
A short right from Baxter on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Baxter dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Baxter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abrum under the eye.
Baxter scores with a jab to the head.
Baxter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baxter moves into the clinch.
Abrum blocks a body shot from Baxter.
Baxter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Baxter.
Baxter lands a hook that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
Baxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrum controls his hands.
Good body shot from Baxter.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Baxter on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abrum looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Baxter.
A head punch on the inside from Baxter fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter.
Baxter scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baxter.
Nice body punch from Baxter - that landed with a thud.
Baxter misses with a body punch.
Baxter lands a hook that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
Baxter tries a body shot but Abrum blocks it.
Baxter lands a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baxter scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baxter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abrum blocking some punches.
Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baxter scores with a shot to the side of Abrum's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Baxter.
Baxter lands with a light punch inside.
Abrum wants to get back to striking at distance but Baxter won't allow it.
Kalvin Abrum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abrum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abrum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baxter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Baxter tries to work over Abrum's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abrum blocks a body shot from Baxter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxter struggles to land a body shot inside as Abrum controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Baxter.
A head punch on the inside from Baxter fails to land.
Abrum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baxter throws a head punch that misses.
Baxter lands with a light punch inside.
Baxter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baxter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abrum's elbow.
A short left from Baxter.
Baxter lands a nice uppercut.
Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baxter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abrum.
Baxter scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrum's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baxter works on Abrum's body with a couple of short punches.
Baxter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Baxter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Baxter.
Baxter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Baxter.
Baxter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
Baxter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abrum or not.
A short left from Baxter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Baxter lands a body shot.
Baxter digs a right hand underneath Abrum's ribcage. Abrum let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Baxter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrum backwards.
Baxter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Baxter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Baxter 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 40:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 40:50
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 40:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Baxter!
Ryan Baxter is the new light heavyweight champion!
Ryan Baxter managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, [CBK]Smashwear UK, into his post fight interview.
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