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SCL 17: Fish n' Chips PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Browne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joakim Vistbacka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joakim Vistbacka!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne lands with a kick to the temple. Vistbacka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Joakim Vistbacka has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vistbacka.
Browne looks to land a right hand but Vistbacka moved out of range.
Vistbacka shoots in looking for a takedown. Browne tries to sprawl out of it but Vistbacka keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Browne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vistbacka tries to clinch up.
Vistbacka drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Browne on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Browne tries to get out of the position.
Browne throws Vistbacka to one side and escapes!
Browne throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vistbacka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vistbacka throws a sloppy head kick and Browne moves out of range easily.
Browne throws a sloppy head kick and Vistbacka moves out of range easily.
Vistbacka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vistbacka moves into the clinch.
Vistbacka fails to pull guard.
Robert Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joakim Vistbacka.
Browne letting Vistbacka take a breather here.
Browne tries to break the clinch but Vistbacka is controlling the position.
Browne can't break the clinch.
Vistbacka manages to break the clinch.
Browne goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Vistbacka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vistbacka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Browne swivels and escapes.
Vistbacka is looking to clinch but Browne is avoiding it.
Browne pushes Vistbacka away with a front kick.
Vistbacka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Browne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Browne throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries to keep at a distance but Vistbacka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vistbacka drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Browne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vistbacka stalls.
Vistbacka is trying to break free.
Browne is trying to break free.
Vistbacka is working for takedown but Browne is calmly controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne is trying to break the clinch but Vistbacka is controlling him.
Browne wants to get back to striking at distance but Vistbacka won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries to break the clinch but Vistbacka is controlling the position.
Browne tries to break free but Vistbacka pushes him back against the cage.
Browne gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vistbacka.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Browne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vistbacka wants a takedown but no success here.
Browne is trying to break the clinch but Vistbacka has him pressed against the cage.
Browne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vistbacka wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Browne has him pressed against the cage.
Vistbacka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Browne throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crunch! Browne slams his shin into Vistbacka's torso.
Vistbacka shoots for a takedown but Browne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Browne lands with a kick to the temple. Vistbacka shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vistbacka will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vistbacka.
Vistbacka looks gassed!
Browne throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Vistbacka.
That has opened up Joakim Vistbacka's cut even more.
Robert Browne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A good leg kick by Browne.
Vistbacka takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Browne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vistbacka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Browne pinned against the cage. Browne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vistbacka shoots for a takedown but Browne saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Browne dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joakim Vistbacka'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.
Browne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vistbacka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vistbacka moves in looking to clinch but Browne pushes him off.
Browne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Browne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Browne connects with a solid leg kick.
Vistbacka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Browne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vistbacka tries to bum rush Browne with a series of wild strikes but Browne uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Browne throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Browne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Browne throws a nice head kick!
The cut above Joakim Vistbacka's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Browne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vistbacka manages to avoid it.
Vistbacka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vistbacka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vistbacka.
Vistbacka is breathing heavily.
Vistbacka tries to clinch up but Browne circles away and keeps his distance.
Vistbacka avoids the head kick by Browne.
Browne thows a body kick. Vistbacka tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Robert Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Browne lands with a nice body kick.
Vistbacka walks forward, straight into a front kick from Browne.
Browne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Browne moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Browne swinging wildly here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vistbacka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vistbacka moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Browne swats away the attempt to clinch by Vistbacka.
Browne throws a push kick but Vistbacka slaps the foot to one side.
Vistbacka shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Browne pinned against the cage. Browne gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vistbacka shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Vistbacka showed some decent athleticism there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vistbacka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
Vistbacka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Vistbacka has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
Vistbacka missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vistbacka seems to be looking for submissions.
Vistbacka content to control rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vistbacka's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Browne dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joakim Vistbacka's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vistbacka tries to close the distance and clinch but Browne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Browne tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vistbacka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vistbacka lands a glancing blow to the side of Browne's head.
Browne swings for the body but Vistbacka moves out of range.
Vistbacka has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Browne.
Vistbacka looks for a takedown but Browne sprawls well.
Vistbacka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vistbacka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Browne throws Vistbacka to one side and escapes!
Vistbacka tries to clinch there but Browne circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vistbacka steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Browne. That one must have hurt.
Vistbacka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Robert Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joakim Vistbacka.
Vistbacka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Browne swivels and escapes.
Browne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vistbacka counters by moving into the clinch.
Browne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Browne fakes the leg kick and cracks Vistbacka in the body.
Vistbacka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Browne throws a head kick that half lands.
Robert Browne is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Browne.
Nice body kick there by Browne.
Vistbacka slips a jab and a cross from Browne.
Vistbacka fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne throws a jab when Vistbacka was well out of range.
Vistbacka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Browne defends it nicely.
Browne connects with a high kick.
Browne cracks the inside of Vistbacka's front leg.
Vistbacka blocks a head kick by Browne.
Browne throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Browne defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vistbacka.
Vistbacka shoots in for a takedown but Browne shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Browne lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vistbacka moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne can't break the clinch.
Vistbacka has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Browne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vistbacka is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Browne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Browne wants to break free but Vistbacka has control.
Vistbacka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vistbacka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Robert Browne is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vistbacka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Browne.
Vistbacka shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Browne but Browne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Browne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vistbacka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Robert Browne is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Vistbacka clinches up with Browne and pushes him back against the cage.
Browne prevents the takedown attempt.
Vistbacka tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Browne smiles and moves away.
Browne misses with a body shot.
Vistbacka shoots in but no luck this time.
Vistbacka takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Browne throws a body punch but Vistbacka moves out of range.
Browne lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vistbacka takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Joakim Vistbacka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Vistbacka looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Browne showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Browne, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Browne!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Reid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Gers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gers has chosen Iron Maiden - The Trooper as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Reid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gers!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gers lands with a cross.
Reid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gers wants to control from the top but Reid keeps moving.
Gers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gers has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Reid is proving hard to escape from.
Gers is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Reid really is a fat lump.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gers throws a big right hand that misses.
Reid looking to control.
Reid is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reid was well out of range. Poor timing from Gers.
Gers throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A punch combination from Gers misses.
Gers misses with a straight right.
Gers keeps the fight on the outside.
Reid tries to clinch up.
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.
Gers throws out a powerful jab.
Dave Gers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gers is fending him off so far but Reid persists. Nope, Gers circles away and we're back to standing.
Gers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Reid to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Gers.
Reid tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Gers misses.
Gers swats away the attempt to clinch by Reid.
Gers lands with a straight right. Reid didn't see that one coming.
Gers scoring well with a low kick there.
Gers looks to land a combination but Reid avoids it well.
Reid takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gers moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Reid fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Reid is breathing heavily.
Gers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reid is trying to defend but Gers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gers escapes and gets back to his feet.
Reid moves out of range as Gers strikes.
Reid wants to clinch up but Gers keeps it at a distance.
Gers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reid looks to clinch
and Gers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reid shoots in for a takedown but Gers shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gers pushes Reid up against the cage in a clinch.
Gers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gers clinches up against the cage.
Gers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Reid tries to keep at a distance but Gers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Reid looking to stall.
Maybe Reid would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Reid tries to pull guard but Gers holds him up against the cage and eventually Reid drops back down to his feet.
Gers breaks from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Gers.
Gers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gers just content to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gers 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.
Reid doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reid misses with a double jab.
Reid fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gers.
Reid fails with a takedown attempt.
Gers thumps Reid with a low kick.
Leon Reid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gers misses the shot to the body.
A solid body kick from Gers.
Gers catches Reid with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Reid might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gers looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gers tries to control but Reid wriggling away.
Gers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Reid is on top in guard.
Gers looking for a sweep. Not yet Gers, not yet.
Gers has his feet on Reid's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gers closes the distance and clinches.
Reid jumps guard but Gers stands there with Reid around his waist. Reid gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reid wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gers manages to break the clinch.
Gers scores with a leg kick.
Reid blocks a jab.
Reid closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gers clinches up with Reid and pushes him back against the cage.
Gers manages to break the clinch.
Gers bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gers stands up and beckons Reid to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid blocks a jab.
Reid gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Gers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gers stands and steps away. Reid gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A bone on bone clash there as Reid blocks the leg kick.
Reid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gers closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Reid did well to prevent Gers getting side control.
Gers postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Reid to stand up.
Reid throws a sloppy head kick and Gers moves out of range easily.
Gers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Reid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Gers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reid moves out of range as Gers throws a body kick.
Gers fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reid looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Reid tests Gers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gers fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Reid sprawls well initially but Gers persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gers is thwarting Reid's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Gers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Gers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gers looks to land a combination but Reid avoids it well.
Gers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Reid or perhaps it was just good defense by Gers which made him look bad.
Gers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gers scores with a nice head shot.
Reid takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gers.
Reid checks the leg kick.
Gers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gers throws an overhand right that lands on Reid's shoulder, as Reid tries to avoid the shot.
Gers misses with a combination
and Reid counters with a low kick, right behind Gers 's knee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gers throws a hook but Reid blocks it.
Gers throws a push kick but Reid slaps the foot to one side.
Gers avoids the body shot from Reid.
Gers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gers throws out the jab.
Gers misses with a series of wild punches.
Reid tries to clinch but Gers moves away
and Gers counters by moving into the clinch.
Gers's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No joy there for Gers, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Reid steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gers.
Reid tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gers swivels and escapes.
Reid shoots and misses
and Gers counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Reid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gers moves into the clinch.
Gers breaks from the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Gers.
Gers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gers stands up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Gers does no damage.
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Gers.
Reid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reid moves out of range as Gers throws a body kick.
Reid fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reid tries to clinch but Gers moves away
and Gers counters with a nice leg kick.
Reid moves away from the strike by Gers.
Gers's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gers duly obliges.
Some wild striking there from Gers.
No luck for Reid with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reid avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gers misses with a leg kick
and Reid counters with a nice body kick.
Gers misses with a double jab
and Reid counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dave Gers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gers throws a looping overhand right but Reid ducks down to avoid it.
Gers is looking to land body kicks.
Reid wants to clinch.
Reid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reid blocks a head kick by Gers.
Gers misses with a low kick.
Gers tries to clinch but Reid moves out of range.
Reid throws a right hand that Gers ducks under and follows up with a left that Gers also avoids with ease.
Reid tries for a takedown but Gers circles away easily
and Gers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reid thinking.
Gers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Leon Reid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Reid ducks under a wild hook from Gers.
Gers keeps the fight on the outside.
Gers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reid. That did some damage!
Reid is looking to clinch.
Dave Gers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Gers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gers 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 25:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Gers!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Maguire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jimmy the fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mickey Maguire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, jimmy the fist!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maguire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maguire fails with the takedown.
Maguire will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Maguire misses the shot to the body.
the fist throws a sloppy body shot
and Maguire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maguire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as the fist backs up against the cage.
Maguire could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
the fist dodges the punch combination from Maguire.
Maguire lands a slapping body shot.
the fist swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maguire counters with a series of strikes. the fist will be more careful next time no doubt.
the fist misses with a body shot.
Maguire misses with a two punch combination.
Maguire closes the distance and clinches up with the fist, looking for a takedown. Maguire pushes the fist against the cage but the fist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
the fist misses with a body shot
and Maguire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maguire lands a right hook to the body.
Maguire lands with a nice body punch.
Maguire misses with a few strikes there.
A right-left combo lands from the fist.
It looks like Mickey Maguire has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
the fist misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maguire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Maguire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
the fist throws a body punch but Maguire moves out of range.
Maguire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
jimmy the fist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the fist misses with a body shot.
the fist misses with a double jab
and Maguire counters with a left and a right that stings the fist.
Maguire swinging wildly here.
Maguire lands a nice hook to the fist's body. the fist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
the fist misses the jab.
the fist throws a combination that misses
and Maguire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice combination there by Maguire.
Maguire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and the fist counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
the fist looks to score with a jab to the body but Maguire is just out of range.
the fist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maguire counters with a series of strikes. the fist will be more careful next time no doubt.
the fist looks gassed!
Maguire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent the fist stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Maguire is working the combinations to good effect here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
the fist avoids a punch combination nicely.
the fist misses with a combination
and Maguire counters with a nice body shot.
Maguire tries for a takedown but the fist circles away easily
and the fist counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Maguire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Maguire. Beautiful body shot.
the fist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Maguire counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Maguire does no damage.
Maguire misses with a two punch combination.
Maguire fails to land with a series of punches.
Maguire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and the fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Maguire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A shot to the body from the fist misses
and Maguire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Maguire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if the fist can do anything to dispel that myth.
Maguire 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maguire passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maguire content just to control the position here.
the fist holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Maguire tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
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.
Maguire with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
the fist is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
the fist is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Maguire has taken his back!
Maguire has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for the fist! Can he survive? No! He's out! Maguire gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mickey Maguire!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cole Chizzle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Haye is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cole Chizzle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Haye!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chizzle tries to clinch up but Haye circles away and keeps his distance.
Haye should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chizzle tries for a takedown but Haye sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chizzle lands with a straight right. Haye didn't see that one coming.
Haye keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haye throws a series of punches but Chizzle avoids them all with ease.
Chizzle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haye sprawls well. Haye wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chizzle gets slowly back to his feet.
Haye swinging wildly here.
Haye cracks Chizzle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Haye misses with a series of wild punches.
Haye lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chizzle circles away quickly and effectively.
Haye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Haye. No joy for Chizzle on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Chizzle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haye throws a nice looking combination but Chizzle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Haye. No joy for Chizzle on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chizzle is defended easily by Haye.
Haye fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chizzle misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haye lands a nice shot that snaps Chizzle's head back.
Chizzle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Haye.
Chizzle slips a jab and a cross from Haye.
Haye throws a right and a left that Chizzle avoids nicely.
Chizzle tries for a takedown but Haye sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chizzle.
Chizzle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chizzle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haye swats away the attempt to clinch by Chizzle.
Haye displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Cole Chizzle has been cut.
Chizzle is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haye misses with the combination.
Chizzle shoots in looking for a takedown. Haye tries to sprawl out of it but Chizzle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Haye manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haye misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haye misses with a double jab.
Haye swinging wildly here.
Haye jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chizzle tries to clinch there but Haye circles away.
Haye stuns Chizzle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Haye moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Haye with a hook.
Cole Chizzle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haye looks to land a combination but Chizzle avoids it well.
Haye works Chizzle's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Haye does no damage.
Haye fails to land with a series of punches.
Arnold Haye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chizzle moves out of range as Haye strikes.
Chizzle dodges the punch combination from Haye.
Haye displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chizzle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chizzle will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Haye connects with a body shot.
Haye keeps the fight on the outside.
Haye lands a nice hook to Chizzle's body. Chizzle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Haye throws a right and a left that both miss.
Chizzle shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Haye but Haye pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Haye throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chizzle fails to land the takedown.
Haye stuns Chizzle with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chizzle dodges the punch combination from Haye.
Chizzle shoots in for a takedown but Haye shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haye fails to land with a series of punches.
Haye swats away the attempt to clinch by Chizzle.
Haye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chizzle tries to clinch but Haye moves out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Chizzle. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Haye fails to land with a series of punches.
Horrible takedown by Chizzle or perhaps it was just good defense by Haye which made him look bad.
Chizzle shoots in but Haye avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haye tries to bum rush Chizzle with a series of wild strikes but Chizzle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haye stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Haye wants it to stay on the feet.
Haye stalks Chizzle and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chizzle's face. Chizzle staggers backwards, shaken.
Haye swinging wildly here.
Haye is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chizzle rather than just go for the knockout.
Haye looks to land a combination but Chizzle avoids it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chizzle tries to clinch but Haye moves out of range.
Chizzle lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
No luck for Chizzle with that takedown attempt.
Chizzle slips a jab and a cross from Haye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Haye dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cole Chizzle's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chizzle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Haye swivels and escapes.
Haye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haye throws a series of punches but Chizzle avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Chizzle.
Horrible takedown by Chizzle or perhaps it was just good defense by Haye which made him look bad.
Chizzle shoots for a takedown but Haye saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cole Chizzle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chizzle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Chizzle dives in and grabs Haye's left leg, looking for a takedown. Haye pushes down on Chizzle's head and hops out.
Haye throws a nice looking combination but Chizzle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haye cracks a nice hook into Chizzle's ribs.
Left hook, right uppercut from Haye.
A right-left combo lands from Haye.
Haye misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chizzle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chizzle shoots in and drives through. Haye sprawls well.
Haye lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chizzle shoots in and drives through. Haye sprawls well.
Haye moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Chizzle might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Chizzle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chizzle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Haye misses.
Chizzle shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chizzle tries to clinch but Haye is having none of it.
Chizzle has Haye up against the cage in a clinch.
Chizzle wants to break the clinch but can't.
Haye breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Chizzle with that takedown attempt.
Haye closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Haye tries to bum rush Chizzle with a series of wild strikes but Chizzle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
No joy there for Haye, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chizzle digs a good hook to Haye's body.
Chizzle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haye tries to avoid it but Chizzle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haye to the ground. Haye escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haye misses with a wild combination.
Chizzle looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Haye is fending him off so far but Chizzle persists. Nope, Haye circles away and we're back to standing.
Haye misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cole Chizzle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haye stuffs the takedown.
Haye throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chizzle closes the distance and clinches up with Haye, looking for a takedown. Chizzle pushes Haye against the cage but Haye circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haye throws a series of punches but Chizzle avoids them all with ease.
Chizzle misses with a takedown attempt - Haye sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chizzle tries to clinch up but Haye circles away and keeps his distance.
Haye thuds a left hand into Chizzle's body.
Chizzle tries to clinch but Haye moves out of range.
Chizzle shoots in for a double leg but Haye sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haye throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haye stuffs the takedown attempt from Chizzle. Chizzle gets slowly back to his feet.
Chizzle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Haye misses with a few strikes there.
Haye throws a combination that misses
and Chizzle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haye won't be happy with that.
Chizzle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chizzle sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Haye is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Haye is pushing Chizzle's head away, looking to escape. Chizzle manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chizzle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chizzle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Haye avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chizzle.
Haye parries the strikes from Chizzle easily there. Chizzle is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Haye to escape.
Haye is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chizzle has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chizzle has hold of Haye's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Haye seems comfortable defending it but Chizzle has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Haye is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Haye is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Chizzle couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Cole Chizzle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danger Mouth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Kaeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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24
175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Danger Mouth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Al Kaeda!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouth doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaeda circles away.
Kaeda wants to clinch but Mouth slips to the side
and Mouth counters with a straight right hand.
Mouth swinging wildly here.
Kaeda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mouth.
Horrible takedown by Mouth or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaeda which made him look bad.
Mouth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mouth misses with a body shot.
Mouth throws a head kick that misses.
Kaeda looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kaeda wants to clinch but Mouth slips to the side
and Mouth counters with a left to the body.
Kaeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaeda rushes Mouth and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kaeda prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danger Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaeda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mouth wants to break free but Kaeda has control.
Mouth is trying to break the clinch but Kaeda has him pressed against the cage.
Mouth has had enough of the clinch but Kaeda keeps him there for the moment.
Kaeda misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mouth.
Kaeda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mouth blocks it with crossed arms.
Mouth lands a body punch.
Kaeda misses with a knee to the head.
Kaeda tries to land knees in the clinch but Mouth avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaeda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mouth tries to break free but Kaeda pushes him back against the cage.
Mouth is trying to break the clinch but Kaeda is controlling him.
Mouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaeda looking to throw knees to the head but Mouth is blocking nicely.
Mouth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mouth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but Mouth blocks it.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mouth avoids it.
Kaeda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mouth blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaeda looks gassed!
Mouth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mouth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaeda has Mouth pressed against the cage, preventing Mouth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mouth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kaeda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mouth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaeda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kaeda wants to clinch but Mouth slips to the side
and Mouth counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mouth throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Kaeda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mouth scores with a hook to the body. Kaeda takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mouth.
Kaeda cracks the inside of Mouth's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kaeda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mouth, pushing him back against the cage.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but Mouth blocks it.
Mouth avoiding damage as Kaeda throws knees to the body.
Kaeda lands a knee to the head.
Mouth tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaeda shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kaeda lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mouth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mouth on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mouth tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaeda smiles and moves away.
Kaeda throws a sloppy head kick and Mouth moves out of range easily.
Mouth darts in trying to clinch
and Kaeda counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaeda.
Kaeda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaeda prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaeda lands a knee to the head.
Kaeda with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mouth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaeda instigates a clinch.
Mouth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaeda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaeda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mouth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kaeda landing knees to the head.
Mouth tries for a takedown but Kaeda manages to get underhooks.
Kaeda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaeda landing knees to the head.
Kaeda unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mouth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaeda just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kaeda lands a nice knee to the body.
Kaeda landing knees to the head.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Mouth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Kaeda.
Kaeda tries to land knees in the clinch but Mouth avoids the damage to the body.
Mouth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda misses with a knee to the head.
Mouth is working for takedown but Kaeda is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kaeda obliges.
Kaeda trying to land knees to the body.
Mouth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaeda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mouth blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaeda keeps control of Mouth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mouth.
Mouth is trying to force a seperation but Kaeda has the dominant position.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Mouth is trying to break the clinch but Kaeda is controlling him.
Kaeda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mouth is defending well for now.
Mouth is working Kaeda over against the cage.
Mouth drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaeda gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mouth can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaeda lands a good knee to the midsection. Mouth won't want to take too many of those.
Kaeda has Mouth pressed against the cage, preventing Mouth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaeda lands a knee to the head.
Mouth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaeda trying to land knees to the body.
Mouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Kaeda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mouth misses with a double jab.
Kaeda tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouth closes the distance and clinches up with Kaeda, looking for a takedown. Mouth pushes Kaeda against the cage but Kaeda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danger Mouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouth tries to grapple but his opponent circles
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Kaeda counters with a thumping low kick.
Kaeda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mouth paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kaeda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mouth shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaeda lands a high kick!
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaeda throws a leg kick which misses Mouth's front leg but catches the back leg as Mouth tries to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mouth.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danger Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaeda lands a high kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mouth throws a right hand that Kaeda ducks under and follows up with a left that Kaeda also avoids with ease.
Danger Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaeda misses with a head kick.
Mouth chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaeda can pounce on him.
Kaeda moves into the clinch.
Mouth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kaeda lands a knee to the head.
Kaeda lands a knee to the body.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Kaeda utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kaeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mouth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaeda lands a good knee to the midsection. Mouth won't want to take too many of those.
Kaeda tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but Mouth blocks it.
Kaeda throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kaeda gets underhooks to prevent Mouth's takedown attempt.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but Mouth blocks it.
Mouth is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaeda gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kaeda tries to land knees in the clinch but Mouth avoids the damage to the body.
Kaeda using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mouth has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kaeda landing knees to the head.
Kaeda tries to land knees in the clinch but Mouth avoids the damage to the body.
Mouth tries to break free but Kaeda pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mouth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kaeda landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mouth has picked Kaeda up - he's going for a ride! Mouth dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kaeda avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mouth.
Mouth prevents Kaeda from improving his position.
Mouth sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaeda defending well though.
Kaeda trying to control here.
Mouth 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.
Mouth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kaeda's head.
Mouth not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kaeda tries to get to full guard but Mouth has control of the leg.
Kaeda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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.
Mouth scores with a head kick.
Kaeda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from Mouth.
Kaeda doesn't manage to clinch there - Mouth circles away.
Mouth clinches up with Kaeda and pushes him back against the cage.
Mouth has Kaeda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaeda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kaeda landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kaeda unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mouth lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Kaeda misses with a knee strike.
Kaeda misses with a knee to the head.
Kaeda stops a takedown attempt from Mouth.
Kaeda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mouth is defending well for now.
Mouth jumps guard but Kaeda stands there with Mouth around his waist. Mouth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mouth fails to pull guard.
Mouth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mouth wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kaeda has him pressed against the cage.
Mouth fails to pull guard.
Mouth successfully pulls guard.
Kaeda pushing down on Mouth's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Well, if Kaeda is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Mouth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaeda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaeda is trying to control the action in half guard but Mouth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Kaeda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mouth moves in looking to clinch but Kaeda pushes him off.
Kaeda is looking to clinch but Mouth is avoiding it.
Mouth scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mouth blocks a head kick by Kaeda.
Kaeda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mouth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kaeda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mouth lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mouth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kaeda swivels and escapes.
Mouth is looking to clinch.
Mouth wants to clinch but Kaeda slips to the side
and Kaeda makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mouth really felt that one!
Mouth tries to clinch up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mouth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kaeda keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaeda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Kaeda.
Al Kaeda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mouth circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaeda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kaeda tries to close the distance and clinch but Mouth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kaeda drives through and clinches with Mouth against the cage.
Kaeda has Mouth pressed against the cage, preventing Mouth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mouth lands an uppercut.
Mouth tries to pull guard but Kaeda holds him up against the cage and eventually Mouth drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danger Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A frustrated look appears on Mouth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaeda.
Kaeda scores with a knee to the head.
Kaeda misses with a knee to the head.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but Mouth blocks it.
Mouth jumps guard but Kaeda stands there with Mouth around his waist. Mouth gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Mouth fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mouth takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mouth pulls guard effortlessly.
Kaeda trying to control but Mouth is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kaeda slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kaeda looking to pass the guard.
Kaeda wanted to stand there but Mouth had control of the position.
Danger Mouth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaeda wants to control from the top but Mouth keeps moving.
Mouth managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Mouth shoots for a takedown but Kaeda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kaeda throws a head kick that misses.
Mouth scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Horrible takedown by Mouth or perhaps it was just good defense by Kaeda which made him look bad.
Mouth tries to keep at a distance but Kaeda has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but Mouth blocks it.
Mouth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kaeda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kaeda moves into the clinch successfully.
Al Kaeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaeda keeps control of Mouth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but Mouth blocks it.
Kaeda tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mouth can't break the clinch.
Kaeda trying to land knees to the body.
Kaeda is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mouth is defending well for now.
Kaeda keeps control of Mouth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mouth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mouth tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kaeda just stands there and leans against the cage.
A knee to the head by Kaeda.
Kaeda tries to land knees in the clinch but Mouth avoids the damage to the body.
Mouth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kaeda pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kaeda throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mouth blocks it with crossed arms.
Kaeda misses with a knee to the head.
Kaeda connects with a knee to the head.
Mouth has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaeda is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mouth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaeda fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kaeda lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Kaeda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kaeda 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 Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Kaeda!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russel Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emmanuellle Eboues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Song 2- Blur. The key to victory for Russel Kane has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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164 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Russel Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Emmanuellle Eboues!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eboues tries to clinch up.
Kane drops his shoulder and cracks Eboues with a huge uppercut! Eboues goes down! Can Kane finish him?
Eboues is rocked!
Kane pushes down on Eboues's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Eboues is still in real trouble! Can Kane finish him?
Kane is working for a submission of some sort.
Kane passes to side control.
Eboues seems to have recovered his senses.
Eboues can't do much from the bottom here.
Eboues stops Kane from passing to mount.
Kane tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Eboues tries to bench press Kane off him but Kane keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eboues is trying to control Kane's posture but Kane avoids it.
Kane is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Eboues is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kane is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Eboues has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Eboues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Eboues wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kane swings around for an armbar but Eboues sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kane's guard.
Eboues stopping the sweep attempt from Kane.
Kane is trying to keep Eboues in close.
Kane throws his legs up looking for a submission but Eboues uses it to pass to side control.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Eboues stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kane closes the distance and clinches up with Eboues, looking for a takedown. Kane pushes Eboues against the cage but Eboues circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Eboues as Kane shoots in.
Eboues gets a takedown into half guard.
Kane is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Eboues pulls his head out easily.
Eboues is taking a breather. Kane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kane moves into full guard.
Eboues passes Kane's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kane is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eboues keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Eboues stalling.
Eboues is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kane is trying to maintain the position but Eboues is very close to passing his half guard.
Eboues performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russel Kane dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Eboues fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eboues darts in and clinches Kane up against the cage.
Kane tries to pull guard but Eboues won't allow it.
Kane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Eboues has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Eboues content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Eboues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eboues looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Eboues is breathing heavily.
Kane misses with a combination
and Eboues counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Eboues.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eboues breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kane gets a takedown into half guard.
Eboues is staying active underneath Kane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eboues is trying to control Kane's posture. Kane takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Eboues! Kane is rotating here... this could be the end... Eboues is out! Kane has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Russel Kane!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Sobral (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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Felipe Sobral!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobral clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sobral in his tracks.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Sobral avoids them all with ease.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Taylor cracks Sobral with an open hand slap.
Sobral on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sobral takes one to the chin there.
Taylor works over Sobral's head and body with a nice combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Sobral misses the target.
Sobral slips a straight right by Taylor.
Sobral tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Sobral walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tim Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Sobral avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Sobral misses.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobral moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sobral shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sobral tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Sobral dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Sobral fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
Sobral blocks a jab.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sobral has time to react.
Sobral walks into a left hand.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sobral has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taylor scores with a jab. Sobral acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sobral clinches up against the cage.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor wants to break free but Sobral has control.
Sobral fails to pull guard.
Tim Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Felipe Sobral.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sobral backwards.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Sobral has the dominant position.
Taylor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Sobral wants to clinch.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Sobral with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
Taylor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sobral. Sobral circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Sobral's shoulder, as Sobral tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sobral takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sobral pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sobral misses the jab.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
Sobral gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taylor blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor throws a hook but Sobral blocks it.
Taylor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Sobral with an uppercut!
Sobral uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Sobral on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sobral tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Sobral tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Sobral needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
Sobral is trying desperately to land a takedown but Taylor is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sobral.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Sobral is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Sobral's head but Sobral sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sobral tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Taylor 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.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Sobral moves away and avoids it.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sobral circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor cracks Sobral with a right hand to the side of the head.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sobral slips under a jab.
Sobral slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Sobral shoots in.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tim Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sobral uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Sobral uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tim Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sobral's hands.
Taylor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor works Sobral's body with a nice hook.
Sobral takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tim Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Sobral was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sobral takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taylor connects with a jab.
Sobral bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sobral tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sobral moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taylor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
A left and a right from Taylor both land. Nice combination.
Sobral slips a straight right by Taylor.
Taylor throws a series of strikes that have Sobral backpedaling.
Nice cross by Taylor.
Sobral tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Sobral needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sobral can do to turn this around?
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sobral tries to clinch up.
Taylor scores with a decent looking hook.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Sobral tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sobral misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Sobral.
Sobral has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Sobral avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Sobral bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sobral drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Taylor is working the combinations to good effect here.
Taylor throws a hook but Sobral blocks it.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Sobral walks into a left hand.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Sobral clinches with his opponent.
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sobral moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
A right-left combo lands from Taylor.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Sobral avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobral.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Sobral avoids them all with ease.
Sobral takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sobral shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sobral trying to work for an americana but Taylor has managed to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Taylor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jab by Taylor.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Sobral should have avoided that one.
Sobral takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Sobral drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sobral passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taylor pushes Sobral off looking to stand but Sobral dives back in and keeps control.
Sobral wants to advance to full mount but Taylor doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sobral stops Taylor from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sobral has Taylor in his guard.
Sobral not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor tries to stand but Sobral is controlling from the bottom.
Sobral bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
Sobral pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sobral missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pushes Sobral off looking to stand but Sobral dives back in and keeps control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sobral uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taylor wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sobral.
Sobral is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Taylor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Taylor!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sobral is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobral trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Taylor wants to stand but Sobral has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but instead Sobral has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sobral tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sobral not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Sobral gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sobral stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sobral drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobral.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Sobral.
Felipe Sobral has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Taylor lands with an uppercut that bounces Sobral off the cage and back into rage.
Tim Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Felipe Sobral.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Taylor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Keaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keaton comes to the cage accompanied by Three Six Maphia- Is a fight. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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235 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Keaton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Williams!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keaton tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams scores with a takedown into Keaton's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keaton wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Keaton controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Keaton is retaining full guard.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keaton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams trying to control but Keaton is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keaton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Keaton tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams throwing shots but Keaton is blocking nicely.
Williams wants to take a breather but Keaton is having none of it.
Keaton trying to control from the bottom.
Keaton manages to get to full guard.
Keaton keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Keaton is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Keaton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Keaton!
Keaton is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Keaton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Keaton is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Keaton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Williams cracks Keaton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williams trying to control but Keaton is having none of it.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Keaton is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams lands a big shot there that rocks Keaton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams cracks Keaton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Keaton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Keaton is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Williams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Keaton?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Keaton has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Keaton fending off the submission attempt from Williams.
Williams has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams doesn't have the hooks in and Keaton manages to turn into his guard.
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Keaton circles away.
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Keaton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Keaton struggling a bit here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams cracks Keaton with a big right hand but Keaton just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Keaton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams scores a takedown into full mount!
Keaton tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams throwing strikes here but Keaton is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Keaton wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Keaton is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can.
Keaton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williams is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Keaton can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Keaton is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keaton is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Keaton working to try and regain half guard.
Keaton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Keaton?
Williams looking to control but Keaton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Keaton is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Keaton tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams lands a big shot there that rocks Keaton but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Keaton is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Keaton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams cracks Keaton with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williams has control of Keaton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Keaton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Williams raining down shots from the mount!
Keaton wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams controlling from mount.
Carl Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Keaton has given up his back here. Will Williams look for the submission or keep pounding away?
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is persistently looking for the submission but Keaton is defending it well.
Keaton trying to control the action but Williams just sinks the hooks in.
Williams is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Keaton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Williams has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Keaton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Keaton turns into Williams and is now in his guard.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Keaton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves into full guard.
Keaton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top!
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams trying to control but Keaton is working from the bottom.
Keaton wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams trying to control but Keaton is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Keaton swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams scores with a takedown into Keaton's guard.
Keaton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keaton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Keaton looking to control.
Keaton keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Keaton keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Keaton pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Keaton pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keaton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Keaton has clasped his hands together around Williams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Williams dodges the ground and pound from Keaton.
Keaton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to kick Keaton off but Keaton keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Keaton.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Keaton.
Keaton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Keaton trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Keaton won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Keaton keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keaton wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Keaton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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.
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Keaton looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams thows a big elbow that misses.
Keaton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Keaton is retaining full guard.
Keaton looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Williams is defending well. Keaton quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Williams has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Keaton celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Keaton!
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