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Galaxy 39: May Day PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Moans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Borg's choice of entrance music: Nah Rough LIke Me. John Borg told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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172 lbs
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186 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Moans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Borg!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moans changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Borg tries to avoid it but Moans manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Borg to the ground. Borg escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Moans.
Moans closes the distance but Borg moves to the side
and Borg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Moans misses with a takedown attempt - Borg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Moans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moans closes the distance and clinches up with Borg, looking for a takedown. Moans pushes Borg against the cage but Borg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Moans shoots in for a double leg but Borg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moans fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Moans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moans closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Moans avoids the body shot from Borg.
Borg blocks a head kick by Moans.
Borg cracks Moans with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Borg has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Moans to stand back up!
Moans is rocked!
It looks like John Moans has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Borg.
Oh Moans is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moans is breathing heavily.
Borg is stalking Moans. Moans circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Borg, and it's lights out! Moans really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Borg!
Our winner, John Borg, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Crook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milf Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crook comes to the cage accompanied by Hall of Fame. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nate Crook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Milf Hunter!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crook fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Crook moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Crook on the side of the head.
Crook's corner calls for a 1-2. Crook obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Milf Hunter has been cut.
Crook misses with a looping right.
Hunter slips a jab and a cross from Crook.
Crook connects with a superb combination that knocks Hunter out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Crook before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nate Crook!
Our winner, Nate Crook, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shawn Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Lovehall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Harvey - Get up and move. On his way into the cage it seems that Shawn Kowalski has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Shawn Kowalski seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
6 - 4 - 2 |
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205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
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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
6 - 4 - 2, fighting out of London, Shawn Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Julius Lovehall!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski swinging wildly here.
Lovehall misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kowalski.
Lovehall staying out of range there.
Lovehall throws a lazy uppercut
and Kowalski counters with a series of strikes. Lovehall will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kowalski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lovehall circles away quickly and effectively.
Lovehall throws a big shot that misses.
Kowalski fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kowalski moves out of range as Lovehall strikes.
Kowalski throws a series of punches but Lovehall avoids them all with ease.
Lovehall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lovehall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lovehall connects with the punch.
It looks like Shawn Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Lovehall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Lovehall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lovehall lands with a cross.
Lovehall throws a series of punches but Kowalski moves out of range.
Lovehall throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kowalski misses with a wild combination.
Lovehall throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kowalski!
Lovehall misses with the combination.
Lovehall scores with a jab to the head.
Lovehall throws a right hand that misses
and Kowalski counters with a left and a right that stings Lovehall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lovehall throws a hook but Kowalski avoids it easily.
Kowalski cracks Lovehall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Julius Lovehall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lovehall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kowalski in his tracks.
Lovehall throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kowalski walks into a stiff left hand from Lovehall.
Kowalski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kowalski is rocked!
Lovehall cracks Kowalski with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kowalski looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lovehall finish him?
Oh Kowalski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lovehall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kowalski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kowalski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lovehall defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shawn Kowalski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kowalski switches off momentarily and Lovehall cracks him with a monster right hand! Kowalski topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Lovehall dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Lovehall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julius Lovehall!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erin Dolor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee Evans looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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162 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erin Dolor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Evans!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans looks to land a combination but Dolor avoids it well.
Evans looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Dolor looking to score a takedown here. Evans is defending well but Dolor drives through and ends up in Evans's guard.
Dolor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dolor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dolor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Dolor from controlling successfully.
Dolor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dolor landing with the ground and pound.
Dolor is in close to Evans's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dolor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dolor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dolor postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
Dolor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolor is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Evans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dolor controls the pace.
Dolor scoring with some ground and pound.
Evans is rocked!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dolor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Evans is still in real trouble! Can Dolor finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dolor postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Evans covers up, he's hurt! Dolor keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Dolor and the ref steps in to end the fight! Dolor can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erin Dolor!
Erin Dolor 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Norling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Miranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Miranda has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Sebastian Norling's chin.
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170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Hates pizza |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sebastian Norling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Miranda!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miranda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norling shoots for a takedown but Miranda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norling is defended easily by Miranda.
Norling shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Norling showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Norling is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Miranda reverses the position - he's now on top in Norling's guard.
Norling pulls Miranda in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norling pulls Miranda in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sebastian Norling.
Norling avoids the body shot from Miranda.
Miranda swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Miranda misses.
Miranda scores with a head kick. Norling tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Carlos Miranda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters circling a little - Miranda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Norling shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miranda as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sebastian Norling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norling avoids the head kick by Miranda.
Miranda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norling.
Miranda throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miranda throws a right hand that Norling ducks under and follows up with a left that Norling also avoids with ease.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Norling.
Miranda tries to sprawl but Norling drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Norling 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.
Norling tries to pass to full mount but Miranda defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miranda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norling takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sebastian Norling wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Miranda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Norling throws a nice looking combination but Miranda bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Miranda lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sebastian Norling will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oooooh!!! Miranda has knocked Norling down with a huge combo! Miranda steps away and waves a wobbly Norling back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Norling is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norling walks forward, straight into a front kick from Miranda.
Oh Norling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miranda misses with a wild combination.
Miranda misses with a two punch combination.
Miranda throws a right hand that Norling ducks under and follows up with a left that Norling also avoids with ease.
Miranda scores with a nice body kick.
Miranda throws a head kick that misses.
Norling seems to have got his legs back now.
Norling shoots for a double leg takedown but Miranda sprawls well. He's pushed Norling's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miranda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Carlos Miranda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miranda lands a brutal head kick. Norling looks out on his feet and Miranda throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Carlos Miranda!
Carlos Miranda decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Redban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redban kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is M83 - Midnight City. Brian Redban had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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143 lbs
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127 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brian Redban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 38 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Thomas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Redban misses its intended target.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Redban.
A jab from Redban does it's job there.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Redban turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Redban shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Redban throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Redban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Redban stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
Redban takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Redban scores with a jab.
Redban scores with a kick to the body.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
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!
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redban swivels and escapes.
Brian Redban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Thomas.
Redban feints and then cracks Thomas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thomas down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a double jab
and Redban counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thomas throws a combination that misses
and Redban counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Redban connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Redban drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thomas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Redban paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Redban circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Redban as he jumps to the side.
A jab from Redban does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
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!
Redban misses with a body kick.
Brian Redban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redban moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Redban. Those never looked like landing.
Redban shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Redban pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redban thows a body shot but no joy.
Redban tries to sprawl but Thomas drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Redban's head.
Redban makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redban.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Redban trying to control the position.
Thomas won't allow Redban to sweep him here.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Redban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redban is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Redban is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redban not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redban seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
Redban wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling the position.
Redban passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thomas tries to hold on but Redban pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redban thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Redban avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Redban dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Thomas throws a right hand that Redban ducks under and follows up with a left that Redban also avoids with ease.
Redban thuds his shin into the meat of Thomas's side.
Redban fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redban tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Paul Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
Redban shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Redban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Redban throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Redban lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Redban.
Redban is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thomas takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Redban looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Redban circles away and keeps his distance.
Redban looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Redban.
Redban gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redban feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Redban just misses with a punch to the body.
Redban shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thomas as he avoids it easily.
Thomas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Redban shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Redban. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas wants to clinch.
Redban stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redban dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Thomas tries to clinch up.
The fighters circling - Redban throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Redban shoots in but Thomas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redban lands a head shot.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Redban sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Redban throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thomas is defended easily by Redban.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redban shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Redban misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thomas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redban circles away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redban is defended easily by Thomas.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redban napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Thomas decides to stand up, so the ref orders Redban to his feet.
Redban throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Thomas.
Redban defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Redban misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Redban looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thomas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redban checks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redban finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thomas leaves Redban with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Redban takes a shot right to the bread basket.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Redban wants to slow Thomas down by chopping away at his legs.
Redban misses with a looping right.
Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Redban quickly recovers to half guard.
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 Brian Redban will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Redban misses with an attempted mid kick.
Redban lands a jab.
Thomas on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
and Redban counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Redban misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Redban chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Redban throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redban connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Redban throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Redban to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas is rocked!
Redban is pawing at Thomas, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Thomas's nose. Thomas is badly hurt! Redban pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Thomas tries desperately to hold on but Redban is relentless in his assault! As Thomas receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Redban away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Redban!
Brian Redban 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Bruin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stephan Anton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jack Bruin's chin.
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175 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Stephan Anton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bruin!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bruin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bruin throws a punch but it's blocked by Anton.
Bruin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anton blocks it with crossed arms.
Anton jumps guard but Bruin stands there with Anton around his waist. Anton gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Anton gets control of Bruin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Anton will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bruin is fighting to break Anton's control of his arms but Anton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anton 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.
Bruin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Anton trying to control the position here.
Anton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruin trying to control but Anton is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jack Bruin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Anton feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Anton trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruin keeping full guard, as Anton tries to pass.
Anton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruin has control of Anton's left arm, preventing Anton from doing any damage.
Bruin 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.
Anton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Anton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bruin manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Anton has Bruin in his guard.
Anton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bruin controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton looking for a guillotine here but Bruin defends easily.
Anton wants to sweep but no luck.
Anton is adopting a defensive guard.
Bruin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bruin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bruin trying to control but Anton is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack Bruin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Anton misses with a takedown
and Bruin counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Stephan Anton has been cut.
Bruin scores with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruin rushes Anton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bruin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bruin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Anton.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Anton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Bruin.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bruin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bruin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Anton goes for a takedown attempt but Bruin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Anton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bruin sprawls well. Bruin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Anton gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bruin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephan Anton's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anton needs to keep his hands up - Bruin had a free shot at his head there.
Bruin moves into the clinch successfully.
Anton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anton takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bruin lands an elbow inside that Anton shrugs off.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bruin.
Anton managing to block the knees to the body from Bruin.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bruin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Anton tries for a takedown but Bruin manages to get underhooks.
Bruin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruin crunches a lovely knee into Anton's ribcage.
Bruin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bruin lands an uppercut.
Bruin misses with the head strike.
Bruin has a couple of punches blocked by Anton.
Bruin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Anton changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bruin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Anton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Anton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruin throws a sloppy head kick
and Anton counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Anton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruin's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruin is staying active underneath Anton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bruin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Anton.
Stephan Anton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anton lands strikes from half guard.
Bruin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Anton.
Bruin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Anton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bruin is trying to control the position but Anton postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bruin looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bruin looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bruin!
Anton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anton manages to get back to half guard.
Bruin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Anton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bruin content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton has hold of Bruin's hands but Bruin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bruin lands strikes from half guard.
Anton is not content to let Bruin control the position.
Bruin lands strikes from half guard.
Bruin is trying to control the action in half guard but Anton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Anton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anton is trying to maintain the position but Bruin is very close to passing his half guard.
Bruin is trying to control. Anton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bruin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Stephan Anton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bruin is looking to land body kicks.
Bruin is looking to clinch but Anton is avoiding it.
Anton fails with the takedown.
Anton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bruin.
Bruin lands with a slapping head kick.
Bruin throws a nice looking combination but Anton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Anton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bruin's waist but Bruin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anton off to one side.
Bruin has Anton up against the cage in a clinch.
Bruin effectively controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton has Bruin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bruin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephan Anton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anton avoiding damage as Bruin throws knees to the body.
Bruin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Anton avoiding damage as Bruin throws knees to the body.
Bruin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bruin taking a breather.
Jack Bruin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bruin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bruin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruin swings wildly with an uppercut but Anton uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Bruin on the inside.
Anton has clasped his hands together around Bruin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bruin tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anton is trying to get an arm triangle but Bruin is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bruin is looking to reverse the position.
Bruin manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anton is looking for submissions but instead, Bruin has regained full guard.
Anton throws an elbow that misses. Bruin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anton's guard. Nice move by Bruin!
Bruin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anton wants to sweep here but Bruin controlling him for the moment.
Anton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bruin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bruin trying to control the position from guard on top but Anton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anton is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton trying to pass the guard but Bruin defending well.
Bruin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Anton is looking for a kimura but Bruin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Anton to get the leverage.
Bruin tries to roll over but Anton keeps him under control.
Anton is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stephan Anton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Bruin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bruin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Anton.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Bruin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bruin 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Bruin!
A very excited looking Jack Bruin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eliah Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bryce ODonnell was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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21
168 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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163 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Eliah Marshal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryce ODonnell!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODonnell's corner calls for a 1-2. ODonnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marshal avoids the head kick by ODonnell.
Marshal checks a leg kick nicely.
A left lands for ODonnell.
ODonnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Marshal - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Marshal misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marshal scores with a shoulder strike.
Marshal blocking some punches.
Marshal gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marshal avoiding damage as ODonnell throws knees to the body.
ODonnell avoiding damage as Marshal throws knees to the body.
Marshal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ODonnell's elbow.
Marshal misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshal with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marshal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ODonnell.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ODonnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marshal misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshal blocks an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marshal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Marshal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marshal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Marshal.
ODonnell connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Eliah Marshal has been cut.
Marshal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ODonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ODonnell prevents a body shot from Marshal.
ODonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
ODonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ODonnell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marshal avoiding damage as ODonnell throws knees to the body.
Marshal looking to stall.
ODonnell tries to land a knee to the head but Marshal blocks with his arms.
ODonnell avoiding damage as Marshal throws knees to the body.
Marshal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ODonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marshal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ODonnell.
Marshal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
ODonnell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
ODonnell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
ODonnell misses with a body punch.
Marshal lands an elbow just above ODonnell 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, ODonnell throws an elbow but misses.
ODonnell tries to work over Marshal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marshal missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from ODonnell.
ODonnell looking to throw knees to the head but Marshal is blocking nicely.
Marshal using the Thai plumb to throw knees but ODonnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Marshal avoids a wild elbow strike from ODonnell.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ODonnell.
ODonnell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Marshal missing with knees to the body.
Marshal taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Marshal blocks an elbow strike.
ODonnell digs a right hand into Marshal's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Marshal's gas tank.
ODonnell prevents a body shot from Marshal.
ODonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Marshal controls his hands.
ODonnell lands a knee to the head.
Marshal blocks a body shot from ODonnell.
ODonnell throws a knee to the head but misses.
ODonnell utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Marshal tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
ODonnell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Marshal blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by ODonnell.
Marshal looking to slow down the pace here.
Marshal missing with knees to the body.
ODonnell stalling in the clinch but Marshal improves position.
ODonnell pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ODonnell tries a knee to the head but Marshal blocks it.
ODonnell managing to block the knees to the body from Marshal.
ODonnell tries a knee to the head but Marshal blocks it.
Marshal unloads a knee to the mid-section. ODonnell lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
ODonnell is looking to control Marshal's arms but Marshal gets an underhook and turns him. Now ODonnell has his back to the cage.
Marshal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Marshal blocks a body shot from ODonnell.
Marshal effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshal comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Marshal prevents a body shot from ODonnell.
ODonnell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bryce ODonnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eliah Marshal's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Marshal throws a sloppy head kick and ODonnell moves out of range easily.
ODonnell lands a right hook to the body.
ODonnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
ODonnell misses the jab.
ODonnell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Marshal.
Marshal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
ODonnell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Marshal has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Marshal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Eliah Marshal has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marshal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshal is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. ODonnell is defending well for now.
ODonnell lands an elbow inside that Marshal shrugs off.
Marshal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marshal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ODonnell's elbow.
ODonnell connects with a knee to the head.
ODonnell trying to stall but Marshal improves his position.
A short right from Marshal on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marshal is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marshal lands an elbow just above ODonnell 's eye.
ODonnell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Marshal up against the cage.
Marshal throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but ODonnell blocks it with crossed arms.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, ODonnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marshal's brow.
Marshal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marshal slowing the pace effectively.
Marshal managing to block the knees to the body from ODonnell.
Marshal creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through ODonnell's defenses.
Nice body punch from Marshal - that landed with a thud.
Marshal is trying to stall.
ODonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
ODonnell throws an elbow that misses.
ODonnell misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marshal avoids the elbow strike from ODonnell, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell prevents a body shot from Marshal.
ODonnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshal lands a nice shot to the body.
Marshal blocks an uppercut.
ODonnell lands on the inside with an uppercut.
ODonnell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Marshal is defending well for now.
ODonnell is working Marshal over against the cage.
Marshal displaying some good clinch control by pressing ODonnell up against the cage.
ODonnell managing to block the knees to the body from Marshal.
ODonnell throws a punch but it's blocked by Marshal.
ODonnell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Marshal lands a knee to the body.
ODonnell misses with a body punch.
Marshal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
ODonnell creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marshal working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marshal scores a nice knee to the body.
ODonnell is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Marshal.
Marshal pushes ODonnell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marshal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marshal tries to land knees in the clinch but ODonnell avoids the damage to the body.
ODonnell misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ODonnell.
ODonnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by ODonnell as Marshal tries to tie him up.
With the fighters up against the cage, ODonnell throws an elbow but misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Marshal.
Marshal lands with a short shot to the head.
Marshal lands an elbow inside.
Marshal scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from ODonnell.
Marshal missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal trying to land knees to the body.
Marshal avoiding damage as ODonnell throws knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marshal.
Marshal utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from ODonnell.
ODonnell trying to land knees to the body.
Marshal avoiding damage.
ODonnell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Marshal blocks it with crossed arms.
ODonnell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ODonnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ODonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Marshal.
ODonnell managing to block the knees to the body from Marshal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshal tries to land a knee to the head but ODonnell blocks with his arms.
Marshal avoiding damage as ODonnell throws knees to the body.
Marshal scores with a knee to the head.
ODonnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Marshal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eliah Marshal's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
ODonnell scores with a head kick.
Marshal staying out of range there.
Bryce ODonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses.
Marshal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps ODonnell's head backwards.
ODonnell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marshal tries to clinch there but ODonnell circles away.
Marshal ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marshal fails to land with a series of punches.
ODonnell throws a lazy right hand but Marshal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
ODonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ODonnell throws a leg kick but Marshal moved away.
Marshal just misses with a punch to the body.
ODonnell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ODonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal moves out of range of the body kick from ODonnell.
Marshal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
ODonnell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Marshal moves out of range of the strikes.
Marshal throws a leg kick but ODonnell moved away.
Marshal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by ODonnell.
ODonnell throws a wild body kick that Marshal sees coming a mile off.
ODonnell moves into the clinch successfully.
ODonnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ODonnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Marshal misses with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from ODonnell.
ODonnell blocks a body shot from Marshal.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Marshal misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshal missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Marshal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marshal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
ODonnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
ODonnell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ODonnell scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marshal stalling in the clinch but ODonnell improves position.
A nice left hand lands by ODonnell.
Marshal trying to control the position but instead, ODonnell has worked for underhooks and has pushed Marshal into the cage.
Marshal lands an elbow just above ODonnell 's eye.
Marshal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike.
Marshal lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
ODonnell is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
ODonnell presses Marshal against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ODonnell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marshal's face.
ODonnell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marshal backwards.
ODonnell missing with knees to the body.
ODonnell takes a knee right on the jaw!
Marshal tries to land a knee to the head but ODonnell blocks with his arms.
Marshal tries to land knees in the clinch but ODonnell avoids the damage to the body.
ODonnell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
ODonnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Marshal gets an underhook and turns ODonnell into the cage.
ODonnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marshal looking to stall.
ODonnell can't find room to land a body shot as Marshal controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for ODonnell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ODonnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshal.
ODonnell pushes off an throws an elbow but Marshal leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
ODonnell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marshal.
With the fighters up against the cage, ODonnell throws an elbow but misses.
ODonnell pushes Marshal back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
ODonnell leaning against his opponent.
ODonnell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Marshal avoids it.
Marshal blocking some punches.
ODonnell misses with an elbow strike.
Marshal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from ODonnell.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ODonnell.
Marshal lands an elbow that stopped ODonnell in his tracks for a moment.
Marshal managing to block the knees to the body from ODonnell.
ODonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Marshal.
Marshal landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marshal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marshal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
ODonnell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Marshal is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bryce ODonnell.
I think ODonnell 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryce ODonnell!
After the fight, Bryce ODonnell was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Grzesiuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Dove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grzesiuk comes to the cage accompanied by PSY - Gangnam Style. Gary Dove has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
208 lbs
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205 lbs
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Good knees
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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
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrzej Grzesiuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Dove!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grzesiuk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dove is pressing down on Grzesiuk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dove uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Grzesiuk as Dove shoots in.
Grzesiuk misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grzesiuk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dove as he jumps to the side.
Grzesiuk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Grzesiuk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dove is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grzesiuk, into his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dove is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dove drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Grzesiuk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dove has Grzesiuk in his guard.
Dove utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dove wants to sweep here but Grzesiuk controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grzesiuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Grzesiuk postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dove wants to stand but Grzesiuk is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grzesiuk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dove has Grzesiuk pulled in close to control his posture.
Dove bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grzesiuk's guard.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dove postures up.
Grzesiuk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grzesiuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dove content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dove content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Grzesiuk on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Grzesiuk tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dove wants to control from the top but Grzesiuk keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dove's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grzesiuk controls Dove momentarily but Dove frees himself.
Dove has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Grzesiuk is adopting a defensive guard.
Dove is looking to work some ground and pound but Grzesiuk has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dove throws a big elbow that misses.
Dove working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grzesiuk's head.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dove trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grzesiuk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dove lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Grzesiuk keeping moving, preventing Dove from controlling successfully.
Grzesiuk pulls Dove in to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dove scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzesiuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dove dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Grzesiuk shoots and misses
and Dove counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dove.
Grzesiuk drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dove gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dove prevents a body shot from Grzesiuk.
Grzesiuk tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrzej Grzesiuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grzesiuk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dove pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dove looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grzesiuk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dove counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dove tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grzesiuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Dove.
Dove fails with the takedown.
Grzesiuk doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dove moves into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grzesiuk is pressed up against the cage. Dove has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grzesiuk down to the mat. Grzesiuk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grzesiuk has a takedown stuffed.
Grzesiuk drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Grzesiuk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dove has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Grzesiuk but great work by Dove.
Dove throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gary Dove has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grzesiuk is trying to control Dove's posture but Dove avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Dove stalls from top position.
The ground and pound from Dove seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dove trying to control the position but Grzesiuk is working away.
Dove swings around for an armbar but Grzesiuk sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dove's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grzesiuk throws an elbow that misses. Dove uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Grzesiuk's guard. Nice move by Dove!
Grzesiuk has momentary wrist control but Dove slips an elbow through the middle.
Dove connects with a couple of short punches.
Grzesiuk seems keen to control Dove's posture.
Grzesiuk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dove manages to get himself to full guard.
Grzesiuk throws a strike but Dove rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk is trying to keep Dove in close.
Dove lands a couple of elbows.
Dove throws an elbow that misses. Grzesiuk uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dove's guard. Nice move by Grzesiuk!
Dove wants to get back to his feet but Grzesiuk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Grzesiuk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Grzesiuk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dove is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Grzesiuk, into his guard.
Dove postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dove trying to control but Grzesiuk is working from the bottom.
Grzesiuk trying to control the position.
Dove postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dove throwing strikes but missing.
Dove lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Dove showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dove shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Grzesiuk is trying to defend but Dove finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dove wants to pass to mount but Grzesiuk is defending the position.
Dove sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grzesiuk defending well though.
Grzesiuk wants to control but Dove is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grzesiuk is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Grzesiuk has hold of Dove's hands but Dove slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dove is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Grzesiuk defends it well.
Dove thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dove wants to take a breather but Grzesiuk is having none of it.
Grzesiuk wants to get back to his feet.
Dove thows a huge punch but Grzesiuk dodges it nicely.
Dove is trying to control. Grzesiuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dove thows a huge punch but Grzesiuk dodges it nicely.
Dove missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Grzesiuk is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dove scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dove thows a huge punch but Grzesiuk dodges it nicely.
Dove performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dove winds up and cracks Grzesiuk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dove is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dove misses with a head shot. Grzesiuk uses the momentum to regain guard.
Grzesiuk keeping moving, preventing Dove from controlling successfully.
Dove landing with the ground and pound.
Grzesiuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dove controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dove throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Grzesiuk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dove postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grzesiuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dove.
Dove with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dove with a nice head shot there.
Dove trying to control the position from guard on top but Grzesiuk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dove landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grzesiuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dove.
Dove loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Grzesiuk looking to control.
Grzesiuk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dove decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grzesiuk, up you get!
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!
Dove shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grzesiuk defends it nicely.
Dove fails with a takedown attempt.
Andrzej Grzesiuk 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.
Grzesiuk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dove tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Grzesiuk is in Dove's guard.
Gary Dove is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dove has momentary wrist control but Grzesiuk slips an elbow through the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Dove comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Dove 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Dove!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reginald Francis Colon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dos Santos might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sugar We Going Down. Juan Dos Santos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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130 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Dos Santos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Reginald Francis Colon!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Francis Colon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Santos slips under a jab.
Francis Colon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos Santos 's hands.
It looks like Juan Dos Santos has been cut.
Dos Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Francis Colon misses with a head kick.
Francis Colon lands a body shot.
Francis Colon throws a series of punches but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Francis Colon throws a head kick that half lands.
Dos Santos is rocked!
A big left from Francis Colon misses.
Oh Dos Santos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Francis Colon bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Francis Colon tries to land a body kick
and Dos Santos counters with a left and a right that stings Francis Colon.
Reginald Francis Colon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Francis Colon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Francis Colon misses with a kick to the body.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Francis Colon.
Francis Colon stuns Dos Santos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Francis Colon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dos Santos seems to have got his legs back now.
Francis Colon looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Santos is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Francis Colon misses.
Francis Colon scores with a jab to the body.
Francis Colon takes a swing at Dos Santos 's ribcage but misses.
Francis Colon scores with a hook to the body. Dos Santos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Francis Colon is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Santos rather than just go for the knockout.
Francis Colon throws a leg kick but Dos Santos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Francis Colon tries a low kick but Dos Santos avoids it.
Dos Santos 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Francis Colon connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dos Santos scrambles back to his feet.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Francis Colon.
A big left from Francis Colon misses.
Francis Colon lands a lovely overhand right.
Francis Colon is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon tries a head kick but it misses.
Francis Colon misses with a low kick.
Francis Colon swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Francis Colon misses
and Dos Santos counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Francis Colon is looking for a sweep. Dos Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dos Santos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dos Santos seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Francis Colon has recovered full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Francis Colon is keeping the position for now.
Francis Colon pulls Dos Santos in close to prevent any damage.
Francis Colon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos Santos 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Francis Colon is keeping the position for now.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a leg! Francis Colon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Francis Colon manages to kick Dos Santos off! Dos Santos jumps back into Francis Colon's guard.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Francis Colon is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Francis Colon dives on top into guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Francis Colon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Dos Santos 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Francis Colon misses with a hook
and Dos Santos counters by moving into the clinch.
Francis Colon missing with knees to the body.
Dos Santos is trying to drag Francis Colon to the mat but Francis Colon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Francis Colon tries to work over Dos Santos 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Francis Colon misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Francis Colon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Francis Colon misses with some punches.
Dos Santos avoids the elbow strike from Francis Colon, against the cage.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Francis Colon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Francis Colon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Francis Colon is trying to force a seperation but Dos Santos has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Francis Colon is trying to push Dos Santos away but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dos Santos prevents a body shot from Francis Colon.
Francis Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
Francis Colon stops a takedown attempt from Dos Santos .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dos Santos . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Francis Colon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Francis Colon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Francis Colon breaks the clinch.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Francis Colon.
Francis Colon tries a head kick but it misses.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Francis Colon forces Dos Santos back against the cage and clinches.
Dos Santos has Francis Colon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Francis Colon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Francis Colon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dos Santos up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos blocks an elbow strike from Francis Colon.
Dos Santos avoiding damage as Francis Colon throws knees to the body.
Francis Colon misses with the head strike.
Francis Colon missing with knees to the body.
Francis Colon trying to land knees to the body.
Francis Colon can't break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Francis Colon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dos Santos 's defenses.
Dos Santos avoids a wild elbow strike from Francis Colon.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Francis Colon fails to land.
Dos Santos letting Francis Colon take a breather here.
Dos Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Francis Colon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Francis Colon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Francis Colon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dos Santos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Francis Colon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Francis Colon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dos Santos 's elbow.
Francis Colon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Francis Colon lands an elbow that stopped Dos Santos in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Francis Colon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it.
Francis Colon is trying to break free.
Dos Santos has Francis Colon pressed against the cage, preventing Francis Colon from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Francis Colon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Francis Colon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Francis Colon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Francis Colon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Francis Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
Francis Colon can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reginald Francis Colon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Dos Santos 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Francis Colon throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Francis Colon.
Francis Colon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dos Santos blocks a head kick by Francis Colon.
Francis Colon throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos moves out of range as Francis Colon throws a body kick.
Francis Colon throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Francis Colon.
Francis Colon tries to land a leg kick but Dos Santos saw it coming and moves away.
Francis Colon tries to clinch up.
Reginald Francis Colon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Dos Santos .
Francis Colon throws an off balance right hand
and Dos Santos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Francis Colon won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Francis Colon is defending well.
Dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Francis Colon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dos Santos is trying to get an arm triangle but Francis Colon is defending well.
Dos Santos tries for a kimura but Francis Colon is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Francis Colon can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Francis Colon keeps Dos Santos under control for a moment.
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Francis Colon tries to buck Dos Santos off but Dos Santos is having none of it.
Dos Santos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Francis Colon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dos Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Francis Colon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dos Santos is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Francis Colon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dos Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Francis Colon rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dos Santos 's guard! Nice work there by Francis Colon!
Dos Santos has his foot on Francis Colon's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Francis Colon works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Santos keeping full guard, as Francis Colon tries to pass.
Juan Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reginald Francis Colon is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Francis Colon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Dos Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Francis Colon 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reginald Francis Colon!
A less than humble Reginald Francis Colon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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