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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gareth Johns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bangarang by Skrillex. Gareth Johns had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Gareth Johns !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Samson Jones!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones scores with a punch to the head.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johns .
Jones cracks a nice hook into Johns 's ribs.
Johns swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Jones's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Jones's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johns seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Johns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Johns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones throws a hook but Johns avoids it easily.
Jones moves away from the strike by Johns .
Jones throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
Jones lands with a right hand.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Johns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samson Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones with a hook.
Johns moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johns .
Jones blocks a jab.
Johns listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones blocks a jab.
Johns throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
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!
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Johns is just out of range.
Johns moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Johns moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Johns 's ribs.
Johns misses with a wild combination.
Jones moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johns throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Johns closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johns 's hands.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johns was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Johns slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Johns walks into a jab.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Jones. Those never looked like landing.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Johns 's head backwards.
Johns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a leg kick but Johns sees it coming and moves out of range.
Johns swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johns thinking.
Jones missing with a left hand there. Johns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jones misses with a low kick as Johns jumps back.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johns .
Johns tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jones shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones looks to throw the jab but Johns is out of range.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a hook
and Johns counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Jones dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johns lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Johns backpedaling.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johns under the eye.
Johns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johns thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jones looks to land a left hand but Johns moved out of range nicely.
Jones has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jones there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johns throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Johns is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Johns 's belly button to the back.
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!
Jones misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johns looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones thumps Johns with a low kick.
Jones throws a series of punches but Johns moves out of range.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johns manages to avoid it.
A jab from Jones finds it's way through Johns 's defenses.
Johns moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Johns blocks a jab.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johns .
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johns 's waist but Johns gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Johns takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch lands to the side of Johns 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones throws a jab when Johns was well out of range.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Johns uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johns avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Johns misses.
Jones takes a swing at Johns 's ribcage but misses.
Johns stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jones scores with a shot to the body.
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!
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johns counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones throws a right hand that Johns ducks under and follows up with a left that Johns also avoids with ease.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Johns 's head but Johns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands with a shot to the body.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johns was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johns throws out the jab.
Johns misses with a looping right.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Johns 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Johns duly obliges.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a jab when Johns was well out of range.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Johns should have avoided that one.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Johns slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johns moves away from the strike by Jones.
Johns walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johns avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jones misses with a straight left.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Johns .
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
and Johns counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johns back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johns misses with the combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Samson Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Johns paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gareth Johns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Johns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones throws the left hand but Johns avoids the punch easily.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johns on the side of the head.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Johns on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Johns counters with a straight right hand.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Johns looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jones throws a hook but Johns blocks it.
Johns misses with the combination.
Jones throws a right and a left that Johns avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Jones.
Johns slips under a jab.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Johns slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Jones swinging wildly here.
Samson Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones throws a right and a left that Johns avoids nicely.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johns connects with a crisp jab.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Jones misses.
Johns fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Johns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johns steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Johns thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johns defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Johns falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a double jab
and Johns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johns slips a straight right by Jones.
Johns fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jones on the side of the head.
Jones cracks Johns with an open hand slap.
Jones throws a hook but Johns avoids it easily.
Johns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Johns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones misses with a combination
and Johns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Johns counters with a stiff right hand.
Jones is rocked!
Jones swings for the body but Johns moves out of range.
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Johns finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones seems to have recovered his senses.
Johns slips a jab from Jones.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones lands a jab.
Jones throws a predictable looking body shot
and Johns counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johns dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Samson Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Johns scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Johns throws a head kick that misses.
Gareth Johns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johns slips under a jab from Jones.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gareth Johns .
Well Jones has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samson Jones!
Samson Jones bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kostov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fat Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fat Burger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Boris Kostov's 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Kostov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fat Burger!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger missing with a left hand there. Kostov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burger closes the distance and clinches.
Kostov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burger fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kostov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kostov is trying to work for a kimura but Burger is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Burger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Burger has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kostov is working away from the top position though.
Kostov is nestled in close to Burger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kostov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burger defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kostov in particular looking to stall.
Burger trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kostov lands a nice short elbow.
Kostov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kostov slips a nice elbow through Burger's hands, connecting with Burger's forehead.
Kostov wants to work for an arm triangle but Burger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kostov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Kostov 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kostov is trying for a kimura here. Burger looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kostov wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Kostov!
In his post fight interview, Boris Kostov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deuce McCrakin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake LaMotta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Deuce McCrakin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake LaMotta!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
LaMotta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCrakin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Jake LaMotta has been cut.
McCrakin throws a right hand that misses
and McCrakin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCrakin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as LaMotta throws out the jab.
LaMotta keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McCrakin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
LaMotta scores with a hook to the body. McCrakin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
LaMotta punishes McCrakin's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrakin. LaMotta does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrakin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
LaMotta misses with a looping left.
McCrakin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCrakin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from LaMotta.
LaMotta looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
LaMotta paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
LaMotta missing with a left hand there. McCrakin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
LaMotta throws an overhand right that lands on McCrakin's shoulder, as McCrakin tries to avoid the shot.
McCrakin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
LaMotta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCrakin momentarily.
LaMotta staying out of range there.
LaMotta misses with an uppercut.
McCrakin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling LaMotta to score with a decent uppercut.
LaMotta takes a swing at McCrakin's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta stalks McCrakin and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into McCrakin's face. McCrakin staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaMotta throws a jab when McCrakin was well out of range.
LaMotta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrakin.
McCrakin is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McCrakin throws a big shot that misses.
McCrakin works the jab nicely.
Nice body punch from McCrakin.
McCrakin walks into a left hand.
LaMotta misses the shot to the body.
McCrakin ducks under a wild hook from LaMotta.
LaMotta misses with a hook. McCrakin ducked under it nicely.
LaMotta 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta misses with a right hand
and LaMotta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LaMotta throws a poor cross that misses
and McCrakin counters with a stiff right hand.
LaMotta connects with a body shot.
McCrakin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McCrakin moves forwards but LaMotta connects with a nice, crisp jab.
LaMotta jabs McCrakin right on the nose. McCrakin blinks but takes it well.
LaMotta is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McCrakin had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nice jab there from LaMotta.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
LaMotta lands a lovely overhand right.
LaMotta swings widly with a right hand
and McCrakin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta wants to clinch.
LaMotta lands an overhand right.
LaMotta changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jake LaMotta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
LaMotta looks to land a combination but McCrakin avoids it well.
McCrakin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaMotta.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaMotta is looking to clinch.
LaMotta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrakin.
LaMotta misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake LaMotta dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jake LaMotta'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.
LaMotta throws a hook but McCrakin blocks it.
A slow jab from LaMotta misses its intended target.
LaMotta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCrakin finds it's way round the side to connect with LaMotta's head.
McCrakin walks into a straight right hand from LaMotta.
McCrakin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by LaMotta.
LaMotta avoids the body shot from McCrakin.
LaMotta cracks McCrakin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
LaMotta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrakin moves away.
Jake LaMotta seems to be getting the better of the standup.
LaMotta throws the left hand but McCrakin avoids the punch easily.
LaMotta looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrakin is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LaMotta throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCrakin.
LaMotta misses with a looping right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McCrakin might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McCrakin moves out of range of the strikes.
LaMotta wants to clinch.
Good exchange - McCrakin coming out on top.
A jab from LaMotta misses.
A big left from LaMotta misses.
McCrakin takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCrakin counters with a stiff right hand.
LaMotta swinging wildly here.
McCrakin slips a straight right by LaMotta.
LaMotta throws a series of punches but McCrakin moves out of range.
A slow jab from LaMotta misses its intended target.
LaMotta throws a right hand that McCrakin ducks under and follows up with a left that McCrakin also avoids with ease.
LaMotta misses with a body punch
and McCrakin counters with a straight right hand.
McCrakin takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LaMotta throws a sloppy body shot
and McCrakin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
LaMotta looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrakin is just out of range.
LaMotta throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
LaMotta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrakin was well out of range. Poor timing from LaMotta.
LaMotta throws a hook to the side of McCrakin's head but McCrakin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McCrakin slips a jab from LaMotta.
LaMotta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCrakin works the jab nicely.
LaMotta wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McCrakin misses.
A big right from McCrakin misses.
McCrakin takes a swing at LaMotta's ribcage but misses.
LaMotta lands with a straight right. McCrakin didn't see that one coming.
McCrakin misses with a hook. LaMotta ducked under it nicely.
LaMotta throws a series of punches but McCrakin avoids them all with ease.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
LaMotta just misses with a punch to the body.
LaMotta lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake LaMotta showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake LaMotta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
McCrakin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. LaMotta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from LaMotta does no damage.
LaMotta is looking to clinch but McCrakin is avoiding it.
LaMotta misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McCrakin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
LaMotta tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCrakin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
LaMotta throws a series of punches but McCrakin avoids them all with ease.
LaMotta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCrakin slips under a jab from LaMotta.
LaMotta misses with a straight left.
McCrakin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as LaMotta lands an impressive looking overhand right. McCrakin doesn't seem phased though.
McCrakin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
LaMotta has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
LaMotta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
LaMotta throws a right hand that misses
and LaMotta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
LaMotta moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LaMotta.
LaMotta misses with some punches.
McCrakin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCrakin lands a body punch.
McCrakin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LaMotta misses with the head strike.
LaMotta misses with a hook from the clinch.
LaMotta misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, LaMotta scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta scores with a shot to the side of McCrakin's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrakin wants to stall.
McCrakin is trying to break free.
LaMotta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaMotta misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaMotta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LaMotta misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McCrakin.
LaMotta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
LaMotta lands a shoulder strike.
McCrakin blocks an uppercut.
LaMotta swings away with an uppercut that misses.
LaMotta throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrakin.
LaMotta scores with a shot to the side of McCrakin's head.
LaMotta misses with a short punch on the inside.
LaMotta avoiding damage as McCrakin throws knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from LaMotta.
McCrakin tries to break the clinch but LaMotta is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta throws a punch but it's blocked by McCrakin.
LaMotta goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCrakin is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCrakin can't find room to land a body shot as LaMotta controls the action.
LaMotta blocks a body shot from McCrakin.
LaMotta works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
LaMotta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McCrakin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McCrakin struggles to land a body shot inside as LaMotta controls his hands.
LaMotta lands a body punch in the clinch.
LaMotta misses with a punch on the inside.
Jake LaMotta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McCrakin wants to break the clinch but can't.
LaMotta gets through McCrakin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
LaMotta has McCrakin pressed against the cage, preventing McCrakin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
LaMotta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McCrakin is trying to break the clinch but LaMotta is controlling him.
LaMotta effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LaMotta lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
LaMotta throws a head punch that misses.
LaMotta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
LaMotta holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McCrakin working hard to break the clinch.
LaMotta swings wildly with an uppercut but McCrakin uses good head movement to avoid it.
LaMotta has a couple of punches blocked by McCrakin.
The referee calls for LaMotta to work.
A nice left hand lands by LaMotta.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
LaMotta throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McCrakins head.
LaMotta has McCrakin pressed against the cage.
Deuce McCrakin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
LaMotta pushes McCrakin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake LaMotta comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well LaMotta has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake LaMotta!
After winning the bout, Jake LaMotta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Texas Outlaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dale Hawkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Texas Outlaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dale Hawkins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawkins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Outlaw eats them both and turns towards Hawkins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Outlaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Outlaw slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hawkins tries for a takedown but Outlaw sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Outlaw manages to avoid it.
Outlaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Hawkins tries to bum rush Outlaw with a series of wild strikes but Outlaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Outlaw counters with a two punch combo.
No luck for Hawkins with that takedown attempt.
Hawkins wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outlaw slips a jab and a cross from Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with the combination.
Outlaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hawkins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Outlaw defending well as Hawkins loads up on a big left hand.
Hawkins slips a jab from Outlaw.
Hawkins tries to clinch there but Outlaw circles away.
Hawkins misses with a series of wild punches.
Outlaw definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hawkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Outlaw swivels and escapes.
Texas Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Hawkins.
Outlaw moves out of range as Hawkins throws a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Outlaw as Hawkins shoots in.
Texas Outlaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Outlaw looks to throw the jab but Hawkins is out of range.
Hawkins swinging wildly here.
Hawkins looks winded!
Hawkins misses with a body shot
and Outlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hawkins throws a nice looking combination but Outlaw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Outlaw counters with a left to the body.
Outlaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Outlaw moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outlaw. Hawkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins misses with a head kick.
Hawkins slips under a jab.
Hawkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Outlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outlaw with a hook.
Dale Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Outlaw fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hawkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hawkins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Hawkins has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hawkins misses with a hook to the body
and Outlaw counters with a left to the body.
Outlaw catches Hawkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Outlaw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hawkins circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outlaw throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins missing with a left hand there. Outlaw was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hawkins misses with a right hand
and Outlaw counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hawkins thinking.
Hawkins walks into a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outlaw fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hawkins walks into a stiff left hand from Outlaw.
Nice defenses there by Outlaw.
An inside leg kick from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins slips under a jab from Outlaw.
Hawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Texas Outlaw will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Outlaw misses the jab.
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Outlaw.
A punch combination from Hawkins misses.
Nice defenses there by Hawkins.
Hawkins misses with a few strikes there.
Outlaw stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Outlaw wants it to stay on the feet.
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Outlaw.
Outlaw misses the shot to the body.
Outlaw looks to land a right hand but Hawkins moved out of range.
Hawkins is breathing heavily.
Hawkins gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hawkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Texas Outlaw is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hawkins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Outlaw cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hawkins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Outlaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A swing and a miss from Outlaw.
Dale Hawkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Outlaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Outlaw.
Outlaw misses with a double jab.
Hawkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Outlaw lands a really nice looking cross but Hawkins seems unphased.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Outlaw.
Outlaw uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hawkins.
Hawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Outlaw is fending him off so far but Hawkins persists. Nope, Outlaw circles away and we're back to standing.
Outlaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Outlaw scores with a jab to the body.
Outlaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hawkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Outlaw.
Outlaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hawkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Outlaw misses with a two punch combination.
Hawkins takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins throws a jab when Outlaw was well out of range.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Outlaw avoids them all with ease.
Hawkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outlaw.
Hawkins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Outlaw.
Outlaw blocks a leg kick.
Hawkins throws a series of punches but Outlaw avoids them all with ease.
Outlaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Outlaw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hawkins.
Texas Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Hawkins.
No joy there for Outlaw, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Outlaw with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Outlaw misses the target.
Hawkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Outlaw swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Outlaw as he connects with a hook.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Outlaw.
Hawkins is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Outlaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Hawkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hawkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Outlaw.
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!
Outlaw tries to bum rush Hawkins with a series of wild strikes but Hawkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hawkins misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Texas Outlaw dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Outlaw.
Hawkins goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hawkins misses with a double jab.
Hawkins tries a head kick but it misses.
Outlaw throws a right and a left that Hawkins avoids nicely.
Hawkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outlaw throws out the jab.
Outlaw scores with a sloppy right hand. Hawkins should have avoided that one.
Hawkins drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Outlaw keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hawkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Outlaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Hawkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Outlaw circles away.
Outlaw loads up on a big right hand but Hawkins slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hawkins.
An inside leg kick from Hawkins misses.
Hawkins fails to land the takedown.
Texas Outlaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Hawkins.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. Outlaw sprawls well.
Hawkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Outlaw throws a looping overhand right but Hawkins ducks down to avoid it.
Hawkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Outlaw tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Outlaw.
Outlaw misses with a few strikes there.
Hawkins misses with a combination
and Outlaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Outlaw dodges the punch combination from Hawkins.
Outlaw looks to throw the jab but Hawkins is out of range.
Hawkins throws a combination that misses
and Outlaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Outlaw misses with the combination.
Outlaw jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hawkins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hawkins dodges the punch combination from Outlaw.
Outlaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outlaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Outlaw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hawkins.
Outlaw waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hawkins.
Hawkins has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outlaw misses with a hook. Hawkins ducked under it nicely.
Hawkins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Outlaw counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Outlaw.
Dale Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Outlaw scores with a hook.
Hawkins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Outlaw scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hawkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Hawkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Outlaw.
Hawkins misses with the combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Outlaw looks to land a left hand but Hawkins moved out of range nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Texas Outlaw showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Outlaw 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Texas Outlaw!
Texas Outlaw decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrion Lannister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Hughes (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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145 lbs
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166 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrion Lannister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeffrey Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lannister scores with a jab to the body.
Lannister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hughes.
Hughes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hughes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lannister counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lannister tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
Hughes effectively controlling the action here.
Hughes is leaning against Lannister and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lannister jumps guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lannister looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lannister wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hughes prevents the takedown attempt.
Hughes pushes Lannister back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lannister tries to break free but Hughes pushes him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hughes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lannister changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hughes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes loads up on a big right hand but Lannister slips the punch.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lannister cracks Hughes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lannister lands a two punch combo.
Hughes misses with an uppercut.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Lannister counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hughes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lannister.
A slow jab from Hughes misses its intended target.
Lannister is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hughes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
Hughes lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lannister circles away quickly and effectively.
Hughes checks a low kick from Lannister.
Hughes misses with a hook. Lannister ducked under it nicely.
Jeffrey Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lannister looks to land a right hand but Hughes moved out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lannister dodges the punch combination from Hughes.
Lannister drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Lannister thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lannister's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lannister tries to free his leg and advance position but Hughes is retaining full guard.
Lannister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lannister trying to control the position from guard on top but Hughes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hughes is refusing to be controlled, as Lannister sits in half guard.
Lannister sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lannister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrion Lannister dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hughes takes a swing at Lannister's ribcage but misses.
Hughes lands with a good body shot.
Lannister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hughes was well out of range. Poor timing from Lannister.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lannister was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
No joy there for Hughes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hughes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lannister.
Hughes misses with a hook
and Lannister moves into the clinch.
Hughes lands a left hand.
Hughes lands a hook that snaps the head of Lannister backwards.
Lannister is looking to break free of the clinch but Hughes has double underhooks.
Lannister is trying to pull guard but Hughes turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Hughes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lannister here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hughes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hughes tries a body shot but Lannister blocks it.
Hughes effectively controlling the action here.
Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
Lannister is looking for a takedown.
Hughes lands with a right to the head.
Hughes gets underhooks to prevent Lannister's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrion Lannister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hughes.
Lannister is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
Hughes working aggressively here.
Hughes misses with the head strike.
Hughes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lannister is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lannister is trying to break the clinch but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lannister tries to pull guard but Hughes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lannister can't break the clinch.
Lannister wants a takedown but no success here.
Hughes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lannister's elbow.
Lannister is trying to drag Hughes to the mat but Hughes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hughes.
Hughes breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looks to throw the jab but Lannister is out of range.
Hughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes misses with the combination.
Lannister blocks a jab.
Hughes throws a right and a left that Lannister avoids nicely.
Lannister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hughes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lannister.
Lannister ducks under a wild hook from Hughes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Hughes fails to land with a series of punches.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Hughes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hughes throws a hook but Lannister blocks it.
Hughes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lannister counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The fighters circling - Hughes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lannister thuds a left hand into Hughes's body.
Hughes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes throws a series of punches but Lannister moves out of range.
Lannister swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hughes fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hughes misses with a body punch
and Hughes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hughes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lannister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hughes.
Lannister connects with a leg kick. Hughes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tyrion Lannister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hughes looks to land a right hand but Lannister moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a jab to the body
and Lannister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hughes looks to land a combination but Lannister avoids it well.
Hughes just misses with a punch to the body.
Hughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lannister lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hughes misses the shot to the body.
Hughes throws a hook but Lannister avoids it easily.
Lannister connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hughes momentarily.
Hughes throws a jab but it's blocked by Lannister.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Lannister counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hughes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lannister backs up against the cage.
Hughes misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses with a right hand
and Lannister counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Lannister misses.
Lannister throws a solid leg kick but Hughes takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lannister.
Hughes moves out of range as Lannister strikes.
Hughes lands a nice shot to the body.
Hughes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lannister.
Lannister throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes throws a right and a left that Lannister avoids nicely.
Hughes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lannister slips under a jab from Hughes.
Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Lannister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hughes as he avoids it easily.
Jeffrey Hughes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hughes looks to score with a jab to the body but Lannister is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a hook but Lannister blocks it.
Lannister slips a straight right by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lannister misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lannister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lannister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hughes.
Lannister avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Hughes throws an overhand right that lands on Lannister's shoulder, as Lannister tries to avoid the shot.
Lannister defending well as Hughes loads up on a big left hand.
Hughes moves away from the strike by Lannister.
Lannister moves away from the strike by Hughes.
Hughes misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lannister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hughes.
Lannister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hughes finds it's way round the side to connect with Lannister's head.
Hughes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hughes missing with a left hand there. Lannister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lannister shoots for a takedown but Hughes saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lannister misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lannister throws a combination. Hughes tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lannister keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hughes throws a shot from downtown. Lannister moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hughes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lannister manages to avoid it.
Lannister lunges at Hughes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hughes's hand.
Hughes misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeffrey Hughes.
I think Hughes 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Hughes!
Jeffrey Hughes took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merari Bakannustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakannustus's entrance music is Godzilla vs King Ghidorah Theme . A fine choice. Dance has chosen Motorhead - The Game as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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189 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Merari Bakannustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Dance!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dance feints and as Bakannustus raises his hands in defense, Dance changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dance postures up.
Dance looking to pass the guard.
Dance throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bakannustus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bakannustus pulls Dance in close to prevent any damage.
Bakannustus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bakannustus looking to control.
Bakannustus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dance is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merari Bakannustus has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bakannustus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dance counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bakannustus!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bakannustus is not content to let Dance control the position.
Dance working away.
Bakannustus is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Bakannustus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bakannustus is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakannustus is not content to let Dance control the position.
Dance just content to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bakannustus is not content to let Dance control the position.
Dave Dance has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dance gets a double leg takedown into Bakannustus's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakannustus wants to sweep here but Dance controlling him for the moment.
Dance must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dance got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bakannustus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dance has managed to get both his arms back between Bakannustus's legs - danger averted.
Dance is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dance throws a big elbow that misses.
Bakannustus seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bakannustus trying to control the position.
Bakannustus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dance defends well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dance controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bakannustus trying to keep a closed guard but Dance is proving a slippery customer.
Bakannustus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dance defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakannustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dance 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.
Bakannustus looking to control.
Dance is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Merari Bakannustus just wasn't active enough.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakannustus.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dance closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bakannustus's guard.
Dance stopping the sweep attempt from Bakannustus.
Dance sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Dance pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bakannustus is keeping the position for now.
Bakannustus being controlled here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bakannustus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dance manages to get himself to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakannustus trying to control but Dance is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Dance will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dance tries to sprawl but Bakannustus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dance is refusing to be controlled, as Bakannustus sits in half guard.
Dance is trying to stand back up but Bakannustus is controlling him
Dave Dance has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bakannustus wants to control but Dance is keeping him busy.
Bakannustus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bakannustus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Merari Bakannustus just wasn't active enough.
Dance darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bakannustus is holding on to half guard well.
Bakannustus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dance is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakannustus wants to improve his position but Dance is controlling well.
Bakannustus moves into full guard.
Dance wants to control from the top but Bakannustus keeps moving.
Dance stopping the sweep attempt from Bakannustus.
Bakannustus trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dance drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bakannustus has Dance pulled in close to control his posture.
Bakannustus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dance looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bakannustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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!
Dance won't allow Bakannustus to sweep him here.
Bakannustus trying to keep a closed guard but Dance is proving a slippery customer.
Dance advances to half guard.
Bakannustus tries to get to full guard but Dance has control of the leg.
Dance passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dance taking a breather here.
Bakannustus struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Dance politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dance prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dance is putting a hurting on Bakannustus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bakannustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dance wants to control but Bakannustus is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bakannustus is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bakannustus's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bakannustus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dance circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakannustus misses with a takedown attempt
and Dance counters with a three punch combo that has Bakannustus backing up. Bakannustus nods at Dance to acknowledge the strikes.
Dave Dance seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dance looking to score a takedown here. Bakannustus is defending well but Dance drives through and ends up in Bakannustus's guard.
Dance is in close to Bakannustus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dave Dance will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Dance drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dance controlling from the top position.
Bakannustus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dance's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Dance defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Bakannustus.
Dance's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bakannustus tries to control but Dance wriggling away.
Bakannustus working for a guillotine from mount but Dance is in no mood to give up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bakannustus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bakannustus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dance is controlling an arm, preventing Bakannustus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Bakannustus can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dance is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dance really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bakannustus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bakannustus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bakannustus tries to control but Dance wriggling away.
Bakannustus wants to control but instead Dance manages to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bakannustus trying to control the action but Dance is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Merari Bakannustus.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bakannustus.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bakannustus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dance counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dance clinches with his opponent.
Bakannustus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dance smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Merari Bakannustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bakannustus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dance counters with a series of strikes. Bakannustus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bakannustus gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dance is trying to stand up here but Bakannustus is controlling him well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dance won't allow Bakannustus to pass to mount.
Bakannustus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bakannustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dance is just riding it out for now. Bakannustus eventually gives up the hold.
Merari Bakannustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dave Dance is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dance felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bakannustus is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dance sees it coming and defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merari Bakannustus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dance has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Merari Bakannustus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Goon could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Maximillian Xezeron's chin.
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25
265 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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19
250 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xezeron goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Mike Goon has been cut.
Xezeron scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xezeron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xezeron throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Goon's head.
Goon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xezeron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goon.
Xezeron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Goon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Xezeron.
Goon is breathing heavily.
Xezeron lands with a nice body kick.
Maximillian Xezeron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xezeron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goon's calf.
Xezeron lands a leg kick that knocks Goon off balance momentarily.
Xezeron lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Xezeron is looking to slow Goon down with leg kicks.
Xezeron connects with a solid leg kick.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Goon moves out of range easily.
Xezeron throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Xezeron.
Xezeron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goon.
Xezeron chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xezeron dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Goon. That did some damage!
Xezeron connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Goon to the floor! Xezeron dives in looking for the finish!
Mike Goon's cut is getting worse.
Xezeron is trying for a kimura here. Goon looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Xezeron wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maximillian Xezeron!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCain kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hate by Jay-Z. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
300 lbs
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255 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark McCain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Jones!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain slaps away a takedown attempt from Jones, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones tries for a takedown but McCain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones avoids the body shot from McCain.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from McCain.
Some wild striking there from McCain.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
McCain is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones tries to stand but McCain is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McCain has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tom Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McCain paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McCain keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to clinch there but McCain circles away.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mark McCain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Jones.
Jones misses with a takedown
and McCain counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones dodges the ground and pound from McCain.
Jones is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let McCain take his back! Uh oh - McCain has got a rear naked choke here! Jones is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark McCain!
A relieved looking Mark McCain thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tabarik Maisumov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pale Monster (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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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tabarik Maisumov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pale Monster!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster goes for a double leg but Maisumov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Maisumov continues to drive forward.
Monster manages to pull guard.
Maisumov wants to get up but he can't break Monster's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Maisumov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Monster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Maisumov defends it easily.
Maisumov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Monster's guard.
Monster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maisumov is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monster has a closed guard, preventing Maisumov from standing up.
Monster has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maisumov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monster.
Maisumov wants to stand but Monster has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maisumov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Monster told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Monster gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Maisumov prevents Monster from standing back up.
It looks like Maisumov is going to stand back up.
Monster regains full guard. Nicely done.
Monster wants to stand and escape but Maisumov is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster wants to sweep here but Maisumov controlling him for the moment.
Maisumov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Monster is proving hard to escape from.
Monster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Maisumov is aware though and is defending well.
Monster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Maisumov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Monster.
Maisumov wants to stand but Monster has his arm trapped.
Maisumov blocks the strikes from Monster.
Maisumov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monster on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monster tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pale Monster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Maisumov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Monster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Maisumov, pushing him back against the cage.
Maisumov prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Maisumov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Maisumov wants to break free but Monster has control.
Maisumov successfully pulls guard.
Monster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Monster is pushing down on Maisumov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maisumov is fighting to maintain full guard but Monster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Monster is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maisumov taking some punishment here, with Monster in his half guard.
Maisumov is not content to let Monster control the position.
Monster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maisumov's head.
Monster is looking for a kimura but Maisumov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monster to get the leverage.
Monster drops an elbow to the side of Maisumov's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster is trying to control the action in half guard but Maisumov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Monster 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.
Monster is looking for a kimura but Maisumov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monster to get the leverage.
Monster throwing shots but Maisumov is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monster trying to pass the guard but Maisumov defending well.
Maisumov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Monster.
Maisumov wants to get back to his feet.
Monster is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Maisumov is just riding it out for now. Monster eventually gives up the hold.
Monster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster is looking for a kimura but Maisumov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monster to get the leverage.
Monster is trying to work for a kimura but Maisumov is defending well.
Monster thows a huge punch but Maisumov dodges it nicely.
Monster is looking for a kimura but Maisumov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monster to get the leverage.
Maisumov has hold of Monster's hands but Monster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monster is nestled in close to Maisumov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pale Monster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Maisumov throws a head kick that misses.
Maisumov slips a jab and a cross from Monster.
Maisumov moves in looking to clinch but Monster pushes him off.
Monster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maisumov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Maisumov misses with a head kick.
Monster throws out a loose jab but Maisumov uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monster. Maisumov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Monster blocks a head kick by Maisumov.
Monster scores with a one two! Maisumov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Maisumov tries to clinch up but Monster circles away and keeps his distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monster is defended easily by Maisumov.
Maisumov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monster throws a hook but Maisumov avoids it easily.
Monster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Monster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maisumov.
Monster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Monster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Monster postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Monster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Monster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Monster in side control, throwing shots but Maisumov defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monster swings around for an armbar but Maisumov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Monster's guard.
Monster throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Maisumov escapes and throws Monster's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Monster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monster is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maisumov stands up.
No joy there for Monster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Monster throws a hook but Maisumov avoids it easily.
Maisumov gets tackled into the cage by Monster. Monster maintains the clinch.
Monster has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Maisumov uses from the top position.
Monster is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Monster isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Maisumov stacks Monster on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Maisumov!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monster trying his best to control but Maisumov has mounted him.
Maisumov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Monster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maisumov.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monster misses with a double jab.
Maisumov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tabarik Maisumov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pale Monster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Monster shoots in and drives through. Maisumov sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pale Monster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Monster has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pale Monster!
Pale Monster took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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