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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Mc GInnley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilfried Whorton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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265 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Patrick Mc GInnley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilfried Whorton!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc GInnley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mc GInnley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Whorton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mc GInnley somewhat.
Mc GInnley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mc GInnley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whorton sprawls well. Whorton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mc GInnley gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Mc GInnley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whorton looks to land a combination. Mc GInnley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mc GInnley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mc GInnley rushes Whorton and presses him up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mc GInnley.
Mc GInnley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whorton to keep the fight standing.
Whorton tries to break the clinch but Mc GInnley is controlling the position.
Mc GInnley jumps guard and drags Whorton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mc GInnley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Whorton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mc GInnley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whorton wants to get up but he can't break Mc GInnley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc GInnley has control of Whorton's left arm, preventing Whorton from doing any damage.
Mc GInnley has a closed guard, preventing Whorton from standing up.
Mc GInnley looking for a sweep. Not yet Mc GInnley, not yet.
Whorton tries to stand but Mc GInnley is controlling from the bottom.
Mc GInnley wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc GInnley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Whorton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Whorton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whorton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mc GInnley's guard.
Whorton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mc GInnley working a defensive guard here.
Mc GInnley wants to sweep but no luck.
Mc GInnley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc GInnley controlling the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Whorton trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mc GInnley's guard.
Mc GInnley is adopting a defensive guard.
Whorton wanted to stand there but Mc GInnley had control of the position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mc GInnley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whorton circles away.
Whorton throws a right hand that Mc GInnley ducks under and follows up with a left that Mc GInnley also avoids with ease.
Whorton tries to bum rush Mc GInnley with a series of wild strikes but Mc GInnley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mc GInnley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whorton moves away.
No joy there for Whorton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Whorton.
Nice takedown defense from Whorton. No joy for Mc GInnley on that attempt.
Whorton throws a series of strikes that have Mc GInnley backpedaling.
Whorton misses with a two punch combination.
Mc GInnley dives in for a single leg takedown but Whorton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Whorton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whorton being controlled against the cage.
Mc GInnley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whorton prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whorton gets underhooks to prevent Mc GInnley's takedown attempt.
Mc GInnley trying to land knees to the body.
Whorton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Whorton is trying to push Mc GInnley away but Mc GInnley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wilfried Whorton 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.
Whorton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mc GInnley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whorton circles away.
Mc GInnley tries to clinch there but Whorton circles away.
Mc GInnley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whorton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mc GInnley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mc GInnley misses with a takedown attempt - Whorton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mc GInnley has Whorton up against the cage in a clinch.
Whorton is trying to force a seperation but Mc GInnley has the dominant position.
Mc GInnley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Mc GInnley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Whorton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mc GInnley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mc GInnley wants to stall.
Whorton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Whorton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Whorton misses with a low kick.
Whorton scores with a one two! Mc GInnley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Whorton throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Whorton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mc GInnley fails with the takedown.
Mc GInnley shoots in and drives through. Whorton sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mc GInnley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Whorton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Whorton swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Whorton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mc GInnley tries to clinch up.
Whorton stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Whorton lands with a hook. Mc GInnley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whorton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Whorton duly obliges.
Mc GInnley shoots in for a double leg but Whorton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mc GInnley takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
No joy there for Whorton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whorton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Whorton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mc GInnley.
Whorton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mc GInnley circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Whorton is predictable there
and Mc GInnley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whorton is trying to break free.
A short right from Mc GInnley on the inside.
Mc GInnley pulls Whorton into guard.
Whorton wants to stand and escape but instead Mc GInnley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Whorton wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mc GInnley manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whorton tries to kick Mc GInnley off but Mc GInnley keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mc GInnley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Whorton tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mc GInnley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Patrick Mc GInnley!
Patrick Mc GInnley bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodrigo Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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270 lbs
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286 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodrigo Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzales blocks the body kick.
Gonzales thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gonzales moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Gonzales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones misses with a two punch combination.
Gonzales throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzales lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Gonzales misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Gonzales saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No joy there for Gonzales, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gonzales throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones shoots in but Gonzales avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rodrigo Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jones.
Gonzales throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jones trying to control the position but Gonzales is working away.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gonzales tries to escape but Jones is in control.
Gonzales is trying to escape the position but Jones is controlling the position.
Gonzales is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Jones remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to get back to his feet.
Gonzales might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Gonzales!
Gonzales on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gonzales tries to get out of the position.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet.
Jones controlling from the full mount.
Gonzales takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gonzales has worked his arm free - good work by Gonzales!
Jones landing a few strikes.
Gonzales is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jones has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gonzales to his feet.
Gonzales misses with a few strikes there.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gonzales defends well and Jones ends up having to push Gonzales into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gonzales swivels and escapes.
Gonzales throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Gonzales does no damage.
Jones shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jones showed some decent athleticism there.
Jones is looking to advance position but Gonzales won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gonzales keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nathan Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gonzales fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
We've been told by Gonzales's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gonzales.
Gonzales's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gonzales duly obliges.
Gonzales connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jones momentarily.
Gonzales cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones looks for a takedown but Gonzales sprawls well.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gonzales sprawls well. Gonzales wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gonzales moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzales lands a body shot.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Gonzales had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones wants to clinch up but Gonzales keeps it at a distance.
Jones darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzales gets double underhooks and turns Jones into the cage.
Rodrigo Gonzales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nathan Jones.
Gonzales manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzales is just out of range.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Gonzales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rodrigo Gonzales is winning the standup battle so far.
Gonzales fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzales lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gonzales.
A combination from Gonzales does no damage.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A combination from Gonzales does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gonzales does no damage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jones.
Nice body punch from Gonzales.
Gonzales dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Gonzales throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gonzales misses with a double jab
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Gonzales escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones throws a right and a left that Gonzales avoids nicely.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gonzales manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Gonzales throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gonzales lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Gonzales throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Gonzales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzales wants it to stay on the feet.
Gonzales stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gonzales wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gonzales is fending him off so far but Jones persists. Nope, Gonzales circles away and we're back to standing.
Gonzales misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jones shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Jones was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones decides to stand back up. Jones steps back and let's Gonzales get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gonzales swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rodrigo Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gonzales.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzales sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gonzales misses with a wild combination.
Gonzales swinging wildly here.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodrigo Gonzales dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Gonzales lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Jones stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzales.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gonzales swinging wildly here.
Gonzales throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones clinches up with Gonzales and pushes him back against the cage.
Gonzales breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Gonzales sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzales tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Gonzales's guard.
Gonzales is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jones is controlling him.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gonzales swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.
Gonzales wants to get back to his feet but Jones is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Gonzales is keeping the position.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nathan Jones.
A punch combination from Gonzales misses.
Gonzales smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gonzales scores with a leg kick.
Gonzales lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gonzales throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Gonzales tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gonzales manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Gonzales pushes him off.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzales on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzales's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones pushing down on Gonzales's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Gonzales tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gonzales scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Gonzales really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones is trying to take his opponent's back.
Jones working for a submission but Gonzales is keeping him at bay.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Jones has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elmo Mustard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjoern Kessler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjoern Kessler is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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272 lbs
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274 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Elmo Mustard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjoern Kessler!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustard cracks the inside of Kessler's front leg.
Mustard misses with a series of wild punches.
Kessler clinches with his opponent.
Mustard wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kessler lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Elmo Mustard has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Mustard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kessler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kessler has Mustard pushed against the cage.
Kessler is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mustard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kessler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mustard's defenses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kessler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kessler is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mustard is trying to force a seperation but Kessler has the dominant position.
Kessler looking to slow down the pace here.
Mustard is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kessler throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bjoern Kessler.
Kessler instigates a clinch.
Mustard wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kessler is trying to stall.
Mustard wants to break free but Kessler has control.
Mustard takes an elbow to the forehead.
Elmo Mustard's cut is getting worse.
Mustard is looking to break free of the clinch but Kessler has double underhooks.
Kessler lands a nice elbow.
Kessler tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mustard avoids it.
Mustard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mustard blocks the elbow strike.
Mustard is trying to break free.
Mustard is trying to break free.
Mustard is trying to break the clinch but Kessler has him pressed against the cage.
Mustard is trying to break free.
Kessler has Mustard pressed against the cage, preventing Mustard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nice elbow from Kessler.
Elmo Mustard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mustard managing to block the knees to the body from Kessler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mustard wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mustard is trying to force a seperation but Kessler has the dominant position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kessler.
Jeez, Elmo Mustard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Elmo Mustard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bjoern Kessler!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ando kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Point of No Return. The crowd seem to be enjoying Davison's choice of entrance music: Cinderella Man - Eminem. This should be fireworks!
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23
155 lbs
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31
155 lbs
16 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Decent boxing
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kevin Ando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Davison!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ando shoots in for a double leg but Davison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ando tries to close the distance and clinch but Davison swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Davison lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
It looks like Kevin Ando has been cut.
Ando closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davison circles away.
Davison fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Ando to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Ando looks to clinch but Davison throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Ando taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Joshua Davison!
After winning the bout, Joshua Davison 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 Albin Han (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Snap (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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20
208 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
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25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Albin Han!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Willie Snap!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Han shoots in and bounces Snap off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Snap is pulling down on Han's head. It's preventing any offense from Han, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Han with a flurry of punches that miss.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snap holds on and takes a little breather.
Han stopping the sweep attempt from Snap.
Snap pulls Han in close to his closed guard and prevents Han from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Willie Snap wasn't active enough on the ground.
Han shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snap manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snap pulls Han in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snap bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Han's guard.
Han trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Snap 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.
Han seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snap stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Han swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Snap is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Han looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Snap puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Han misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Snap takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Willie Snap has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Han gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snap moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Han tries to free his leg and advance position but Snap is retaining full guard.
Snap looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Snap is on top in guard.
Snap slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willie Snap has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Han throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snap tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Han is in Snap's guard.
Snap seems keen to control Han's posture.
Snap manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Snap punching from mount but Han doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Han wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Snap.
Han is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Snap thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Snap has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Han is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Han throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Snap sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Han gets back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snap perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Snap not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Han flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snap is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Snap is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Snap dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Han scores with a takedown into Snap's guard.
Han stopping the sweep attempt from Snap.
Han scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Snap lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Snap's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Han doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Han wants to sweep here but Snap controlling him for the moment.
Willie Snap has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Snap looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Snap is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Snap 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.
Snap wants to work for an arm triangle but Han is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Snap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Snap works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Willie Snap has got the better of the ground game so far.
Han is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Snap tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Han is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Snap looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Willie Snap was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Han drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Han has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Snap is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Snap manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Snap controlling from the full mount.
Han is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snap controlling from the full mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Willie Snap.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snap or perhaps it was just good defense by Han, which made it look bad.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Han shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Snap keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willie Snap 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!
Han throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Snap tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Han is in Snap's guard.
Snap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snap working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Han.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Han accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snap holds on and takes a little breather.
Han makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Snap wants to sweep but no luck.
Han with a flurry of punches that miss.
Han wanted to stand there but Snap had control of the position.
Snap manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snap throwing strikes here but Han is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snap throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Han because Snap loaded up on that one.
Snap punching from mount but Han doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Snap sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Han is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Snap controlling from the full mount.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Willie Snap wasn't active enough on the ground.
Han shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Snap manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Snap has control of Han's left arm, preventing Han from doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snap lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Snap's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Han throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Snap sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Willie Snap was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Snap gets caught flat footed, as Han shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Han trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Snap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Snap manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Snap takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Snap punching from mount but Han doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Snap won't let Han get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Snap controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Willie Snap was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Han closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Snap did well to prevent Han getting side control.
Willie Snap is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Han not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Snap gets full guard.
Albin Han has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snap is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Han postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Willie Snap.
I've got Snap winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Snap!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Victorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ian Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Thunderstruck by AC/DC as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ian Smith was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
215 lbs
8 - 16 - 1 |
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25
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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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
8 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Victor Victorious !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Victorious fails with a takedown attempt.
Victorious misses with a takedown attempt
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Victorious doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Victorious . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Victorious misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith lands the left hand.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Victorious is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Victorious blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Victorious 's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Victorious reverses the position - he's now on top in Smith's guard.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Victorious stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Victorious trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Victorious throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Victorious scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Victorious trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Victorious stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Smith keeping full guard, as Victorious tries to pass.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Victorious is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Victorious keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Victorious uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Victorious !
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith wants to sweep here but Victorious controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Victorious manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith passes into half guard.
Victorious won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Victorious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Victorious is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Victorious is looking to improve his position.
Smith wants to free his trapped foot but Victorious is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Victorious trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Victorious keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Victorious won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Smith prevents Victorious from standing back up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Victorious 's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith is looking to advance position but Victorious won't allow it.
Smith prevents Victorious from standing back up.
Smith winds up and cracks Victorious with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ian Smith dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Victorious doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Smith counters with a leg kick.
Victorious looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Victorious fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Victor Victorious seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith forces Victorious back against the cage and clinches.
Victorious breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Victorious throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Victorious on his heels. He'll look to pass Victorious 's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Victorious is wriggling around but Smith manages to pass to half guard.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith passes the guard and advances to mount!
Smith lands with some strikes.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Victorious hang on?
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!
Smith loads up with a big shot that hurts Victorious ! He's pulled Smith in close but Smith has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Victorious survive? More strikes from Smith and Victorious is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ian Smith!
Ian Smith got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Richardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Thor's choice of entrance music: Boom - P.O.D. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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, Kelly Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Thor!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Richardson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thor.
Richardson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Thor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Richardson's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Richardson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thor is fighting to break Richardson's control of his arms but Richardson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Richardson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thor scoring with some ground and pound.
Thor wants to pass the guard but Richardson is keeping the position.
Thor lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thor looking to pass the guard.
Richardson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Richardson trying to control but Thor is having none of it.
Thor wants to try and get back to his feet.
Richardson wants to control the pace but Thor is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor wants to control but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Thor is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richardson is working hard here to advance position.
Thor is desperately trying to improve his position but Richardson has a good base and remains in mount.
Richardson wants to take Thor's back but he can't do it this time.
Richardson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor tries to hold on but Richardson pushes him away.
Richardson throws some wild stikes that Thor manages to avoid easily.
Richardson throws some wild stikes that Thor manages to avoid easily.
Richardson raining down shots from the mount!
Thor is squirming around, avoiding Richardson's attempts to control the action.
Thor is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson throws some wild stikes that Thor manages to avoid easily.
Richardson controlling the position easily from mount.
Richardson wants to control the pace but Thor is squirming around nicely.
Richardson lands a big shot there that rocks Thor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thor tries to hold on but Richardson postures up.
Richardson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kelly Richardson dominated that round.
That's time! Richardson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A leg kick checked by Richardson.
Thor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Richardson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Thor throws a big right hand that misses.
My spies in Ford Lane Fight Factory inform me that Thor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Thor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richardson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thor is one step ahead there.
Richardson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thor.
Thor trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thor is looking to work some ground and pound but Richardson has wrist control.
Thor throwing strikes from guard but Richardson blocks nicely.
Thor trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Richardson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thor pushes down on Richardson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thor throwing shots but Richardson is blocking nicely.
Richardson is looking for a sweep. Thor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thor lands strikes from half guard.
Thor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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!
Thor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Richardson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thor.
Richardson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Richardson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson has a closed guard, preventing Thor from standing up.
Thor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Richardson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Richardson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor wants to control from the top but Richardson keeps moving.
Thor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jonathan Thor.
Nice cross by Thor.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thor!
Richardson 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters circling a little - Thor finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kelly Richardson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thor feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Richardson's calf.
Thor works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Thor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Richardson misses with a looping right.
Thor rushes Richardson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Richardson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Richardson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thor.
Thor throws a leg kick but Richardson checks it.
Richardson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Richardson's guard.
Thor drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Richardson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Thor has Richardson in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Richardson advances to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Richardson in particular looking to stall.
Richardson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thor sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor wants to control but Richardson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Richardson looks to land a strike but Thor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Richardson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Richardson wants to control but Thor is keeping him busy.
Richardson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Thor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Richardson is working away from the top position though.
Richardson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor is trying to stand.
Thor trying to hold on to Richardson's head to control him but Richardson postures up.
Thor pushes Richardson off looking to stand but Richardson dives back in and keeps control.
Thor trying to control here.
Thor looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richardson controlling the action here.
Jonathan Thor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Richardson moves out of range as Thor throws a body kick.
Thor will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thor lands with a straight right. Richardson didn't see that one coming.
Thor clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.
Richardson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Thor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Thor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thor 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Thor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Royale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 19 - 1, fighting out of London, Randy Royale!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Materson circles away quickly and effectively.
Materson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Royale avoids it really well and circles away.
Royale with a poor takedown
and Materson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Royale changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Materson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Royale darts in looking for a takedown but Materson gets double underhooks and turns Royale into the cage.
Mike Materson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randy Royale.
Materson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Royale misses with a wild combination.
Royale fails with the takedown.
Materson closes the distance and clinches up with Royale, looking for a takedown. Materson pushes Royale against the cage but Royale circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Materson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Materson stops Royale from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Materson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Materson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Royale defending well though.
Materson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Royale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Materson is trying to work for a kimura but Royale is defending well.
Materson misses with a head shot. Royale uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson wants to control from the top but Royale keeps moving.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Materson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson throws a big elbow that misses.
Materson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Royale manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Materson has Royale in his guard.
Royale trying to control but Materson is working from the bottom.
Royale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materson is keeping the position for now.
Royale trying to control the position from guard on top but Materson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Royale postures up in Materson's guard and throws a big left but Materson blocks it.
Royale is stalling in the full guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Randy Royale hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Royale.
Materson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Royale to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Materson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Royale is controlling him.
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 Mike Materson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Materson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Royale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Materson counters with a series of strikes. Royale will be more careful next time no doubt.
Royale with a poor takedown
and Materson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Materson.
Royale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Royale keeping moving, preventing Materson from controlling successfully.
Materson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Materson is looking to work some ground and pound but Royale has wrist control.
Mike Materson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Royale blocks nicely.
Materson throwing strikes from guard but Royale blocks nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materson lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson slips nicely into half guard.
Materson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Royale defending well though.
Materson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Materson seems to be looking for submissions.
Materson stops Royale from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royale regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Materson.
Royale utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Materson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Materson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Materson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Royale is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Royale defending against the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale is not content to let Materson control the position.
An elbow from Materson crashes against the mat.
Materson trying to control the action but Royale is working from the bottom.
Royale regains half guard there - taking advantage of Materson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Royale looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Royale avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Materson.
Royale looks like he's trying to stand up.
Materson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Materson wants to pass the guard but Royale is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Materson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Royale throws an off balance right hand
and Materson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Royale's guard.
Materson trying to control the position from guard on top but Royale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materson throwing strikes but missing.
Royale wants to stand up but Materson is controlling him.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Royale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Royale wants to stand and escape but Materson is having none of it.
Royale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royale wants to stand and escape but Materson is having none of it.
Materson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Materson advances to half guard.
Materson thows a huge punch but Royale dodges it nicely.
Materson is pressing down on Royale's thigh, looking to free his foot. Royale is holding on for now.
Materson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Royale keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Materson lands a nice short elbow.
Royale wants to get back to his feet.
Materson is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materson wants to pass to mount but Royale is defending the position.
Materson is trying to control. Royale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Materson slows the pace down in half guard.
Materson wants to take a breather but Royale is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Royale wants to get back to his feet.
Materson thows a huge punch but Royale dodges it nicely.
Materson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Materson throwing shots but Royale is blocking nicely.
Materson prevents Royale from standing back up.
Materson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Royale regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Materson.
Royale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Materson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randy Royale has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Materson trying to control the position from guard on top but Royale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Materson throws a strike but Royale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mike Materson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Materson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Royale is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Materson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Materson 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Materson!
Mike Materson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.
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