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T12: Who's The Guv'na R1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicklas Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicklas Berg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicklas Berg!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ming will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berg has his takedown stuffed
and Ming counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Berg shoots in and drives through. Ming sprawls well.
Berg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Berg content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ming on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ming tries to get out of the position.
Ming is looking to control Berg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ming avoid being mounted?
Berg wants to free his trapped foot but Ming is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ming tries to kick Berg off in order to stand up. Berg Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Ming knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Berg on the ground.
Berg throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Berg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Berg trying to control the action but Ming is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berg is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ming has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ming tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Berg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ming can't escape the position.
Berg looking to control but Ming is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
A nice elbow there by Berg.
Ming has given up his back here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ming trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Berg slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Ming has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Berg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Ming has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ming tries to escape but Berg has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ming is trying to get back to his feet but Berg has full control of the position and if anything, Ming has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Berg looking for the RNC.
Berg has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ming's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ming is trying to stand back up.
Ming looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Berg is looking to control Ming but Ming is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ming is trying to get back to his feet but Berg has full control of the position and if anything, Ming has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Our spies down at at RYSE GYM inform us that Berg has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Berg looking for the RNC.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Ming's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ming prevents Berg from getting a body triangle.
You can see the frustration on Ming's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Berg missing with strikes from the back.
Ming tries to roll but Berg sticks to his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berg wants to control but Ming is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Berg looking to break Ming's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ming remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Berg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Berg throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Berg scores with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicklas Berg dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Berg takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Berg closes the distance and clinches up with Ming, looking for a takedown. Berg pushes Ming against the cage but Ming circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Berg moves to clinch but Ming breaks away
and Ming makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Berg shoots for a double leg takedown but Ming sprawls well. He's pushed Berg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ming scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Berg is rocked!
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!
Ming working the ground and pound but Berg is defending the strikes.
Berg is still in real trouble! Can Ming finish him?
Nicklas Berg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ming scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Berg is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Ming can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Ming!
A relieved looking Paul Ming 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Junior Borg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borg comes to the cage accompanied by Don't Borg Out. Hart has chosen Amish Paradise as his entrance music. Junior Borg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Junior Borg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Elijah Hart!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borg misses the jab.
Hart throws a series of punches but Borg avoids them all with ease.
Borg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Borg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hart lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hart throws a lazy right hand but Borg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hart misses with a looping right.
Hart has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Borg is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Borg moves out of range of the strikes.
Hart throws a left and a right that both miss
and Borg counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good standup being displayed there by Hart as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borg digs a good body shot into Hart's ribs.
Hart throws a hook but Borg avoids it easily.
Borg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hart scores with a shot to the body.
Hart throws a hook but Borg avoids it easily.
Hart swings for the body but Borg moves out of range.
Hart rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borg counters with a thumping low kick.
Borg throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borg tries to clinch up.
Borg just misses with a punch to the body.
Hart connects with a body shot.
Hart walks into a left hand.
Hart shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Borg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Borg is looking for a sweep.
Hart is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Borg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart is working to tighten his grip on Borg's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Borg has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hart is really squeezing tight and eventually Borg passes out! Hart breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Elijah Hart!
Elijah Hart took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Junior Borg spoke after the fight, saying 'i expended so much effort trying to avoid his infamous 'milking the cow' technique that i neglected his other skills and he made me pay..'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wesley Denson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denson has chosen The good the bad and the ugly as his entrance music. Wesley Denson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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189 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Denson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looks to land a body kick but Denson moved away.
Williams rushes Denson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Denson walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Denson does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Bricktop's House of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams throws a series of punches but Denson moves out of range.
Williams throws a low kick but Denson avoids it.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Denson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams closes the distance but Denson moves to the side
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denson.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denson.
Denson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Williams swings for the body but Denson moves out of range.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Denson checks a leg kick.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Owen Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Denson pushes him off.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Denson tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Denson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Denson's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denson staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Williams.
Denson ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Denson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Denson moves out of range easily.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Denson counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams wants to clinch but Denson slips to the side
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams wants to clinch up but Denson keeps it at a distance.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Denson avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Denson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams digs a good body shot into Denson's ribs.
Denson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Denson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Williams digs a good body shot into Denson's ribs.
Williams looks to throw a body kick
and Denson counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Denson sees coming a mile off.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Denson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams takes a swing at Denson's ribcage but misses.
Williams drives through and clinches with Denson against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams delivers a nice body kick.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but Denson moves out of range.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wesley Denson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Denson back into the cage.
Williams keeps control of Denson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from Williams.
Denson can't break the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Denson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Denson at a distance.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denson moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Denson ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Denson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Denson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Williams.
Denson gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Williams lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Denson's head.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Denson controls the action.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Denson is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Denson tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Denson walks into a left hand.
Owen Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Denson moved away.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Williams stalling against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Williams dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Denson takes one on the button.
Williams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Denson if he has to take too many more of those.
Denson blocks a jab.
Williams misses with the body kick
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Denson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams throws a solid leg kick but Denson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Williams.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Denson.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Denson was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch there but Denson circles away.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams cracks Denson with a nice body shot.
Williams keeps control of Denson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams prevents Denson from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Denson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Williams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denson can't break the clinch.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Denson or not.
Denson blocks a body shot from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a hook but Denson blocks it.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams looks to clinch
and Denson counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Owen Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Denson counters with a two punch combo.
Williams throws a leg kick but Denson sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams motions for Denson to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Denson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denson blocks a head kick by Williams.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Denson is out of range.
Wesley Denson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Denson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Owen Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Williams!
After winning the bout, Owen Williams 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riley Riddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anastasio Gamboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gamboa has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - Careful (Click, Click) as his entrance music. Anastasio Gamboa has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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207 lbs
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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, Riley Riddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Anastasio Gamboa!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Riddler misses.
Riddler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gamboa shoots and misses
and Riddler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gamboa can't keep his opponent in guard - Riddler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gamboa missing with punches from the bottom.
Gamboa flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Riddler lands a nice short elbow.
Gamboa is looking to get back to full guard here but Riddler has managed to pass to side control instead.
Riddler lands a decent elbow from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gamboa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Riddler landing a few strikes.
Riddler scoring with punches and elbows.
Gamboa is not content to let Riddler control the position.
Gamboa is trying to get back to half guard.
Riddler lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddler scores with punches from side control.
Riddler is looking to take a break and control but Gamboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riddler lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Riddler is putting a hurting on Gamboa here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riddler landing strikes.
Riddler is working Gamboa over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Riddler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Riddler working the head with strikes.
Gamboa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Riddler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gamboa taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gamboa is rocked!
Riddler scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Gamboa is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Riddler can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley Riddler!
A relieved looking Riley Riddler 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Butler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Butler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Magnus Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Butler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Svensson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Butler scores with a head kick.
Butler looks to land a body kick but Svensson moved away.
Butler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Svensson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bricktop's House of Hard Knocks in the buildup to the fight.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Butler.
Butler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
Butler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Butler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Svensson scores with a push kick.
Butler has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Butler throws a leg kick which misses Svensson's front leg but catches the back leg as Svensson tries to avoid it.
Butler throws a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
Butler throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Butler pushes Svensson away with a front kick.
Svensson scores with a shot to the body.
Svensson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Butler throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson scores with a sloppy right hand. Butler should have avoided that one.
Svensson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Svensson throws a body punch but Butler moves out of range.
Svensson blocks a leg kick.
Svensson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Butler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butler.
Svensson throws a leg kick
and Butler counters with a thumping low kick.
Svensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Butler counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Butler feints and then cracks Svensson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Svensson down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Butler.
Butler takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Butler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Butler tries to score with a low kick but Svensson moves his leg out of the way.
Svensson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Butler at a distance.
Butler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
Butler throws a sloppy head kick and Svensson moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Svensson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Butler doesn't seem phased though.
Butler tried to score with a low kick but Svensson checks it.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Butler.
A head kick misses from Svensson.
A low kick from Butler misses
and Svensson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Butler throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Butler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Butler tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Svensson is able to avoid easily.
Butler throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Butler dominated that round.
That's time! Svensson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Svensson checks a low kick from Butler.
Svensson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butler moves away.
Josh Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Svensson misses.
Svensson blocks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Butler.
Butler slips under a jab from Svensson.
Butler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Svensson. Butler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Svensson scores with a nice strike.
Butler scores with a head kick. Svensson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Svensson is looking to wear down Butler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Svensson checks a low kick from Butler.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Butler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Butler tries to land a front kick but Svensson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Svensson moves out of range of the body kick.
Butler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An inside leg kick from Butler misses.
Butler throws out a leg kick but Svensson moves out of range and Butler only half commits.
Svensson cracks Butler with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Svensson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Butler's sensitive parts.
Svensson feints and then cracks Butler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butler down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butler delivers a nice body kick.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Butler.
Butler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
Butler checks a low kick from Svensson.
Svensson scores with a body shot.
Butler tries to land a front kick but Svensson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
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!
Svensson misses with a body shot.
Butler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Butler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Svensson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Butler.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Butler.
Butler pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svensson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Svensson wants to slow Butler down by chopping away at his legs.
Svensson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Butler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Svensson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Butler under the eye.
Svensson throws a head kick but Butler moves out of range.
Svensson throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butler throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson digs a good body shot into Butler's ribs.
Butler scores with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Butler lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Svensson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Svensson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Svensson misses with a wild body shot.
Svensson throws a body kick that misses.
Butler throws a sloppy head kick and Svensson moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Svensson blocks the body kick.
Butler lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Butler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Butler throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Svensson's head.
Butler throws a head kick but Svensson moves out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Butler.
An inside leg kick from Butler misses.
Svensson checks a leg kick.
Butler throws a front kick that sends Svensson stumbling back into the cage.
Svensson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Butler throws a head kick that misses.
Butler slips a jab and a cross from Svensson.
Butler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Svensson. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson checks a leg kick.
Svensson throws a leg kick but Butler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Butler shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Svensson scores with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Butler.
Svensson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
An inside leg kick lands from Butler.
Svensson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Butler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Butler misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Svensson lands but Butler takes it in his stride.
Butler throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Svensson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butler can pounce on him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Svensson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Butler finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Josh Butler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Butler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Butler cracks the inside of Svensson's front leg.
Butler throws a push kick but Svensson slaps the foot to one side.
Butler thuds his shin into the meat of Svensson's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Butler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Svensson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Svensson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Butler.
Butler throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Svensson.
Svensson moves out of range of the leg kick from Butler.
Butler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Svensson is out of range.
Butler tries a head kick but it misses.
Svensson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Butler can pounce on him.
Butler throws a head kick but Svensson moves out of range.
Svensson avoids the head kick by Butler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svensson throws a low kick but Butler avoids it.
Magnus Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Svensson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Butler throws a head kick but Svensson moves out of range.
Butler avoids a punch combination nicely.
Josh Butler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Butler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Svensson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Butler misses with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Butler thows a leg kick but Svensson checks it
and Svensson counters with a nice body kick.
Butler tries a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Butler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Butler 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Butler!
A less than humble Josh Butler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoltan Barath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthews comes into the arena with Chaos is my life blaring out of the sound system. Dave Matthews has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zoltan Barath!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Barath.
Matthews shoots in but no luck this time.
Matthews lands with a straight right. Barath didn't see that one coming.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Barath has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Barath on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch but Barath swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barath scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Barath not doing much here.
Matthews is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barath is keen to just control but Matthews is a slippery customer.
Barath with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Barath lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barath pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Barath in particular looking to stall.
Barath winds up and cracks Matthews with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barath uses his free foot to push down on Matthews's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Matthews.
Barath punishing his opponent with strikes.
A nice elbow there by Barath.
Barath scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barath lands a heavy elbow.
Matthews tries to reverse the position but Barath maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Barath.
Barath is landing with some decent strikes but Matthews is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
BOOM! Barath connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matthews is rocked!
Barath cracks Matthews with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zoltan Barath!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renee Fournier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Filipovic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Duran Duran - The wild boys. Mirko Filipovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Renee Fournier's chin.
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250 lbs
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255 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mirko Filipovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renee Fournier!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fournier.
Filipovic jabs Fournier right on the nose. Fournier blinks but takes it well.
Fournier scores with a leg kick.
Mirko Filipovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Filipovic throws a leg kick
and Fournier counters with a thumping low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Filipovic tries to clinch but Fournier moves out of range.
Fournier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fournier cracks Filipovic with an open hand slap.
Fournier chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Filipovic throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Filipovic misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Filipovic throws a lazy head kick
and Fournier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Filipovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fournier.
Fournier blocks the body kick.
We've been told by Filipovic's head coaches at Weed Nation that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Filipovic throws a hook to the side of Fournier's head but Fournier sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Fournier counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Mirko Filipovic has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Filipovic.
Filipovic looks to throw a body kick
and Fournier counters with a crisp right hand that drops Filipovic! Fournier lets Filipovic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Filipovic is rocked!
Fournier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oh Filipovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Filipovic is breathing heavily.
Fournier lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fournier plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Filipovic swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Filipovic face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Renee Fournier!
Renee Fournier gave a mention to Kemists ↑ 5x160Q in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Milligan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Callum Cat (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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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Milligan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Cat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cat lands an overhand right.
Milligan throws a head kick that misses.
Milligan wants to slow Cat down by chopping away at his legs.
Milligan tries a head kick but it misses.
Cat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Milligan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Milligan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cat - the referee stops the clock and Milligan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cat. Milligan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Milligan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Milligan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Milligan throws a head kick that misses.
Milligan tries to work over Cat's front leg with a kick but Cat checks it.
Cat tries to clinch but Milligan is having none of it.
Milligan misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cat throws a leg kick but Milligan checks it.
Cat delivers a nice body kick.
Cat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cat lands with a good body shot.
Cat finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Milligan.
Milligan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milligan scores with a spinning back kick!
Milligan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Milligan throws a head kick that misses.
Milligan blocks a head kick by Cat.
Cat gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Milligan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Milligan being controlled here momentarily.
Milligan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Milligan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Milligan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cat is controlling Milligan's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milligan throws a big right hand that misses.
Cat pulls Milligan in close to his closed guard and prevents Milligan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Milligan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Milligan postures up in Cat's guard and throws a big left but Cat blocks it.
Milligan throws an elbow that misses. Cat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Milligan's guard. Nice move by Cat!
Milligan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cat works over Milligan with some ground and pound from guard.
Cat slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Milligan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cat's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cat lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Milligan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Milligan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cat defends it easily.
Cat trying to control the position from guard on top but Milligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cat cracks Milligan with a solid left hand.
Cat lands a couple of digs.
Milligan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Cat has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cat scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Milligan is looking for a triangle but Cat pushes his legs off easily.
Milligan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cat 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Milligan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cat passes into side control.
Cat working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Callum Cat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Milligan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Milligan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milligan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cat.
Milligan tries to clinch there but Cat circles away.
Callum Cat seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cat blocks a head kick by Milligan.
Milligan tries a head kick but it misses.
Milligan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Milligan checks a low kick from Cat.
Cat with a jab.
Cat misses with an uppercut.
Cat on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Milligan throws a head kick but Cat moves out of range.
Cat closes the distance and clinches.
Cat lands a hook that snaps the head of Milligan backwards.
Cat swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cat can't find room to land a body shot as Milligan controls the action.
Milligan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat blocks the elbow strike.
Milligan lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Callum Cat has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cat.
Milligan connects with a knee to the head.
Milligan trying to land knees to the body.
Milligan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cat is trying to stall.
Cat tries to land knees in the clinch but Milligan avoids the damage to the body.
Milligan misses with an elbow strike.
Cat stops a takedown attempt from Milligan.
Milligan looking for a takedown.
Milligan throws an elbow that misses.
Milligan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cat after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Milligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Milligan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Milligan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milligan tries for a takedown but Cat manages to get underhooks.
Cat scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cat lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cat lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cat misses with a knee strike.
Cat lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Cat.
Cat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Milligan backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Milligan throws an elbow but misses.
Cat blocks the elbow strike.
Cat scores with a shot to the side of Milligan's head.
Cat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milligan backwards.
Cat lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Milligan or not.
Cat lands a hook that snaps the head of Milligan backwards.
Milligan crunches a lovely knee into Cat's ribcage.
Milligan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat can't find room to land a body shot as Milligan controls the action.
Cat tries to land knees in the clinch but Milligan avoids the damage to the body.
Milligan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cat fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Milligan throws a sloppy head kick and Cat moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Milligan checks the leg kick.
Milligan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Milligan tries a knee to the head but Cat blocks it.
Cat doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Milligan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cat.
Cat takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cat with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cat tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cat avoids a wild elbow strike from Milligan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Milligan misses with a knee strike.
Milligan has Cat pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cat manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Milligan tries to score a body lock takedown but Cat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cat is working Milligan over against the cage.
Cat misses with a short punch on the inside.
Milligan misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Milligan throws an elbow but misses.
Milligan wants to stall.
Milligan misses with a knee strike.
Milligan prevents a body shot from Cat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cat lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cat struggles to land a body shot inside as Milligan controls his hands.
Milligan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milligan backwards.
Cat swings wildly with an uppercut but Milligan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Callum Cat will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Callum Cat's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Nice shot lands for Cat.
Milligan ducks right into an uppercut from Cat.
Cat throws a leg kick that misses.
Milligan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Milligan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milligan slips a jab from Cat.
Cat moves into range and clinches up with Milligan.
Milligan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Cat.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Milligan crunches a lovely knee into Cat's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milligan backwards.
Milligan lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milligan tries to land knees in the clinch but Cat avoids the damage to the body.
Cat throws a head punch that misses.
Milligan tries to land a knee to the head but Cat blocks with his arms.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Milligan.
Cat swings wildly with an uppercut but Milligan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Milligan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cat lands with a short shot to the head.
Milligan tries a knee to the head but Cat blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Milligan tries for a takedown but Cat manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Milligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cat connects with a knee to the head.
Cat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cat lands with a short shot to the head.
Cat blocks an elbow strike.
Milligan landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cat lands with a right to the head.
Jack Milligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milligan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cat.
Cat avoids the elbow strike from Milligan, against the cage.
Cat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Milligan backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Milligan.
Milligan misses with an elbow over the top.
Cat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cat lands a right hand that snaps the head of Milligan backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cat.
Milligan scores a nice knee to the body.
Cat managing to block the knees to the body from Milligan.
Cat lands a right hand.
Milligan is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cat.
Oh Milligan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cat dips a shoulder and cracks Milligan with a mighty uppercut! Milligan falls back against the cage and Cat unloads with a barrage of strikes! Milligan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cat screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Cat!
Callum Cat really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Blackburn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lexington Snape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snape is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DJ Tiësto - Carmina Burana: Remixed. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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268 lbs
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285 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Blackburn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Lexington Snape!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snape tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blackburn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blackburn just misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snape.
Snape tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Blackburn to counter with a crisp jab.
Blackburn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blackburn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blackburn misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Blackburn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Snape wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Blackburn pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Blackburn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Snape doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Snape manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blackburn is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Snape rolls with it to try and escape but Blackburn cranks on the arm and Snape is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Blackburn!
Charles Blackburn retains his heavyweight title!
Charles Blackburn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Earl Grey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jṏhanssṏn is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Whip - Divebomb. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Grey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Jṏhanssṏn misses the target.
Grey tries to clinch up.
Jṏhanssṏn throws a sloppy head kick and Grey moves out of range easily.
Jṏhanssṏn scores with the left hand. Grey knows he should have avoided that one.
Grey tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jṏhanssṏn checks the leg kick.
Grey moves in looking to clinch but Jṏhanssṏn pushes him off.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a slapping body shot.
Grey pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jṏhanssṏn is out of range and Grey settles back down.
A telegraphed right hand from Jṏhanssṏn misses the target.
Grey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grey is looking to clinch.
Grey keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grey darts in trying to clinch
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grey moves to clinch but Jṏhanssṏn breaks away
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a nice body shot.
Jṏhanssṏn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grey checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Grey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jṏhanssṏn.
Grey throws a front kick aimed at Jṏhanssṏn's knee but Jṏhanssṏn avoids it well.
Grey ducks under a wild hook from Jṏhanssṏn.
Grey looks to clinch
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a nice uppercut.
Jṏhanssṏn catches Grey with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Grey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Grey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Grey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jṏhanssṏn works Grey's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grey wants to clinch up but Jṏhanssṏn keeps it at a distance.
Grey tries to clinch but Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range.
Grey throws a leg kick but Jṏhanssṏn moved away.
Grey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jṏhanssṏn.
Grey wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grey throws a head kick that misses
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jṏhanssṏn misses with a straight right.
Grey tries to clinch up
and Jṏhanssṏn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Grey throws a head kick but Jṏhanssṏn moves out of range.
Grey tries to clinch but Jṏhanssṏn is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Grey.
Grey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jṏhanssṏn throws out the jab.
Grey tries to clinch
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jṏhanssṏn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jṏhanssṏn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jṏhanssṏn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Good work by Jṏhanssṏn as he checks the leg kick.
Grey throws a leg kick that misses.
Jṏhanssṏn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grey looks to clinch
and Jṏhanssṏn counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jṏhanssṏn lands a big head kick that sends Grey tumbling to the mat! Jṏhanssṏn takes a step backwards and waves Grey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Grey is rocked!
Jṏhanssṏn drops Grey with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Grey! Jṏhanssṏn dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn!
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jackṏb Jṏhanssṏn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Earl Grey was interviewed post fight and said 'I got cheated! I got cheated and you know it!'.
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