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Soul Supremacy 2015 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luke Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lashley comes to the cage accompanied by Hustlin. Lee has chosen Japanese National Anthem as his entrance music. Yang Lee struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Yang Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Luke Lashley's chin.
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153 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 26 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Yang Lee!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Lashley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lashley has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lashley or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Lee is looking for the big counter here.
We've been hearing reports that Lashley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lashley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee is looking to stand up but Lashley won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee throws a strike but Lashley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee is looking to stand up but Lashley isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lashley.
Lashley decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lashley moves away.
As Lee looks to move away, Lashley throws a big counter combo bu Lee just gets out of the way.
Lashley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lashley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lashley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee wants to stand but Lashley is controlling the position.
Lashley wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lashley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lashley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lashley wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lashley throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Lashley's shoulder, as Lashley tries to avoid the shot.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lashley, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luke Lashley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lashley closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Lashley tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lashley tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lashley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ground and pound from Lashley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lee regains half guard, as Lashley was trying to land strikes.
Lashley stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lashley not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lashley throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lashley throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lee to regain full guard.
Lashley is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lashley wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Lashley keeps moving.
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 Luke Lashley will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lashley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lashley off to one side.
Jab from Lashley.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lashley shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lashley's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lashley.
Lee tries to clinch up but Lashley circles away and keeps his distance.
Lashley looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Lashley drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.
Lashley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lashley works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lashley is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley seems to be looking for submissions.
Lashley looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley throws a strike but Lee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lashley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Lashley presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Lashley wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lashley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Luke Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lashley fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Lashley clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lashley manages to break the clinch.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Lashley.
Lashley fails with the takedown
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lashley tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lashley looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Lashley misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lashley breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lashley.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Lashley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lashley throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Lashley finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lashley prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lashley postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lashley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lashley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Lashley slips an elbow through the middle.
Lashley postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lashley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lashley.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lashley is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yang Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lashley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lashley tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee thinks about the counter body kick.
Lashley closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lashley is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lashley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lashley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lashley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lashley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lashley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lashley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lashley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lashley drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lashley pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lashley keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lashley wriggles free and stands up.
Lee scores with a head kick. Lashley tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
As Lashley backs off Lee throws a huge counter combo but Lashley manages to avoid it all.
Lashley fails with the takedown.
Lee throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lashley wants to clinch.
Lee is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lashley is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Lashley circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lashley counters with a right hand to the body.
Lashley tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Lashley ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lashley throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lashley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A nice combination there by Lashley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Lashley keeps him there for the moment.
Lashley lands an elbow inside.
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
Lashley throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lashley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lashley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lashley throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Lashley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lashley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley lands a couple of elbows.
Lashley with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lashley blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee is looking to clinch but Lashley is avoiding it.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lashley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lashley is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Lashley clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee wants to clinch up but Lashley keeps it at a distance.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lashley defends it well.
Lashley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee gets tackled into the cage by Lashley. Lashley maintains the clinch.
Lashley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Lashley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lashley dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Lashley's head and hops out.
Lee wants to counter with a clinch but Lashley pushes him away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lashley lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
No luck for Lashley with that takedown attempt.
Lee throws a fast counter high kick but Lashley manages to duck under it in time.
Lashley tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lashley successfully pulls guard.
Lee trying to control but Lashley is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking to stand up but Lashley won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee throws an elbow that misses. Lashley uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Lashley!
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lashley 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.
Lashley wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lashley stops Lee from standing up.
Lashley tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Lashley off balance momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lashley.
Lashley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up but Lashley circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lashley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lashley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee wants to clinch up but Lashley keeps it at a distance.
Lashley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Lashley shrugs it off.
Lashley is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lashley.
Lee taking some punishment here, with Lashley in his half guard.
Lashley seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lashley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lashley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Lashley stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
Lashley is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Luke Lashley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Luke Lashley made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Everything 8$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Davison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashot Khachatryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davison comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man - Eminem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
17 - 24 - 0 |
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162 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
17 - 24 - 0, fighting out of London, Joshua Davison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashot Khachatryan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Davison!
Khachatryan slips under a jab from Davison.
Khachatryan misses with a few strikes there.
Davison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Davison throws a leg kick but Khachatryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khachatryan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davison throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khachatryan on the side of the head.
Davison misses the jab.
Khachatryan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davison swinging wildly here.
And Khachatryan tries to counter it with a takedown but Davison pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Khachatryan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
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!
Davison misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khachatryan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khachatryan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davison throws a big counter combination but Khachatryan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Davison has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Davison throws a right hand that misses
and Khachatryan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Davison thinking.
Davison misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khachatryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Davison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Khachatryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Davison has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khachatryan has managed to get both his arms back between Davison's legs - danger averted.
Davison throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Khachatryan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Davison will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Khachatryan trying to control but Davison is working from the bottom.
Khachatryan advances position into side control!
Khachatryan cracks Davison with a big right hand but Davison just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khachatryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khachatryan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Khachatryan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Davison to see if he's OK.
Davison is rocked!
Davison is trying to buck Khachatryan off.
Oh Davison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Khachatryan looks up at the clock and then as Davison takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Khachatryan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Khachatryan in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Davison looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Khachatryan turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ashot Khachatryan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Boulks had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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160 lbs
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Harry Davies!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulks looks to throw the jab but Davies is out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Davies will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Boulks swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davies moves forwards but Boulks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Boulks wants to break free but Davies has control.
Boulks tries to circle away but Davies has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies is looking for a takedown.
Boulks manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies defending well as Boulks loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Boulks misses the target.
Davies tries to move into range but Boulks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boulks lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Davies throws a head kick that half lands.
Davies fails to land the takedown.
Will Boulks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Davies.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Davies.
Nice sprawl there from Boulks as Davies shoots in.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boulks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davies fails with the takedown.
Boulks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Davies drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Boulks as he connects with a hook.
Boulks throws a lazy right hand but Davies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davies shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boulks sprawls well. Boulks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davies gets slowly back to his feet.
Boulks is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulks stuffs the takedown.
Davies fails with the takedown.
Boulks throws a shot from downtown. Davies moves away and avoids it.
Davies fails with the takedown.
Davies tries to clinch up
and Boulks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Boulks misses its intended target.
As Boulks backs off Davies throws a huge counter combo but Boulks manages to avoid it all.
Boulks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Davies goes for a double leg but Boulks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Boulks continues to drive forward.
Davies fails with the takedown.
Davies darts in and clinches Boulks up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A frustrated look appears on Boulks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davies has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boulks avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boulks tries to circle away but Davies has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Boulks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Davies fails with a takedown attempt.
Boulks loads up on a big right hand but Davies slips the punch.
Davies moves out of range as Boulks strikes.
Boulks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Davies can do to turn this around?
Davies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boulks.
And Davies tries to counter it with a takedown but Boulks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boulks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've been told by Boulks's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Davies tries to clinch there but Boulks circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies tries for a takedown but Boulks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boulks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Davies tries a quick counter leg kick but Boulks is wise to it.
Harry Davies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Boulks sprawls well.
Will Boulks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Davies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies slips a straight right by Boulks.
Davies steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Boulks.
Boulks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Boulks thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for Boulks.
Davies rushes Boulks and presses him up against the cage.
Boulks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Davies.
Boulks is trying to break the clinch but Davies has him pressed against the cage.
Boulks tries to circle away but Davies has him pinned against the cage.
Boulks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boulks misses with an uppercut. Davies saw that one coming.
Boulks with a jab.
Will Boulks is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulks throws a jab when Davies was well out of range.
Davies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boulks paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boulks looks to throw the jab but Davies is out of range.
No luck for Davies with that takedown attempt.
Boulks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boulks looks to throw the jab but Davies is out of range.
Davies is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davies tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boulks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Davies misses with a takedown attempt - Boulks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Boulks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Davies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boulks.
Boulks throws out a loose jab but Davies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boulks misses with a looping left.
Davies looks to clinch
and Boulks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boulks missing with a left hand there. Davies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Davies looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boulks is fending him off so far but Davies persists. Nope, Boulks circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davies or perhaps it was just good defense by Boulks, which made it look bad.
Boulks throws a jab when Davies was well out of range.
Boulks works the jab nicely.
Boulks throws an overhand right that lands on Davies's shoulder, as Davies tries to avoid the shot.
Davies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulks.
Davies shoots in and drives through. Boulks sprawls well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davies uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boulks.
Boulks throws the left hand but Davies avoids the punch easily.
Boulks throws a hook to the side of Davies's head but Davies sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Boulks dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Davies throws a head kick that misses.
Boulks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davies shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Boulks pinned against the cage. Boulks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Davies closes this distance looking for a takedown but Boulks circles away.
A swing and a miss from Boulks.
Davies shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boulks misses with an uppercut. Davies saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Davies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boulks.
Davies wants to clinch
and Boulks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davies fails to land the takedown.
Will Boulks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Davies.
Boulks cracks Davies with an open hand slap.
Davies slips under a jab.
Davies tries a head kick but it misses.
Boulks lands with an uppercut that bounces Davies off the cage and back into range.
Davies fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Boulks sprawls well initially but Davies persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Davies takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boulks is trying to stand back up but Davies is controlling him
Boulks trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Davies working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Davies decides to return to a standing position.
Davies dives in and grabs Boulks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Boulks pushes down on Davies's head and hops out.
Davies slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Boulks.
Davies moves out of range of the strikes.
Davies unleashes a big counter combination but Boulks bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Davies slips a jab from Boulks.
Davies looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boulks.
Boulks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Boulks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Boulks.
Boulks misses with a straight left.
And Davies tries to counter it with a takedown but Boulks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boulks works the jab nicely.
A jab from Boulks does it's job there.
Davies is rocked!
Boulks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davies fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boulks is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davies shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boulks but Boulks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boulks.
Boulks backing away here, and Davies unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Davies slips under a jab from Boulks.
Davies looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davies is still on wobbly legs! Can Boulks finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulks measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Davies! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Will Boulks!
A relieved looking Will Boulks 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Bongo Drum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Sassano Jnr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Sassano Jnr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bongo Drum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Sassano Jnr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drum shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sassano Jnr napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Drum trying to control the action but Sassano Jnr is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drum passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Sassano Jnr!
Sassano Jnr is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Drum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
It looks like Tony Sassano Jnr has been cut.
Drum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sassano Jnr is looking to escape.
Drum unloads with some shots from mount but Sassano Jnr bucks and avoids them well.
Drum with good strikes from the mount here!
Sassano Jnr is squirming around, avoiding Drum's attempts to control the action.
Drum is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sassano Jnr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum wants to control the action but instead Sassano Jnr gets a body lock and reverses into Drum's guard! Nice work!
Sassano Jnr tries to free his leg and advance position but Drum is retaining full guard.
Sassano Jnr gets to his feet. Drum looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Bongo Drum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drum closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sassano Jnr circles away.
Drum misses with a takedown
and Sassano Jnr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr misses with some punches.
Drum is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bongo Drum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drum drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum wants a takedown but no success here.
Drum has Sassano Jnr pressed against the cage, preventing Sassano Jnr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Sassano Jnr.
It looks like Bongo Drum has been cut.
Sassano Jnr stops a takedown attempt from Drum.
Drum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sassano Jnr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sassano Jnr has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Drum.
Sassano Jnr avoids the strikes from Drum.
Drum struggling to land strikes to the head as Sassano Jnr covers up.
Sassano Jnr can't escape the position.
Sassano Jnr trying to control the hands but Drum won't let him.
Sassano Jnr covering up well under a series of strikes from Drum.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sassano Jnr wants to get back to his feet.
Drum lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
You can see the frustration on Sassano Jnr's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Sassano Jnr trying to get back to his feet but Drum is in full control for now.
Sassano Jnr is trying to remain composed but Drum is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Drum struggling to land strikes to the head as Sassano Jnr covers up.
Sassano Jnr is taking damage to the body and head.
Drum lands a shot to the head.
Sassano Jnr is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sassano Jnr covering up well and avoiding damage.
Drum trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Drum is really struggling to control Sassano Jnr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drum throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Drum struggling to keep hold of the position.
Drum punches Sassano Jnr on the ear.
Drum missing with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drum trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bongo Drum dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Drum looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sassano Jnr unleashes a big counter combination but Drum bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Drum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sassano Jnr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Sassano Jnr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Drum back to the cage. Sassano Jnr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Drum here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Drum shoots in looking for a takedown. Sassano Jnr tries to sprawl out of it but Drum keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sassano Jnr 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 Bongo Drum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sassano Jnr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sassano Jnr wants it to stay on the feet.
Sassano Jnr slaps away a takedown attempt from Drum, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drum is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drum shoots in but Sassano Jnr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Drum shoots and misses
and Sassano Jnr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sassano Jnr.
Sassano Jnr is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sassano Jnr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice jab there from Sassano Jnr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sassano Jnr is trying to defend but Drum finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Drum is thwarting Sassano Jnr's attempts to control the position.
Drum works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sassano Jnr is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drum lands a heavy elbow.
Sassano Jnr tries to hold on but Drum postures up.
Drum lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drum looking to control but Sassano Jnr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sassano Jnr is looking to improve his position but Drum isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sassano Jnr is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bongo Drum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sassano Jnr holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drum tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Drum pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Drum lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sassano Jnr hang on?
Drum controlling the position easily from mount.
Sassano Jnr tries to reverse the position but Drum maintains control.
Sassano Jnr is bucking up trying to escape but Drum cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Drum punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sassano Jnr taking shots to the head.
Drum controlling from the full mount.
Sassano Jnr is squirming around, avoiding Drum's attempts to control the action.
Sassano Jnr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Drum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sassano Jnr is trying desperately to improve position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sassano Jnr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drum trying to control but Sassano Jnr is having none of it.
Drum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sassano Jnr is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bongo Drum dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sassano Jnr lands with a thumping leg kick.
Drum gets a double leg takedown into Sassano Jnr's guard.
Drum stands and throws Sassano Jnr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Drum trying to control the position but Sassano Jnr is working away.
Sassano Jnr gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Drum with a couple of short strikes.
Drum 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drum throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drum punching from mount but Sassano Jnr doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sassano Jnr taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drum looking to control but Sassano Jnr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sassano Jnr wants to control but Drum is having none of it.
Drum wants to control the pace but Sassano Jnr is squirming around nicely.
Sassano Jnr tries to lock up and control but Drum gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Drum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drum scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sassano Jnr?
Sassano Jnr is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Drum throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drum pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Drum trying to control but Sassano Jnr is having none of it.
Drum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drum prevents Sassano Jnr from getting the reversal.
Drum raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drum lands with some strikes.
Drum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sassano Jnr can do to turn this around?
Drum with a couple of short strikes.
Drum thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Drum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Drum throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Sassano Jnr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Drum tries to control but Sassano Jnr wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drum connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Drum landing strikes from the mount and Sassano Jnr is in trouble!
Sassano Jnr is desperately trying to improve his position but Drum has a good base and remains in mount.
Drum looking to control but Sassano Jnr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drum avoids the attempt from Sassano Jnr to control.
Tony Sassano Jnr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bongo Drum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Drum content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bongo Drum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drum, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bongo Drum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dakota Weston will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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26
213 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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211 lbs
13 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kobe Beef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Dakota Weston!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Phil Schofield and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Weston as Beef shoots in.
Weston unleashes a big counter combination but Beef bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Beef enables Weston to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Beef manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Weston controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Beef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Beef throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Weston postures up and lands a big shot to Beef's brow.
Beef working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Weston.
Weston content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beef looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weston trying to control but Beef is working from the bottom.
Beef had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Weston defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Beef is looking for a triangle but Weston pushes his legs off easily.
Weston is looking to work some ground and pound but Beef has wrist control.
Beef is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weston defends well.
Weston got a little sloppy there for a moment and Beef has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weston has managed to get both his arms back between Beef's legs - danger averted.
Weston is looking to work some ground and pound but Beef has wrist control.
Weston decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Beef, up you get!
Weston 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.
Beef misses with an uppercut.
Weston clinches up with Beef and pushes him back against the cage.
Weston turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Beef takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beef tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Weston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Weston decides to stand up, so the ref orders Beef to his feet.
Weston closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Beef did well to prevent Weston getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Weston lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weston looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beef with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beef is pressing down on Weston's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weston is in close to Beef's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Weston trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Beef has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Beef is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beef is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weston passes Beef's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beef looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weston lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Beef on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beef is trying to control but can't.
Weston working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Beef is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
The referee warns Beef that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Beef is rocked!
Weston lands a big shot to the head and Beef winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dakota Weston!
A victorious Dakota Weston thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sveddi Tonn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Green Beret (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Green Beret acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sveddi Tonn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Green Beret!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beret manages to avoid it.
Tonn drops his hands momentarily and Beret needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Tonn just on the top of the head. Tonn drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Tonn - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Green Beret!
Green Beret tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McRoberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hustlin. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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265 lbs
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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
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh McRoberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McRoberts missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson blocks a head kick by McRoberts.
McRoberts misses with a head kick.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jackson pulls guard successfully.
Jackson wants to stand up but McRoberts is controlling him.
McRoberts showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McRoberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McRoberts might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRoberts throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McRoberts's guard. Nice move by Jackson!
Jackson postures up in McRoberts's guard and throws a big left but McRoberts blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts looking for a guillotine here but Jackson defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jackson is pushing down on McRoberts's leg trying to pass to half guard. McRoberts is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson wants to control but McRoberts is keeping him busy.
Jackson prevents McRoberts from improving his position.
McRoberts is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jackson pulls his head out easily.
Jackson prevents McRoberts from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under McRoberts.
McRoberts wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson seems to be looking for submissions.
McRoberts wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson is trying to control. McRoberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through McRoberts's hands, connecting with McRoberts's forehead.
McRoberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McRoberts looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McRoberts with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McRoberts actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura but McRoberts is defending well.
McRoberts regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but McRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McRoberts is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Combat Zone [15 Elite & Sauna that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McRoberts not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McRoberts is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McRoberts isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jackson stacks McRoberts on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jackson!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts is looking to regain half guard here but Jackson keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McRoberts manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jackson is trying to stand up here but McRoberts is controlling him well.
McRoberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
McRoberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McRoberts is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jackson sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shawn Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! McRoberts's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McRoberts is trying to get back to full guard.
McRoberts is trying to maintain the position but Jackson is very close to passing his half guard.
McRoberts works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jackson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McRoberts is proving hard to escape from.
McRoberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shawn Jackson has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and McRoberts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between McRoberts's legs - danger averted.
McRoberts keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson distracts McRoberts with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McRoberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jackson advances to half guard.
McRoberts tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McRoberts defending well though.
Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McRoberts doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson is trying to control. McRoberts wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McRoberts won't allow Jackson to pass to mount.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McRoberts has managed to free his arm - good work.
McRoberts slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson wants to control from the top but McRoberts keeps moving.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson trying to control but McRoberts is working from the bottom.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McRoberts escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jackson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break McRoberts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McRoberts utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McRoberts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McRoberts has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jackson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McRoberts.
McRoberts is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jackson off and has taken his back!
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but McRoberts has full control of the position and if anything, Jackson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jackson manages to reverse the position and now he's in McRoberts's guard. Nice work there by Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but McRoberts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jackson trying to control but McRoberts is working from the bottom.
McRoberts preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing.
Jackson tries to free his leg and advance position but McRoberts is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McRoberts keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson 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. And we move into the final round!
McRoberts swinging wildly here.
Jackson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from McRoberts.
Jackson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jackson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McRoberts backs up against the cage.
It looks like Josh McRoberts has been cut.
Jackson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McRoberts bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jackson tries for a takedown but McRoberts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Josh McRoberts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McRoberts pinned against the cage. McRoberts gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Josh McRoberts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
McRoberts looks to score with a jab to the body but Jackson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McRoberts misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jackson wants to counter with a clinch but McRoberts pushes him away.
McRoberts looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but McRoberts drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Jackson wants to sweep here but McRoberts controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRoberts throws a big elbow that misses.
McRoberts working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McRoberts wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McRoberts wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to stand and escape but McRoberts is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McRoberts tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McRoberts stuffs the takedown.
McRoberts scores with a three punch combo!
McRoberts looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McRoberts just misses with a punch to the body.
McRoberts tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McRoberts looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
McRoberts throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
McRoberts fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McRoberts throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McRoberts looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Josh McRoberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McRoberts as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson dives in and grabs McRoberts's left leg, looking for a takedown. McRoberts pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McRoberts sprawls well. McRoberts wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from McRoberts.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McRoberts shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
Jackson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jackson lands in his opponent's guard.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McRoberts working for a triangle but Jackson defends it easily.
Shawn Jackson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McRoberts keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Josh McRoberts has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McRoberts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackson defends well.
McRoberts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh McRoberts showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jackson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Jackson!
Shawn Jackson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mother Effyew Ceekay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Effyew Ceekay comes to the cage accompanied by Bring it....Break . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mother Effyew Ceekay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Samson Savea!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Effyew Ceekay throws a hook to the side of Savea's head but Savea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savea looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Effyew Ceekay seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Savea closes the distance and clinches up with Effyew Ceekay, looking for a takedown. Savea pushes Effyew Ceekay against the cage but Effyew Ceekay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Savea closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Effyew Ceekay to the mat! Effyew Ceekay manages to get full guard.
Effyew Ceekay avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Savea postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savea's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Savea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Effyew Ceekay wants to stand but Savea is controlling the position.
Savea postures up and lands a big shot to Effyew Ceekay's brow.
Effyew Ceekay looking for a sweep. Not yet Effyew Ceekay, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savea is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savea postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savea throws a big elbow that misses.
Effyew Ceekay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Effyew Ceekay tries to get out of the position.
Savea won't allow Effyew Ceekay to sweep him here.
Savea tries to free his leg and advance position but Effyew Ceekay is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savea lands a couple of digs.
Savea thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Effyew Ceekay looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Savea puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Effyew Ceekay wants to control but Savea is keeping busy.
Savea is looking to advance position but Effyew Ceekay won't allow it.
Savea wants to take a breather but Effyew Ceekay is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savea lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Effyew Ceekay trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Savea manages to pass to mount!
Savea breaks from Effyew Ceekay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
My spies in Soul Supremacy - UK inform me that Savea has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savea scoring with strikes but Effyew Ceekay is staying in there.
Savea cracks Effyew Ceekay with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Effyew Ceekay wants to control but Savea is having none of it.
Savea landing strikes from the mount and Effyew Ceekay is in trouble!
Savea looking for a guillotine from mount but Effyew Ceekay is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savea content just to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savea is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Savea!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Samson Savea!
Samson Savea is the new super heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Samson Savea made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Everything 8$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Nile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nile has chosen Walk Like An Egyptian as his entrance music. King Nile 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, King Nile!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews darts in looking for a takedown but Nile gets double underhooks and turns Matthews into the cage.
Nile avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nile throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Matthews counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nile working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Matthews.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nile pulls Matthews in close to prevent any damage.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nile's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matthews trying to control from half guard but Nile is working away.
Matthews thows a huge punch but Nile dodges it nicely.
Nile manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Matthews keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nile is trying to push Matthews away but Matthews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nile is trying to force a seperation but Matthews has the dominant position.
Matthews tightens his grip and picks Nile up, before dumping him to the ground. Nile manages to land in guard.
Nile keeping moving, preventing Matthews from controlling successfully.
Nile manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Matthews has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nile after a bit of a struggle.
Nile working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Matthews is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Nile pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nile gets through Matthews's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews has clasped his hands together around Nile's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthews is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nile has escaped the position, nice work there.
Nile tries to buck Matthews off but Matthews is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nile dodges the ground and pound from Matthews.
Matthews has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Matthews working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Matthews 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.
Matthews is looking to take a break and control but Nile is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nile tries to buck Matthews off but Matthews is having none of it.
Nile is not content to let Matthews control the position.
Matthews looks up at the clock and then as Nile takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matthews smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Matthews trying to control the action but Nile is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Matthews.
Nile is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matthews is controlling him well.
Matthews in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Matthews tries for a kimura but Nile is defending well.
Nile is trying to improve his position.
Nile avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matthews.
Matthews misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matthews trying to control the position but Nile is working away.
Nile wants to control but Matthews postures up.
Matthews with the ground and pound but Nile regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Matthews wants to control but Nile is keeping him busy.
Matthews is thwarting Nile's attempts to control the position.
Matthews is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Matthews scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Matthews throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Matthews trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nile is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Matthews dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nile lands a big head kick that sends Matthews tumbling to the mat! Nile takes a step backwards and waves Matthews back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Max Matthews has been cut.
Nile fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Matthews looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Matthews takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Matthews takes one to the chin there.
Matthews darts in looking for a takedown but Nile gets double underhooks and turns Matthews into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matthews closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Matthews drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Matthews is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nile gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nile pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nile looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matthews gets the takedown into side control.
Matthews working the ground and pound but Nile is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nile manages to get back to half guard.
Max Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Matthews seems content to control.
Nile trying to hold on to Matthews's head to control him but Matthews postures up.
Matthews is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Nile still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Nile has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Nile is looking to take a break and control but Matthews is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nile has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nile throws a body punch but Matthews moves out of range.
King Nile is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nile misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nile. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Nile lands.
Nile looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Nile lunges at Matthews with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Matthews's hand.
A nice combination there by Matthews.
It looks like King Nile has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight stays on the outside here - Matthews looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nile steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Nile is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Matthews rather than just go for the knockout.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt - Nile sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nile swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nile sprawls well. Nile wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.
Nile connects with an inside leg kick.
Nile stuffs the takedown.
Matthews shoots in and drives through. Nile sprawls well.
Matthews wants to clinch up but Nile keeps it at a distance.
Matthews with a poor takedown
and Nile counters with a thumping low kick.
Nile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matthews at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nile jabs Matthews to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Matthews is looking to clinch.
Matthews swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nile tries a quick counter leg kick but Matthews is wise to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nile swivels and escapes.
A solid body kick from Nile.
King Nile seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nile throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nile lands with a thumping leg kick.
Max Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Nile.
Nile lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matthews at a distance.
Nile lands with a nice body punch.
Nile lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nile tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matthews was well out of range. Poor timing from Nile.
Nile scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nile. Matthews does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Nile.
Nile throws a body shot but no joy.
Nile throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Nile showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Matthews wants to stay close but Nile steps back to make room for something. Matthews seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Nile and Matthews drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King Nile!
During a confident post fight interview, King Nile thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Gummidge (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Gummidge!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James looks for a takedown but Gummidge sprawls well.
Gummidge slips a straight right by James.
Gummidge tries to counter by closing the distance.
James connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
James fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gummidge to the ground. James is now in Gummidge's guard.
James preventing the sweep.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gummidge has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Gummidge's legs - danger averted.
James is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James looking to pass the guard.
James is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
James wants to control from the top but Gummidge keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James 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.
James wants to pass the guard but Gummidge is keeping the position.
James throws a big right hand that misses.
James preventing the sweep.
Gummidge can't keep his opponent in guard - James advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
James landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gummidge is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
James is trying to control the action in half guard but Gummidge is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James is pressing down on Gummidge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gummidge is holding on for now.
James is keen to just control but Gummidge is a slippery customer.
James trying to mount his opponent but Gummidge defends it.
Gummidge is looking to control James's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gummidge avoid being mounted?
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gummidge is staying active underneath James, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gummidge gets full guard.
Gummidge wants to sweep here but James controlling him for the moment.
Gummidge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James scoring with some ground and pound.
James lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Gummidge has an active guard here but James has managed to pass into half guard.
James works his way into side control.
Gummidge manages to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gummidge manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gummidge has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
James scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gummidge bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in James's guard.
Gummidge throws a sloppy strike and James has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Gummidge is forced to tap! Great BJJ from James!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin James!
Kevin James retains his lightweight title!
Kevin James decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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