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"Solitude" PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Embernate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Blitzberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Marcus Blitzberg enters the cage!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacques Embernate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Blitzberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blitzberg lands a jab to the head.
Embernate gets a takedown into half guard.
Embernate wants to work for an arm triangle but Blitzberg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blitzberg really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Embernate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blitzberg is looking to improve his position.
Embernate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Embernate seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Embernate 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.
Embernate throwing shots but Blitzberg is blocking nicely.
Blitzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Embernate throwing shots but Blitzberg is blocking nicely.
Blitzberg wants to control but Embernate is keeping busy.
Embernate lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embernate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Blitzberg trying to control from the bottom.
Blitzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blitzberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Embernate.
Embernate thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Embernate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blitzberg wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Blitzberg can do anything to dispel that myth.
Embernate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Embernate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blitzberg wants to control but Embernate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Blitzberg wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blitzberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Embernate.
Embernate throwing shots but Blitzberg is blocking nicely.
Embernate thows a huge punch but Blitzberg dodges it nicely.
Embernate works his way into full mount!
Blitzberg wants to hold on but Embernate pushes him away.
Embernate throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Blitzberg because Embernate loaded up on that one.
Blitzberg blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Embernate is landing with some decent strikes but Blitzberg is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Marcus Blitzberg has been cut.
Embernate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Embernate thowing shots but they're missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Embernate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embernate connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Blitzberg blocking the ground and pound.
Embernate unloads with some shots from mount but Blitzberg bucks and avoids them well.
Blitzberg holds on to Embernate around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Embernate pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blitzberg wants to hold on but Embernate pushes him away.
Embernate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Embernate lands a nice shot to the head.
Embernate throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Blitzberg defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Embernate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blitzberg blocking the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Embernate lands with some strikes.
Embernate misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Embernate with the ground and pound from mount.
Embernate landing strikes from the mount.
Embernate throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Embernate looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Embernate working the ground and pound effectively.
Embernate pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Blitzberg is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Embernate dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Blitzberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Embernate scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Embernate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blitzberg's head.
Embernate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blitzberg can do to turn this around?
Embernate is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blitzberg is just riding it out for now. Embernate eventually gives up the hold.
Embernate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Embernate connects with a nice short shot to Blitzberg's temple.
Blitzberg wants to improve his position but Embernate is controlling well.
Embernate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Embernate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jacques Embernate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Embernate is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blitzberg is just riding it out for now. Embernate eventually gives up the hold.
Blitzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Embernate not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blitzberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Embernate.
Blitzberg is defending against the submission attempts here by Embernate.
Embernate not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Blitzberg trying to control from the bottom.
Embernate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Blitzberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Embernate.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Embernate lands a nice short elbow.
Blitzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Blitzberg is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Embernate scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blitzberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Embernate is working away from the top position though.
Blitzberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blitzberg is looking to improve his position.
Embernate missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Embernate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blitzberg's head.
Blitzberg is looking to improve his position.
Embernate throwing shots but Blitzberg is blocking nicely.
Embernate is working for a kimura but Blitzberg is defending it quite comfortably.
Embernate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Blitzberg's head.
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.
Embernate throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Embernate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blitzberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Embernate is working away from the top position though.
Embernate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blitzberg trying to hold on to Embernate's head to control him but Embernate postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Blitzberg misses with a straight right.
Blitzberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Embernate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blitzberg's waist but Blitzberg gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Embernate off to one side.
Blitzberg throws out a counter right but Embernate avoids it with no problem.
Blitzberg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Embernate counters with a single leg into guard. Blitzberg didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacques Embernate dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Blitzberg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Embernate shoots in for a takedown but Blitzberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Blitzberg throws a series of punches but Embernate avoids them all with ease.
Embernate feinted with a counter takedown.
Embernate looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacques Embernate is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Embernate tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Blitzberg swivels and escapes.
Blitzberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Embernate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Embernate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blitzberg lands with an overhand left.
Embernate shoots in but Blitzberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blitzberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Embernate.
Blitzberg cracks Embernate with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Embernate.
Blitzberg misses with an uppercut. Embernate saw that one coming.
Embernate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Embernate defending well as Blitzberg loads up on a big left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Blitzberg as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Blitzberg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blitzberg throws a lazy right hand but Embernate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Embernate on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good exchange - Blitzberg coming out on top.
A jab from Blitzberg misses.
Embernate moves away from the strike by Blitzberg.
Blitzberg leaves Embernate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Embernate shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blitzberg pinned against the cage. Blitzberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blitzberg!
Embernate looking to score a takedown here. Blitzberg is defending well but Embernate drives through and ends up in Blitzberg's guard.
Embernate throwing strikes from guard but Blitzberg blocks nicely.
Blitzberg is trying to control the position but Embernate postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Embernate preventing the sweep.
Embernate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blitzberg is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Blitzberg controls Embernate momentarily but Embernate frees himself.
Embernate throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Embernate postures up in Blitzberg's guard and throws a big left but Blitzberg blocks it.
Embernate throws a big elbow that misses.
Marcus Blitzberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Embernate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Blitzberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Embernate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Embernate!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Fakiiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murdo Murchison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
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276 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
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KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nakki Fakiiri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Murdo Murchison!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murchison fails to land with a series of punches.
Fakiiri rushes Murchison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murchison wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murchison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murchison misses with a straight left.
Murchison is looking to score with low kicks.
Murchison throws a shot from downtown. Fakiiri moves away and avoids it.
Fakiiri jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Murchison throws a hook but Fakiiri blocks it.
Fakiiri cracks the inside of Murchison's front leg.
Fakiiri throws a leg kick which misses Murchison's front leg but catches the back leg as Murchison tries to avoid it.
Fakiiri moves out of range of the strikes.
Fakiiri closes the distance and pushes Murchison back into the cage.
Fakiiri working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Fakiiri.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fakiiri tries to land knees in the clinch but Murchison avoids the damage to the body.
Murchison is trying to push Fakiiri away but Fakiiri has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murchison wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Murchison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fakiiri tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murchison's elbow.
Murchison takes a shot to the head.
A short body shot lands from Fakiiri as the two fighters clinch.
Murchison looks winded!
Fakiiri lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fakiiri lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fakiiri lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murchison backwards.
Murchison is trying to force a seperation but Fakiiri has the dominant position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fakiiri.
Fakiiri creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fakiiri creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fakiiri drops Murchison onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Murchison is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
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!
Fakiiri lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murchison is rocked!
Fakiiri unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Murchison! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fakiiri is unloading with more strikes now! Murchison drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakki Fakiiri!
Nakki Fakiiri spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Dime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Glover will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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190 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Dime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jeff Glover!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dime tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Glover defends well and Dime ends up having to push Glover into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Glover moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Glover throws a low kick, looking for Dime's leg but Dime calmly moves out of range.
Dime pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dime fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Glover - just one landing.
Glover pounces like a tiger and cracks Dime with a vicious hook! Dime is down but not out! Glover follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jeff Glover!
An out of breath Jeff Glover thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salad Dodger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregor Clegane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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280 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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Salad Dodger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Clegane.
Clegane misses with a two punch combination.
Dodger keeps the fight on the outside.
Clegane throws a body punch but Dodger moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dodger! But no joy.
Dodger slips under a jab.
Dodger is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dodger slips a straight right by Clegane.
Dodger throws out a counter right but Clegane avoids it with no problem.
Clegane shoots in looking for a takedown but Dodger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clegane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dodger closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clegane seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Clegane throws a nice looking combination but Dodger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dodger only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dodger enables Clegane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dodger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Clegane throwing strikes but missing.
Clegane throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Clegane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clegane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clegane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Clegane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Clegane cracks Dodger with a solid left hand.
Dodger keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.
Dodger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clegane.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clegane trying to control but Dodger is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Clegane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clegane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dodger is trying to control the position but Clegane postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Clegane lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salad Dodger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clegane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clegane cracks Dodger with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane throws a big right hand that misses.
Dodger has momentary wrist control but Clegane slips an elbow through the middle.
Dodger keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.
Clegane working some strikes from top position.
Dodger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Clegane.
Clegane throws a big elbow that misses.
Clegane connects with a couple of short punches.
Clegane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Clegane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clegane throwing strikes from guard but Dodger blocks nicely.
Clegane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dodger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Clegane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clegane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dodger is keeping the position for now.
Clegane controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dodger swings widly with a right hand
and Clegane counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dodger lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Clegane dives in for a single leg takedown but Dodger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dodger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Clegane blocks it well.
Dodger takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clegane displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dodger misses with a hook. Clegane ducked under it nicely.
Clegane seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Clegane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dodger throws out the jab.
Clegane fails to land with a series of punches.
Clegane tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dodger swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dodger! But no joy.
Clegane closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dodger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dodger is stalling here.
Clegane tries for a takedown but Dodger manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Clegane.
Dodger working aggressively here.
Clegane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dodger can do to turn this around?
Clegane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dodger is looking to break free of the clinch but Clegane has double underhooks.
Dodger working hard to break the clinch.
Clegane breaks from the clinch.
Good shot there by Clegane.
Clegane lands a head shot.
Dodger tries to move into range but Clegane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Clegane scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dodger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clegane throws out the jab.
Clegane feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dodger's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodger gets caught flat footed, as Clegane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dodger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clegane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clegane trying to control but Dodger is working from the bottom.
Dodger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gregor Clegane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clegane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Clegane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clegane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Clegane distracts Dodger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dodger working a defensive guard here.
Dodger keeping full guard, as Clegane tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Clegane finds it's target.
Dodger blocks a jab.
Clegane throws a poor cross that misses
and Dodger counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dodger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Clegane looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dodger has momentary wrist control but Clegane slips an elbow through the middle.
Clegane works over Dodger with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clegane throws a big right hand that misses.
Clegane 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.
Dodger keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.
Clegane is looking to work some ground and pound but Dodger has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dodger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Clegane dominated that second round.
That's time! Clegane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Clegane fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Dodger slaps away a takedown attempt from Clegane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dodger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Clegane is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dodger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gregor Clegane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dodger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clegane.
Clegane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dodger defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregor Clegane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dodger manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dodger feints a counter leg kick.
Clegane shoots for a double leg takedown but Dodger sprawls well. He's pushed Clegane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dodger was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Dodger digs a good body shot into Clegane's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dodger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Clegane counters with a straight right hand.
Gregor Clegane is winning the standup battle so far.
Dodger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Clegane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Clegane throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Clegane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dodger is trying to control Clegane's posture but Clegane avoids it.
Clegane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dodger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Clegane moves into full mount!
Clegane tries to control but Dodger wriggling away.
Clegane with good strikes from the mount here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Dodger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Clegane cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Clegane breaks from Dodger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Clegane controlling his opponent.
Clegane working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Dodger that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Salad Dodger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clegane postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Dodger out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Clegane goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gregor Clegane!
Gregor Clegane 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dany Legorious (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
200 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
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27
211 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dany Legorious!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legorious misses with a low kick.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Matthews throws a low kick but it's checked well by Legorious.
Legorious is trying to counter with his kicks.
Matthews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legorious was well out of range. Poor timing from Matthews.
Matthews misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthews gets a double leg takedown into Legorious's guard.
Matthews chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legorious working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matthews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matthews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matthews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legorious looking for a guillotine here but Matthews defends easily.
Matthews wanted to stand there but Legorious had control of the position.
Matthews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Legorious is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Matthews is aware though and is defending well.
Matthews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matthews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Legorious only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Legorious keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthews gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Matthews escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matthews manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Legorious on his heels. He'll look to pass Legorious's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matthews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matthews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Legorious has a closed guard, preventing Matthews from standing up.
Matthews will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Matthews accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Matthews avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Legorious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews dominated that round.
That's time! Matthews's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Legorious throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Legorious gets tackled into the cage by Matthews. Matthews maintains the clinch.
Matthews decides to pull guard.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Legorious from controlling successfully.
Legorious postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Legorious seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Legorious looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews passes Legorious's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Legorious works his way to full guard. Good work.
Legorious has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Matthews can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matthews wants to stand but Legorious is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mike Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Legorious is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews trying to stand up but can't free himself from Legorious's guard.
Matthews forces his way into half guard.
Matthews tries to stand but can't do so whilst Legorious controls his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthews fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Legorious sprawls well initially but Matthews persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Matthews wants to stand up but Legorious has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Matthews wants to pass to mount but Legorious is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legorious makes his way to full guard, as Matthews worked for a kimura.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Legorious keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legorious is working an open guard so Matthews takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Matthews is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Legorious can do to turn this around?
Matthews closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Matthews 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. And we move into the final round!
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Legorious gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mike Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Legorious on his heels. He'll look to pass Legorious's guard now, I'm sure.
Matthews trying to control but Legorious is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews is really struggling to control Legorious but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Legorious has an active guard here but Matthews has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Legorious does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matthews is nestled in close to Legorious, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matthews seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Legorious moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matthews's corner is telling him to maintain 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.
Matthews working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Legorious swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Matthews looks to land a combination but Legorious avoids it well.
Matthews misses with a series of wild punches.
Legorious looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Legorious on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Matthews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Legorious takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legorious swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Matthews misses with a combination
and Legorious counters with a single leg into guard. Matthews didn't expect that.
Dany Legorious has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Legorious from controlling successfully.
Legorious stays in close to Matthews's body and controls the position.
Legorious postures up in Matthews's guard and throws a big left but Matthews blocks it.
Legorious looking to sit in guard and control but Matthews gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Matthews wants to stand but Legorious is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legorious controls Matthews momentarily but Matthews frees himself.
Legorious has his foot on Matthews's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Matthews works his way back into a safe position though.
Mike Matthews is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matthews controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Matthews has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Matthews!
A very excited looking Mike Matthews made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miro Bang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kit Dale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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21
214 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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20
220 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kit Dale!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bang decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dale's guard.
Dale not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bang tries to free his leg and advance position but Dale is retaining full guard.
Dale is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dale working for a triangle but Bang defends it easily.
Bang advances to half guard.
Bang is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dale doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bang.
Dale taking some punishment here, with Bang in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dale is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold.
Bang is working for a kimura but Dale is defending it quite comfortably.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dale is looking to improve his position.
Bang wants to pass to mount but Dale is defending the position.
Bang is working for a submission of some sort.
Dale looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bang will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bang is trying for a kimura here. Dale looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bang wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miro Bang!
An out of breath and clearly excited Miro Bang thanked KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Rakhmanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakhmanov comes into the arena with Russian national anthem blaring out of the sound system. Lee has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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31
170 lbs
16 - 12 - 0 |
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38
170 lbs
33 - 23 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Rakhmanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 23 - 1, fighting out of London, Barney Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Rakhmanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Rakhmanov.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rakhmanov's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Rakhmanov misses the target.
Rakhmanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Rakhmanov.
Rakhmanov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Rakhmanov does no damage.
Rakhmanov misses with a double jab
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Rakhmanov tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Rakhmanov back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rakhmanov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mikhail Rakhmanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee moves away from the strike by Rakhmanov.
Lee wobbles Rakhmanov with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Lee dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Rakhmanov to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Barney Lee!
Our winner, Barney Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Tags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tags comes to the cage accompanied by Dwarf Song. Jackson has chosen Hustlin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30
269 lbs
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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
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jim Tags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson tries to bum rush Tags with a series of wild strikes but Tags uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tags has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tags.
Jackson pulls guard.
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Tags advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tags is looking for a kimura here.
Tags trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tags prevents Jackson from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tags with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Jackson is trying to stand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson swings for the body but Tags moves out of range.
Jackson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jackson drops Tags with a left right combo! Jackson follows him down to the ground into side control.
Tags is rocked!
It looks like Jim Tags has been cut.
Tags wants to control but Jackson postures up.
Oh Tags is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jackson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tags seems to have got his legs back now.
Tags is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The referee asks Jackson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jackson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tags is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jackson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tags is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson is trying to control the action in half guard but Tags is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tags moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Tags is keeping the position.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tags dives on top into guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Tags from controlling successfully.
Tags looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tags trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tags pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Tags stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Tags postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Tags passes into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Tags's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tags scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jackson in his tracks.
It looks like Shawn Jackson has been cut.
Tags looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tags wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Tags won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Tags is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tags tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Tags trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tags wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Tags is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but Tags shows good takedown defense.
Jackson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tags counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tags pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jim Tags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Tags prevents the takedown attempt.
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tags smiles and moves away.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tags shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tags darts in looking for a takedown but Jackson gets double underhooks and turns Tags into the cage.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Tags dives in and grabs Jackson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes down on Tags's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tags but Tags pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Tags moves out of range.
Tags seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tags connects with an inside leg kick.
Tags avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tags. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Tags cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson jabs Tags to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tags.
Tags tries to clinch there but Jackson circles away.
Tags scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tags is taking a breather. Jackson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Jackson is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tags wants to free his trapped foot but Jackson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tags is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jackson is just riding it out for now. Tags eventually gives up the hold.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Tags dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tags wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tags fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson dives in and grabs Tags's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tags pushes down on Jackson's head and hops out.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tags sprawls well. Tags wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet.
Jim Tags has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shawn Jackson.
Tags shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Tags.
Shawn Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jackson wants it to stay on the feet.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Tags counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tags seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
An inside leg kick from Jackson misses.
Tags moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tags but Tags pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Tags sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tags closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jackson did well to prevent Tags getting side control.
Tags controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tags is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tags passes to side control.
Tags trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Tags stalls from top position.
Tags trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Tags has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jackson is trying to push Tags away but Tags has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jackson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tags shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense.
Tags avoids the body shot from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Tags wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Tags counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tags.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Tags manages to get underhooks.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tags prevents it.
A frustrated look appears on Jackson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Tags showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tags has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Tags!
Our winner, Jim Tags, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Ulpius Traianus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Traianus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matthews fails with the takedown
and Traianus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Max Matthews has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Matthews has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Traianus throws a wild body kick that Matthews sees coming a mile off.
Traianus drops Matthews with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Matthews looks back up at him and smiles so Traianus waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Matthews is rocked!
Traianus closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Matthews out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcus Ulpius Traianus!
During a confident post fight interview, Marcus Ulpius Traianus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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