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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Samuli Kuivanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Mathews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glenn Mathews struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuli Kuivanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Glenn Mathews!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuivanen swats away the attempt to clinch by Mathews.
Mathews's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mathews duly obliges.
Kuivanen throws a series of punches but Mathews avoids them all with ease.
Kuivanen darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mathews blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kuivanen.
Kuivanen is nestled in close to Mathews, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kuivanen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kuivanen with the ground and pound but Mathews uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Mathews is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kuivanen thows a big elbow that misses.
Kuivanen won't allow Mathews to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuivanen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuivanen throwing strikes but missing.
Kuivanen is working Mathews over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mathews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kuivanen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathews wants to stand but Kuivanen is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kuivanen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kuivanen misses with a double jab
and Mathews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mathews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathews takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Mathews.
Kuivanen breaks the clinch.
Kuivanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mathews looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen fails to land the takedown.
Glenn Mathews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuivanen dodges the punch combination from Mathews.
Mathews getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mathews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mathews darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mathews slips a jab and a cross from Kuivanen.
Kuivanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathews counters with a stiff right hand.
Mathews lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kuivanen circles away quickly and effectively.
Kuivanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathews counters with a nice uppercut.
Mathews looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mathews with a nice cross.
Kuivanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kuivanen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mathews swivels and escapes.
Kuivanen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kuivanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mathews counters with a left and a right that stings Kuivanen.
Kuivanen misses with a combination
and Mathews counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuivanen wants to break free but Mathews has control.
Mathews lands with a left to the head.
Kuivanen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mathews throws a combination. Kuivanen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mathews connects with a nice looking jab.
Kuivanen wants to clinch
and Mathews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathews counters with a series of strikes. Kuivanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuivanen slips a jab and a cross from Mathews.
Kuivanen falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Mathews to counter with a crisp jab.
Mathews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mathews tries to clinch up.
Kuivanen falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Mathews counter with a right hand.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Kuivanen keeps it at a distance.
Kuivanen lands with a right hand.
Kuivanen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A shot to de liver by Mathews. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Mathews dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuivanen tries to bum rush Mathews with a series of wild strikes but Mathews uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mathews lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kuivanen misses with a double jab
and Mathews counters with a right hand to the body.
Samuli Kuivanen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kuivanen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A combination from Kuivanen does no damage.
Mathews throws a right and a left that Kuivanen avoids nicely.
A combination from Mathews does no damage.
Mathews slips a jab from Kuivanen.
Mathews lands a two punch combo.
Mathews moves forwards but Kuivanen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kuivanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mathews counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuivanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A punch combination from Mathews misses.
Kuivanen throws a combination that misses
and Mathews counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Mathews.
Mathews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slow jab from Kuivanen misses its intended target.
Kuivanen throws a nice looking combination but Mathews bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Samuli Kuivanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuivanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mathews counters with a left and a right that stings Kuivanen.
Kuivanen misses the jab.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuivanen.
Kuivanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathews counters with a series of strikes. Kuivanen will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kuivanen throws a combination that misses
and Mathews counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuivanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathews counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Horrible takedown by Kuivanen or perhaps it was just good defense by Mathews which made him look bad.
Mathews tries to clinch but Kuivanen is having none of it.
Glenn Mathews seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuivanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mathews.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuivanen.
Mathews lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kuivanen backs up against the cage.
Kuivanen misses with a double jab
and Mathews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Mathews both land. Nice combination.
Kuivanen lands a two punch combo.
Mathews is working the combinations to good effect here.
Jab, jab by Mathews - just one landing.
Mathews throws a series of punches but Kuivanen moves out of range.
Kuivanen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mathews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathews misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mathews scores with a hook.
Kuivanen throws a good cross that connects.
Mathews clinches up against the cage.
Kuivanen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mathews wants to break free but Kuivanen has control.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mathews.
Mathews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kuivanen manages to break the clinch.
Kuivanen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mathews counters by moving into the clinch.
Mathews has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mathews is trying to break the clinch but Kuivanen has him pressed against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Kuivanen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kuivanen is trying to break free.
Kuivanen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mathews throws a right and a left that Kuivanen avoids nicely.
Kuivanen misses with a looping right.
Danga de danga de dang - Mathews scores with a four punch combination!
That's four 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.
Kuivanen misses with a combination
and Mathews counters with a one-two to the body.
A slow jab from Kuivanen misses its intended target.
Kuivanen throws a lazy right hand but Mathews sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kuivanen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kuivanen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mathews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kuivanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuivanen wants to clinch.
Mathews doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuivanen circles away.
Mathews might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kuivanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mathews cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kuivanen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kuivanen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mathews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glenn Mathews showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kuivanen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuivanen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mathews misses with the combination.
Mathews looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kuivanen misses with a double jab
and Mathews counters with a left and a right that stings Kuivanen.
Kuivanen misses with a combination
and Mathews counters by clinching up.
Mathews fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kuivanen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kuivanen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mathews circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Mathews.
Mathews wants to clinch up but Kuivanen keeps it at a distance.
Kuivanen throws a combination that misses
and Mathews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuivanen throws a series of punches but Mathews moves out of range.
Kuivanen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mathews.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mathews defending well as Kuivanen loads up on a big left hand.
Kuivanen tries to move into range but Mathews moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mathews.
Mathews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mathews throws a series of punches but Kuivanen avoids them all with ease.
Mathews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuivanen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mathews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuivanen misses with a combination
and Mathews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuivanen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mathews.
Kuivanen throws a combination that misses
and Mathews counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kuivanen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kuivanen.
Kuivanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mathews counters by moving into the clinch.
Kuivanen breaks the clinch.
Mathews throws a series of punches but Kuivanen moves out of range.
Mathews lands a nice looking body shot.
Mathews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuivanen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuivanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mathews counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mathews scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mathews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mathews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mathews clinches but Kuivanen breaks the clinch
and Kuivanen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mathews's guard now.
Mathews pushes Kuivanen off and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuivanen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mathews counters with a three punch combo that has Kuivanen backing up. Kuivanen nods at Mathews to acknowledge the strikes.
No joy there for Mathews, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuivanen tries to clinch up.
Mathews lands with a nice combination. Kuivanen backs away looking to recover.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mathews.
A nice combination there by Mathews.
Kuivanen throws a right hand that Mathews ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathews also avoids with ease.
Kuivanen throws a right hand that Mathews ducks under and follows up with a left that Mathews also avoids with ease.
Mathews throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mathews misses with a series of wild punches.
A left and a right from Mathews both land. Nice combination.
Kuivanen throws the left hand but Mathews avoids the punch easily.
Glenn Mathews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kuivanen closes the distance and clinches up with Mathews, looking for a takedown. Kuivanen pushes Mathews against the cage but Mathews circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuivanen fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuli Kuivanen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Mathews.
Kuivanen lands the left hand.
Kuivanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mathews fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mathews avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mathews throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kuivanen.
A punch combination from Mathews misses.
Kuivanen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mathews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mathews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Samuli Kuivanen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kuivanen looks to throw the jab but Mathews is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Mathews comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mathews 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glenn Mathews!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Syd Scarr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Syd Scarr!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Scarr lands but Gahan takes it in his stride.
Syd Scarr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gahan has Scarr up against the cage in a clinch.
Gahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Gahan.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Scarr is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Gahan.
Gahan working hard to break the clinch.
Scarr manages to break the clinch.
Gahan misses with the combination.
Gahan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gahan.
Scarr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Gahan scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Syd Scarr has been cut.
Scarr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gahan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gahan has managed to clinch.
Gahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Scarr won't allow it.
Gahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Scarr has him pressed against the cage.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Scarr is controlling the position.
Scarr is trying to break free.
Gahan stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarr throws an elbow but it misses.
Scarr lands an elbow inside that Gahan shrugs off.
The referee calls for Gahan to work.
Scarr breaks the clinch.
Gahan clinches with his opponent.
Scarr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gahan blocks an elbow strike.
Gahan takes an elbow to the temple.
Gahan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gahan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gahan lands with a short shot to the head.
Scarr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gahan avoids it.
Scarr is looking to break free of the clinch but Gahan has double underhooks.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scarr has him pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gahan.
Scarr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gahan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scarr is trying to break free.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Scarr is controlling him.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gahan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scarr manages to break the clinch.
Gahan takes a swing at Scarr's ribcage but misses.
Scarr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gahan has Scarr up against the cage in a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gahan slowing the pace effectively.
Scarr struggles to land a body shot inside as Gahan controls his hands.
Gahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Scarr has double underhooks.
Gahan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Scarr up against the cage.
Gahan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scarr backwards.
Scarr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gahan avoiding damage.
Gahan managing to block the knees to the body from Scarr.
Gahan lands a body shot.
Gahan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scarr looks gassed!
Scarr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gahan prevents it.
Dave Gahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd Scarr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A shot to de liver by Gahan. Beautiful body shot.
Gahan scores with a decent looking hook.
Gahan forces Scarr back against the cage and clinches.
Gahan lands a left hand.
A short left from Gahan.
Scarr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gahan can't break the clinch.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Scarr is controlling him.
Gahan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gahan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gahan as the two fighters clinch.
Gahan avoiding damage as Scarr throws knees to the body.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scarr has him pressed against the cage.
Scarr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gahan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Scarr on the side of the head.
Gahan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gahan clinches up against the cage.
Scarr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gahan can't break the clinch.
Gahan gets underhooks to prevent Scarr's takedown attempt.
Gahan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gahan tries to break free but Scarr pushes him back against the cage.
Gahan breaks from the clinch.
Gahan rushes Scarr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarr has Gahan pressed against the cage, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scarr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gahan avoids it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Scarr.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gahan is trying to break free.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Scarr is controlling the position.
Gahan is pressed up against the cage. Scarr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gahan down to the mat. Gahan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gahan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Syd Scarr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scarr closes the distance but Gahan moves to the side
and Gahan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gahan forces Scarr back against the cage and clinches.
Gahan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scarr tries a body shot but Gahan blocks it.
Gahan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Scarr wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gahan scores with a hook to the body.
Scarr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scarr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gahan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dave Gahan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gahan closes the distance and pushes Scarr back into the cage.
Gahan leaning against his opponent.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Scarr keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan working hard to break the clinch.
Gahan cracks Scarr with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Scarr keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan breaks from the clinch.
Gahan takes the fight into the clinch.
Scarr can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan lands with a left to the head.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gahan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Scarr looking to throw knees to the head but Gahan is blocking nicely.
Gahan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scarr letting Gahan take a breather here.
Scarr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gahan blocks it with crossed arms.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Scarr is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Gahan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gahan.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Scarr misses with an elbow strike.
Gahan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Scarr tries to break free but Gahan pushes him back against the cage.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gahan tries to break free but Scarr pushes him back against the cage.
Gahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Scarr won't allow it.
Gahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Scarr won't allow it.
Scarr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gahan avoids the damage to the body.
Scarr throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gahan blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gahan dodges an elbow strike from Scarr.
Gahan wants to break free but Scarr has control.
Gahan is trying to force a seperation but Scarr has the dominant position.
Scarr manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gahan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Scarr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gahan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scarr backwards.
Scarr is working for takedown but Gahan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dave Gahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Syd Scarr.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gahan.
Gahan stalling.
Gahan seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Scarr trying to stall but Gahan improves his position.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarr keeps control of Gahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Scarr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gahan is defending well for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gahan.
Gahan lands a body shot.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Scarr has him pressed against the cage.
Gahan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scarr wants a takedown.
Gahan lands with a light punch inside.
Gahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Scarr has double underhooks.
Scarr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gahan pushes Scarr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Scarr won't allow it.
Scarr tries to land a knee to the head but Gahan blocks with his arms.
Gahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Scarr won't allow it.
Gahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scarr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gahan avoids the damage to the body.
Scarr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gahan is looking to break free of the clinch but Scarr has double underhooks.
Scarr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gahan avoids the damage to the body.
Scarr misses with an elbow strike.
Scarr taking a breather.
Gahan lands a hook that snaps the head of Scarr backwards.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gahan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gahan is trying to break free.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Scarr tries to break the clinch but Gahan is controlling the position.
Gahan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scarr or not.
Scarr tries to pull guard but Gahan holds him up against the cage and eventually Scarr drops back down to his feet.
Scarr has had enough of the clinch but Gahan keeps him there for the moment.
Gahan lands with a short shot to the head.
Scarr escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gahan works the jab nicely.
Gahan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gahan gets a clinch.
Scarr using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Gahan wants to break free but Scarr has control.
Gahan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scarr is trying to force a seperation but Gahan has the dominant position.
Scarr has had enough of the clinch but Gahan keeps him there for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gahan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Syd Scarr's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gahan jabs Scarr right on the nose. Scarr blinks but takes it well.
Gahan drives through and clinches with Scarr against the cage.
Gahan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Scarr stalling in the clinch but Gahan improves position.
Gahan lands a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Gahan.
A frustrated look appears on Scarr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Scarr has Gahan pressed against the cage, preventing Gahan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Gahan.
A frustrated look appears on Scarr's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dave Gahan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gahan controlling the action here for a moment.
Scarr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gahan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gahan is defending well for now.
Scarr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gahan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Scarr tries to break the clinch but Gahan is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Scarr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gahan.
Scarr keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gahan's efforts to push away.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gahan lands a body punch.
Gahan digs a right hand underneath Scarr's ribcage. Scarr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gahan is trying to break free.
Gahan avoiding damage as Scarr throws knees to the body.
Scarr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Scarr has him pressed against the cage.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scarr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gahan is keeping busy.
Gahan is trying to break free.
Scarr is trying to stall.
Gahan is trying to break free.
Gahan is trying to break free.
Gahan lands a shot to the body.
Scarr tries to land knees in the clinch but Gahan avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Scarr.
Gahan just leaning against Scarr, taking a breather.
Gahan blocks an elbow strike.
Gahan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Scarr pushes off an throws an elbow but Gahan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Scarr looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A bit of stalling here from Gahan.
Scarr misses with the head strike.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Gahan lands a left hand.
Scarr trying to stall but Gahan improves his position.
Gahan scores with a shot to the side of Scarr's head.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Scarr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Gahan does no damage.
Scarr looks to clinch
and Gahan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Scarr plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Scarr on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Scarr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Scarr throws a nice head kick!
Gahan closes the distance and pushes Scarr back into the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan is trying to break the clinch but Scarr is controlling him.
Gahan stalling.
Gahan has had enough of the clinch but Scarr keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scarr tries to break free but Gahan pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gahan.
Scarr creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Scarr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Gahan.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Gahan dodges an elbow strike from Scarr.
Scarr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gahan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Scarr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gahan has Scarr pushed against the cage.
Scarr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four 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.
Gahan slows down the pace here.
Scarr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Scarr lands a head kick. Gahan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gahan takes the fight into the clinch.
Gahan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scarr lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Gahan blocks an elbow strike from Scarr.
Gahan leaning against his opponent.
Scarr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gahan blocks the elbow strike.
Gahan wants to break free but Scarr has control.
Scarr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gahan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Scarr tries to land a knee to the head but Gahan blocks with his arms.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Scarr is controlling the position.
Syd Scarr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Gahan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gahan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scarr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Gahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gahan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Gahan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darren Pursey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren Pursey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Oliver Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pursey sprawls well initially but Roberts persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pursey is in trouble now - Roberts has advanced to mount!
Pursey is working to get back to half guard.
Pursey is working hard here to advance position.
Pursey regains half guard.
Roberts seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Roberts working Pursey over with strikes.
Roberts wants to free his trapped foot but Pursey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pursey is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Roberts really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pursey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pursey actively working from the bottom here.
Roberts is looking to advance position but Pursey won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts misses with a head shot. Pursey uses the momentum to regain guard.
Pursey really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pursey keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
Roberts postures up in Pursey's guard and throws a big left but Pursey blocks it.
Pursey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pursey pushes a forearm under Roberts's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Roberts is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darren Pursey!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Cummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Mark Cummins has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cummins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Gonzo Bunga!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bunga fails with a takedown attempt.
Bunga fails with the takedown.
Bunga shoots in but no luck this time.
Mark Cummins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gonzo Bunga.
Cummins tries to bum rush Bunga with a series of wild strikes but Bunga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunga looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cummins is fending him off so far but Bunga persists. Nope, Cummins circles away and we're back to standing.
Cummins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cummins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bunga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cummins's guard.
Bunga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cummins is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cummins wants to stand up but Bunga is controlling him.
Bunga drops back looking for a leg! Cummins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cummins manages to kick Bunga off! Bunga jumps back into Cummins's guard.
Bunga 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.
Bunga looks gassed!
Bunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga prevents Cummins from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cummins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cummins tries to get out of the position.
Cummins trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bunga swats away the attempt to clinch by Cummins.
Bunga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cummins pinned against the cage. Cummins gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Cummins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bunga.
Cummins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bunga's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cummins.
Cummins thumps Bunga with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bunga is defended easily by Cummins.
Cummins throws a combination. Bunga tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cummins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bunga is trying to drag Cummins to the mat but Cummins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cummins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cummins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cummins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some wild striking there from Cummins.
Cummins cracks a nice hook into Bunga's ribs.
Bunga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cummins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cummins cracks Bunga with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bunga swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cummins counters with a three punch combo that has Bunga backing up. Bunga nods at Cummins to acknowledge the strikes.
Bunga tries to bum rush Cummins with a series of wild strikes but Cummins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bunga fails with the takedown.
Bunga shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cummins is trying to defend but Bunga finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cummins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bunga trying to pass the guard but Cummins defending well.
Bunga is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cummins has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins tries to kick Bunga off but Bunga keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bunga passes to full mount!
Cummins is trying to stand up.
Bunga looking to secure an arm triangle but Cummins defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cummins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gonzo Bunga will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cummins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bunga closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cummins circles away.
Bunga dives in and grabs Cummins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cummins pushes down on Bunga's head and hops out.
Cummins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mark Cummins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Cummins.
Bunga fails with the takedown.
Mark Cummins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gonzo Bunga.
Cummins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Horrible takedown by Bunga or perhaps it was just good defense by Cummins which made him look bad.
Cummins tries to clinch but Bunga moves out of range.
Cummins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bunga throws a lazy head kick
and Cummins counters by clinching up.
Cummins lands an elbow just above Bunga 's eye.
Cummins is trying to break free.
Cummins has had enough of the clinch but Bunga keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunga drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cummins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cummins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bunga backwards.
Bunga is trying to drag Cummins to the mat but Cummins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cummins lands an uppercut.
Cummins lands a damaging elbow.
Bunga prevents Cummins from breaking the clinch.
A short right from Cummins.
A head punch on the inside from Cummins fails to land.
Bunga changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cummins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cummins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bunga throws a sloppy body shot
and Cummins counters with a low kick, right behind Bunga 's knee.
Bunga swats away the attempt to clinch by Cummins.
Cummins lands a right hook to the body.
Cummins tries to clinch up but Bunga circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cummins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cummins.
Bunga shoots in looking for a takedown. Cummins tries to sprawl out of it but Bunga keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cummins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cummins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cummins scores with a one two! Bunga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bunga 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.
Cummins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bunga is controlling him.
Bunga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cummins wants to stand and escape but Bunga is having none of it.
Bunga drops back looking for a leg! Cummins is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cummins manages to kick Bunga off! Bunga jumps back into Cummins's guard.
Cummins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga looking to pass the guard.
Bunga is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bunga 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cummins connects with a body shot.
Bunga tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cummins swivels and escapes.
Cummins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cummins tries to clinch up but Bunga circles away and keeps his distance.
Cummins thumps Bunga with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cummins lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bunga looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bunga shoots in and drives through. Cummins sprawls well.
Danga de danga de dang - Cummins scores with a four punch combination!
Cummins tries to clinch
and Bunga counters with a takedown into side control.
Bunga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cummins is pushing Bunga's head away, looking to escape. Bunga manages to hold on to the position though.
Bunga is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cummins has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cummins is trying to buck Bunga off.
Bunga looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gonzo Bunga will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Cummins digs a good body shot into Bunga's ribs.
Bunga closes the distance and pushes Cummins back into the cage.
Bunga pulls Cummins into guard.
Bunga working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Cummins has passed into half guard!
Bunga actively working from the bottom here.
Cummins wants to stand up but Bunga has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bunga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins wants to stand up but Bunga has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cummins prevents Bunga from improving his position.
Bunga makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bunga.
Bunga has an active guard here but Cummins has managed to pass into half guard.
Bunga tries to get to full guard but Cummins has control of the leg.
Cummins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bunga on the ground.
Cummins tries to stand and escape but Bunga is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bunga tries to roll over but Cummins keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummins wants to stand up but Bunga is controlling the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Cummins thumps Bunga with a low kick.
Cummins looks to clinch
and Bunga counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bunga is working for a submission of some sort.
Mark Cummins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunga is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cummins doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bunga.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is looking for submissions but instead, Cummins has regained full guard.
Bunga is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cummins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cummins has escaped and now he's on top!
Cummins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cummins wanted to stand there but Bunga had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bunga pushes a forearm under Cummins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Cummins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gonzo Bunga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - Rock the Casbah. Ross Woods acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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182 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jerome Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Woods!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woods lands a nice looking body kick.
Woods tries to land a front kick but Harris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Harris's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Harris duly obliges.
It looks like Ross Woods has been cut.
Woods tries to close the distance and clinch but Harris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Woods throws a combination that misses
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Woods throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris blocks the body kick.
Woods walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Woods falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Woods.
Woods swings away with a body shot that misses
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harris lands a right hook to the body.
Woods looks gassed!
Woods tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Woods thinking.
Woods throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Woods can't break the clinch.
Harris prevents a body shot from Woods.
Harris lands with a right to the head.
Woods tries to land knees in the clinch but Harris avoids the damage to the body.
Woods takes a shot to the head.
Woods's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Harris lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Woods or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris lands a takedown into guard.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Harris passes into half guard.
Harris controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris trying to mount his opponent but Woods defends it.
Harris not doing much here.
Harris is pressing down on Woods's thigh, looking to free his foot. Woods is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Woods really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harris is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harris thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Harris is looking to pass Woods's guard but actually Woods recovers to full guard.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Woods is keeping the position.
Woods can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harris controls the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Woods keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Harris dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Woods's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A left and a right from Harris both land. Nice combination.
Ross Woods is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Harris.
Harris tries to move into full mount but can't pass Woods's legs.
Harris works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
A lull in the action here as Harris stalls from top position.
Woods stops Harris from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods seems a little lost for a moment, as Harris dominates the positioning.
Harris wants to take a breather but Woods manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Harris.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Woods is retaining full guard.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woods wants to stand up but Harris is controlling him.
Harris looking to sit in guard and control but Woods gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harris managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Jerome Harris just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Woods wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Harris.
Harris leaning against his opponent.
Harris makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That has opened up Ross Woods's cut even more.
Woods tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Woods is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Woods throws an elbow but misses.
Harris gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Woods avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris wants to lay and pray for a moment but Woods keeps working.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Woods defending well though.
Harris is working for a submission of some sort.
Harris trying to control from half guard but Woods is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ross Woods's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Woods misses with a combination
and Harris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Harris postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Woods is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Harris, into his guard.
Harris is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Woods gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harris controls Woods momentarily but Woods frees himself.
That's two 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.
Harris throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Woods trying to stand up but can't free himself from Harris's guard.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet.
Harris manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris controlling the position easily from mount.
Harris won't let Woods get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Harris looking to ground and pound but Woods is blocking nicely.
Ross Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Woods blocking the ground and pound.
Harris controlling from the full mount.
Harris wants to control the pace but Woods is squirming around nicely.
Jerome Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harris looking to finish Woods with some ground and pound. This is bad for Woods!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Harris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harris has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Chappers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Persius Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd Chappers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Floyd Chappers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Persius Masters!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chappers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masters manages to avoid it.
Chappers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Masters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Masters working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Masters working the ground and pound from side control.
Masters creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Chappers sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chappers is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Masters is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masters stands up and beckons Chappers to his feet.
Chappers throws a series of punches but Masters moves out of range.
Masters feints and as Chappers raises his hands in defense, Masters changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chappers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chappers wants to get back to his feet but Masters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chappers pushes Masters off and gets back to his feet.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Masters.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masters.
Masters working the head and body with strikes.
Chappers on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Masters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Masters fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Chappers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Masters has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Masters connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Chappers some visible discomfort.
Chappers is breathing heavily.
Masters scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chappers to see if he's OK.
Masters trying to control the action but Chappers is working from the bottom.
Masters working the ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters prevents Chappers from escaping the position.
Masters lands a few punches from side control.
Masters throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Masters in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Masters throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Masters prevents Chappers from escaping the position.
Masters controlling the position.
Chappers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Masters misses with the ground and pound.
An elbow from Masters crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Masters closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chappers tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chappers tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Floyd Chappers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Chappers both land. Nice combination.
Chappers works over Masters's head and body with a nice combination.
Chappers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masters.
Masters landing strikes.
Masters tries to advance to mount but can't.
Chappers tries to escape but Masters is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters is working Chappers over with some ground and pound from side control.
Chappers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Masters has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Masters in side control lands a decent elbow.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Masters throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chappers's waist but Chappers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masters off to one side.
Masters ducks right into an uppercut from Chappers.
Chappers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chappers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Masters fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chappers sprawls well initially but Masters persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Masters takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chappers wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Persius Masters dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masters tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masters will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Masters takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masters scores with a takedown into Chappers's guard.
Chappers pushes Masters off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chappers lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Masters walks into a straight right hand from Chappers.
Chappers misses with a two punch combination.
Masters closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chappers is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Masters asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Masters is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chappers has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masters wants to control but Chappers is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappers wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Masters in side control, throwing shots but Chappers defends.
Masters with the ground and pound but Chappers regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Persius Masters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masters throwing shots but Chappers is blocking nicely.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Chappers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Masters looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chappers works Masters's body with a nice hook.
Persius Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chappers connects with a jab.
Chappers looks to score with a jab to the body but Masters is just out of range.
Masters has closed the distance and engaged Chappers in a clinch.
Masters is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chappers can't get the takedown.
Masters has Chappers pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chappers manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Floyd Chappers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Persius Masters.
Chappers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Chappers tries to break free but Masters pushes him back against the cage.
Masters gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chappers regains guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters throws a strike but Chappers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Masters trying to control the position.
Chappers is looking to stand up but Masters won't let him.
Masters is working an open guard so Chappers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Masters throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masters takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good standup being displayed there by Chappers as he connects with a hook.
Chappers takes a swing at Masters's ribcage but misses.
Masters rushes Chappers and presses him up against the cage.
Chappers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masters has him pressed against the cage.
Masters gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chappers regains guard.
Masters throwing strikes from guard but Chappers blocks nicely.
Chappers keeping moving, preventing Masters from controlling successfully.
Masters wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Chappers's closed guard. He's half up but Chappers has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Chappers pivots and extends the arm, Masters falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Chappers! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Floyd Chappers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Buckinham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kolo Bolca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolo Bolca is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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271 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Buckinham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kolo Bolca!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolca avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buckinham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolca.
Bolca dodges the punch combination from Buckinham.
A jab from Bolca misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Buckinham connects with a solid leg kick.
Buckinham drops Bolca with a beautiful combination! Bolca stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Buckinham is looking for the KO!
Bolca is rocked!
It looks like Kolo Bolca has been cut.
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!
Bolca tries to work over Buckinham's front leg with a kick but Buckinham checks it.
Bolca is still on wobbly legs! Can Buckinham finish him?
Buckinham misses with a double jab.
Bolca seems to have recovered his senses.
Buckinham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bolca looks gassed!
Buckinham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Buckinham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bolca.
Buckinham connects with a nice cross there... Bolca is looking wobbly and Buckinham recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Bolca to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Buckinham jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Bob Buckinham!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Walford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olbrzymi Vlad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Walford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Olbrzymi Vlad!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlad scores with a shot to the body.
Vlad throws a combination. Walford tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Olbrzymi Vlad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walford shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vlad but Vlad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice combination there by Vlad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vlad throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vlad scores with a leg kick.
Walford is breathing heavily.
Walford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vlad can pounce on him.
Vlad misses with a double jab.
Walford takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vlad lands with a good body shot.
Vlad scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Walford doesn't seem bothered though.
Vlad drops Walford with a beautiful combination! Walford stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vlad is looking for the KO!
It looks like Tom Walford has been cut.
Vlad throws a right and a left that Walford avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walford slips a jab and a cross from Vlad.
Vlad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vlad lands with a good body shot.
Vlad scores with a sloppy right hand. Walford should have avoided that one.
Vlad connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Walford to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Vlad!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Olbrzymi Vlad!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Biggum has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Biggum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vince Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggum stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brown.
Brown avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown misses with a double jab.
No luck for Biggum with that takedown attempt.
Brown throws a combination that misses
and Biggum counters with a single leg into guard. Brown didn't expect that.
Brown keeping full guard, as Biggum tries to pass.
Biggum prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biggum 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.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Biggum is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Biggum is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Biggum stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brown wants to clinch but Biggum slips to the side
and Biggum counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Brown looks gassed!
Biggum wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Biggum 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.
Brown is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biggum avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Biggum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Brown tries to circle away but Biggum has him pinned against the cage.
Biggum works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Biggum won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Biggum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Biggum is controlling him.
Biggum working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Biggum passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Biggum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brown defends it nicely.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Biggum closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Brown to the mat! Brown manages to get full guard.
Biggum forces his way into half guard.
Biggum seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Brown is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyrone Biggum!
Tyrone Biggum retains his bantamweight title!
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energy
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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