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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Smedley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Smedley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gahan!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gahan misses with a body shot.
Gahan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gahan lands a jab.
Jab by Gahan.
Smedley throws the kick towards the body but Gahan avoids it.
Gahan is looking to clinch.
Gahan rushes Smedley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gahan is leaning against Smedley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Smedley tries for a takedown but Gahan manages to get underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gahan.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gahan as Smedley tries to tie him up.
Gahan is pressed up against the cage. Smedley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gahan down to the mat. Gahan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smedley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Smedley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smedley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gahan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gahan tries to break the clinch but Smedley is controlling the position.
Gahan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smedley keeps control of Gahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gahan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smedley has him pressed against the cage.
Gahan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gahan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gahan lands a body shot.
Gahan manages to break the clinch.
Gahan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gahan clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gahan as Smedley tries to tie him up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gahan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gahan lands a hook that snaps the head of Smedley backwards.
Gahan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Smedley manages to pull guard.
Smedley isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gahan stacks Smedley on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gahan!
Smedley is breathing heavily.
Smedley is trying to improve his position.
Gahan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smedley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Smedley is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gahan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smedley sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gahan wants to stand but Smedley has his arm trapped.
Gahan has control of an arm but Smedley manages to advance to Gahan's back!
Gahan is trying to get back to his feet but Smedley has full control of the position and if anything, Gahan has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Smedley has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gahan is in real trouble here. Smedley gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gahan is tapping out! Smedley wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Smedley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and bobby lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tito ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, bobby lashley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
lashley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
ortiz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in lashley's guard.
ortiz throwing strikes from guard but lashley blocks nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
ortiz advances position into side control!
ortiz throws a strike aimed at the side of lashley's head but lashley avoids it well.
ortiz lands some shots froms side control.
ortiz throws a strike aimed at the side of lashley's head but lashley avoids it well.
lashley is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
ortiz throws a strike aimed at the side of lashley's head but lashley avoids it well.
lashley wants to get back to his feet.
lashley dodges the ground and pound from ortiz.
ortiz working the ground and pound from side control.
lashley pushes ortiz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, ortiz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
ortiz tries to score with some ground and pound. lashley controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
ortiz prevents lashley from escaping the position.
ortiz misses with the ground and pound.
lashley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but ortiz is controlling him well.
The ground and pound from ortiz seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
lashley takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ortiz cracks lashley with an elbow. That is naaassty.
ortiz working the ground and pound.
ortiz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
lashley is looking to work his way out of this bad position but ortiz is controlling him well.
lashley looks gassed!
ortiz is working lashley over with some ground and pound from side control.
ortiz throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
ortiz throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
lashley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ortiz is putting a hurting on lashley here, landing some big shots from side control.
lashley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but ortiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
ortiz works to advance to full mount. lashley defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
ortiz scoring with strikes but lashley is staying in there.
lashley is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ortiz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
lashley is trying to stand up.
BOOM! ortiz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
ortiz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
lashley really wants to buck ortiz off and get back to his feet.
ortiz lands a big shot there that rocks lashley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
lashley is trying to stand up.
ortiz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
ortiz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
lashley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
ortiz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. lashley looks a forlorn figure.
ortiz landing strikes from the mount.
lashley wants to try and get back to his feet.
ortiz with a couple of short strikes.
lashley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
ortiz punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lashley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
BOOM! ortiz connects with a massive shot to the dome!
ortiz 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.
ortiz lands a big elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if lashley can do anything to dispel that myth.
lashley is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
ortiz landing punches.
ortiz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
ortiz is landing with some decent strikes but lashley is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
lashley is trying to stand up.
ortiz with shots to the head and body - lashley looks very uncomfortable down there.
lashley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
lashley is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
lashley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
lashley bucks ortiz off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
ortiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
lashley is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but ortiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
lashley throws ortiz to one side and escapes!
lashley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
lashley working some strikes from top position.
lashley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
lashley is looking to work some ground and pound but ortiz has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now ortiz is on top in guard.
ortiz won't allow lashley to get back to his feet.
ortiz postures up and lands a big shot to lashley's brow.
lashley wants to stand up but ortiz is controlling him.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
ortiz is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
lashley wants to stand up but ortiz is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito ortiz dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ortiz shoots in for a takedown but lashley shows good takedown defense.
lashley slaps away a takedown attempt from ortiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
lashley shoots in and bounces ortiz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
ortiz thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
ortiz will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
ortiz wants to sweep here but lashley controlling him for the moment.
ortiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. lashley manages to get himself to full guard.
ortiz throws a big right hand that misses.
lashley wants to stand up but ortiz is controlling him.
ortiz throwing strikes but missing.
ortiz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as lashley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
ortiz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
lashley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but lashley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lashley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ortiz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
lashley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ortiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
ortiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but lashley pulls him back up using the underhooks.
lashley prevents the takedown attempt.
lashley wants a takedown but no success here.
ortiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from lashley.
ortiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. lashley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
ortiz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from lashley.
lashley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
lashley is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. ortiz can't fight it off and eventually lashley manages to take the fight to the floor. ortiz looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
lashley throwing strikes but missing.
lashley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tito ortiz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
ortiz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for lashley!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ortiz landing strikes from the mount.
lashley tries to buck ortiz off but he can't manage it.
ortiz is in the full mount, landing strikes.
lashley is bucking up trying to escape but ortiz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
ortiz thowing shots but they're missing.
lashley squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
ortiz unloading with bombs!
ortiz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
lashley wants to get back to his feet.
ortiz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
lashley wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ortiz lands a big shot there that rocks lashley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
ortiz lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
lashley is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
ortiz landing strikes from the mount and lashley is in trouble!
lashley is bucking up trying to escape but ortiz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
ortiz scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish lashley?
ortiz landing strikes from the mount and lashley is in trouble!
ortiz with a couple of short strikes.
lashley trying desperately to get to his feet.
A nice elbow there by ortiz.
lashley is trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
ortiz working the ground and pound effectively.
lashley wants to get back to his feet.
ortiz with the ground and pound from mount.
ortiz lands a big shot there that rocks lashley but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
lashley really wants to buck ortiz off and get back to his feet.
ortiz cracks lashley with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
ortiz landing shots from mount.
ortiz unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
bobby lashley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
lashley shoots for a takedown but ortiz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
lashley gets caught flat footed, as ortiz shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
lashley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst ortiz is controlling him.
ortiz connects with a couple of short punches.
lashley has momentary wrist control but ortiz slips an elbow through the middle.
ortiz throwing strikes from guard but lashley blocks nicely.
lashley kicks ortiz off and gets to his feet.
ortiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
ortiz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows lashley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
lashley connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
lashley lands a couple of decent looking shots.
ortiz trying to strike off his back.
lashley with a flurry of punches that miss.
ortiz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ortiz looking for a sweep. Not yet ortiz, not yet.
lashley chips away with some ground and pound.
ortiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
lashley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
ortiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but lashley is one step ahead there.
lashley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
ortiz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
ortiz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
lashley won't allow ortiz to sweep him here.
lashley makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
lashley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
ortiz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
lashley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for ortiz!
ortiz tries to reverse the position but lashley maintains control.
ortiz throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
lashley blocks ortiz's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
lashley looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
ortiz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
ortiz is pressing down on lashley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
ortiz with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing lashley can't handle though.
ortiz punching from the bottom.
lashley cracks ortiz with a solid left hand.
ortiz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
ortiz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
lashley is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
ortiz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
lashley bucks ortiz off and manages to get back to his feet!
lashley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but ortiz avoids it really well and circles away.
ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
lashley scores a takedown into full mount!
ortiz throwing hammer fists to the chest of lashley. What's that going to do exactly?
lashley with good strikes from the mount here!
ortiz regains half guard.
lashley drops an elbow to the side of ortiz's head.
lashley prevents ortiz from improving his position.
lashley lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. ortiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
ortiz wants to sweep but no luck.
ortiz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
lashley won't allow ortiz to sweep him here.
lashley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
ortiz closes the distance and clinches up with lashley, looking for a takedown. ortiz pushes lashley against the cage but lashley circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from ortiz is defended easily by lashley.
lashley 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ortiz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. lashley manages to get himself to full guard.
lashley manages to escape and get back to his feet.
lashley shoots in for a takedown but ortiz shows good takedown defense.
ortiz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around lashley's waist but lashley gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing ortiz off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
bobby lashley comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think lashley has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... bobby lashley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Sean Boyle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Evans moves away from the strike by Boyle.
Boyle misses with a two punch combination.
Evans closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Boyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evans trying to control the action but Boyle is working from the bottom.
Evans is trying to get an arm triangle but Boyle is defending well.
Boyle takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Boyle wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Evans throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Check out the look on Evans's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Evans tries to score with some ground and pound. Boyle controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Evans content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Boyle wants to get back to his feet but Evans drags him back down.
Evans cracks Boyle with a big elbow.
Evans trying to control the position but Boyle is working away.
Evans working the ground and pound from side control.
Boyle wants to get back to his feet but Evans drags him back down.
Evans working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Boyle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Boyle tries to get out of the position.
Evans cracks Boyle with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Boyle taking a bit of punishment here - Evans scoring with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans working the head with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boyle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Evans lands an elbow.
Evans scoring with punches and elbows.
Evans connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Boyle some visible discomfort.
Evans works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Boyle is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Boyle is breathing heavily.
Evans grinds an elbow into Boyle's temple.
Boyle taking a bit of punishment here - Evans scoring with strikes.
Boyle is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a strong strike to the head of Boyle. That's dazed him! Evans looking to finish here. Boyle is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Evans lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Evans!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Wigfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Braga has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Wigfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Braga!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braga has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wigfield looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Braga gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Braga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Braga misses with a head shot. Wigfield uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wigfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Braga.
Braga throwing strikes but missing.
Braga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wigfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Braga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wigfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Braga works over Wigfield with some ground and pound from guard.
Braga must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Braga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Braga looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wigfield!
Braga lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wigfield hang on?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Braga working Wigfield over with strikes here.
Braga working the ground and pound effectively.
Braga putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Braga has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wigfield's face.
Braga lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wigfield tries to hold on but Braga pushes him away.
Braga working the ground and pound effectively.
A nice elbow there by Braga.
Braga lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Braga working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Braga with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wigfield tries to hold on but Braga postures up.
Wigfield is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Wigfield wants to hold on but Braga pushes him away.
Wigfield really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Braga avoids the attempt from Wigfield to control.
Braga punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Braga cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Braga raining down shots from the mount!
Braga with a couple of short strikes.
Braga with a couple of short strikes.
Braga is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wigfield taking shots to the head.
Wigfield is bucking up trying to escape but Braga cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Braga looking to finish with strikes here!
Braga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Braga lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wigfield is working to get back to half guard.
Braga cracks Wigfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by Braga.
Braga goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Wigfield is on top in guard.
Wigfield wants to stand but Braga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Braga dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Braga displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wigfield.
Braga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nice strikes from Braga there.
Braga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wigfield is just riding it out for now. Braga eventually gives up the hold.
Wigfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braga.
Braga 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.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Braga lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga misses with a head shot. Wigfield uses the momentum to regain guard.
Braga is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Braga tries to free his leg and advance position but Wigfield is retaining full guard.
Braga with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wigfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Braga rushes Wigfield and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wigfield turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wigfield manages to end up in side control.
Braga sneaks out the side door and pushes Wigfield away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wigfield has his takedown stuffed
and Braga counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Braga.
Wigfield is trying to control the position but Braga postures up.
Wigfield preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Braga is looking to work some ground and pound but Wigfield has wrist control.
Wigfield working a defensive guard here.
Wigfield utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Braga thows a big elbow that misses.
Wigfield wants to stand and escape but Braga is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wigfield displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Braga.
Wigfield tries to keep at a distance but Braga has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wigfield tries to pull guard but Braga won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Wigfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Braga has Wigfield pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wigfield manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wigfield is trying to break the clinch but Braga is controlling him.
Wigfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Braga smiles and moves away.
Braga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Braga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Braga throwing shots but Wigfield is blocking nicely.
Roman Braga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wigfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braga.
Wigfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Braga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Braga tries to pass to full mount but Wigfield defends it.
Wigfield blocking the ground and pound attempt from Braga.
Braga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wigfield misses with a takedown attempt
and Braga counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wigfield won't be happy with that.
Braga working the strikes but Wigfield uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Braga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wigfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Braga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Braga throwing shots but Wigfield is blocking nicely.
Braga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wigfield's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Braga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Braga is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wigfield sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wigfield lands with a slapping head kick.
Wigfield gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Braga to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Braga slips nicely into half guard.
Braga throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wigfield is looking to escape.
Wigfield trying to control but Braga postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Braga thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Braga missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wigfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wigfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Braga.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Braga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Braga is nestled in close to Wigfield, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Braga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wigfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Braga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Braga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wigfield keeps working.
Braga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Braga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wigfield sees it coming and defends easily.
Braga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Braga shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Braga breaks from Wigfield's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Braga pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Braga looking to finish with strikes here!
Braga working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Braga lands a nice shot to the head.
Braga lands a nice shot to the head.
Braga is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wigfield can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Braga can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wigfield is looking to escape.
Wigfield is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braga thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Braga thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wigfield wants to hold on but Braga pushes him away.
Wigfield taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Braga.
Wigfield wants to control but Braga is having none of it.
Braga punishing his opponent with strikes.
Braga punching from mount but Wigfield doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four 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.
Braga thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wigfield regains half guard.
Braga throwing shots but Wigfield is blocking nicely.
Wigfield taking some punishment here, with Braga in his half guard.
Wigfield is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Braga's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Braga's back!
Braga is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roman Braga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Braga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roman Braga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Topiyo Khan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jubal Early (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jubal Early looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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179 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Topiyo Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jubal Early!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan misses with a head kick.
Khan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Khan tries to score with some ground and pound. Early controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Early parries the strikes from Khan easily there. Khan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Early to escape.
Early manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Khan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Khan is looking to stall here but Early recovers full guard.
Early manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Khan is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Early looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Early looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Early punching from mount but Khan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Khan is working to get back to half guard.
Early controlling the position easily from mount.
Early throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Khan because Early loaded up on that one.
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.
Early throwing strikes here but Khan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Early throwing strikes here but Khan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Khan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Early looking to control but Khan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Khan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Early on the ground.
Khan holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Early tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khan is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Early unloading with bombs!
Early has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khan wants to control but Early is having none of it.
Early prevents Khan from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Early has hold of Khan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Khan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Early avoids the attempt from Khan to control.
Khan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Early is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Khan is just riding it out for now. Early eventually gives up the hold.
Early looks gassed!
Early works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jubal Early dominated 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.
Early shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Khan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Khan throws a strike but Early rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Khan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Early can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Early postures up.
Khan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Early is controlling him.
Early thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Early is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Early postures up.
Khan wants to stand and escape but Early is having none of it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Early throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Early avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khan lands with a slapping head kick.
Khan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Early napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Early gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Early makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Early.
Khan landing with the ground and pound.
Khan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Early working for a triangle but Khan defends it easily.
Early keeping full guard, as Khan tries to pass.
Khan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Early has a closed guard, preventing Khan from standing up.
Early is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
Early is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Khan wants to control from the top but Early keeps moving.
Early is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Early working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Early is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Khan is aware though and is defending well.
Early is working an open guard so Khan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Khan moves in looking to clinch but Early pushes him off.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick
and Early decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Khan's guard.
Early advances to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Early sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Khan defending well though.
Early thows a huge punch but Khan dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khan is defending against the submission attempts here by Early.
Khan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jubal Early 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Early shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Khan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Early goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Khan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Early's guard! Nice work there by Khan!
Khan is looking to stand up but Early won't let him.
Khan cracks Early with a solid left hand.
Khan landing some decent shots from guard.
Khan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Early keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Khan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Early is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khan postures up in Early's guard and throws a big left but Early blocks it.
Jubal Early has got the better of the ground game so far.
Early working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan.
Khan thows a big elbow that misses.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Early is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Early tries to clinch but Khan moves away
and Khan counters with a single leg into guard. Early didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Khan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Early keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Early preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Khan preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Early utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Early keeping moving, preventing Khan from controlling successfully.
Khan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Khan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Early has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khan has managed to get both his arms back between Early's legs - danger averted.
Khan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Early, up you get!
Khan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Early counters with a right hand to the body.
Early avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Early tries to clinch up.
Khan darts in and clinches Early up against the cage.
Khan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khan tries to pull guard but Early holds him up against the cage and eventually Khan drops back down to his feet.
Early keeps control of Khan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Khan has Early pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Khan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Early tumbling to the mat - Khan dives into Early's guard.
Early manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Early throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Early wants to control the pace but Khan is squirming around nicely.
Khan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Early there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Early controlling from the full mount.
Topiyo Khan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jubal Early is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Early looking to secure an arm triangle but Khan defends it well.
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 Topiyo Khan.
I think Early has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jubal Early!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Cunns II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson comes into the arena with The Wild Boys blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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280 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Charlie Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cunns II!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson tries to clinch but Cunns II is having none of it.
Bronson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cunns II misses the shot to the body.
Cunns II lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bronson at a distance.
Bronson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cunns II. Cunns II gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cunns II shoots for a takedown but Bronson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cunns II steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Horrible takedown by Cunns II or perhaps it was just good defense by Bronson which made him look bad.
Charlie Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Cunns II.
An inside leg kick from Bronson misses.
Bronson connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cunns II pushes Bronson up against the cage in a clinch.
Bronson landing knees to the body.
Cunns II looks gassed!
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks it.
Bronson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bronson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cunns II's face.
Cunns II is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson crunches a lovely knee into Cunns II's ribcage.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson landing knees to the body.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks with his arms.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Cunns II throws a head punch that misses.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cunns II wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunns II blocks it with crossed arms.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks it.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks with his arms.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunns II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cunns II wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bronson lands a knee to the head.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cunns II avoids it.
Cunns II wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bronson has him pressed against the cage.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cunns II's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cunns II can't get the takedown.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Cunns II is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Cunns II is blocking nicely.
Cunns II can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cunns II's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunns II blocks it with crossed arms.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Cunns II is blocking nicely.
Bronson lands a nice knee to the body.
Cunns II tries to break free but Bronson pushes him back against the cage.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunns II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cunns II wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cunns II scores with a hook to the body.
Bronson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cunns II in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bronson gets underhooks to prevent Cunns II's takedown attempt.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bronson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cunns II avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunns II has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
Bronson landing knees to the head.
Cunns II avoiding damage as Bronson throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Cunns II's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson prevents Cunns II from breaking the clinch.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cunns II manages to break the clinch.
Cunns II tries to clinch but Bronson is having none of it.
Cunns II lands a nice shot to the body.
Bronson wants to clinch up but Cunns II keeps it at a distance.
Jab by Cunns II.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cunns II.
Cunns II has managed to clinch.
Cunns II tries to score a body lock takedown but Bronson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Cunns II's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bronson landing knees to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Cunns II has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bronson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cunns II avoids the damage to the body.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunns II blocks it with crossed arms.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunns II blocks it with crossed arms.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunns II blocks it with crossed arms.
Cunns II working hard to break the clinch.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cunns II on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cunns II is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bronson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Cunns II is blocking nicely.
Cunns II tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bronson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunns II blocks it with crossed arms.
Cunns II has had enough of the clinch but Bronson keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cunns II managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Cunns II is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Cunns II wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Bronson gets underhooks to prevent Cunns II's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Bronson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cunns II fails to land the takedown.
Cunns II misses with a straight right.
Cunns II closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cunns II managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bronson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Bronson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cunns II in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks it.
Bronson has Cunns II pressed against the cage, preventing Cunns II from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bronson lands a good knee to the midsection. Cunns II won't want to take too many of those.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks with his arms.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunns II blocks it with crossed arms.
Bronson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cunns II is defending well for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cunns II tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunns II avoiding damage as Bronson throws knees to the body.
Bronson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cunns II.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunns II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cunns II tries to score a body lock takedown but Bronson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Charlie Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Cunns II.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Cunns II is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cunns II wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Cunns II jumps guard but Bronson stands there with Cunns II around his waist. Cunns II gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cunns II's efforts to push away.
Cunns II working hard to break the clinch.
Cunns II tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunns II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunns II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bronson tries to land knees in the clinch but Cunns II avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bronson trying to land knees to the body.
Cunns II is working for takedown but Bronson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bronson crunches a lovely knee into Cunns II's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Bronson.
Cunns II has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cunns II wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cunns II.
Cunns II tries to break free but Bronson pushes him back against the cage.
Cunns II has clasped his hands together around Bronson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Bronson is trying to buck Cunns II off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunns II decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bronson to his feet.
That's four 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Bronson misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Cunns II will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Bronson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronson stuffs the takedown.
Cunns II closes the distance and clinches.
Bronson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cunns II in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bronson crunches a lovely knee into Cunns II's ribcage.
Bronson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Charlie Bronson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Bronson working Cunns II over with knees to the body.
Bronson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bronson landing knees to the head.
It looks like Mark Cunns II has been cut.
Cunns II takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Bronson with a knee to the head.
Bronson crunches a lovely knee into Cunns II's ribcage.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Cunns II is blocking nicely.
Bronson has Cunns II pressed against the cage, preventing Cunns II from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cunns II can't break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Cunns II is blocking nicely.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bronson missing with knees to the body.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunns II blocks it with crossed arms.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Cunns II avoiding damage as Bronson throws knees to the body.
Cunns II wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Cunns II tries to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling the position.
Bronson misses with a knee strike.
Cunns II can't break the clinch.
Cunns II is trying to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling him.
Knees to the body from Bronson.
Bronson prevents Cunns II from breaking the clinch.
Cunns II wants to get back to striking at distance but Bronson won't allow it.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunns II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Cunns II wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bronson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cunns II is trying to break the clinch but Bronson is controlling him.
Cunns II has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bronson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cunns II's efforts to push away.
Bronson working Cunns II over with knees to the body.
Bronson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Cunns II is working for takedown but Bronson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bronson crunches a lovely knee into Cunns II's ribcage.
Cunns II wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks it.
Cunns II tries to circle away but Bronson has him pinned against the cage.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Cunns II is blocking nicely.
Bronson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cunns II is working for takedown but Bronson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Charlie Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Cunns II.
Bronson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cunns II's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cunns II blocks it with crossed arms.
Cunns II managing to block the knees to the body from Bronson.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks with his arms.
Bronson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cunns II escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charlie Bronson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronson throws an overhand right that lands on Cunns II's shoulder, as Cunns II tries to avoid the shot.
Cunns II misses with an uppercut. Bronson saw that one coming.
Charlie Bronson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bronson wants to clinch.
Bronson misses the shot to the body.
Bronson stuffs the takedown attempt from Cunns II. Cunns II gets slowly back to his feet.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bronson moves into the clinch.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks with his arms.
Cunns II is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
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.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Bronson looking to throw knees to the head but Cunns II is blocking nicely.
Bronson trying to land knees to the body.
Bronson prevents Cunns II from breaking the clinch.
Cunns II wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bronson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bronson missing with knees to the body.
Bronson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cunns II has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bronson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cunns II is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
Bronson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cunns II.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks with his arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cunns II is looking to break free of the clinch but Bronson has double underhooks.
Bronson misses with a knee to the head.
Cunns II on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bronson tries to land a knee to the head but Cunns II blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Bronson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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21
180 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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182 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Williams!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Evans throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Evans throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a body punch but Evans moves out of range.
Evans drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Evans throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Evans throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Evans.
Evans wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evans. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Evans looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Evans.
Evans swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Evans blocks a head kick by Williams.
Evans throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Kyle Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Evans loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Evans shoots in.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Evans misses with a wild body shot.
Williams tries to land a body kick
and Evans counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Evans to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans throws a lazy head kick
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Evans's knee momentarily.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Evans is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Evans.
Evans closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Evans tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans works over Williams's head and body with a nice combination.
Evans ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Left hook, right uppercut from Evans.
Evans throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Evans throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Evans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Good work by Evans as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick by Williams misses
and Evans counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Evans scores with a four punch combination!
Evans takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
Williams looks gassed!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
A lazy body kick from Williams
and Evans counters with a two punch combo.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Evans counters with a nice body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Evans looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Evans chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Kyle Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Evans tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Evans.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Evans keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Paul Evans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Evans throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Evans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Evans, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Evans swinging wildly here.
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and Evans holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Evans's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evans scores with a nice strike.
Evans stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Evans.
Williams taking punishment in the form of punches.
Williams is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Evans in side control, throwing shots but Williams defends.
Check out the look on Evans's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Evans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Evans is working Williams over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Evans working the ground and pound from side control.
Evans in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Evans lands a few punches from side control.
Evans lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Williams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Evans connects with a decent elbow.
Evans 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.
Evans stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Evans drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williams uses from the top position.
Williams tries to stand but Evans is controlling from the bottom.
Evans pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Evans lands in his opponent's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evans landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Evans dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Evans scores with a spinning back kick!
Williams is looking to slow Evans down with leg kicks.
Evans is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Evans throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Evans.
Evans is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Evans tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Evans pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Evans breaks the clinch.
Evans throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williams's head.
Evans throws a head kick that misses
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evans throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Evans somewhat.
Williams thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters by moving into the clinch.
Evans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Evans throws a left and a right that both miss
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheers as Evans lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Evans shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Evans advances to half guard.
Evans seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Evans looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Evans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evans missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paul Evans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Evans scores with a couple of nice shots.
Evans missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Evans sits in half guard.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Evans lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans stands up from half guard.
Evans fails with the takedown.
Evans fails to land with a series of punches.
Evans scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
Evans chips away with some ground and pound.
Evans is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Evans has managed to sneak the leg through.
Evans stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Evans misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Evans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Evans.
Evans fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Evans shoots in.
Evans closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evans gets to his feet. Williams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Evans showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Evans has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Evans!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lil Chieck Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Makhdoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Check yourself F. Mir. Makhdoom has chosen The Rocky Theme as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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183 lbs
5 - 2 - 1 |
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180 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Lil Chieck Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makhdoom!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Congo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Congo is looking to clinch but Makhdoom is avoiding it.
Congo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Congo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Congo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Makhdoom throws a jab when Congo was well out of range.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makhdoom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makhdoom misses with a straight left.
A punch combination from Makhdoom misses.
Makhdoom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Congo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Congo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Makhdoom's calf.
Congo delivers a nice body kick.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo clinches.
Makhdoom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Congo fails to land.
Congo misses with a punch on the inside.
Congo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Congo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Congo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Congo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makhdoom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makhdoom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Congo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makhdoom will feel that in the morning.
Congo throws a body kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Congo manages to avoid it.
Makhdoom moves forwards but Congo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Congo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Congo wants to clinch.
Congo wants to clinch.
Lil Chieck Congo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhdoom lands a jab to the head.
Makhdoom throws a leg kick but Congo moved away.
Makhdoom dodges the punch combination from Congo.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Congo avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Congo tries to clinch up but Makhdoom circles away and keeps his distance.
Makhdoom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Congo.
Makhdoom throws a head kick that half lands.
Some wild striking there from Makhdoom.
Congo tries to clinch but Makhdoom is having none of it.
Makhdoom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Makhdoom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Congo slips under a jab from Makhdoom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lil Chieck Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Congo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Congo is looking to clinch.
Congo tries to clinch up
and Makhdoom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Congo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makhdoom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Congo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Makhdoom's sensitive parts.
Congo wants to clinch
and Makhdoom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lil Chieck Congo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Congo throws a nice inside leg kick.
It looks like Lil Chieck Congo has been cut.
Makhdoom throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
Congo throws a head kick that misses
and Makhdoom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makhdoom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Makhdoom.
Lil Chieck Congo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Congo throws a series of strikes that have Makhdoom backpedaling.
Makhdoom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Makhdoom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Congo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Congo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Makhdoom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Makhdoom throws a right and a left that Congo avoids nicely.
Congo throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo looks to land a left hand but Makhdoom moved out of range nicely.
Makhdoom fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Makhdoom misses.
Makhdoom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Congo. That one must have hurt.
Makhdoom throws the left hand but Congo avoids the punch easily.
Makhdoom stuns Congo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Congo.
Congo leaves Makhdoom with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Congo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Makhdoom counters with a series of strikes. Congo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Makhdoom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Congo tries a head kick but it misses.
Congo misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Makhdoom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Congo throws a lazy head kick
and Makhdoom counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Congo wants to clinch but Makhdoom slips to the side
and Congo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Congo throws a hook but Makhdoom blocks it.
Makhdoom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omar Makhdoom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Congo throws a combination that misses
and Makhdoom counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Congo down! Makhdoom is looking to finish but Congo is intelligently defending himself.
Congo is rocked!
Makhdoom is looking to work some ground and pound but Congo has wrist control.
Oh Congo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Makhdoom tries to free his leg and advance position but Congo is retaining full guard.
Makhdoom wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
Makhdoom slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom content to control rather than advance.
Congo seems to have got his legs back now.
Makhdoom missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Makhdoom is trying to control the action in half guard but Congo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Congo gets full guard.
Congo has control of Makhdoom's left arm, preventing Makhdoom from doing any damage.
Makhdoom wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
Congo wants to stand and escape but Makhdoom is having none of it.
Makhdoom trying to control but Congo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makhdoom passes into half guard.
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.
Makhdoom slows the pace down in half guard.
Makhdoom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Congo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makhdoom is pressing down on Congo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Congo is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Congo pushes Makhdoom off looking to stand but Makhdoom dives back in and keeps control.
Makhdoom trying to control the action but Congo is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Congo pushes Makhdoom off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lil Chieck Congo's cut.
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.
Congo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Makhdoom counters with a three punch combo that has Congo backing up. Congo nods at Makhdoom to acknowledge the strikes.
Congo tries to clinch
and Makhdoom counters with a stiff right hand.
Makhdoom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Congo.
Congo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Makhdoom checks it well.
Makhdoom blocks a head kick by Congo.
Congo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makhdoom. Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Congo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Makhdoom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Congo throws a leg kick
and Makhdoom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makhdoom throws a right and a left that Congo avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo wants to clinch
and Makhdoom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makhdoom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Makhdoom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Congo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Congo closes the distance but Makhdoom moves to the side
and Makhdoom counters with a left and a right that hurts Congo! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Makhdoom jumps into full mount!
Makhdoom avoids the attempt from Congo to control.
Congo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Makhdoom with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Congo is squirming around, avoiding Makhdoom's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo tries to reverse the position but Makhdoom maintains control.
Makhdoom sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Congo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Makhdoom thowing shots but they're missing.
Congo is trying to escape the mount.
Makhdoom trying to control but Congo is having none of it.
Makhdoom misses with a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo is squirming around, avoiding Makhdoom's attempts to control the action.
Congo is trying to stand.
Makhdoom thowing shots but they're missing.
Makhdoom working Congo over with strikes here.
Congo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Congo is working hard here to advance position.
Makhdoom wants to control the pace but Congo is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Makhdoom connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Makhdoom avoids the attempt from Congo to control.
Congo can't escape the position.
Makhdoom misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Makhdoom fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Makhdoom prevents Congo from getting the reversal.
Makhdoom trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Congo tries to hold on but Makhdoom pushes him away.
Congo is in a horrible position here. Makhdoom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Makhdoom landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lil Chieck Congo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Congo throws a leg kick
and Makhdoom counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Congo!
Makhdoom stalling.
Congo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Makhdoom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Congo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Congo is looking to improve his position.
Congo is trying to control but can't.
Makhdoom trying to control the pace.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo is trying to stand up here but Makhdoom is controlling him well.
Makhdoom wants to pass to mount but Congo is defending the position.
Congo is holding on to half guard well.
Makhdoom is looking to pass Congo's guard but actually Congo recovers to full guard.
Makhdoom thows a big elbow that misses.
Makhdoom wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Congo controls Makhdoom momentarily but Makhdoom frees himself.
Makhdoom trying to control the position from guard on top but Congo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Congo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Congo connects with a solid leg kick.
Congo throws a head kick but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Makhdoom scores with a shot to the body.
Makhdoom scores with a takedown into Congo's guard.
Makhdoom won't allow Congo to get back to his feet.
Makhdoom loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom throwing strikes but missing.
Makhdoom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Congo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhdoom wants to control from the top but Congo keeps moving.
Congo is trying to keep Makhdoom in close.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Congo feints and then cracks Makhdoom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Makhdoom down.
Makhdoom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Congo's waist but Congo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Makhdoom off to one side.
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.
Makhdoom throws a right and a left that Congo avoids nicely.
Congo throws a looping overhand right but Makhdoom ducks down to avoid it.
Congo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makhdoom counters with a one-two to the body.
Congo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Makhdoom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Congo.
Congo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Congo.
Congo closes the distance but Makhdoom moves to the side
and Makhdoom counters with a two punch combo.
Congo has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Lil Chieck Congo's cut.
That's time! Congo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Congo misses with a double jab
and Makhdoom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Congo with a hook.
Makhdoom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab
and Congo counters with a flying knee. Nice.
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.
Makhdoom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Makhdoom lands a jab to Congo's midsection.
Makhdoom lands with a nice combination. Congo backs away looking to recover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom blocks a head kick by Congo.
Makhdoom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A good leg kick by Congo.
Makhdoom is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Congo rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice cross by Makhdoom.
Makhdoom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Makhdoom slips a straight right by Congo.
Makhdoom connects with a body shot.
Congo misses with a head kick.
A combination from Makhdoom does no damage.
Congo tries to clinch
and Makhdoom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makhdoom checks the leg kick.
Lil Chieck Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Congo avoids them all with ease.
Congo clinches but Makhdoom breaks the clinch
and Makhdoom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Congo throws a head kick that misses
and Makhdoom counters with a three punch combo that has Congo backing up. Congo nods at Makhdoom to acknowledge the strikes.
Omar Makhdoom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Makhdoom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Congo.
Makhdoom swinging wildly here.
Congo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Congo misses with a leg kick
enabling Makhdoom to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Congo throws a shot from downtown. Makhdoom moves away and avoids it.
Makhdoom scores with a one two! Congo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Congo throws a wild body kick that Makhdoom sees coming a mile off.
Makhdoom lands a glancing blow to the side of Congo's head.
Congo tries to clinch up
enabling Makhdoom to counter with a crisp jab.
Congo misses with a leg kick.
Makhdoom connects with a right hand. Congo shakes it off.
Makhdoom misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Congo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makhdoom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Congo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab
and Congo counters with a nice body kick.
Congo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Congo darts in trying to clinch
and Makhdoom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Congo thinking.
Makhdoom misses with a series of wild punches.
Makhdoom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Congo scores with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Omar Makhdoom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Makhdoom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Makhdoom!
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