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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Milo Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Milo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jackson.
Jackson pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Jackson goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jackson has managed to clinch.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Smith is keeping busy.
Jackson tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Jackson back against the cage.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Jackson pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milo Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson 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.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson advances position into side control!
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jackson is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Smith, who protects the arm well.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson tries to advance to mount but Smith denies him.
Jackson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Smith has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson advances to mount.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Jackson maintains control.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Smith regains half guard.
Jackson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smith is squirming around, avoiding Jackson's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to lock up and control but Jackson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jackson has control of Smith's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Smith regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jackson swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milo Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khalid Fatim El Hazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gunner Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatim El Hazad comes to the cage accompanied by Paul Van Dyk - Crush. Hansen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Prodigy - Breathe. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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169 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Khalid Fatim El Hazad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gunner Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatim El Hazad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fatim El Hazad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Gunner Hansen has been cut.
Fatim El Hazad throws a head kick that misses.
Hansen scores with a takedown into Fatim El Hazad's guard.
Hansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fatim El Hazad swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hansen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fatim El Hazad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fatim El Hazad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fatim El Hazad!
Hansen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fatim El Hazad wants to stand but Hansen is controlling his arm.
Hansen tries to buck Fatim El Hazad off but Fatim El Hazad is having none of it.
Fatim El Hazad tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hansen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hansen tries to buck Fatim El Hazad off but Fatim El Hazad is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hansen to his feet.
Hansen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fatim El Hazad manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to stand up but Hansen isn't so interested in that idea.
Hansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hansen wants to control from the top but Fatim El Hazad keeps moving.
Hansen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fatim El Hazad manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hansen has Fatim El Hazad in his guard.
Fatim El Hazad has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hansen looks gassed!
Hansen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad wants to control from the top but Hansen keeps moving.
Fatim El Hazad controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hansen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fatim El Hazad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hansen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fatim El Hazad has managed to get both his arms back between Hansen's legs - danger averted.
Hansen has a closed guard, preventing Fatim El Hazad from standing up.
Hansen wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hansen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fatim El Hazad stands and steps away. Hansen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Fatim El Hazad throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatim El Hazad lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fatim El Hazad is looking to clinch.
Fatim El Hazad keeps the fight on the outside.
Fatim El Hazad wants to clinch.
Fatim El Hazad slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hansen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fatim El Hazad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fatim El Hazad fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hansen, pushing him back against the cage.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hansen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fatim El Hazad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fatim El Hazad tries a knee to the head but Hansen blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to pull guard but Fatim El Hazad won't allow it.
Fatim El Hazad lands an elbow that stopped Hansen in his tracks for a moment.
Hansen blocks an elbow strike.
Hansen manages to pull guard.
Hansen is trying to keep Fatim El Hazad in close.
Fatim El Hazad trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fatim El Hazad stopping the sweep attempt from Hansen.
Hansen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hansen keeping moving, preventing Fatim El Hazad from controlling successfully.
Fatim El Hazad is sitting in close to Hansen's body. Hansen has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fatim El Hazad is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fatim El Hazad is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hansen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gunner Hansen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jasper Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fighter kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boom!. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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161 lbs
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164 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jasper Gonzales!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gonzales.
It looks like Jasper Gonzales has been cut.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzales.
Gonzales staying out of range there.
Gonzales ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Ultimate Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Fighter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonzales.
Fighter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gonzales connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzales moves into the clinch successfully.
Fighter working hard to break the clinch.
Gonzales lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fighter backwards.
Gonzales is trying to trip Fighter. He has hold of a leg but Fighter is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Gonzales persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fighter has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gonzales trying to control but Fighter is working from the bottom.
Fighter trying to control the position.
Gonzales is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzales postures up.
Fighter wants to get back to his feet but Gonzales passes into half guard.
Gonzales prevents Fighter from improving his position.
Fighter wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gonzales throws a one two combo.
Gonzales jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gonzales counters with a single leg into guard. Fighter didn't expect that.
Gonzales drops back looking for a leg! Fighter is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fighter manages to kick Gonzales off! Gonzales jumps back into Fighter's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales wants to pass the guard but Fighter is keeping the position.
Fighter is pulling down on Gonzales's head. It's preventing any offense from Gonzales, at least for the moment.
Fighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gonzales prevents Fighter from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gonzales won't allow Fighter to sweep him here.
Fighter trying to control the position.
Fighter controlling Gonzales's posture.
That's three 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.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Gonzales moves out of range.
Gonzales takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fighter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzales moves away.
Gonzales throws out a powerful jab.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Gonzales has taken the fight into the clinch.
Fighter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gonzales gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fighter wants to get back to his feet.
Gonzales is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fighter doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gonzales.
Fighter is concentrating on defense, preventing Gonzales from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gonzales with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fighter is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gonzales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fighter keeps working.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gonzales gets a clinch.
Fighter has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Gonzales.
Fighter can't break the clinch.
Fighter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasper Gonzales dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jasper Gonzales's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gonzales keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzales cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Fighter misses its intended target.
Fighter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzales tries to move into range but Fighter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonzales misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gonzales counters with an inside leg kick.
Fighter drops Gonzales with a beautiful combination! Gonzales stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fighter is looking for the KO!
Gonzales is rocked!
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Gonzales counters with a left and a right that stings Fighter.
Gonzales is still on wobbly legs! Can Fighter finish him?
Gonzales tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fighter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gonzales somewhat.
Ultimate Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fighter misses with a combination
enabling Gonzales to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter lands with a big left! Gonzales is wobbled badly! Fighter comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Gonzales to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ultimate Fighter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Redof Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White has chosen Kanye West - Stronger as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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281 lbs
10 - 13 - 0 |
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270 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Redof Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby White!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro shoots in and bounces White off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now White is on top in guard.
White controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Castro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Castro will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Castro keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White stopping the sweep attempt from Castro.
White slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White seems to be looking for submissions.
White controlling the pace.
Castro wants to improve his position but White is controlling well.
Castro is not content to let White control the position.
Castro is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
Castro tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
Castro trying to control but White postures up.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Castro tries for a takedown but White sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
White defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Castro.
Castro fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Redof Castro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slow jab from White misses its intended target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Castro.
White misses with an uppercut.
White shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Castro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries for a kimura but Castro is defending well.
White tries for a kimura but Castro is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Castro is defending well.
Castro manages to work his way to half guard, despite White's best efforts.
Castro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
White is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castro sees it coming and defends easily.
White wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
Castro wants to control but White is keeping busy.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Castro actively working from the bottom here.
White is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castro tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from White.
Castro with a poor takedown
and White counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for White.
Castro is breathing heavily.
White works Castro's body with a nice hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from White misses.
Castro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Castro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby White dominated that round.
That's time! Castro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
White gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like Redof Castro has been cut.
White is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
White trying to mount his opponent but Castro defends it.
Castro works his way to full guard. Good work.
White drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Castro dives on top into guard.
Castro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. White swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
White is thwarting Castro's attempts to control the position.
White passes the guard and advances to mount!
White goes for an armbar but Castro turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Castro.
White working for a triangle but Castro defends it easily.
White wants to sweep here but Castro controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castro has White in his guard.
White postures up.
Castro has an active guard here but White has managed to pass into half guard.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tries to pass to full mount but Castro defends it.
Castro is looking to control White's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castro avoid being mounted?
White not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
White seems to be working for a kimura but Castro defends the submission attempt.
Castro is trying to get back to full guard.
White is trying to work for a kimura but Castro is defending well.
Castro has a hand on White's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. White takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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.
White looking to control but Castro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
White is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Castro is surviving well by controlling White's body position as best he can.
Castro gets back to half guard.
White prevents Castro from improving his position.
White wants to control but Castro is keeping him busy.
White is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castro has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Redof Castro's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
White has a takedown stuffed.
White fails with the takedown.
White gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Castro to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Castro looking to pass the guard.
White escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Castro has gone for a leg lock! White slips out almost immediately though and dives into Castro's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White passes easily into side control. Nice work.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castro keeps working.
White tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no White has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Castro wants to control but White postures up.
White is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Castro looks calm but he's in trouble here. White gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Castro is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! White lets go of the hold and Castro can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby White!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donal McGuire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Donal McGuire was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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170 lbs
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176 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Donal McGuire!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGuire swivels and escapes.
A combination from Hardy does no damage.
Nice takedown defense from McGuire. No joy for Hardy on that attempt.
Hardy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McGuire's guard.
McGuire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGuire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McGuire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hardy is aware though and is defending well.
Hardy drops back looking for a leg! McGuire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGuire manages to kick Hardy off! Hardy jumps back into McGuire's guard.
Hardy gets to his feet. McGuire looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McGuire tries for a takedown but Hardy circles away easily
and Hardy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McGuire looks gassed!
McGuire wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire is looking for a triangle but Hardy pushes his legs off easily.
McGuire keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hardy chips away with some ground and pound.
McGuire is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire has a closed guard, preventing Hardy from standing up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but McGuire is keeping the position.
McGuire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McGuire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hardy is just riding it out for now. McGuire eventually gives up the hold.
Hardy is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire is looking for a kimura but Hardy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McGuire to get the leverage.
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.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. McGuire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire wants to pass to mount but Hardy is defending the position.
McGuire prevents Hardy from standing back up.
McGuire is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGuire wants to work for an arm triangle but Hardy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hardy tries for a takedown but McGuire circles away easily
and McGuire counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardy won't be happy with that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donal McGuire dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hardy throws a head kick but McGuire moves out of range.
McGuire with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hardy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McGuire's guard.
Hardy wants to control from the top but McGuire keeps moving.
McGuire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hardy manages to get himself to full guard.
McGuire passes Hardy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McGuire is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hardy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hardy pushes McGuire off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGuire, pushing him back against the cage.
McGuire jumps guard but Hardy stands there with McGuire around his waist. McGuire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGuire jumps guard but Hardy stands there with McGuire around his waist. McGuire gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dan Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donal McGuire.
Hardy has McGuire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGuire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGuire gets control of Hardy's arms and successfully pulls guard. McGuire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire working for a triangle but Hardy defends it easily.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to hold Hardy in close to prevent damage but Hardy has managed to pass into half guard.
Hardy is looking to advance position but McGuire won't allow it.
Hardy tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McGuire manages to get to full guard.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but McGuire is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGuire is on top in guard.
McGuire pushing down on Hardy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGuire is trying for a kimura here. Hardy looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McGuire wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donal McGuire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Breaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack El Capitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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20
220 lbs
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225 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Trevor Breaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack El Capitan!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Breaker misses.
Breaker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
El Capitan ducks under a wild hook from Breaker.
El Capitan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
El Capitan in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
El Capitan working the strikes but Breaker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Breaker is trying to control but can't.
El Capitan stalling away here and it's allowed Breaker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing El Capitan from controlling successfully.
Breaker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
El Capitan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Breaker looking to control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Breaker swings for the body but El Capitan moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El Capitan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Breaker.
El Capitan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Breaker throws out the jab.
Breaker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
It looks like Jack El Capitan has been cut.
El Capitan tries for a takedown but Breaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A punch lands to the side of El Capitan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
No luck for El Capitan with that takedown attempt.
Trevor Breaker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Breaker lands with a right that hurts El Capitan. El Capitan looks to clinch but Breaker throws a short knee that drops El Capitan. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Trevor Breaker!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Yu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and darren pressley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yu comes into the arena with Die Antwoord - Enter The Ninja blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Yu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, darren pressley!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
pressley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yu.
Yu forces pressley back against the cage and clinches.
pressley is working for takedown but Yu is calmly controlling the position for now.
pressley is trying to drag Yu to the mat but Yu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Yu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like darren pressley has been cut.
pressley gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
pressley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
pressley stops Yu from standing up.
pressley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
pressley throws a big right hand that misses.
Yu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst pressley is controlling him.
pressley throws and elbow that misses. Yu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in pressley's guard. Nice move by Yu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
pressley working a defensive guard here.
pressley has a closed guard, preventing Yu from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
pressley wants to sweep here but Yu controlling him for the moment.
pressley has a closed guard, preventing Yu from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yu tries to clinch up.
Yu moves in looking to clinch but pressley pushes him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
pressley connects with a right hand. Yu shakes it off.
Mike Yu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yu rushes pressley and presses him up against the cage.
pressley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mike Yu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of darren pressley.
Yu lands an elbow that stopped pressley in his tracks for a moment.
Yu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yu tries to clinch but pressley is having none of it.
Yu scores with a one two! pressley had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Yu moves into range and clinches up with pressley.
Yu slows down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Yu.
Yu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
pressley tries for a takedown but Yu manages to get underhooks.
Yu manages to break the clinch.
pressley tries for a takedown but Yu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
pressley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yu as he jumps to the side.
pressley looks gassed!
Yu doesn't manage to clinch there - pressley circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
pressley thows a body shot but no joy.
pressley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yu is looking to clinch but pressley is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Yu misses.
pressley dives in and grabs Yu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yu pushes down on pressley's head and hops out.
pressley dives in and grabs Yu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yu pushes down on pressley's head and hops out.
Yu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Yu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yu manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Yu.
Yu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yu is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up darren pressley's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yu stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Yu lands with a light punch inside.
Yu stops a takedown attempt from pressley.
Yu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Yu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yu moves in looking to clinch but pressley pushes him off.
Yu tries to clinch but pressley is having none of it.
Yu darts in and clinches pressley up against the cage.
pressley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu.
A right hook to the body lands for Yu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Yu wants to clinch.
Yu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Yu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on darren pressley's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yu gets a clinch.
Yu lands with a short shot to the head.
Yu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Yu lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Yu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Yu lands an elbow inside that pressley shrugs off.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Yu as the two fighters clinch.
Yu lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above darren pressley's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of pressley backwards.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Yu avoiding damage.
Yu lands a body punch.
Yu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Yu as the two fighters clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yu.
A short right from Yu.
The referee is keeping an eye on Yu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yu digs a right hand into pressley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on pressley's gas tank.
Yu displaying some good clinch control by pressing pressley up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of pressley backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Yu lands a left hand.
Yu cracks pressley with a nice body shot.
Yu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
darren pressley's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Yu.
Yu lands a hook that snaps the head of pressley backwards.
Nice body punch from Yu.
Yu lands a right hand that snaps the head of pressley backwards.
Nice elbow from Yu.
Yu pressing his opponent against the cage.
Yu scores with a shot to the side of pressley's head.
Yu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yu lands with a left to the head.
Yu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Yu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of pressley backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at darren pressley's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mike Yu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Zubersoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zubersoft has chosen Metallica - Enter Sandman as his entrance music. Kyle Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, David Zubersoft!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubersoft walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Zubersoft gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zubersoft with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kyle Smith has been cut.
Zubersoft taking a breather.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling the position.
Zubersoft breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubersoft looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zubersoft tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft throws a combination. Smith tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zubersoft fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith throws a right hand that Zubersoft ducks under and follows up with a left that Zubersoft also avoids with ease.
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zubersoft counters with a three punch combo that has Smith backing up. Smith nods at Zubersoft to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith looks to land a combination but Zubersoft avoids it well.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Zubersoft counters by clinching up.
Zubersoft keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zubersoft with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zubersoft misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Zubersoft has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubersoft escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zubersoft moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Zubersoft bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zubersoft moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
A right hook to the body lands for Zubersoft.
Zubersoft effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A nice right hand lands inside from Zubersoft.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Zubersoft works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zubersoft lands with a left to the head.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zubersoft manages to break the clinch.
David Zubersoft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zubersoft throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zubersoft's head backwards.
Zubersoft rushes Smith and presses him up against the cage.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Zubersoft has the dominant position.
Zubersoft keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zubersoft is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Smith can't fight it off and eventually Zubersoft manages to take the fight to the floor. Smith looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zubersoft throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zubersoft trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zubersoft throws a big right hand that misses.
Smith wants to stand and escape but Zubersoft is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zubersoft trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zubersoft tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubersoft.
Zubersoft misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zubersoft throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zubersoft throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith connects with a single shot there.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zubersoft loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zubersoft shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Zubersoft keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zubersoft uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
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.
Zubersoft ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith misses with the combination.
Zubersoft fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Zubersoft ducks down to avoid it.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubersoft tries to clinch up.
Zubersoft moves into the clinch successfully.
Zubersoft lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Zubersoft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zubersoft is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zubersoft counters by moving into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zubersoft doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zubersoft is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Smith is defending well for now.
Smith is trying to break free.
Zubersoft stalling against the cage.
Zubersoft wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Zubersoft dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zubersoft feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smith's calf.
Zubersoft wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith lands with a right hand.
Zubersoft forces Smith back against the cage and clinches.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling the position.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Zubersoft.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zubersoft working Smith over with knees to the body.
Zubersoft lands a left hand.
Zubersoft is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zubersoft misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zubersoft gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zubersoft scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zubersoft.
Zubersoft taking a breather.
Zubersoft prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Zubersoft working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith avoids the elbow strike from Zubersoft, against the cage.
A short right from Zubersoft.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zubersoft scores with a hook to the body.
Smith working hard to break the clinch.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Zubersoft has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubersoft misses with an elbow strike.
Zubersoft breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zubersoft looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zubersoft has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Zubersoft lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zubersoft keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smith's efforts to push away.
Zubersoft lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling the position.
Zubersoft scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith tries to break free but Zubersoft pushes him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zubersoft lands a nice uppercut.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Zubersoft has the dominant position.
Zubersoft is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zubersoft lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zubersoft connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.
Zubersoft throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Smiths head.
Zubersoft lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling the position.
Smith wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zubersoft creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zubersoft lands an uppercut.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right handed body shot lands from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft lands a body shot.
Zubersoft lands an uppercut.
Zubersoft scores with a hook to the body.
Zubersoft lands a left hand.
Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zubersoft is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Zubersoft.
Zubersoft throws an elbow but it misses.
A short left from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
Zubersoft pulls Smith into guard.
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!
Zubersoft trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Zubersoft has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith stands and steps away. Zubersoft gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
A punch combination from Zubersoft misses.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zubersoft tries to clinch up.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith slips under a jab from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft has managed to clinch.
Zubersoft throws a head punch that misses.
Zubersoft looking to stall.
Zubersoft pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubersoft changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Smith looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zubersoft creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Smith sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zubersoft trying to control the position but Smith is working away.
Zubersoft tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Smith pushes Zubersoft away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zubersoft gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zubersoft looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zubersoft tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zubersoft doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Zubersoft showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kyle Smith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zubersoft misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith punishes Zubersoft's body with a nice straight punch.
Zubersoft slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook. Zubersoft ducked under it nicely.
Smith displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zubersoft.
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zubersoft counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zubersoft working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zubersoft looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling the position.
Zubersoft is leaning against Smith and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zubersoft wants to stall.
Zubersoft lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Smith or not.
Zubersoft jumps guard but Smith stands there with Zubersoft around his waist. Zubersoft gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zubersoft creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zubersoft scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zubersoft pushes Smith back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zubersoft misses with an elbow strike.
Zubersoft lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubersoft lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zubersoft pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zubersoft lands a nice shot to the body.
Zubersoft leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Zubersoft has the dominant position.
Zubersoft working aggressively here.
Zubersoft lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zubersoft throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zubersoft misses with an elbow over the top.
Zubersoft has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zubersoft lands a left hand.
Zubersoft lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zubersoft tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zubersoft lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Smith's face as he tries to break the clinch.
David Zubersoft seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zubersoft has him pressed against the cage.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Zubersoft is controlling him.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Zubersoft has double underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Zubersoft.
Zubersoft manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zubersoft tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Zubersoft doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith tries to bum rush Zubersoft with a series of wild strikes but Zubersoft uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kyle Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zubersoft to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Zubersoft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zubersoft thows a big elbow that misses.
Zubersoft is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zubersoft trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zubersoft tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zubersoft throws a hook but Smith blocks it.
Zubersoft slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Zubersoft dodges the punch combination from Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubersoft looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
David Zubersoft is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Zubersoft is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Zubersoft scores with a head kick.
Zubersoft lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith misses the body punch
and Zubersoft counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zubersoft tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Zubersoft gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Zubersoft keeps him there for the moment.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Zubersoft has double underhooks.
Zubersoft effectively controlling the action here.
Smith tries to circle away but Zubersoft has him pinned against the cage.
Zubersoft pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyle Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Zubersoft tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Zubersoft comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zubersoft has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Zubersoft!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Man Pig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Dean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Man Pig!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dean fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dean stuffs the takedown.
Dean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pig counters with a series of strikes. Dean will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pig misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pig scores with a jab to the body.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt - Pig sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dean avoids the body shot from Pig.
Dean drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dean creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pig sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pig is trying to buck Dean off.
Dean misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pig is not content to let Dean control the position.
Dean misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Pig dodges the ground and pound from Dean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean trying to control the position but Pig is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dean in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pig fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dean sprawls well initially but Pig persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pig is looking for a kimura here.
Pig is thwarting Dean's attempts to control the position.
Dean gets full guard.
Dean will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pig manages to get himself to full guard.
Dean prevents Pig from getting back to his feet.
Dean tries to free his leg and advance position but Pig is retaining full guard.
Pig has his feet on Dean's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pig misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Man Pig will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pig connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pig scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pig stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pig wants it to stay on the feet.
Man Pig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pig misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a single leg into guard. Pig didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dean trying to control the position from guard on top but Pig is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pig wants to stand up but Dean is controlling him.
Pig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dean won't allow Pig to get back to his feet.
Dean passes into half guard.
Dean throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dean connects with a nice short shot to Pig's temple.
Dean 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dean 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.
Pig is trying to stand.
Pig avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dean.
Dean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pig keeps working.
Dean controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean is trying to work for a kimura but Pig is defending well.
Dean thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pig's head.
Dean moves into full mount! Pig won't be happy about that!
Dean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dean throws some wild stikes that Pig manages to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dean 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.
Dean landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dean throwing strikes here but Pig is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Dean throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dean tries to control but Pig wriggling away.
Pig really wants to buck Dean off and get back to his feet.
Pig is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Dean dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pig connects with a right hand. Dean shakes it off.
Pig gets the takedown into side control.
Dean tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dean regains half guard.
Dean works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pig is one step ahead there.
Dean trying to control the position.
Dean preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pig stopping the sweep attempt from Dean.
Dean throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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.
Pig stopping the sweep attempt from Dean.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dean misses with a takedown attempt
and Pig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dean fails with the takedown
and Pig counters with a nice uppercut.
Eddie Dean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean fails with the takedown
and Pig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Dean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pig misses with a takedown
and Dean counters with a shoot takedown. Pig fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean wants to control from the top but Pig keeps moving.
Pig has his feet on Dean's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Pig looks to land a combination but Dean avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Dean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dean 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Dean!
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