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FFO 9 Elsworth vs Parada PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gus Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Jameson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Jameson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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208 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gus Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Jameson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameson tries to clinch up.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Jameson.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jameson defends it nicely.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jameson, up you get!
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Jameson.
Jameson misses with a takedown
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jameson to the mat! Jameson manages to get full guard.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor postures up.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor pushing down on Jameson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jameson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Gus Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jameson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a low kick but Jameson avoids it.
Johnny Jameson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jameson shoots and misses
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jameson looks gassed!
Jameson has his takedown stuffed
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor is pressing down on Jameson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jameson is holding on for now.
Jameson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
Jameson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jameson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Taylor is pressing down on Jameson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jameson is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Taylor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Jameson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Jameson shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jameson shoots and misses
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jameson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Taylor gets control of Jameson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jameson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jameson lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taylor throws the left hand but Jameson avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jameson tries to clinch but Taylor moves away
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor is trying to control. Jameson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jameson is just riding it out for now. Taylor eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jameson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Jameson persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Jameson with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jameson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jameson is breathing heavily.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jameson is keeping the position for now.
Jameson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Jameson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jameson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jameson wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jameson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jameson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jameson won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jameson with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gus Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Jameson.
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. Taylor connects with a nice short shot to Jameson's temple.
Jameson gets full guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jameson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Jameson is retaining full guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jameson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Jameson didn't expect that.
Tayloris looking to pass into half guard but Jameson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jameson is in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jameson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jameson stands up over Taylor, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus Taylor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jameson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jameson trying to control here.
Taylor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jameson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jameson is adopting a defensive guard.
Jameson wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jameson is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jameson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Jameson keeps moving.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jameson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jameson wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has gone for a leg lock! Jameson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Taylor's guard.
Jameson trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jameson controls the pace.
Jameson is looking to stand up but Taylor won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jameson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jameson stands up and waves to Taylor to follow him.
Jameson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taylor.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jameson slips under a jab.
That's four 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.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Jameson.
Jameson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jameson's head.
Taylor throws a right hand that Jameson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jameson also avoids with ease.
Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jameson's half guard.
Taylor wants to control but Jameson is keeping him busy.
Johnny Jameson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gus Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jameson scores with a few weak punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus Taylor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nils Englund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Vallely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nils Englund has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils Englund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Vallely!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Englund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vallely as he jumps to the side.
Englund shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vallely as he jumps to the side.
Nils Englund seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vallely throws a series of strikes that have Englund backpedaling.
Some wild striking there from Vallely.
Englund shoots in and drives through. Vallely sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Englund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Englund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Vallely.
Englund tries to clinch there but Vallely circles away.
Englund changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vallely tries to avoid it but Englund manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vallely to the ground. Vallely escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vallely thows a body shot but no joy.
Englund misses with a hook.
Vallely fails to land with a series of punches.
Vallely cracks a nice hook into Englund's ribs.
Vallely stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vallely wants it to stay on the feet.
Englund drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vallely has taken the fight to the clinch.
Englund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vallely punishes Englund's body with a nice straight punch.
Englund is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely lands a jab-cross combination.
Vallely dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vallely lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Englund circles away quickly and effectively.
Vallely misses with a wild combination.
Vallely has managed to clinch.
Englund has Vallely pressed against the cage, preventing Vallely from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Englund is trying to break the clinch but Vallely is controlling him.
Vallely wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Englund has him pressed against the cage.
Englund wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vallely looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Englund struggles to land a body shot inside as Vallely controls his hands.
Englund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vallely scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vallely with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to de liver by Vallely. Beautiful body shot.
Vallely throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Englund.
Englund takes one to the side of the head.
Vallely lands a nice hook to Englund's body. Englund takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vallely looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Englund is fending him off so far but Vallely persists. Nope, Englund circles away and we're back to standing.
Vallely lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Englund tries to move into range but Vallely moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Vallely lands a nice looking body shot.
Vallely looks to land a combination. Englund sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Englund gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Englund walks into a left hand.
Vallely connects with the punch.
Vallely tries to clinch up but Englund circles away and keeps his distance.
Englund takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vallely will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vallely lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Englund tries to clinch there but Vallely circles away.
Vallely lands with a nice body punch.
Vallely fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A right-left combo lands from Vallely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Englund drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vallely throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Englund.
Vallely is working the combinations to good effect here.
Vallely with a hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Englund. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Vallely moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab-cross combination lands for Vallely and sends Englund crashing to the mat! Vallely follows him down to the mat - Englund regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Englund is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vallely gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Vallely lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vallely.
Oh Englund is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Vallely tries to clinch but Englund is having none of it.
Englund seems to have got his legs back now.
Vallely misses with a wild combination.
Vallely gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vallely wants to get back to striking at distance but Englund won't allow it.
Englund scores with a shoulder strike.
Englund's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Englund fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallely scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Englund with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vallely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vallely tries to clinch but Englund moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vallely.
Englund doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Vallely to counter with a crisp jab.
Vallely lands with a nice combination. Englund backs away looking to recover.
Vallely misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Englund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vallely throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Englund takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vallely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vallely cracks Englund with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vallely gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Englund to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Englund wants to pass the guard but Vallely is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Vallely dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vallely wants to clinch up but Englund keeps it at a distance.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vallely.
Vallely decides to stand back up.
Englund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Englund dodges the punch combination from Vallely.
Vallely takes a swing at Englund's ribcage but misses.
Vallely misses with the combination.
Englund shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Englund moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Vallely fails to land with a series of punches.
Nils Englund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vallely throws a right and a left that Englund avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Englund. Englund obviously looking to wear him down.
Vallely throws a jab but it's blocked by Englund.
Englund goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vallely has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vallely leaves Englund with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Englund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Englund moves in looking to clinch but Vallely pushes him off.
Englund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vallely counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vallely misses with a low kick.
Englund shoots in and drives through. Vallely sprawls well.
Englund takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vallely throws a series of strikes that have Englund backpedaling.
Vallely misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vallely lands a jab to Englund's midsection.
Vallely fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice jab there from Vallely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Vallely lands an impressive looking overhand right. Englund doesn't seem phased though.
Englund takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vallely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Englund has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mike Vallely seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Englund takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vallely throws a body kick that misses.
Vallely misses with the combination.
Vallely scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Englund misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vallely lands a nice shot to the body.
Englund avoids a punch combination nicely.
Englund is looking to clinch but Vallely is avoiding it.
Vallely moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Vallely throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallely connects with a right hand. Englund shakes it off.
Vallely looks to land a combination. Englund sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vallely fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Englund misses with a takedown
and Vallely cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Englund wants to clinch.
Englund looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vallely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vallely misses with a series of wild punches.
Englund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vallely wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Englund keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vallely's efforts to push away.
Englund escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Englund forces Vallely back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Englund breaks the clinch.
Vallely swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Englund is looking to clinch.
Vallely fails to land with a series of punches.
Vallely misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vallely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Englund shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Englund showed some decent athleticism there.
Englund wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vallely keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Englund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Englund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Vallely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Vallely swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Englund moves into range and clinches up with Vallely.
Vallely tries to break the clinch but Englund is controlling the position.
Englund breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Englund drives through and clinches with Vallely against the cage.
Vallely is trying to force a seperation but Englund has the dominant position.
Englund breaks the clinch.
Englund fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vallely lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Englund tries for a takedown but Vallely circles away easily
and Vallely counters with a left and a right that stings Englund.
Vallely looks to land a combination. Englund sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A left lands for Vallely.
Englund takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vallely throws a series of punches but Englund moves out of range.
Vallely lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to de liver by Vallely. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vallely connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vallely lands a jab to the nose.
Englund shoots for a takedown but Vallely saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Englund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vallely throws a right and a left that Englund avoids nicely.
Englund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vallely.
Some wild striking there from Vallely.
Vallely scores with a crisp jab that stopped Englund in his tracks.
Englund shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Vallely counters with a two punch combo.
Englund walks into a left hand.
Jab, jab by Vallely - just one landing.
Vallely lands a two punch combo.
Englund tries for a takedown but Vallely circles away easily
and Vallely counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vallely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Englund has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vallely is trying to force a seperation but Englund has the dominant position.
Vallely looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Englund breaks from the clinch.
Englund tries to clinch up
and Vallely counters with a right hand to the body.
Englund takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vallely misses with a body kick.
Vallely fails to land with a series of punches.
Vallely throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Englund.
Nils Englund has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vallely works the jab nicely.
Englund bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Englund misses with the ground and pound.
Vallely is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vallely manages to work his way to half guard, despite Englund's best efforts.
Vallely makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vallely swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Englund.
Englund shoots and misses
and Vallely counters with a left and a right that stings Englund.
Vallely lands a jab to the head.
Englund scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Englund stands up.
Vallely throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Englund moves into the clinch successfully.
Englund trying to land knees to the body.
Vallely tries to break the clinch but Englund is controlling the position.
Mike Vallely is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vallely takes a knee to the side of the body.
Englund working hard to break the clinch.
Vallely wants to get back to striking at distance but Englund won't allow it.
Vallely has had enough of the clinch but Englund keeps him there for the moment.
Englund tries a body shot but Vallely blocks it.
Vallely wants to break the clinch but can't.
Englund manages to break the clinch.
Vallely lands with a shot to the body.
Englund shoots in looking for a takedown. Vallely tries to sprawl out of it but Englund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vallely manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vallely goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vallely decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Englund looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vallely decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Vallely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Vallely winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Vallely!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Thelank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Trinckelton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sam Thelank has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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213 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Thelank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Trinckelton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trinckelton misses with a hook. Thelank ducked under it nicely.
Thelank looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Thelank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trinckelton.
Trinckelton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thelank drives through and clinches with Trinckelton against the cage.
Thelank struggles to land a body shot inside as Trinckelton controls his hands.
Trinckelton looking for a takedown.
Thelank wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Trinckelton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Trinckelton has Thelank up against the cage in a clinch.
Trinckelton looking for a takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Thelank just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trinckelton's brow.
Thelank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thelank gets underhooks to prevent Trinckelton's takedown attempt.
Sam Thelank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Trinckelton.
Thelank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trinckelton.
Thelank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thelank jumps guard and drags Trinckelton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Trinckelton trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Trinckelton landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trinckelton lands a couple of digs.
Trinckelton stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Trinckelton clinches.
Trinckelton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thelank avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Trinckelton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Trinckelton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trinckelton wants to stand but Thelank is controlling the position.
Trinckelton has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Thelank off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Nice takedown defense from Trinckelton. No joy for Thelank on that attempt.
Trinckelton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Trinckelton breaks the clinch.
Trinckelton looks for the body kick but Thelank saw that one coming.
Trinckelton tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Thelank is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thelank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thelank checks a leg kick.
Trinckelton cracks Thelank with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton forces Thelank back against the cage and clinches.
Trinckelton manages to pull guard.
Trinckelton working a defensive guard here.
Thelank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trinckelton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Trinckelton wants to stand but Thelank is controlling the position.
Trinckelton has his feet on Thelank's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Trinckelton tries to clinch but Thelank is having none of it.
Trinckelton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Trinckelton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Trinckelton misses with a takedown attempt - Thelank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thelank pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trinckelton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thelank fails with the takedown
and Trinckelton counters with a left and a right that stings Thelank.
Trinckelton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trinckelton moves into the clinch.
Trinckelton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Trinckelton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thelank has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Trinckelton misses with a takedown
and Thelank counters with a one-two to the body.
Trinckelton looks to land a combination but Thelank avoids it well.
Trinckelton throws a hook to the side of Thelank's head but Thelank sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thelank rushes Trinckelton and presses him up against the cage.
Trinckelton has Thelank pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thelank manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thelank wants to stall.
Trinckelton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thelank breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thelank looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A big right from Thelank misses.
Trinckelton fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Trinckelton misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Trinckelton dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thelank clinches up with Trinckelton and pushes him back against the cage.
Trinckelton has Thelank pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Trinckelton pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thelank tumbling to the mat - Trinckelton dives into Thelank's guard.
Thelank wants to get back to his feet but Trinckelton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Trinckelton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Trinckelton is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Trinckelton stands up and waves to Thelank to follow him.
Trinckelton fails to land the takedown.
A lazy left from Trinckelton finds it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Trinckelton lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Thelank has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Thelank and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Trinckelton throws a nice looking combination but Thelank bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Trinckelton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thelank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trinckelton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Trinckelton works the jab nicely.
Thelank throws a hook but Trinckelton blocks it.
Trinckelton doesn't manage to clinch there - Thelank circles away.
Trinckelton darts in and clinches Thelank up against the cage.
Trinckelton looking for a takedown.
Thelank has Trinckelton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trinckelton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Trinckelton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sam Thelank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Trinckelton.
Thelank breaks the clinch.
Trinckelton fails with the takedown
so Thelank counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Trinckelton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thelank uses it to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Thelank has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Thelank wants to control but Trinckelton is keeping him busy.
Thelank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Trinckelton sneaks out the side door and pushes Thelank away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thelank looks to land a left hand but Trinckelton moved out of range nicely.
Trinckelton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Thelank changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Trinckelton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thelank misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton lands a lovely overhand right.
Thelank misses with a straight right.
Trinckelton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tony Trinckelton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trinckelton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thelank tries to keep at a distance but Trinckelton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thelank drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Trinckelton has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Thelank uses from the top position.
Trinckelton wants to stand but Thelank is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thelank trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trinckelton's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thelank trying to control the position from guard on top but Trinckelton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trinckelton has his feet on Thelank's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Thelank swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Trinckelton counters by clinching up.
Trinckelton is working for takedown but Thelank is calmly controlling the position for now.
Trinckelton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thelank misses with a knee to the head.
Trinckelton can't break the clinch.
Thelank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thelank looking for a takedown.
Trinckelton tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Thelank just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thelank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Trinckelton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thelank avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trinckelton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Trinckelton swinging wildly here.
Trinckelton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thelank on the side of the head.
Trinckelton closes the distance and clinches.
Trinckelton tries to pull guard but Thelank holds him up against the cage and eventually Trinckelton drops back down to his feet.
Thelank looking for a takedown.
Trinckelton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trinckelton misses with a wild combination.
Trinckelton is looking to clinch.
Trinckelton fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crunch! Thelank slams his shin into Trinckelton's torso.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thelank shoots in but Trinckelton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Trinckelton darts in trying to clinch
and Thelank counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Thelank looks for the body kick but Trinckelton saw that one coming.
Trinckelton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Trinckelton misses with the combination.
Trinckelton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Trinckelton showed some decent athleticism there.
Tony Trinckelton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thelank throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Trinckelton prevents Thelank from improving his position.
Trinckelton decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thelank fails with the takedown
and Trinckelton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Thelank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thelank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thelank dodges the punch combination from Trinckelton.
Thelank misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trinckelton.
Trinckelton tries to bum rush Thelank with a series of wild strikes but Thelank uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thelank fails with the takedown
and Trinckelton counters with a thumping low kick.
Trinckelton misses with a head kick.
Trinckelton misses with a body kick.
Trinckelton looks to land a combination. Thelank sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thelank shoots and misses
and Trinckelton counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thelank clinches up against the cage.
Trinckelton working hard to break the clinch.
Trinckelton tries to score a body lock takedown but Thelank shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Trinckelton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trinckelton has his takedown stuffed
and Thelank decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Trinckelton's guard.
Trinckelton throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thelank uses it to pass to side control.
Thelank has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tony Trinckelton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trinckelton throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thelank counters with a single leg into guard. Trinckelton didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Trinckelton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thelank is controlling him.
Trinckelton pushes Thelank off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trinckelton is looking to clinch but Thelank is avoiding it.
Trinckelton instigates a clinch.
Trinckelton tries to pull guard but Thelank won't allow it.
Thelank using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trinckelton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thelank prevents it.
Thelank effectively controlling the action here.
Thelank wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trinckelton has him pressed against the cage.
Sam Thelank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trinckelton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Thelank escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Trinckelton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Trinckelton gets to his feet. Thelank looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sam Thelank.
Well Trinckelton has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Trinckelton!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Danny Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Get Some (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Get Some!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Some trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Some looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane looking to control.
Some won't allow Kane to sweep him here.
Some throwing strikes from guard but Kane blocks nicely.
Some trying to control but Kane is working from the bottom.
Kane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Some on the ground.
Some trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kane seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some avoids the head kick by Kane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane looks to land a combination but Some avoids it well.
Kane misses with a two punch combination.
Kane throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kane.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some dodges the punch combination from Kane.
Kane connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Some momentarily.
Kane tries to clinch but Some is having none of it.
Kane throws a head kick but Some moves out of range.
Kane clinches up against the cage.
Kane avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Some looking for a takedown.
Some has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Some looks gassed!
Some is trying to drag Kane to the mat but Kane just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Danny Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Get Some.
Some letting Kane take a breather here.
Kane escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kane tries to clinch up but Some circles away and keeps his distance.
Kane misses with a body kick.
Kane throws a nice looking combination but Some bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kane scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kane lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A combination from Kane does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Some lands in his opponent's guard.
Some drops back looking for a leg! Kane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kane manages to kick Some off! Some jumps back into Kane's guard.
Kane looking to control.
Kane wants to stand but Some is controlling the position.
Some thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Some with a flurry of punches that miss.
Some drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kane manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Some has Kane in his guard.
Kane is stalling in the full guard.
Kane wants to get up but he can't break Some's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Kane has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Some to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Kane is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Some pulls down on the head and he's put Kane to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Get Some!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jason Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, jason Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wayne shoots in for a double leg but Dee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wayne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wayne fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wayne fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jay Dee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jason Wayne.
Dee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Dee is going to stand back up.
Wayne trying to control here.
Dee is looking for a kimura here.
Wayne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dee thows a huge punch but Wayne dodges it nicely.
Wayne is defending against the submission attempts here by Dee.
Wayne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Well, if Dee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dee wants to control but Wayne is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dee works his way into side control.
Wayne gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wayne looks gassed!
Wayne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dee pulls his head out easily.
Dee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wayne with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dee is working away from the top position though.
Dee 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Dee there.
Dee is trying to control. Wayne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dee prevents Wayne from improving his position.
Dee lands strikes from half guard.
Dee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wayne for as long as he can get away with.
Wayne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dee is looking for a kimura but Wayne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dee to get the leverage.
Wayne on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wayne looking for submissions off his back.
Wayne is pressing down on Dee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dee throws a big right hand that misses.
Dee 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.
Wayne working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Dee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wayne is looking to clinch but Dee is avoiding it.
Wayne tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wayne wants to sweep here but Dee controlling him for the moment.
Dee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wayne controls Dee momentarily but Dee frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dee looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wayne is breathing heavily.
Dee wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wayne manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wayne controls Dee momentarily but Dee frees himself.
Wayne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wayne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee gets to his feet - Wayne follows without any prompting.
Wayne gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Dee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wayne, up you get!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with a body shot
and Dee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wayne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Wayne throws a sloppy head kick
and Dee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wayne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dee has Wayne in his guard.
Wayne trying to control but Dee is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wayne off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Dee dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Wayne throws a lazy head kick
so Dee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jay Dee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wayne trying to control the position.
Dee passes Wayne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dee throwing shots but Wayne is blocking nicely.
Wayne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dee trying to control from half guard but Wayne is working away.
Dee prevents Wayne from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wayne sees it coming and defends easily.
Dee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wayne is looking for a sweep. Dee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wayne is refusing to be controlled, as Dee sits in half guard.
Dee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wayne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wayne misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dee winds up and cracks Wayne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dee wants to free his trapped foot but Wayne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dee decides to stand up.
Dee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wayne gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wayne is trying to keep an underhook but Dee manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dee.
Dee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working.
Wayne tries to roll over but Dee keeps him under control.
Wayne is refusing to be controlled, as Dee sits in half guard.
Wayne trying to hold on to Dee's head to control him but Dee postures up.
Wayne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dee.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wayne sprawls well initially but Dee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wayne wants to control but Dee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wayne moves into full guard.
Dee has gone for a leg lock! Wayne slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dee's guard.
Wayne wanted to stand there but Dee had control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Dee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dee, 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Dee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thunder Lips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thunder Lips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anton Anton!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anton closes the distance and clinches.
Lips wants a takedown but no success here.
Anton controlling the action here for a moment.
Lips goes for a takedown in the clinch but Anton prevents it.
Anton breaks the clinch.
Lips drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lips throws a big right hand that misses.
Lips prevents Anton from getting back to his feet.
Lips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lips. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Anton keeping moving, preventing Lips from controlling successfully.
Anton wants to stand and escape but Lips is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton keeping moving, preventing Lips from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Anton wants to clinch up but Lips keeps it at a distance.
Lips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thunder Lips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lips fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Lips blocks the leg kick.
Lips shoots in and bounces Anton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lips gets to his feet - Anton follows without any prompting.
Lips shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Anton is looking to score with low kicks.
Lips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Anton stuffs the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Anton is pressed up against the cage. Lips has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Anton down to the mat. Anton avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lips is breathing heavily.
Lips shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Anton kicks off Lips and gets to his feet.
Anton rushes Lips and presses him up against the cage.
Anton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lips misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lips fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Anton avoids it really well and circles away.
Anton lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lips is trying hard to land a takedown here. Anton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thunder Lips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anton has managed to clinch.
Anton taking a breather.
Lips can't get the takedown.
Lips fails to pull guard.
Anton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lips tries to clinch but Anton moves away
and Anton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lips tries for a takedown but Anton circles away easily
and Anton counters with a one-two to the body.
Lips doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anton counters with a two punch combo.
Anton thuds a left hand into Lips's body.
Anton gets a clinch.
Anton breaks the clinch.
Anton Anton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anton misses with a series of wild punches.
Anton is looking to land body kicks.
Anton instigates a clinch.
The referee calls for Anton to work.
Lips fails to pull guard.
Lips tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lips is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Anton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Anton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lips tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anton breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Anton misses.
Anton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anton forces Lips back against the cage and clinches.
Lips jumps into guard, dragging Anton to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Anton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lips tries for a takedown but Anton circles away easily
and Anton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anton.
Anton working Lips over with knees to the body.
Lips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Anton avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lips jumps guard but Anton stands there with Lips around his waist. Lips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thunder Lips. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lips tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anton smiles and moves away.
Lips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Anton's guard.
Lips prevents Anton from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lips drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lips jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Anton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lips slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anton wants to get back to his feet.
Lips is trying to control the action in half guard but Anton is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lips decides to return to a standing position.
Lips misses with a takedown
and Anton counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anton.
Anton breaks from the clinch.
Lips looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lips tries for a takedown but Anton circles away easily
and Anton counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lips is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lips keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lips shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anton holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Anton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lips gets the takedown into side control.
Lips is working to tighten is grip on Anton's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Anton has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Lips is really squeezing tight and eventually Anton passes out! Lips breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Thunder Lips!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phil French (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil French!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Florian!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Florian.
A head kick misses from Florian.
Florian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but French avoids it really well and circles away.
French fails with the takedown
and Florian counters with a nice double leg into side control. French won't be happy with that.
Florian working away.
French is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
French manages to get back to half guard.
French is trying to maintain the position but Florian is very close to passing his half guard.
Florian prevents French from improving his position.
Florian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
French kicks Florian off and gets back to his feet.
French has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but French regains guard immediately.
French seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Florian works over French with some ground and pound from guard.
French really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Florian accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Florian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
French controls Florian momentarily but Florian frees himself.
Florian is working French over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Florian works over French with some ground and pound from guard.
Florian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Florian works a leg free and moves into half guard.
French is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Florian looks gassed!
French wants to improve his position but Florian is controlling well.
Florian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks French with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
French wants to control but Florian is keeping busy and won't allow it.
French is holding on to half guard well.
French avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Florian.
French is trying to maintain the position but Florian is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Florian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by French.
French wants to clinch but Florian slips to the side
and Florian counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
French avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian with a flurry of punches that miss.
French is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Florian has his hands clasped together but French extends an breaks Florian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by French.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Phil French!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Curtis von Carelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Crazy - Gnarls Barkley. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Curtis von Carelstein!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Benjamin Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for von Carelstein with that takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for von Carelstein.
Smith throws a right hand that von Carelstein ducks under and follows up with a left that von Carelstein also avoids with ease.
von Carelstein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
von Carelstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
von Carelstein wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
von Carelstein has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Smith to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! von Carelstein is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Smith pulls down on the head and he's put von Carelstein to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Benjamin Smith!
Benjamin Smith is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Elsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hubert Parada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elsworth comes into the arena with Iron Maiden - Killers blaring out of the sound system. Rob Elsworth is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Rob Elsworth!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hubert Parada!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parada looks for a takedown but Elsworth sprawls well.
Parada shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Parada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Elsworth does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Elsworth knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Parada on the ground.
Parada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elsworth defends it well.
Parada is controlling the pace.
Parada is trying to control the action in half guard but Elsworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Elsworth defends it well.
Elsworth pushes Parada off looking to stand but Parada dives back in and keeps control.
Parada looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Parada shoots in and drives through. Elsworth sprawls well.
Parada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Parada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nice body kick there by Elsworth.
Parada looks gassed!
Elsworth lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Parada at a distance.
Rob Elsworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elsworth misses with a wild body shot.
Elsworth misses with a looping left.
Elsworth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Parada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elsworth misses with a few strikes there.
Elsworth wants to slow Parada down by chopping away at his legs.
Elsworth throws a leg kick but Parada sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Parada closes the distance and clinches up with Elsworth, looking for a takedown. Parada pushes Elsworth against the cage but Elsworth circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Elsworth clinches up with Parada and pushes him back against the cage.
Parada can't get the takedown.
Parada's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parada checks a leg kick.
Elsworth throws a push kick but Parada slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elsworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Parada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Elsworth is not content to let Parada control the position.
Parada tries for a kimura but Elsworth is defending well.
Parada looking to control but instead Elsworth has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parada trying to control from half guard but Elsworth is working away.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Parada in particular looking to stall.
Elsworth trying to hold on to Parada's head to control him but Parada postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parada content to control rather than advance.
Parada is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Elsworth reverses the position - he's now on top in Parada's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Elsworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Elsworth delivers a nice body kick.
Elsworth misses with a wild combination.
Elsworth shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elsworth misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parada.
Elsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Elsworth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elsworth throws a push kick but Parada slaps the foot to one side.
Elsworth misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elsworth misses with a low kick.
Parada shoots in for a takedown but Elsworth shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elsworth looks to throw the jab but Parada is out of range.
Elsworth is looking to clinch but Parada is avoiding it.
Elsworth is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parada shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Elsworth defends it nicely.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Parada.
Elsworth looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rob Elsworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parada moves out of range of the body kick.
Parada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A combination from Elsworth does no damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Parada. Parada gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Parada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Parada trying to control but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
Parada looking to pass the guard.
Parada slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parada trying to control the action but Elsworth is working from the bottom.
Parada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elsworth is just riding it out for now. Parada eventually gives up the hold.
Parada is stalling here. Elsworth is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Parada seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Elsworth has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Parada regains half guard.
Parada looking for submissions off his back.
Parada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elsworth trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Parada is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elsworth pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rob Elsworth will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Elsworth changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Elsworth throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Elsworth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Elsworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parada.
An inside leg kick lands from Elsworth.
Elsworth tries a low kick but Parada avoids it.
Parada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elsworth.
Elsworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Parada, pushing him back against the cage.
Elsworth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Elsworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elsworth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Elsworth wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elsworth.
Elsworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parada.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Parada.
Elsworth throws a nice looking combination but Parada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Parada moves out of range of the body kick from Elsworth.
Parada fails with a takedown attempt.
Elsworth misses with a straight left.
Parada avoids the body shot from Elsworth.
Parada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body kick there by Elsworth.
Parada fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elsworth. That's going to slow Parada down.
Parada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Elsworth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rob Elsworth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Parada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Elsworth pinned against the cage. Elsworth gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Elsworth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Parada. Parada gets slowly back to his feet.
Parada slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parada shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Elsworth as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Elsworth misses its intended target.
Parada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Elsworth swivels and escapes.
Elsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Parada.
Horrible takedown by Parada or perhaps it was just good defense by Elsworth which made him look bad.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elsworth.
Elsworth walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Parada checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice body kick there by Elsworth.
Elsworth throws the kick towards the body but Parada avoids it.
Parada looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Elsworth.
Parada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elsworth.
Parada fails with the takedown.
Parada moves out of range of the body kick from Elsworth.
Elsworth misses with an attempted mid kick.
Elsworth throws a leg kick but Parada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown.
Elsworth stuffs the takedown attempt from Parada. Parada gets slowly back to his feet.
Elsworth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Elsworth throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Elsworth tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Parada is able to avoid easily.
Elsworth leaves Parada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Parada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Parada avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Parada tries for a takedown but Elsworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Parada.
Parada fails to land the takedown.
Elsworth misses with a low kick.
Parada is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Elsworth throws a push kick but Parada slaps the foot to one side.
Elsworth buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parada checks a low kick from Elsworth.
Elsworth lands with a kick to the ribs.
Parada takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Elsworth feints and then cracks Parada's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Parada down.
A bone on bone clash there as Parada blocks the leg kick.
Elsworth explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Parada takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Elsworth attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elsworth.
Elsworth attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Parada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Elsworth circles away.
Elsworth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth looks to score with a jab to the body but Parada is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Elsworth. No joy for Parada on that attempt.
Parada fails with the takedown.
Rob Elsworth is winning the standup battle so far.
Elsworth throws a right and a left that Parada avoids nicely.
Parada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elsworth throws out the jab.
Nice sprawl there from Elsworth as Parada shoots in.
Parada shoots in looking for a takedown. Elsworth tries to sprawl out of it but Parada keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Elsworth manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Parada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Elsworth.
Elsworth pivots, looking for a leg kick but Parada is out of range and Elsworth settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parada looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parada trying to control the position from guard on top but Elsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Despite being in the dominant position, Hubert Parada just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Parada shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Parada moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Elsworth has worked his arm free - good work by Elsworth!
Parada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Elsworth has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Elsworth had his way with Hubert Parada in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Parada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elsworth.
Parada avoids the body shot from Elsworth.
Parada moves out of range as Elsworth throws a body kick.
Elsworth throws a body punch but Parada moves out of range.
Elsworth is looking to clinch.
Parada scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Parada wants to control but Elsworth is keeping him busy.
Parada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parada is looking to advance position but Elsworth won't allow it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elsworth has managed to free his arm - good work.
Parada is looking to stall here but Elsworth recovers full guard.
Parada trying to control the position from guard on top but Elsworth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elsworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elsworth swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
No joy there for Elsworth, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Parada.
Elsworth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Elsworth throws a series of punches but Parada avoids them all with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Elsworth!
Elsworth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parada.
Parada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Elsworth's waist but Elsworth gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Parada off to one side.
Rob Elsworth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hubert Parada.
Parada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elsworth throws a leg kick but Parada sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elsworth fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Parada.
Elsworth fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Parada checks it well.
Parada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elsworth avoids it really well and circles away.
Elsworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Parada.
Elsworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Parada.
Elsworth throws a jab but it's blocked by Parada.
Parada fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Elsworth avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parada tries for a takedown but Elsworth sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Parada has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Elsworth.
Elsworth throws and low kick but Parada moves out of range easily.
Elsworth misses with a low kick.
Elsworth swings for the body but Parada moves out of range.
Elsworth is looking to wear down Parada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Parada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rob Elsworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elsworth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elsworth misses with a low kick.
Elsworth lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hubert Parada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elsworth throws a leg kick but Parada checks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Elsworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Elsworth, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:44
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Elsworth!
Rob Elsworth retains his light heavyweight title!
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