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GCC: Eve of Destruction PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mack Donalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Craig David - Rise and Fall kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Craig David has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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201 lbs
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192 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Mack Donalds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig David!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Donalds scores with a nice strike.
Donalds misses with a hook.
Donalds lands a nice looking body shot.
David moves out of range of the leg kick from Donalds.
Donalds throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Donalds throws out a leg kick but David moves out of range and Donalds only half commits.
Donalds throws a low kick but David avoids it.
David takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donalds swings for the body but David moves out of range.
Donalds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent David stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donalds connects with the punch.
David needs to keep his hands up - Donalds had a free shot at his head there.
David changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donalds tries to avoid it but David manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donalds to the ground. Donalds escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donalds circles away from the clinch attempt.
David looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mack Donalds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
David tries to close the distance and clinch but Donalds swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donalds lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donalds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
An inside leg kick from Donalds misses.
David fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donalds avoids it really well and circles away.
Mack Donalds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig David.
A jab from Donalds finds it's way through David's defenses.
Donalds lunges at David with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by David's hand.
David with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Donalds to score with a decent uppercut.
Donalds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donalds stuns David with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
David is trying desperately to land a takedown but Donalds is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for David.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donalds with a nice cross.
Donalds looks for the body kick but David saw that one coming.
Donalds throws a series of punches but David avoids them all with ease.
Donalds moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donalds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab by Donalds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donalds misses with a straight right.
David steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donalds.
David shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Donalds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donalds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Donalds moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Craig David has been cut.
David closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mack Donalds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice straight punches there by Donalds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Donalds.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
David needs to keep his hands up - Donalds had a free shot at his head there.
Donalds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Donalds is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Donalds lands an impressive looking overhand right. David doesn't seem phased though.
Donalds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Donalds circles away from the clinch attempt.
David has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donalds lunges at David with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by David's hand.
Donalds cracks David with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Donalds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
David looks gassed!
Nice cross by Donalds.
David takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
David shoots in but no luck this time.
Donalds cracks David with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds cracks David with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donalds cracks David with a good jab.
Donalds scores with a sloppy right hand. David should have avoided that one.
Donalds bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of David's head.
Jab from Donalds.
No luck with that takedown attempt from David.
David takes one to the side of the head.
Donalds lands a nice shot that snaps David's head back.
David blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donalds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A lazy left from Donalds finds it's target.
David takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Donalds dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donalds jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donalds stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donalds wants it to stay on the feet.
Donalds cracks David with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Donalds scores with a nice right hand.
Donalds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
David doesn't manage to clinch there - Donalds circles away.
David shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Donalds defends it nicely.
Donalds lands a nice hook to David's body. David takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
David takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donalds lands a body shot.
David tries for a takedown but Donalds sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mack Donalds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig David.
David is breathing heavily.
Donalds lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds connects with the punch.
Donalds lands a right hook to the body.
David takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
David takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donalds moves into range and connects with a jab.
Donalds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from David.
Craig David is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Donalds lands a right hook to the body.
David takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Donalds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that David can do to turn this around?
Donalds connects with a right hand. David shakes it off.
Donalds throws a series of strikes that have David backpedaling.
Donalds lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David drops his hands momentarily and Donalds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donalds works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice straight punches there by Donalds. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Donalds.
David shoots in for a double leg but Donalds sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donalds connects with a body shot.
Donalds connects with a body shot.
Donalds's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Donalds duly obliges.
Donalds works the jab nicely.
David walks into a straight right hand from Donalds.
Donalds tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donalds punishes David's body with a nice straight punch.
Donalds works over David's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Donalds catches David with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donalds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donalds scores with a nice right hand.
Donalds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donalds.
Donalds ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donalds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
David takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donalds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. David doesn't seem bothered though.
David has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donalds wants to slow David down by chopping away at his legs.
David fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Donalds avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds lands with a nice body punch.
Donalds tests David's chin there with a solid looking shot.
David drops his hands momentarily and Donalds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donalds connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed David momentarily.
Donalds keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Donalds lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Donalds jabs David right on the nose. David blinks but takes it well.
Donalds lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mack Donalds dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Craig David's cut.
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!
David takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donalds scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. David doesn't seem bothered though.
David fails with a takedown attempt.
Donalds lunges at David with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by David's hand.
A shot to the liver by Donalds. Beautiful body shot.
Donalds's corner calls for a 1-2. Donalds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donalds lands with an overhand left.
Donalds connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Donalds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donalds lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Donalds.
David takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
David tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donalds swivels and escapes.
Donalds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before David has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donalds throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent David stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Donalds lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
David takes a shot right to the bread basket.
David drops his hands momentarily and Donalds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Donalds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps David's head backwards.
Donalds with a nice cross.
David takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donalds ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
David takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donalds fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Donalds scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Donalds!
Donalds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Donalds connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donalds misses with a low kick as David jumps back.
Donalds lands with an uppercut that bounces David off the ropes and back into rage.
Donalds throws a combination. David tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A punch combination from Donalds misses.
Donalds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but David might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Donalds has got the better of the exchanges.
David gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
David walks into a stiff left hand from Donalds.
Donalds lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donalds misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Donalds lands a really nice looking cross but David seems unphased.
Mack Donalds is winning the standup battle so far.
Donalds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
David shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mack Donalds has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Craig David.
Nice cross by Donalds.
A nice combination there by Donalds.
David tries to clinch but Donalds is having none of it.
Donalds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Donalds darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donalds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
David tries to move into range but Donalds moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Donalds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donalds throws a one two combo.
David looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Donalds works over David's head and body with a nice combination.
David has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Donalds scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mack Donalds is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
David takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donalds scores with a jab.
Donalds lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Donalds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Donalds's corner calls for a 1-2. Donalds obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horrible takedown by David or perhaps it was just good defense by Donalds which made him look bad.
Craig David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Donalds lands a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mack Donalds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donalds has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mack Donalds!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niall William Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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255 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Niall William Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn lands the left hand.
Bloggs shoots in and drives through. Quinn sprawls well.
Joe Bloggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloggs is looking to clinch.
Bloggs tries for a takedown but Quinn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Quinn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bloggs.
Quinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Quinn tests Bloggs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bloggs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Quinn.
Bloggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Quinn swivels and escapes.
Bloggs fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Quinn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bloggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quinn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bloggs somewhat.
Quinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but Quinn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bloggs closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bloggs tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Bloggs stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Quinn misses its intended target.
Quinn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bloggs.
Quinn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bloggs circles away quickly and effectively.
Bloggs shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Quinn defends it nicely.
Quinn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloggs manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn throws a nice looking combination but Bloggs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bloggs fails with a takedown attempt.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Quinn sprawls well. Quinn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bloggs gets slowly back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bloggs.
Bloggs misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Quinn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bloggs but great work by Quinn.
Bloggs wants to control but Quinn postures up.
Bloggs is looking to regain half guard here but Quinn keeps moving and retains side control.
Quinn working away.
Bloggs manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bloggs 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.
Bloggs looks gassed!
Bloggs tries to stand and escape but Quinn actually recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niall William Quinn dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Quinn but Quinn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Quinn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bloggs fails with the takedown.
Quinn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloggs dodges the punch combination from Quinn.
Bloggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Quinn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bloggs somewhat.
Niall William Quinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Bloggs.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Quinn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bloggs is trying to control. Quinn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bloggs wants to pass the guard but Quinn is defending well.
Bloggs is looking for a kimura but Quinn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bloggs to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
Bloggs is looking to advance position but Quinn won't allow it.
Quinn is trying to control but can't.
Bloggs wants to control but Quinn is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bloggs fails with the takedown.
Quinn throws a hook to the side of Bloggs's head but Bloggs sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quinn as he avoids it easily.
Bloggs will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bloggs is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bloggs shoots in looking for a takedown. Quinn tries to sprawl out of it but Bloggs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Quinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Quinn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bloggs.
Niall William Quinn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Quinn does no damage.
Bloggs shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Quinn's guard.
Bloggs wants to control from the top but Quinn keeps moving.
Bloggs prevents Quinn from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bloggs postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bloggs stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Quinn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Quinn keeping moving, preventing Bloggs from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Quinn wants to get back to his feet but Bloggs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Bloggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Bloggs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bloggs trying to pass the guard but Quinn defending well.
Bloggs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quinn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bloggs with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quinn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bloggs 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.
Bloggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quinn wants to stand and escape but Bloggs is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bloggs wants to pass the guard but Quinn is keeping the position.
Bloggs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Quinn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bloggs, into his guard.
Quinn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bloggs is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bloggs has control of Quinn's left arm, preventing Quinn from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Quinn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Quinn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloggs is looking for a triangle but Quinn pushes his legs off easily.
Bloggs looking for a guillotine here but Quinn defends easily.
Bloggs looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Bloggs controls Quinn momentarily but Quinn frees himself.
Bloggs wants to get back to his feet but Quinn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Quinn wants to get up but he can't break Bloggs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bloggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bloggs has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Joe Bloggs!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between crazy legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Blessed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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181 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, crazy legs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Blessed!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blessed avoids the head kick by legs.
Decent striking displayed by Blessed there.
Blessed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blessed misses with the combination.
Blessed keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blessed!
Blessed missing with a left hand there. legs was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blessed moves in looking to clinch but legs pushes him off.
Blessed stuffs the takedown.
legs tries to clinch
and Blessed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blessed.
Blessed lands a right hand.
Blessed has had enough of the clinch but legs keeps him there for the moment.
Blessed throws a head punch that misses.
legs lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Brian Blessed has been cut.
legs trying to land knees to the body.
legs jumps guard but Blessed stands there with legs around his waist. legs gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
legs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Blessed.
legs scores with a shot to the side of Blessed's head.
legs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blessed's efforts to push away.
Blessed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
legs lands a nice knee to the body.
legs throws an elbow that misses.
Blessed managing to block the knees to the body from legs.
legs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
legs unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Blessed can't break the clinch.
legs lands a body punch.
Blessed looks gassed!
legs tries to land knees in the clinch but Blessed avoids the damage to the body.
Blessed is trying to break the clinch but legs is controlling him.
Blessed has a couple of punches blocked by legs.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, legs just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blessed's brow.
legs is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blessed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
legs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Blessed is defending well for now.
legs gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
legs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Blessed avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for crazy legs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
legs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Blessed misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck for legs with that takedown attempt.
legs gets a clinch.
Blessed is trying to break free.
Blessed is looking to control legs's arms but legs gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blessed has his back to the ropes.
legs misses with a punch on the inside.
legs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for legs.
Blessed looking to stall.
Blessed is trying to break the clinch but legs is controlling him.
Blessed takes a knee right on the jaw!
Blessed misses with a punch on the inside.
Blessed tries to break the clinch but legs is controlling the position.
legs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
legs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
legs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blessed's efforts to push away.
Blessed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
legs working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blessed takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. legs obliges.
legs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
legs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blessed's defenses.
That has opened up Brian Blessed's cut even more.
legs manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from legs.
Blessed is looking to break free of the clinch but legs has double underhooks.
legs connects with a knee to the head.
legs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from legs.
Blessed takes an elbow to the temple.
legs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
legs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blessed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
legs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
legs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blessed sprawls well. Blessed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. legs gets slowly back to his feet.
Brian Blessed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
legs showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blessed.
No joy there for Blessed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
legs throws a head kick but Blessed moves out of range.
legs throws a head kick that Blessed semi-blocks.
legs closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blessed.
legs has Blessed pressed against the ropes, preventing Blessed from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blessed can't break the clinch.
legs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blesseds head.
legs working aggressively here.
legs putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Blessed in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
legs prevents Blessed from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
crazy legs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Blessed's cut.
That's time! legs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
legs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blessed pinned against the cage. Blessed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blessed scores with a nice right hand.
Blessed connects with a right hand. legs shakes it off.
Blessed wants to clinch but legs slips to the side
and legs counters with a head kick that drops Blessed to the mat! Blessed scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Blessed is rocked!
legs dodges the punch combination from Blessed.
Blessed is still on wobbly legs! Can legs finish him?
Blessed keeps the fight on the outside.
Blessed seems to have recovered his senses.
legs is looking to clinch.
Blessed misses with a two punch combination.
Blessed is breathing heavily.
legs swats away the attempt to clinch by Blessed.
A punch combination from Blessed misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
legs fails with an attempt to clinch.
legs changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blessed tries to avoid it but legs manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blessed to the ground. Blessed escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blessed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Blessed rushes legs and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Blessed stops a takedown attempt from legs.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for crazy legs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
legs is trying to trip Blessed. He has hold of a leg but Blessed is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. legs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
legs tries to stand but Blessed is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Blessed wants to sweep but no luck.
Blessed pulls legs in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
legs stopping the sweep attempt from Blessed.
Blessed trying to control the position.
Blessed is trying to hold legs in close to prevent damage but legs has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blessed is looking to control legs's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blessed avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
legs throws a front kick that sends Blessed stumbling back into the ropes.
Brian Blessed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
legs lands with a nice body punch.
legs gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
legs works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
legs lands a body punch in the clinch.
legs has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Blessed uses from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Blessed wants to control from the top but legs keeps moving.
legs has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Blessed off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from legs.
legs swings for the body but Blessed moves out of range.
Blessed misses with a jab, cross combination.
Blessed takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
legs clinches.
Blessed lands with a short shot to the head.
legs lands an elbow inside that Blessed shrugs off.
legs changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blessed fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
legs takes a swing at Blessed's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blessed tries to bum rush legs with a series of wild strikes but legs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
crazy legs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Blessed's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blessed throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
legs rushes Blessed and presses him up against the ropes.
legs has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Blessed is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
crazy legs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
legs scores with a knee to the head.
legs lands a shoulder strike.
Blessed managing to block the knees to the body from legs.
legs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blessed lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blessed is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Blessed tries to stall but legs uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
legs lands a body punch.
Blessed is trying to break the clinch but legs has him pressed against the ropes.
Blessed looking to stall.
legs throws an elbow but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
legs keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blessed's efforts to push away.
legs landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
legs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
legs moves in looking to clinch but Blessed pushes him off.
legs scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
legs keeps Blessed at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Blessed circles away from the clinch attempt.
legs thows a body kick. Blessed tries to catch it but that hurt him.
legs wants to clinch but Blessed slips to the side
and Blessed holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
legs is working Blessed over against the ropes.
legs lands an uppercut.
legs lands a nice elbow.
legs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Blessed.
Blessed looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Knees to the body from legs.
legs manages to break the clinch.
Blessed has taken the fight to the clinch.
legs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blesseds head.
legs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blessed lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blessed wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
legs scores with a knee to the head.
Blessed misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
legs lands a nice uppercut.
Blessed has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
legs swings wildly with an uppercut but Blessed uses good head movement to avoid it.
legs digs a right hand underneath Blessed's ribcage. Blessed let out a lung full of air as it connected.
legs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Blessed's defenses.
Blessed can't break the clinch.
legs gets control of Blessed's arms and successfully pulls guard. legs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Blessed wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of legs's closed guard. He's half up but legs has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! legs pivots and extends the arm, Blessed falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by legs! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). crazy legs!
crazy legs is the new welterweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Derek Zoolander has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Maia!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maia misses with a head kick.
Maia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Maia.
An inside leg kick from Maia misses.
Zoolander lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Zoolander as Maia shoots in.
Maia moves out of range of the body kick from Zoolander.
Maia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zoolander scores with a body shot.
Zoolander throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maia counters with a takedown into side control.
Zoolander tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Maia wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zoolander is working hard here to advance position.
Zoolander sneaks back into half guard.
Zoolander is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Maia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Maia's back!
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!
Zoolander missing with strikes.
Maia trying to control the hands but Zoolander won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander wants to control but Maia manages to buck him off and is now in Zoolander's guard! Nice work there by Maia!
Zoolander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Maia is one step ahead there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Maia looking to pass the guard.
Zoolander doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zoolander thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zoolander throws a body punch but Maia moves out of range.
Maia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zoolander stalks Maia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maia's face. Maia staggers backwards, shaken.
Zoolander misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Zoolander misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Zoolander.
Zoolander swings for the body but Maia moves out of range.
Maia just misses with a punch to the body.
Maia closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zoolander tries to get to full guard but Maia has control of the leg.
Zoolander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maia.
Zoolander wants to get back to full guard.
Maia is trying to work for a kimura but Zoolander is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Maia is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zoolander is just riding it out for now. Maia eventually gives up the hold.
Maia looks gassed!
Zoolander is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maia stalling away here and it's allowed Zoolander to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Zoolander lands with a good body shot.
Zoolander misses with a head kick.
Zoolander misses with a wild body shot.
Zoolander misses with a hook to the body
and Maia counters with a single leg into guard. Zoolander didn't expect that.
Zoolander tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zoolander is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zoolander works his foot free and advances to mount.
Maia is bucking up trying to escape but Zoolander cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia is in a horrible position here. Zoolander smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zoolander scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoolander looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Maia is looking to improve his position but Zoolander isn't that keen on the idea.
Zoolander connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Maia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zoolander unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoolander avoids the attempt from Maia to control.
Zoolander lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zoolander lands a big shot there that rocks Maia but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Zoolander dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zoolander blocks a head kick by Maia.
A head kick from Maia lands but Zoolander takes it in his stride.
Zoolander lands an overhand right.
Zoolander misses with an uppercut.
Zoolander scores with a shot to the body.
Maia misses with a straight right.
Zoolander is looking to wear down Maia with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Maia wants to land a leg kick but Zoolander is out of range.
Maia misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zoolander counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Maia!
Zoolander in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zoolander is landing with some decent strikes but Maia is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoolander putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zoolander landing strikes from the mount.
Zoolander connects with a bit shot that sees Maia covering up! More strikes from Zoolander and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zoolander is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Zoolander!
Derek Zoolander retains his middleweight title!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between lager Assassin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Assassin comes to the ring accompanied by yes. Bova is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I came to bring the pain!. lager Assassin is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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140 lbs
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155 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, lager Assassin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bova!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Assassin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Tony Bova has been cut.
lager Assassin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Assassin.
Nice uppercut there from Assassin.
Bova doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Assassin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bova with a lazy takedown attempt
and Assassin counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Assassin throws a big shot that misses.
Bova moves forwards but Assassin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Assassin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Assassin misses with an uppercut. Bova saw that one coming.
Assassin throws a right hand that Bova ducks under and follows up with a left that Bova also avoids with ease.
Assassin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Assassin just misses with a punch to the body.
Assassin looks to throw the jab but Bova is out of range.
Assassin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Assassin lands a slapping body shot.
Assassin lands a nice looking body shot.
Bova walks into a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Assassin throws a monster overhand right that drops Bova! Assassin follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). lager Assassin!
lager Assassin retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amanda Munroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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255 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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260 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Amanda Munroe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green tries to clinch but Munroe moves out of range.
Green has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Munroe finds it's way round the side to connect with Green's head.
A punch combination from Munroe misses.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
and Munroe counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.
Munroe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Green shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Munroe tries to hold on but Green pushes him away.
Green working for a guillotine from mount but Munroe is in no mood to give up.
Green avoids the attempt from Munroe to control.
Green is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Munroe has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Munroe!
Munroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Green goes for an armbar but Munroe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Munroe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munroe won't allow Green to sweep him here.
Munroe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
Munroe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Green has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Munroe is looking to advance position but Green won't allow it.
Green is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munroe pulls his head out easily.
Munroe tries to pass to full mount but Green defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Munroe seems to be working for a kimura but Green defends the submission attempt.
Green moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Munroe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Green works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Munroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Munroe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green looks gassed!
Green utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Munroe stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
Munroe trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munroe wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Green manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Green looking for a guillotine from mount but Munroe is having none of it.
Green goes for an armbar but Munroe turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Munroe.
Green working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munroe.
Munroe advances to half guard.
Munroe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Green gets full guard.
Green preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Green has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Munroe has passed into side control.
Green is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Green is pressing down on Munroe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Green is working an open guard so Munroe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Green closes the distance but Munroe moves to the side
and Munroe counters with a left and a right that stings Green.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green wants to clinch.
Munroe throws a combination that misses
and Green counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Amanda Munroe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
A right-left combo lands from Green.
James Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green closes the distance looking to clinch
and Munroe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Green misses with a takedown
and Munroe counters with a left and a right that stings Green.
Munroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green leaves Munroe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Green fails with the takedown
and Munroe 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!
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Green with a poor takedown
and Munroe counters with a two punch combo.
Amanda Munroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Green.
Munroe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Green is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munroe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Green counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Green shoots and misses
and Munroe counters with a right hand to the body.
Munroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munroe looks to land a combination but Green avoids it well.
Munroe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green moves in looking to clinch but Munroe pushes him off.
Green tries to clinch
and Munroe counters with a two punch combo.
It looks like James Green has been cut.
Green has his takedown stuffed
and Munroe counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.
Munroe is looking to score with low kicks.
Munroe looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munroe misses with a double jab.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Munroe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Munroe counters with a nice body shot.
Munroe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munroe throws a combination that misses
and Green counters with a shoot takedown. Munroe fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
Munroe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.
Green drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Munroe dives on top into guard.
Munroe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munroe tries to stand but Green is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Munroe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Munroe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Munroe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Green wants to clinch
and Munroe counters with a thumping low kick.
Green shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Munroe counters with a one-two to the body.
Green jabs at Munroe's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green has his takedown stuffed
and Munroe counters with a two punch combo.
Green closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Munroe did well to prevent Green getting side control.
Munroe is trying to stand back up but Green is controlling him
Munroe moves into full guard.
Green drops back, looking for a kneebar! Munroe looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Munroe looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Munroe!
Munroe scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Green to see if he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Munroe wants to control but Green is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amanda Munroe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Green's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Green shoots and misses
and Munroe counters with a left and a right that stings Green.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Munroe counters with a takedown into side control.
Munroe is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Green knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Green is trying to get back to half guard.
Munroe advances to full mount.
Munroe looking for a guillotine from mount but Green is having none of it.
Green can't escape the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munroe wants to finish this one by submission but Green is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Munroe.
Green is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Green sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Munroe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
Green is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Munroe is tapping! Great win for Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James Green!
James Green is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Vaulen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Katana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vaulen comes to the ring accompanied by I Love Norwegian Country. Katana has chosen Baby got back as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. James Katana has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johannes Vaulen's chin.
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156 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Johannes Vaulen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, James Katana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaulen.
Vaulen thows a body shot but no joy.
Vaulen throws a hook to the side of Katana's head but Katana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Katana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katana looks to throw the jab but Vaulen is out of range.
Vaulen throws a jab when Katana was well out of range.
Vaulen looks to throw the jab but Katana is out of range.
Vaulen takes a swing at Katana's ribcage but misses.
Vaulen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Vaulen fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice defenses there by Vaulen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaulen throws out a loose jab but Katana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Katana slips a jab from Vaulen.
Nice uppercut lands for Vaulen. That snapped Katana's head back.
Vaulen throws the left hand but Katana avoids the punch easily.
Katana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaulen misses with a hook.
Vaulen throws a series of punches but Katana moves out of range.
Vaulen throws a nice looking combination but Katana bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katana ducks under a wild hook from Vaulen.
Katana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vaulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaulen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Katana avoids the body shot from Vaulen.
Katana takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Vaulen.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaulen as he connects with a hook.
Katana gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Katana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vaulen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Vaulen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Vaulen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaulen scores with the left hand. Katana knows he should have avoided that one.
Vaulen throws a body punch but Katana moves out of range.
Vaulen misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vaulen.
Katana lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vaulen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Katana momentarily.
Vaulen throws a sloppy head kick and Katana moves out of range easily.
Katana lands a two punch combo.
Vaulen throws a lazy right hand but Katana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaulen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Katana.
Vaulen throws a combination that misses
and Katana counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Katana.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vaulen has his foot on Katana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katana works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vaulen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katana has managed to get both his arms back between Vaulen's legs - danger averted.
Vaulen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Katana really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vaulen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Katana avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vaulen is breathing heavily.
Vaulen looking for subs off his back but Katana has passed one foot through into half guard.
Vaulen is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen actively working from the bottom here.
Vaulen is pressing down on Katana's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Katana wants to control from the top but Vaulen keeps moving.
Vaulen working for a triangle but Katana defends it easily.
Katana must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Katana stopping the sweep attempt from Vaulen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaulen keeping moving, preventing Katana from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannes Vaulen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vaulen with a poor takedown
letting Katana counter with a right hand.
Vaulen tries for a takedown but Katana circles away easily
and Katana connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vaulen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vaulen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johannes Vaulen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vaulen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vaulen throws a hook but Katana avoids it easily.
Vaulen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vaulen looks to land a right hand but Katana moved out of range.
Vaulen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Katana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Katana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaulen throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Katana to counter with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Vaulen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaulen misses the jab.
Vaulen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katana counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Vaulen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vaulen throws out a loose jab but Katana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaulen throws a sloppy body shot
and Katana counters with a two punch combo.
Vaulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vaulen thows a body shot but no joy.
Vaulen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Katana's head backwards.
Vaulen misses with a hook.
Jab by Vaulen.
Vaulen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Katana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaulen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Katana takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vaulen misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaulen misses the target.
A slow jab from Vaulen misses its intended target.
Vaulen throws a lazy right hand but Katana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vaulen misses with a looping right.
A combination from Vaulen does no damage.
Vaulen misses with a head kick.
Vaulen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Katana.
Katana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Vaulen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Katana counters with a straight right hand.
Katana loads up on a big right hand but Vaulen slips the punch.
Katana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vaulen.
Katana takes one on the button.
Vaulen lands a nice looking body shot.
Katana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaulen.
Vaulen throws an overhand right that lands on Katana's shoulder, as Katana tries to avoid the shot.
Vaulen tries for a takedown but Katana circles away easily
and Katana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Katana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaulen misses the target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Katana.
Vaulen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Katana doesn't seem bothered though.
Vaulen tries for a takedown but Katana circles away easily
and Katana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vaulen throws a right hand that Katana ducks under and follows up with a left that Katana also avoids with ease.
Vaulen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Katana counters with a one-two to the body.
Vaulen slips under a jab from Katana.
Vaulen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vaulen throws a lazy right hand but Katana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johannes Vaulen is winning the standup battle so far.
Vaulen misses with a hook. Katana ducked under it nicely.
Vaulen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Katana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katana counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice cross by Vaulen.
Katana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Katana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vaulen misses the body punch
and Katana counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Katana.
Vaulen slips a jab from Katana.
Vaulen misses with a body punch
and Katana counters with a nice uppercut.
Vaulen staying out of range there.
Vaulen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Katana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaulen.
Vaulen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Katana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Katana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vaulen misses with a straight left.
Katana staying out of range there.
Vaulen throws an overhand right that lands on Katana's shoulder, as Katana tries to avoid the shot.
Vaulen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vaulen looks to throw the jab but Katana is out of range.
Vaulen misses with a body shot
and Katana counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaulen thows a body shot but no joy.
Katana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Katana with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vaulen to score with a decent uppercut.
Katana misses with a straight right.
Katana showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaulen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Katana changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vaulen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vaulen is looking to reverse the position.
Vaulen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Katana's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Katana is keen to just control but Vaulen is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaulen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Katana pulls his head out easily.
Vaulen looking for submissions off his back.
Vaulen is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Katana is going to stand back up.
Vaulen tries to get to full guard but Katana has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Vaulen slips a jab from Katana.
Vaulen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Katana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vaulen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Katana throws out a loose jab but Vaulen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vaulen has his takedown stuffed
and Katana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Katana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaulen finds it's way round the side to connect with Katana's head.
Katana scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vaulen in his tracks.
Katana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaulen.
A big right from Vaulen misses.
The fighters circling - Katana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Katana misses with a double jab.
Katana on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Katana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Katana missing with a left hand there. Vaulen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Katana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vaulen connects with a looping right hand.
Katana takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vaulen throws a one two combo.
Vaulen lunges at Katana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Katana's hand.
Vaulen throws an overhand right that lands on Katana's shoulder, as Katana tries to avoid the shot.
Katana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaulen.
Vaulen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Katana.
Vaulen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Katana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Katana does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vaulen takes a swing at Katana's ribcage but misses.
Vaulen tries for a takedown but Katana circles away easily
and Vaulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johannes Vaulen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katana has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Vaulen throws a hook to the side of Katana's head but Katana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vaulen fails with the takedown
letting Katana counter with a right hand.
Katana throws a hook but Vaulen avoids it easily.
Vaulen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Katana counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaulen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vaulen.
Katana wants to stand but Vaulen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Johannes Vaulen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Vaulen misses with a combination
and Katana counters with a single leg into guard. Vaulen didn't expect that.
Vaulen working for a triangle but Katana defends it easily.
Vaulen trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vaulen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Katana defends well.
Katana got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vaulen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Katana has managed to get both his arms back between Vaulen's legs - danger averted.
Katana passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaulen lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Vaulen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vaulen.
Katana trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vaulen's guard.
Vaulen looking for a sweep. Not yet Vaulen, not yet.
Vaulen is looking for a triangle but Katana pushes his legs off easily.
Katana slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Vaulen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Katana is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaulen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vaulen looking for submissions off his back.
Vaulen gets full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vaulen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vaulen has his foot on Katana's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Katana works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Katana has passed into half guard!
It looks like Katana is going to stand back up.
Vaulen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Katana tries to stand but can't do so whilst Vaulen controls his leg.
Vaulen actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vaulen looking for submissions off his back.
Vaulen tries to roll over but Katana keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vaulen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katana counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Vaulen working for a triangle but Katana defends it easily.
Katana wants to get up but he can't break Vaulen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but James Katana will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Vaulen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vaulen moves out of range as Katana strikes.
Vaulen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Katana.
Katana throws a series of punches but Vaulen avoids them all with ease.
Vaulen misses with a combination
and Katana counters with a straight right hand.
Katana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaulen.
Vaulen lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaulen misses with an uppercut. Katana saw that one coming.
Katana ducks right into an uppercut from Vaulen.
A swing and a miss from Katana.
A jab from Vaulen misses.
Vaulen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vaulen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaulen lands with a straight right. Katana didn't see that one coming.
Vaulen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Vaulen misses.
Vaulen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vaulen scores with a decent looking hook.
Vaulen gets a takedown into half guard.
Katana wants to get back to his feet.
Katana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vaulen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vaulen working Katana over with strikes.
Katana wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Vaulen.
Vaulen working over Katana with some ground and pound. Katana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Katana wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Katana!
A nice elbow there by Vaulen.
Vaulen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vaulen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vaulen scoring with strikes but Katana is staying in there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katana is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Vaulen landing punches.
Vaulen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Katana is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Vaulen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vaulen is landing with some decent strikes but Katana is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vaulen with a couple of short strikes.
Vaulen working Katana over with strikes here.
Vaulen has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Katana's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katana wants to get back to his feet.
Vaulen is landing with some decent strikes but Katana is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Katana is in a horrible position here. Vaulen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Katana is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Katana is bucking up trying to escape but Vaulen cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
You get the feeling that Katana really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Vaulen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Vaulen scoring with strikes but Katana is staying in there.
Katana is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Katana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Vaulen postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Katana looks a forlorn figure.
Vaulen landing strikes from the mount.
Vaulen landing strikes, looking to finish!
Vaulen working Katana over with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaulen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Katana wants to try and get back to his feet.
Vaulen lands a nice shot to the head.
Katana working to try and regain half guard.
Katana is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Katana tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johannes Vaulen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vaulen lands a big elbow.
Katana is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Vaulen looking to control but Katana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vaulen with a couple of short strikes.
Vaulen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vaulen working Katana over with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Vaulen.
Katana is in a horrible position here. Vaulen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Katana's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannes Vaulen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vaulen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Johannes Vaulen!
Johannes Vaulen retains his lightweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Gonzalez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Gonzalez there.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marsden.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez throws a front kick aimed at Marsden's knee but Marsden avoids it well.
Marsden lands a nice looking body kick.
Marsden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Marsden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marsden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but Marsden avoids it.
Marsden takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzalez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gonzalez counters with an inside leg kick.
Gonzalez lunges at Marsden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marsden's hand.
Gonzalez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marsden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gonzalez.
Marsden misses with a body kick.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Gonzalez is looking to wear down Marsden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Good exchange - Marsden coming out on top.
Gonzalez throws a lazy head kick
and Marsden makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gonzalez really felt that one!
Gonzalez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice body punch from Marsden.
Gonzalez throws a chopping leg kick but Marsden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marsden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Marsden throws a front kick aimed at Gonzalez's knee but Gonzalez avoids it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Marsden, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden with a hook.
Marsden scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzalez digs a good hook to Marsden's body.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body
and Marsden counters with a straight right hand.
Gonzalez connects with a looping right hand.
Marsden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Marsden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marsden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Marsden misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gonzalez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden throws out a powerful jab.
Marsden keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Gonzalez.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez moves in looking to clinch but Marsden pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Gonzalez connects with a body shot.
Marsden wants to land a leg kick but Gonzalez is out of range.
Gonzalez missing with a left hand there. Marsden was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marsden throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marsden.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marsden - that will leave a mark!
Marsden throws a combination. Gonzalez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marsden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Marsden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Gonzalez misses
enabling Marsden to counter with a crisp jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Gonzalez.
Marsden is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gonzalez had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Marsden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch but Marsden is avoiding it.
Marsden keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden moves out of range easily.
Marsden misses with a wild combination.
Some wild striking there from Gonzalez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marsden staying out of range there.
Marsden thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
Gonzalez throws a low kick, looking for Marsden's leg but Marsden calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Gonzalez blocks the low kick.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Marsden stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gonzalez.
Marsden lands with a nice combination. Gonzalez backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gonzalez.
Marsden throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Marsden feints and then cracks Gonzalez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gonzalez down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Nice uppercut there from Marsden.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Mike Marsden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez thows a body shot but no joy.
Good leg kick by Marsden there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marsden throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Marsden's shoulder, as Marsden tries to avoid the shot.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Marsden counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzalez thinking.
Gonzalez checks a low kick from Marsden.
Mike Marsden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Marsden slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Gonzalez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gonzalez is looking to clinch.
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gonzalez throws the left hand but Marsden avoids the punch easily.
Marsden throws a nice looking combination but Gonzalez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gonzalez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Marsden throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick and Marsden moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Marsden.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Marsden has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marsden with a jab.
Marsden on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez lands a lovely overhand right.
Gonzalez throws a shot from downtown. Marsden moves away and avoids it.
Gonzalez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez tries to move into range but Marsden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzalez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marsden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez misses with a body punch
letting Marsden counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gonzalez lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Marsden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Marsden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Marsden throws a leg kick which misses Gonzalez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gonzalez tries to avoid it.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonzalez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez thows a leg kick but Marsden checks it
and Marsden counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy head kick
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez throws a lazy head kick
and Marsden counters with an outside leg kick.
Gonzalez thows a body shot but no joy.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Marsden slips under a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden cracks the inside of Gonzalez's front leg.
Good standup being displayed there by Marsden as he connects with a hook.
Marsden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Marsden lands a nice shot to the body.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gonzalez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Marsden checks the leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gonzalez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marsden - the referee stops the clock and Gonzalez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marsden. Gonzalez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Marsden.
Marsden lands with a cross.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marsden counters with a head kick.
Gonzalez clinches but Marsden breaks the clinch
and Marsden counters with a nice uppercut.
Marsden throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Gonzalez to counter with a crisp jab.
Gonzalez takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gonzalez finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gonzalez slips under a jab from Marsden.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gonzalez circles away quickly and effectively.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Marsden counters with a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marsden with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gonzalez to score with a decent uppercut.
Marsden lands with a slapping head kick.
Marsden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gonzalez was well out of range. Poor timing from Marsden.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marsden.
Marsden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick
and Marsden counters with a left to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marsden.
Marsden lands with a nice body kick.
Marsden slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marsden.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Marsden sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marsden looks for the body kick but Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marsden counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Gonzalez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez swinging wildly here.
Gonzalez throws a chopping leg kick but Marsden manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marsden lands a glancing blow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Gonzalez checks a leg kick nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Marsden checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gonzalez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot.
Marsden throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Marsden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Marsden has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Marsden there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gonzalez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marsden throws out the jab.
Gonzalez throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marsden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gonzalez's head backwards.
Gonzalez slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick
and Marsden counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Gonzalez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marsden.
A bone on bone clash there as Gonzalez blocks the leg kick.
Marsden misses with a few strikes there.
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gonzalez scores with a decent looking hook.
Gonzalez misses with a jab to the body
and Marsden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gonzalez lunges at Marsden with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Marsden's hand.
Marsden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marsden lands a head shot.
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands the left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden connects with a high kick.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez misses with a looping left.
Marsden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Marsden misses with the combination.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Gonzalez moves away from the strike by Marsden.
Marsden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Marsden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Gonzalez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marsden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gonzalez misses with a wild body shot.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the head.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gonzalez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a low kick, looking for Marsden's leg but Marsden calmly moves out of range.
Gonzalez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Marsden.
Marsden tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gonzalez blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that misses.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Marsden motions for Gonzalez to come forward. Marsden throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marsden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gonzalez misses with a leg kick
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Gonzalez throws a sloppy body shot
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Marsden.
Marsden throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gonzalez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marsden.
Marsden throws a leg kick but Gonzalez checks it.
Marsden blocks a jab.
Gonzalez cracks Marsden with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Marsden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Gonzalez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Marsden. Beautiful body shot.
Gonzalez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marsden.
Marsden thumps Gonzalez with a low kick.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick
and Marsden counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden loads up on a big right hand but Gonzalez slips the punch.
Marsden moves into range and connects with a jab.
Marsden swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marsden misses with a low kick as Gonzalez jumps back.
Marsden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez scores with a jab. Marsden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Marsden.
Marsden fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Marsden's midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Marsden - that will leave a mark!
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Marsden counters with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a straight right.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marsden.
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Marsden seems unphased.
Marsden scoring well with a low kick there.
Jesus Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marsden's corner calls for a 1-2. Marsden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gonzalez tries to land a leg kick but Marsden saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Gonzalez as he checks the leg kick.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Marsden.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marsden counters with a one-two to the body.
Marsden connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Marsden misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Marsden avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Marsden changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez misses with a body kick.
Gonzalez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gonzalez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gonzalez throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gonzalez misses the body punch
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Marsden getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Marsden.
Marsden misses the jab.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marsden counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gonzalez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Marsden paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Marsden is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gonzalez throws a lazy right hand but Marsden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonzalez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Marsden can pounce on him.
Marsden moves out of range as Gonzalez strikes.
Gonzalez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gonzalez tried to score with a low kick but Marsden checks it.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gonzalez misses with a straight right.
Marsden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Marsden throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marsden counters with a low kick, right behind Gonzalez 's knee.
Marsden shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Marsden throws a one two combo.
Marsden moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Marsden dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Gonzalez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gonzalez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Marsden throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gonzalez misses with a few strikes there.
Marsden connects with a looping right hand.
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marsden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Marsden.
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez scores with a jab. Marsden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gonzalez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marsden lands a nice hook to Gonzalez's body. Gonzalez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marsden throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marsden buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marsden misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez throws a body kick that misses.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Marsden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a hook. Marsden ducked under it nicely.
Gonzalez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marsden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonzalez throws out the jab.
Gonzalez misses the shot to the body.
Gonzalez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gonzalez takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez misses with a double jab.
Gonzalez thows a body shot but no joy.
Marsden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marsden checks a leg kick.
Gonzalez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gonzalez walks into a jab.
Marsden scores with a nice strike.
Gonzalez just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a right hand that Gonzalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonzalez also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez cracks Marsden with an open hand slap.
Gonzalez moves out of range of the body kick.
Gonzalez throws a leg kick but Marsden sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot
and Marsden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.
Marsden throws and low kick but Gonzalez moves out of range easily.
Marsden avoids the head kick by Gonzalez.
A swing and a miss from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A cross from Marsden lands.
Gonzalez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gonzalez.
Marsden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez looks to land a left hand but Marsden moved out of range nicely.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Marsden ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden thows a body kick. Gonzalez tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Gonzalez swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Gonzalez looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Marsden blocks a jab.
Gonzalez misses the jab.
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Gonzalez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Marsden counters with a left to the body.
Marsden blocks a jab.
Good shot there by Marsden.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Marsden throws a body kick.
Marsden throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marsden moves out of range of the strikes.
Gonzalez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marsden moves away.
Marsden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Marsden misses with a wild body shot.
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.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Marsden!
Marsden misses with the body kick
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body kick.
Marsden is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marsden counters with a good low kick that Gonzalez was not able to check.
Marsden digs a good body shot into Gonzalez's ribs.
Marsden ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Gonzalez misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A left and a right from Gonzalez both land. Nice combination.
Gonzalez misses with a body shot
and Marsden cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gonzalez moves away.
Marsden lands a front kick.
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Marsden counters with a head kick. That will keep Gonzalez thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gonzalez cracks the inside of Marsden's front leg.
Marsden goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Marsden moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Jesus Gonzalez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gonzalez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Marsden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marsden 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 45:50
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Marsden!
Mike Marsden is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abekula Malelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malelei kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Broken, beat & scarred - Metallica. Abekula Malelei has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Abekula Malelei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Lenny Jones!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Malelei as he avoids it easily.
Malelei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Malelei lands with a nice body punch.
Malelei throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malelei lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Lenny Jones has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Malelei swivels and escapes.
Jones takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones looks gassed!
Malelei darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Jones's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Malelei before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abekula Malelei!
Abekula Malelei retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Forlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gordon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whistlin' Dixie. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Gordon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Forlan!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Forlan misses.
Forlan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gordon.
Nice uppercut lands for Gordon. That snapped Forlan's head back.
The fighters circling - Forlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gordon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Forlan checks a leg kick.
Gordon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forlan circles away quickly and effectively.
Gordon is looking to clinch but Forlan is avoiding it.
Gordon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Forlan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Forlan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Forlan duly obliges.
Gordon misses with a low kick as Forlan jumps back.
Forlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forlan slips a jab from Gordon.
Forlan misses with a wild body shot.
Forlan misses the jab.
Gordon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Forlan.
Forlan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gordon in his tracks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon lands a nice looking body shot.
Forlan cracks Gordon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Forlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gordon.
A cross from Gordon lands.
Forlan lands a body shot.
Forlan is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Forlan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Forlan checks a low kick from Gordon.
Gordon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Forlan.
Gordon throws a front kick aimed at Forlan's knee but Forlan avoids it well.
Gordon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Gordon throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gordon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Forlan shoots in for a takedown but Gordon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon misses with a wild combination.
Gordon lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Forlan throws an overhand right that lands on Gordon's shoulder, as Gordon tries to avoid the shot.
Forlan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forlan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gordon.
Forlan missing with a left hand there. Gordon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gordon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Forlan counters with a left to the body.
Gordon is breathing heavily.
Forlan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gordon looks to land a combination but Forlan avoids it well.
Forlan closes the distance and clinches up with Gordon, looking for a takedown. Forlan pushes Gordon against the ropes but Gordon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gordon doesn't manage to clinch there - Forlan circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forlan misses with a two punch combination.
Gordon swinging wildly here.
Gordon walks into a jab.
Gordon wants to clinch but Forlan slips to the side
and Forlan counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon is rocked!
Forlan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oh Gordon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forlan throws a pinpoint strike between Gordon's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Gordon crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Forlan scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Diego Forlan!
Diego Forlan is the new light heavyweight champion!
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