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DFC 46 - Mcgarry vs Belleville PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kane Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gromoslaw Gniewomirski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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169 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Kane Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gromoslaw Gniewomirski!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury shoots in and drives through. Gniewomirski sprawls well.
Fury shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gniewomirski's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Gniewomirski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fury chips away with some ground and pound.
Gniewomirski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fury thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gniewomirski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fury accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fury 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.
Fury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gniewomirski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fury keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gniewomirski's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gniewomirski controls Fury momentarily but Fury frees himself.
Gniewomirski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fury doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fury manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses.
Fury postures up and lands a big shot to Gniewomirski's brow.
Fury lands a couple of digs.
Fury with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fury throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gniewomirski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fury lands a couple of elbows.
Fury lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury is looking to work some ground and pound but Gniewomirski has wrist control.
Fury is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fury lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gniewomirski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fury has Gniewomirski in his guard.
Gniewomirski has gone for a leg lock! Fury slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gniewomirski's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gniewomirski is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fury landing some decent shots from guard.
Fury is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gniewomirski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury throws a big elbow that misses.
Fury postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fury scoring with some ground and pound.
Gniewomirski has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Gniewomirski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fury can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gniewomirski looks winded!
Fury drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Fury seems to have locked his on tight now - Gniewomirski screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Fury, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kane Fury!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Spoon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giri Essex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Essex is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hypest Hype. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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128 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Spoon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Giri Essex!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Essex dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spoon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Essex counters with a crisp one two that drops Spoon! Essex thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Spoon to his feet! Spoon is in big trouble!
Spoon is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Essex scores with a shot to the body.
Spoon has his takedown stuffed
and Essex holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Essex lands a hook that snaps the head of Spoon backwards.
Essex lands a right hand.
Oh Spoon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It looks like James Spoon has been cut.
Spoon goes for a takedown attempt but Essex pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Spoon seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Spoon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spoon misses with a takedown
and Essex counters with a stiff right hand.
Spoon misses with a hook to the body
and Essex counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spoon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spoon is breathing heavily.
Spoon shoots and misses
and Essex counters with a crisp right hand that drops Spoon! Essex lets Spoon back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Essex connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Spoon out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Giri Essex!
Giri Essex decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Paschal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Calvin Barrow has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super 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, Calvin Barrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Paschal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Paschal, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paschal swinging wildly here.
Barrow misses with the combination.
A head kick from Barrow lands but Paschal takes it in his stride.
Barrow leaves Paschal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Barrow stuffs the takedown.
Barrow doesn't manage to clinch there - Paschal circles away.
Paschal tries for a takedown but Barrow sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Calvin Barrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Paschal.
Barrow connects with a body shot that sends Paschal's belly button to the back.
Michael Paschal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Barrow fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paschal on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paschal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Barrow as he connects with a hook.
Barrow tries to close the distance and clinch but Paschal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paschal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Barrow has closed the distance and engaged Paschal in a clinch.
Paschal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Barrow prevents it.
Paschal has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Barrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Paschal is trying to break free.
Paschal is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barrow manages to break the clinch.
Paschal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrow lands a jab.
Paschal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paschal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrow clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrow is trying to stall.
Paschal keeps control of Barrow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Barrow crunches a lovely knee into Paschal's ribcage.
A short right from Barrow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barrow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Barrow is trying to push Paschal away but Paschal has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paschal fails with a takedown attempt.
Paschal fails with the takedown.
Paschal fails with a takedown attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Barrow there.
Paschal tries to clinch but Barrow is having none of it.
Barrow lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Paschal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barrow avoids it really well and circles away.
Barrow goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paschal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barrow misses with a wild combination.
Barrow scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paschal clinches with his opponent.
Barrow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paschal tries to clinch up
enabling Barrow to counter with a crisp jab.
Barrow has Paschal up against the cage in a clinch.
Barrow with a knee to the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Barrow is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Paschal can't get the takedown.
Paschal is trying desperately to land a takedown but Barrow is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Paschal.
Paschal is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Barrow is pushing Paschal up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barrow looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Paschal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barrow is defending well.
Barrow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paschal tries to land a knee to the head but Barrow blocks with his arms.
Barrow is looking to control Paschal's arms but Paschal gets an underhook and turns him. Now Barrow has his back to the cage.
Barrow landing knees to the body.
Paschal looks winded!
Barrow'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.
Barrow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrow tries to land a knee to the head but Paschal blocks with his arms.
Paschal goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrow is struggling to control the position.
Barrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barrow moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Paschal.
Barrow connects with a high kick.
Calvin Barrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barrow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barrow closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paschal shoots in looking for a takedown but Barrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Paschal's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paschal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barrow misses with a double jab.
Barrow lands a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for Barrow.
Paschal takes a jab right on the kisser.
Paschal throws a right hand that Barrow ducks under and follows up with a left that Barrow also avoids with ease.
Barrow throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Paschal misses with a head kick.
Barrow darts in and clinches Paschal up against the cage.
Barrow connects with a knee to the head.
Barrow with a knee to the head.
Barrow tries to land a knee to the head but Paschal blocks with his arms.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barrow lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Paschal lands a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Paschal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paschal postures up in Barrow's guard and throws a big left but Barrow blocks it.
Paschal drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Paschal seems to have locked his on tight now - Barrow screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Paschal, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Michael Paschal!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Potnoir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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154 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Potnoir!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Potnoir misses.
Mcgarry gets the takedown into side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
You can see the frustration on Potnoir's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mcgarry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgarry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Potnoir is trying to control Mcgarry's posture but Mcgarry avoids it.
Potnoir is looking for a sweep.
Mcgarry tries for a kimura but Potnoir is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potnoir struggling a bit here.
Potnoir is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcgarry asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potnoir bucks up and tries to throw Mcgarry off but instead Mcgarry has got his back!
You can see the frustration on Potnoir's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mcgarry is not going to allow Potnoir to sit and survive in this position.
Potnoir defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Mcgarry's arms.
Mcgarry has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Potnoir has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcgarry has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Potnoir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Potnoir has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Mcgarry has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Potnoir taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Mcgarry doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tommy Mcgarry!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Cop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Porucha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mirko Cop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickson Porucha!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cop throws a sloppy head kick and Porucha moves out of range easily.
Cop throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cop throws a body kick that misses.
Cop tries to land a front kick but Porucha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Cop.
Cop throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Porucha counter with a right hand.
Porucha throws a sloppy head kick and Cop moves out of range easily.
Cop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cop throws a solid leg kick but Porucha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cop.
Porucha swings for the body but Cop moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Porucha.
Cop swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mirko Cop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cop throws a sloppy head kick and Porucha moves out of range easily.
Porucha misses with a left hand
and Cop counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porucha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cop attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Porucha checks a leg kick.
Cop throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Porucha blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porucha staying out of range there.
Cop misses with a hook.
Cop is looking to slow Porucha down with leg kicks.
Cop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Porucha misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cop to counter with a crisp jab.
Porucha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cop counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porucha tries to move into range but Cop moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mirko Cop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cop swings widly with a right hand
and Porucha counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cop throws a leg kick that misses.
Cop throws a hook but Porucha blocks it.
Porucha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cop's head backwards.
Cop moves out of range as Porucha throws a body kick.
Cop misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cop misses with a wild combination.
Porucha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cop is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Cop dominated that round.
That's time! Cop's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cop throws a leg kick but Porucha checks it.
Cop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Porucha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Porucha jabs Cop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porucha.
Cop scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cop is looking to slow Porucha down with leg kicks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Porucha.
Cop misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cop thows a body shot but no joy.
Porucha takes a swing at Cop's ribcage but misses.
Cop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Porucha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Porucha lands a slapping body shot.
Porucha blocks a head kick by Cop.
Cop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porucha checks a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cop throws a hook to the side of Porucha's head but Porucha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cop lands a big head kick that sends Porucha tumbling to the mat! Cop takes a step backwards and waves Porucha back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cop pounces like a tiger and cracks Porucha with a vicious hook! Porucha is down but not out! Cop follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mirko Cop!
Mirko Cop managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dynamic Nutrition $35 159 Recovery , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuki Ozawa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Nero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yuki Ozawa!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nero shoots in and gets a takedown into Ozawa's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nero trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ozawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ozawa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ozawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ozawa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nero is controlling him.
Nero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nero stops Ozawa from standing up.
Nero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nero wants to pass the guard but Ozawa is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nero's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nero throwing strikes but missing.
Nero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nero wants to pass the guard but Ozawa is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero wants to get up but he can't break Ozawa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ozawa has his feet on Nero's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Ozawa throws a sloppy head kick and Nero moves out of range easily.
Nero is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ozawa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ozawa cracks Nero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nero scores with a jab.
Ozawa closes the distance and pushes Nero back into the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Ozawa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Nero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Ozawa.
Nero tries for a takedown but Ozawa manages to get underhooks.
Nero misses with a punch to the body.
Ozawa trying to control the position but instead, Nero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ozawa into the cage.
Nero lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ozawa wants to get back to striking at distance but Nero won't allow it.
Nero wants to stall.
Ozawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ozawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Nero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lenny Nero dominated that 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.
Nero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horrible takedown by Nero or perhaps it was just good defense by Ozawa which made him look bad.
Ozawa instigates a clinch.
Ozawa controlling the action here for a moment.
Ozawa has Nero pressed against the cage, preventing Nero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nero keeps control of Ozawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ozawa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nero moves out of range of the body kick from Ozawa.
Ozawa gets caught napping as Nero dives in and scores a takedown. Ozawa manages to retain guard.
Nero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nero throwing strikes from guard but Ozawa blocks nicely.
Nero stops Ozawa from standing up.
Nero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ozawa is keeping the position for now.
Nero throwing strikes but missing.
Nero trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ozawa manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa preventing the sweep.
Nero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ozawa defends it easily.
Lenny Nero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nero working for a triangle but Ozawa defends it easily.
Ozawa won't allow Nero to sweep him here.
Nero is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa stands up from Nero's guard - Ozawa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nero has a takedown stuffed.
Lenny Nero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nero scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ozawa tries to move into range but Nero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ozawa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nero lunges at Ozawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ozawa's hand.
Ozawa gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ozawa prevents a body shot from Nero.
Ozawa tries a knee to the head but Nero blocks it.
Ozawa can't break the clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozawa in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nero lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nero is looking to control Ozawa's arms but Ozawa gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nero has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Ozawa fails to land.
Nero lands with a right to the head.
Nero manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ozawa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ozawa looking to throw knees to the head but Nero is blocking nicely.
Ozawa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozawa looking to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nero lands a body shot.
Ozawa has a couple of punches blocked by Nero.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lenny Nero will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ozawa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nero fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nero shoots in for a double leg but Ozawa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice shot lands for Nero.
Jab from Nero.
Nero lands a jab to the head.
Nero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ozawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ozawa drives through and clinches with Nero against the cage.
Ozawa pushes Nero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ozawa wants to stall.
Nero is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lenny Nero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nero blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ozawa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nero up against the cage.
Nero is trying to drag Ozawa to the mat but Ozawa just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ozawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nero's elbow.
Nero can't find room to land a body shot as Ozawa controls the action.
Ozawa wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nero prevents a body shot from Ozawa.
Ozawa trying to control the position but instead, Nero has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ozawa into the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ozawa keeps control of Nero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nero breaks from the clinch.
Nero keeps the fight on the outside.
Ozawa misses with a series of wild punches.
Nero drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nero misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ozawa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ozawa gets a clinch.
Ozawa with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nero tries to break the clinch but Ozawa is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nero.
Ozawa is trying to break free.
Ozawa breaks the clinch.
Nero is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ozawa walks into a stiff left hand from Nero.
Nero connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ozawa. Ozawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nero tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ozawa is able to avoid easily.
Nero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nero tries for a takedown but Ozawa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ozawa clinches with his opponent.
Ozawa looking to stall.
A short right from Nero.
Nero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yuki Ozawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ozawa misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ozawa throws an elbow but misses.
Ozawa gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nero.
Nero is trying to force a seperation but Ozawa has the dominant position.
Ozawa missing with knees to the body.
Nero is trying to push Ozawa away but Ozawa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Still in the clinch, Ozawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lenny Nero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yuki Ozawa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nero lands a left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ozawa pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nero seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Ozawa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
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 Lenny Nero.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nero, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lenny Nero!
Lenny Nero decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Micky Mcgarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Belleville (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belleville has chosen The Offspring - You're Gonna Go Far, Kid as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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145 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Mcgarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Benjamin Belleville!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgarry shoots in and drives through. Belleville sprawls well.
Mcgarry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Belleville.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belleville thuds his shin into the meat of Mcgarry's side.
Belleville connects with a right hand. Mcgarry shakes it off.
Belleville scores with a nice right hand.
Mcgarry takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Belleville lands with a shot to the body.
Belleville looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Belleville connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mcgarry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcgarry looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mcgarry tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mcgarry has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcgarry tries to move into full mount but can't pass Belleville's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mcgarry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mcgarry is trying to get an arm triangle but Belleville is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belleville is looking to reverse the position.
Belleville prevents Mcgarry from moving into mount.
Mcgarry goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Belleville rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mcgarry's guard! Nice work there by Belleville!
Mcgarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belleville defends well.
Mcgarry throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgarry working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belleville doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belleville manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belleville avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belleville trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mcgarry looking for a guillotine here but Belleville defends easily.
Mcgarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belleville defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcgarry tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Belleville will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcgarry with a poor takedown
and Belleville counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mcgarry shoots in but no luck this time.
A lazy body kick from Belleville
and Mcgarry counters with a shoot takedown. Belleville fights it but they end up in guard.
Belleville controlling Mcgarry's posture.
Mcgarry drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Belleville dives on top into guard.
Belleville stopping the sweep attempt from Mcgarry.
Belleville controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgarry is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Belleville defends well.
Belleville slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mcgarry looking for a sweep. Not yet Mcgarry, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Benjamin Belleville hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mcgarry misses with a takedown attempt
and Belleville counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Micky Mcgarry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belleville throws the kick towards the body but Mcgarry avoids it.
Belleville throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belleville lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Mcgarry tries to move into range but Belleville moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mcgarry has a takedown stuffed.
Benjamin Belleville seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mcgarry takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Belleville thuds his shin into the meat of Mcgarry's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Belleville. That's going to slow Mcgarry down.
Belleville scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Belleville has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mcgarry takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mcgarry is rocked!
Belleville sizes up Mcgarry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oh Mcgarry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belleville moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mcgarry shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Belleville but Belleville pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mcgarry is holding his hands too far apart here. Belleville throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Mcgarry is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benjamin Belleville!
Benjamin Belleville was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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