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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and fedor emilianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes to the cage accompanied by Barren Earth - Deserted Morrows. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, fedor emilianenko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from emilianenko does no damage.
Burns fails in his attempt to clinch.
emilianenko drops Burns with a right and a left! emilianenko comes rushing in but Burns regains his composure and manages to keep emilianenko in guard.
It looks like Josh Burns has been cut.
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!
emilianenko wants to get up but he can't break Burns's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
emilianenko is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
emilianenko stands up and waves to Burns to follow him.
A combination from emilianenko does no damage.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from emilianenko.
emilianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
emilianenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
fedor emilianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns fakes high and swings low for a body shot but emilianenko manages to avoid it.
emilianenko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
emilianenko looks gassed!
Burns shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts emilianenko as he jumps to the side.
Burns shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Burns was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Burns throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
emilianenko squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Burns punching from mount but emilianenko doing a good job of avoiding damage.
emilianenko is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
A nice elbow there by Burns.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
emilianenko is trying to stand.
Burns looking for a guillotine from mount but emilianenko is having none of it.
Burns tries to control but emilianenko wriggling away.
Burns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Burns throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for emilianenko because Burns loaded up on that one.
Burns pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burns connects with a bit shot that sees emilianenko covering up! More strikes from Burns and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Burns is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Josh Burns!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wood Chimera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Nana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nana has chosen Diamonds From Sierra Leone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Wood Chimera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Prince Nana!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nana misses with a double jab.
Nana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nana digs a good body shot into Chimera's ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nana misses with a wild combination.
Nana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chimera at a distance.
Chimera is breathing heavily.
Nana connects with a nice looking jab.
Nana drives through and clinches with Chimera against the cage.
Chimera tries to pull guard but Nana holds him up against the cage and eventually Chimera drops back down to his feet.
Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nana scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chimera doesn't seem bothered though.
Nana has Chimera up against the cage in a clinch.
Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nana closes the distance and clinches.
Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nana lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Wood Chimera has been cut.
Nana moves into the clinch.
Nana breaks the clinch.
Oooh a lovely combination from Nana sends Chimera down but not out. Nana dives into side control looking to finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimera taking a bit of punishment here - Nana scoring with strikes.
Chimera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nana wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nana works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Nana wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chimera, who protects the arm well.
Chimera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nana creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Nana lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chimera down.
Nana working the ground and pound.
Chimera defending against the ground and pound.
Nana working away.
Chimera taking punishment in the form of punches.
Chimera taking a bit of punishment here - Nana scoring with strikes.
Nana lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nana tries to advance to mount but Chimera denies him.
Chimera regains half guard.
Nana throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nana slips a nice elbow through Chimera's hands, connecting with Chimera's forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nana lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nana not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nana wants to take a breather but Chimera is having none of it.
Nana is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Nana wants to take a breather but Chimera is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimera trying to control but Nana postures up.
Nana lands with a punch from half guard.
Nana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chimera is looking to control Nana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chimera avoid being mounted?
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nana throws a leg kick but Chimera checks it.
Chimera fails with the takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Nana checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nana connects with a body shot.
Chimera dives in and grabs Nana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nana pushes down on Chimera's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wood Chimera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chimera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Nana looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nana wants to control but Chimera postures up.
Nana is looking to reverse the position.
Nana is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chimera stands up.
Chimera scores with a takedown into Nana's guard.
Chimera lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chimera is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Nana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nana, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Nana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wood Chimera's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chimera closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nana counters with a one-two to the body.
Some wild striking there from Nana.
Nana thows a body shot but no joy.
Chimera is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chimera shoots in for a double leg but Nana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chimera has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wood Chimera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nana duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chimera fails to pull guard.
Nana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Chimera checks it well.
Nana is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chimera rather than just go for the knockout.
Nana connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nana gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nana pushes Chimera off and gets back to his feet.
Nana moves into the clinch.
Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nana connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chimera shoots for a takedown but Nana saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chimera circles away quickly and effectively.
Prince Nana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chimera fails with a takedown attempt.
Nana throws a series of strikes that have Chimera backpedaling.
Nana connects with a crisp jab.
Chimera goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Prince Nana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chimera throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nana defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chimera.
Chimera closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nana to the mat! Nana manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nana trying to control the position here.
Nana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chimera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Nana wants to sweep but no luck.
Chimera tries to free his leg and advance position but Nana is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nana is looking to stand up but Chimera isn't so interested in that idea.
Chimera wants to control from the top but Nana keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nana drives through and clinches with Chimera against the cage.
Chimera controlling the action here for a moment.
Nana blocks an elbow strike from Chimera.
Nana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Nana misses the target.
Chimera swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nana gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chimera to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chimera is looking to stand up but Nana won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nana is trying to keep Chimera in close.
Chimera preventing the sweep.
Chimera tries to stand but Nana is controlling from the bottom.
Chimera trying to control but Nana is working from the bottom.
Nana wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nana keeping moving, preventing Chimera from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Nana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wood Chimera's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Chimera avoids the body shot from Nana.
Chimera tries to clinch but Nana is having none of it.
Nana misses with a series of wild punches.
Nana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chimera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nana pinned against the cage. Nana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice shot by Nana.
Nana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nana misses with a double jab.
Nana dodges the punch combination from Chimera.
Wood Chimera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chimera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Nana as Chimera shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wood Chimera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chimera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nana's waist but Nana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chimera off to one side.
Chimera is looking to clinch.
Nana digs a good hook to Chimera's body.
Decent striking displayed by Nana there.
Nana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nana duly obliges.
Nana scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chimera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Prince Nana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nana throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chimera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Nana's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chimera stopping the sweep attempt from Nana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nana wants to stand but Chimera is controlling the position.
Chimera wants to control from the top but Nana keeps moving.
Nana wants to sweep but no luck.
Nana wants to control but Chimera passes easily into half guard.
Chimera seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nana does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chimera fails to pull guard.
A shot in the inside from Nana.
Chimera lands a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chimera looking to throw knees to the head but Nana is blocking nicely.
Nana prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nana is trying to break the clinch but Chimera is controlling him.
Chimera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chimera doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nana breaks the clinch.
Chimera moves out of range of the leg kick from Nana.
Nana is looking to clinch.
Prince Nana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Chimera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nana sprawls well. Nana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chimera gets slowly back to his feet.
A left lands for Nana.
Nana misses with a series of wild punches.
Nana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chimera misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Chimera, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chimera shoots in but Nana avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nana, as that shot connected.
Chimera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nana is fending him off so far but Chimera persists. Nope, Nana circles away and we're back to standing.
Chimera tries to keep at a distance but Nana has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chimera misses with a takedown
and Nana cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chimera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nana pushes Chimera up against the cage in a clinch.
Nana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood Chimera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chimera has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Nana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nana winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prince Nana!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Merv Ridley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ridley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Don't Turn Off The Lights - Enrique Iglesias . Merv Ridley 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 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Merv Ridley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ridley is trying to get back to half guard.
Ridley takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Merv Ridley has been cut.
Ridley is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Roberts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Roberts connects with a nice short shot to Ridley's temple.
Roberts thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Roberts not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roberts missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ridley is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ridley tries to reverse the position but Roberts maintains control.
Roberts lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Roberts cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Roberts scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ridley?
Roberts lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Ridley is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ridley throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Oh Ridley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ridley regains half guard.
Ridley seems to have got his legs back now.
Ridley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roberts's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roberts's back!
Roberts is trying to get back to his feet but Ridley has full control of the position and if anything, Roberts has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ridley looking for the RNC.
Roberts wants to get back to his feet.
Roberts looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Roberts feints and as Ridley raises his hands in defense, Roberts changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ridley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ridley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Roberts is working Ridley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
Ridley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roberts doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roberts manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Roberts stands up over Ridley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ridley has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts is in close to Ridley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ridley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ridley working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Ridley has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Ridley has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roberts's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roberts is in close to Ridley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roberts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roberts works over Ridley with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to Ridley's brow.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
Roberts is working Ridley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roberts passes into half guard.
Roberts working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Roberts is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ridley wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ridley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roberts is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roberts winds up and cracks Ridley with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Roberts not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Roberts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Merv Ridley's cut.
That's time! Ridley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roberts looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ridley tries to roll over but Roberts keeps him under control.
Roberts scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ridley wants to get back to full guard.
Roberts working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
Roberts looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Roberts is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ridley looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Roberts lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Roberts is thwarting Ridley's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts slips a nice elbow through Ridley's hands, connecting with Ridley's forehead.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Ridley's head.
Roberts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridley defending well though.
Roberts lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ridley is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Roberts pulls his head out easily.
Roberts working over Ridley with some ground and pound. Ridley looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Roberts wants to work for an arm triangle but Ridley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ridley is trying to get back to full guard.
Roberts seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Roberts scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Ridley's head.
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.
Roberts working Ridley over with strikes.
Ridley is trying to control but can't.
Roberts is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ridley defends it well.
Nice strikes from Roberts there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Roberts tries to bum rush Ridley with a series of wild strikes but Ridley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roberts drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roberts postures up in Ridley's guard and throws a big left but Ridley blocks it.
Ridley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ridley working for a triangle but Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts is in close to Ridley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
Ridley is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Roberts content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Roberts working some strikes from top position.
Ridley has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Ridley escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Roberts gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ridley has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roberts can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roberts got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ridley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roberts has managed to get both his arms back between Ridley's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Roberts is working Ridley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts is in close to Ridley's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Roberts stands up over Ridley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Roberts lands a couple of digs.
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
Ridley controls Roberts momentarily but Roberts frees himself.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ridley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Roberts is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roberts with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roberts trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Roberts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Merv Ridley's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Roberts scores with a takedown into Ridley's guard.
Roberts throws a big right hand that misses.
Roberts must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ridley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Roberts defends it easily.
Roberts thows a big elbow that misses.
Ridley looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Ridley trying to keep a closed guard but Roberts is proving a slippery customer.
Roberts is working Ridley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ridley trying to control the position.
Roberts cracks Ridley with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts is working Ridley over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oscar Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ridley has momentary wrist control but Roberts slips an elbow through the middle.
Roberts working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ridley looking for a guillotine here but Roberts defends easily.
Roberts landing some decent shots from guard.
Roberts postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roberts is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ridley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Merv Ridley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ridley tries to strike from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Roberts darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Roberts passes to full mount!
Roberts blocks Ridley's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Roberts connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Roberts breaks from Ridley's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ridley is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ridley is working hard here to advance position.
Roberts in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ridley tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Roberts with the ground and pound from mount.
Ridley is working to get back to half guard.
Ridley tries to hold on but Roberts postures up.
A nice elbow there by Roberts.
Roberts landing strikes from the mount and Ridley is in trouble!
Roberts landing shots from mount.
Roberts working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Roberts.
Ridley can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Roberts.
Ridley sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberts drops an elbow to the side of Ridley's head.
Roberts is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Ridley has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Roberts is in a lot of trouble! Ridley is straining to finish and he's done it! Roberts taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Merv Ridley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Cyrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Uncle Cyrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Faria!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyrus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cyrus avoids the head kick by Faria.
Cyrus throws a hook but Faria avoids it easily.
Cyrus could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cyrus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cyrus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cyrus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cyrus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cyrus is looking to clinch but Faria is avoiding it.
Cyrus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cyrus misses with a body kick.
Cyrus tries to clinch up but Faria circles away and keeps his distance.
Faria keeps the fight on the outside.
Faria connects with a solid leg kick.
Cyrus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Faria takes a step back to recover.
Faria takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cyrus scores with a nice body kick.
Faria pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cyrus is out of range and Faria settles back down.
Cyrus wants to clinch.
Cyrus tries to clinch up.
Cyrus wants to clinch up but Faria keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faria lands with a shot to the body.
Faria throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cyrus is breathing heavily.
Cyrus moves into the clinch.
Cyrus blocks an elbow strike from Faria.
Cyrus has Faria pressed against the cage, preventing Faria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Faria blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Faria pulls guard successfully.
Cyrus might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Faria controls Cyrus momentarily but Cyrus frees himself.
Cyrus trying to control but Faria is working from the bottom.
Faria scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Faria lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Faria misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cyrus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Faria on the side of the head.
Cyrus tries to clinch there but Faria circles away.
Cyrus closes the distance but Faria moves to the side
and Faria counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faria keeps Cyrus at a distance using the push kick.
Cyrus clinches but Faria breaks the clinch
enabling Faria to counter with a crisp jab.
Cyrus avoids the head kick by Faria.
Cyrus looks to clinch
and Faria counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Faria lands with a kick to the temple. Cyrus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Faria chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Faria takes the fight into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Faria.
A short body shot lands from Cyrus as the two fighters clinch.
Faria manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cyrus drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Faria manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cyrus has Faria in his guard.
Faria is looking to stand up but Cyrus won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus trying to control the position.
Cyrus is trying to hold Faria in close to prevent damage but Faria has managed to pass into half guard.
Cyrus wants to improve his position but Faria is controlling well.
Cyrus is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cyrus misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cyrus trying to get back to full guard but Faria takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Cyrus flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cyrus wants to control but Faria is having none of it.
Cyrus is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cyrus tries to lock up and control but Faria gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Faria dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Faria's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Faria duly obliges.
Cyrus darts in trying to clinch
and Faria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Faria avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch but Cyrus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cyrus tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Faria counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cyrus is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Cyrus is looking to clinch.
Cyrus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Faria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cyrus manages to avoid it.
Cyrus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cyrus clinches but Faria breaks the clinch
and Faria counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cyrus tries to clinch up
and Faria counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyrus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faria counters with a low kick, right behind Cyrus 's knee.
Lucas Faria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cyrus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faria counters with a slapping leg kick.
Faria checks a leg kick.
Faria thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cyrus if he has to take too many more of those.
Faria lands a nice shot to the body.
Faria is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cyrus rather than just go for the knockout.
Faria misses with a two punch combination.
Faria with a hook.
Faria works over Cyrus's head and body with a nice combination.
Faria circles away from the clinch attempt
and Faria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Faria throws a right hand that Cyrus ducks under and follows up with a left that Cyrus also avoids with ease.
Cyrus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Faria is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Cyrus on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faria has taken the fight to the clinch.
Faria breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Faria lands a nice hook to Cyrus's body. Cyrus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Faria swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Faria lands a body shot.
Faria moves out of range of the leg kick from Cyrus.
Uncle Cyrus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyrus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Faria lands a nice looking body shot.
Faria has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Faria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cyrus looks to clinch
and Faria counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cyrus tries to clinch
and Faria counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cyrus.
Cyrus can't find room to land a body shot as Faria controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Faria's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cyrus swings wildly with an uppercut but Faria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Faria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus tries a knee to the head but Faria blocks it.
Cyrus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cyrus leaning his opponent against the cage.
Faria looking to throw knees to the head but Cyrus is blocking nicely.
Faria is trying to force a seperation but Cyrus has the dominant position.
A right handed body shot lands from Cyrus.
Cyrus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cyrus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Faria has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Faria managing to block the knees to the body from Cyrus.
Cyrus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Faria fails to pull guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cyrus misses with a punch to the body.
Cyrus throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Faria blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cyrus.
Faria tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Faria breaks the clinch.
Faria throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cyrus tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Faria counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cyrus wants to clinch up but Faria keeps it at a distance.
Cyrus just misses with a punch to the body.
Faria dodges the punch combination from Cyrus.
Faria lands a head kick. Cyrus smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Faria doesn't manage to clinch there - Cyrus circles away.
Cyrus tries to clinch up
letting Faria counter with a right hand.
Cyrus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cyrus misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cyrus darts in trying to clinch
and Faria counters with a nice body shot.
Cyrus takes a swing at Faria's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucas Faria showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cyrus darts in trying to clinch
and Faria counters with a big head kick but Cyrus shrugs it off.
Cyrus looks to clinch
and Cyrus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cyrus has Faria up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cyrus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cyrus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cyrus slows down the pace here.
Cyrus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from Faria.
Cyrus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Faria's elbow.
Faria blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cyrus misses with an elbow over the top.
Faria escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Faria has Cyrus up against the cage in a clinch.
Faria misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyrus looking to throw knees to the head but Faria is blocking nicely.
Cyrus tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Faria avoids it.
Cyrus blocks an elbow strike.
Faria prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cyrus just leaning against Faria, taking a breather.
Cyrus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cyrus creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cyrus prevents Faria from breaking the clinch.
Cyrus is trying to stall.
Faria pulls guard effortlessly.
Cyrus trying to move into half guard but instead Faria has managed to sweep!
Faria has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cyrus manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cyrus avoids the attempt from Faria to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyrus misses with a head shot.
Faria manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Cyrus throws a strike but Faria avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cyrus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faria preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cyrus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Faria avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cyrus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faria paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faria wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faria wants it to stay on the feet.
Faria ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Faria connects with a high kick.
Faria lands with a slapping head kick.
Cyrus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick there by Faria.
Cyrus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Faria lands with a kick to the temple. Cyrus shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cyrus looks to clinch
and Faria counters with a good, hard body kick but Cyrus shrugs it off.
Cyrus looks to clinch
and Faria makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cyrus really felt that one!
Faria is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Faria.
Cyrus lands with a kick to the temple. Faria shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cyrus closes the distance but Faria moves to the side
and Faria counters with a nice low kick that buckles Cyrus's knee momentarily.
Faria goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faria moves in looking to clinch but Cyrus pushes him off.
Cyrus cracks Faria with an open hand slap.
Cyrus has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cyrus lands an elbow just above Faria 's eye.
Cyrus works on Faria's body with a couple of short punches.
Cyrus lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Cyrus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cyrus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cyrus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Faria is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Faria throws an elbow but misses.
Faria lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cyrus trying to land knees to the body.
Faria wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cyrus will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lucas Faria is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Faria blocks an elbow strike.
Faria blocks an uppercut.
Uncle Cyrus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cyrus lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucas Faria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faria winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Faria!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Snyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
160 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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163 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Snyder.
Snyder throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice inside leg kick there by Snyder. That's going to slow Russo down.
Snyder lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Ryan Russo has been cut.
Russo shoots in for a double leg but Snyder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Russo.
Snyder throws a head kick but Russo moves out of range.
Russo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snyder pinned against the cage. Snyder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Russo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Russo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Snyder pinned against the cage. Snyder gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Russo is breathing heavily.
Snyder throws a head kick that half lands.
Russo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snyder looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Snyder keeps Russo at a distance using the push kick.
The fighters circle, before Snyder throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Russo's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Snyder lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Andrew Snyder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon De La Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramon De La Vega has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon De La Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Vega looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
De La Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De La Vega misses with a wild combination.
Flare showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De La Vega.
De La Vega shoots in looking for a takedown. Flare tries to sprawl out of it but De La Vega keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flare manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Flare as De La Vega shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon De La Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Vega shoots in but no luck this time.
Flare shoots in for a takedown but De La Vega shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flare throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around De La Vega's waist but De La Vega gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Flare off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from De La Vega.
De La Vega misses with a takedown
and Flare counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Flare looking to pass the guard.
Flare wants to stand but De La Vega has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Flare trying to control but De La Vega is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as De La Vega holds on and takes a little breather.
De La Vega 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.
Flare content to stall in guard here.
De La Vega knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flare on the ground.
Flare drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flare jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare looking to pass the guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flare throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
De La Vega with a poor takedown
and Flare counters with a takedown into side control.
Flare trying to control the action but De La Vega is working from the bottom.
Flare is trying to ground and pound but De La Vega uses the momentary lack of control by Flare to regain half guard.
Flare is stalling here. De La Vega is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Flare seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and De La Vega has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare dodges the ground and pound from De La Vega.
De La Vega looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flare is avoiding damage well.
Flare tries to buck De La Vega off but De La Vega is having none of it.
De La Vega looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Flare sneaks back into half guard.
Flare looks gassed!
De La Vega trying to control from half guard but Flare is working away.
De La Vega uses his free foot to push down on Flare's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Flare.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De La Vega thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
De La Vega working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
De La Vega goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Flare turns into him and now he's in De La Vega's guard.
De La Vega has a closed guard, preventing Flare from standing up.
Flare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De La Vega is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Flare dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
De La Vega jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Flare throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De La Vega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flare counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Flare prevents De La Vega from improving his position.
De La Vega wants to control but Flare is keeping busy and won't allow it.
De La Vega is doing well to control the position and prevent Flare from advancing to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
De La Vega has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flare is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flare is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare controlling from mount.
Flare lands a heavy elbow.
De La Vega is squirming around, avoiding Flare's attempts to control the action.
De La Vega is desperately trying to improve his position but Flare has a good base and remains in mount.
Flare avoids the attempt from De La Vega to control.
Flare is trying to control here but De La Vega has managed to regain half guard.
Flare landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Flare should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
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.
De La Vega is controlling Flare's trapped leg to prevent Flare from advancing to side control.
De La Vega is refusing to be controlled, as Flare sits in half guard.
De La Vega is doing well to control the position and prevent Flare from advancing to side control.
Flare wants to free his trapped foot but De La Vega is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Flare wants to work for an arm triangle but De La Vega is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
De La Vega gets full guard.
Flare preventing the sweep.
De La Vega is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
De La Vega wants to sweep here but Flare controlling him for the moment.
Flare wants to control from the top but De La Vega keeps moving.
Flare postures up in De La Vega's guard and throws a big left but De La Vega blocks it.
Flare is fighting to break De La Vega's control of his arms but De La Vega is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Flare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flare preventing the sweep.
De La Vega will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Flare tries to free his leg and advance position but De La Vega is retaining full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
De La Vega doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Flare counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
De La Vega shoots in but Flare avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon De La Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flare gets caught flat footed, as De La Vega shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Flare looking for a sweep. Not yet Flare, not yet.
De La Vega lands a couple of digs.
De La Vega postures up.
De La Vega passes into half guard.
De La Vega not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Flare will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
De La Vega tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
De La Vega displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flare.
De La Vega with a lazy takedown attempt
and Flare counters with a shoot takedown. De La Vega fights it but they end up in guard.
Flare trying to stand up but can't free himself from De La Vega's guard.
De La Vega looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
De La Vega trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flare looking to pass the guard.
De La Vega has control of Flare's left arm, preventing Flare from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare stands up and waves to De La Vega to follow him.
De La Vega misses with a takedown
and Flare moves into the clinch.
De La Vega jumps guard but Flare stands there with De La Vega around his waist. De La Vega gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ramon De La Vega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
De La Vega tries to clinch up
and Flare counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega lands with a kick to the temple. Flare shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
De La Vega shoots in for a takedown but Flare shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Flare displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from De La Vega.
Ramon De La Vega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flare will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De La Vega with a poor takedown
and Flare counters with a nice uppercut.
Flare closes the distance and pushes De La Vega back into the cage.
Flare lands a left hand.
Flare gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, De La Vega regains guard.
Flare with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Vega is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De La Vega wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flare keeps working.
Flare keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
John Flare has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flare has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. De La Vega is working away from the top position though.
De La Vega tries to pass to full mount but Flare defends it.
De La Vega moves nicely into side control.
Flare can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De La Vega tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De La Vega has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ramon De La Vega has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
De La Vega tries for a kimura but Flare is defending well.
John Flare is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flare throws a right and a left that both miss.
De La Vega stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and De La Vega wants it to stay on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Flare comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Flare has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Flare!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Yuen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hardy might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I shot the Sheriff. The key to victory for Ray Hardy has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Yuen!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy cracks Yuen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yuen misses with an uppercut.
Hardy cracks the inside of Yuen's front leg.
Yuen scores with a jab to the body.
Hardy slips a jab from Yuen.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Yuen moves out of range easily.
Yuen shoots in and bounces Hardy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Yuen from controlling successfully.
Yuen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hardy dives on top into guard.
Yuen has control of Hardy's left arm, preventing Hardy from doing any damage.
Hardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Sean Yuen.
Yuen throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Yuen looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hardy!
Hardy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Yuen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hardy because Yuen loaded up on that one.
Hardy avoids a series of strikes thrown by Yuen.
Yuen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Hardy can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hardy in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Yuen sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Yuen throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Yuen goes for an armbar but Hardy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Hardy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy is fighting to break Yuen's control of his arms but Yuen is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Yuen is keeping the position.
Yuen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but Yuen is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yuen trying to keep a closed guard but Hardy is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy drives through and clinches with Yuen against the cage.
Hardy lands a shot to the body.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Yuen 's eye.
It looks like Sean Yuen has been cut.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Yuen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. Yuen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yuen looks gassed!
Donk. Hardy catches Yuen right on the button with a cross.
Hardy jabs at Yuen's body.
Hardy connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Yuen circles away.
Hardy throws a head kick that misses.
Hardy is looking to slow Yuen down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yuen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Yuen seems unphased.
Yuen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hardy. Hardy obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hardy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Yuen circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hardy.
Yuen shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
Hardy lands a jab to Yuen's midsection.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Hardy here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hardy throws a sloppy head kick and Yuen moves out of range easily.
Hardy scores with a head kick.
Sean Yuen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, jab by Hardy - just one landing.
Yuen walks into a left hand.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yuen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hardy rushes Yuen and presses him up against the cage.
Yuen avoiding damage.
Yuen has Hardy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy throws an elbow but it misses.
Yuen is breathing heavily.
Hardy is pressed up against the cage. Yuen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hardy down to the mat. Hardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ray Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Yuen.
Hardy jabs Yuen right on the nose. Yuen blinks but takes it well.
Good shot there by Hardy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuen misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to slow Yuen down with leg kicks.
Hardy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hardy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yuen blocks an elbow strike.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Hardy lands with a light punch inside.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy gets through Yuen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy gets through Yuen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy presses Yuen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Hardy.
Hardy scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy gets through Yuen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hardy presses Yuen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy works on Yuen's body with a couple of short punches.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Sean Yuen's cut even more.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hardy.
Hardy is trying to maintain a safe position but Yuen gets an underhook and turns Hardy into the cage.
Hardy scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hardy.
Hardy lands a left hand.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hardy avoiding damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Hardy.
Yuen avoids the elbow strike from Hardy, against the cage.
Hardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hardy tries to stall but Yuen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hardy prevents a body shot from Yuen.
Yuen stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
Hardy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Yuen's defenses.
Yuen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hardy is keeping busy.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Hardy.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Sean Yuen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hardy lands with a right to the head.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Yuen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yuens head.
Hardy looking to throw knees to the head but Yuen is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yuen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardy's brow.
Yuen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yuen looking for a takedown.
Hardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Hardy.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yuen's face.
Hardy lands a hook that snaps the head of Yuen backwards.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yuen.
Yuen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardy's elbow.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yuen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Yuen's face.
Yuen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hardy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hardy lands a good knee to the midsection. Yuen won't want to take too many of those.
Yuen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Hardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy stalls.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Yuen.
Hardy misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from Yuen.
Hardy lands a body shot.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Hardy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Yuen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Yuen's ribcage.
Yuen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yuen throws an elbow that misses.
Yuen lands a takedown into guard.
Yuen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yuen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hardy is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Yuen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yuen lands a glancing blow to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy tries to clinch but Yuen moves out of range.
Yuen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yuen tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yuen shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Yuen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hardy.
Yuen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hardy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hardy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yuen checks it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Hardy as he connects with a hook.
Hardy lands a really nice looking cross but Yuen seems unphased.
Hardy slips a jab from Yuen.
Yuen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Yuen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ray Hardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yuen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Yuen circles away.
Hardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Yuen on the side of the head.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yuen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hardy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hardy.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Yuen is avoiding it.
Yuen throws an overhand right that lands on Hardy's shoulder, as Hardy tries to avoid the shot.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Yuen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yuen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hardy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hardy managing to control the position.
Yuen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ray Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yuen wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Yuen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hardy has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Yuen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Yuen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hardy thuds a left hand into Yuen's body.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yuen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy lands with a good body shot.
Yuen swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy tests Yuen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hardy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Yuen circles away.
Yuen throws a shot from downtown. Hardy moves away and avoids it.
Hardy clobbers Yuen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Yuen throws a sloppy body shot
and Hardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hardy connects with a looping right hand.
Hardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yuen tries a body shot but Hardy blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yuen.
Yuen has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hardy is trying to keep an underhook but Yuen manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hardy is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Yuen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hardy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hardy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sean Yuen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yuen controlling the action here.
Yuen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ouriel Semiazas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very strong |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justin Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ouriel Semiazas!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Semiazas closes the distance and clinches.
Semiazas misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Anthony.
Anthony tries to work over Semiazas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Semiazas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anthonys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Semiazas.
A right handed body shot lands from Semiazas.
Anthony lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semiazas.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anthony - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anthony looking to slow down the pace here.
Semiazas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Semiazas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Anthony scores with a hook to the body.
Anthony escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Semiazas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anthony.
Anthony thuds a left hand into Semiazas's body.
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semiazas chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anthony can pounce on him.
Semiazas instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony fails to pull guard.
Semiazas has Anthony pressed against the cage.
Semiazas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Semiazas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Anthony throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Semiazas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Semiazas lands an overhand right.
Semiazas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anthony throws a nice outside leg kick.
Semiazas moves out of range of the leg kick from Anthony.
Anthony turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semiazas's sensitive parts.
Semiazas throws a body punch but Anthony moves out of range.
Anthony feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Semiazas's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony feints and then cracks Semiazas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semiazas down.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Semiazas.
Semiazas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anthony feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Semiazas's calf.
Semiazas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Semiazas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anthony. Anthony obviously looking to wear him down.
Semiazas looks gassed!
Anthony looks to land a body kick but Semiazas moved away.
Anthony lands a head kick. Semiazas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Anthony is looking to land body kicks.
A jab lands there for Anthony.
Anthony looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Justin Anthony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Semiazas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anthony lands a nice shot that snaps Semiazas's head back.
An inside leg kick from Anthony misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony misses with a low kick.
Anthony connects with a solid leg kick.
Anthony misses the shot to the body.
Semiazas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anthony.
Semiazas misses with a double jab.
Semiazas moves out of range of the body kick.
Anthony misses the jab.
Anthony lands a nice leg kick that just misses Semiazas's sensitive parts.
Anthony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anthony scores with a kick to the body.
Anthony thows a left - swing and a miss!
Semiazas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anthony manages to avoid it.
Anthony slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good leg kick by Anthony there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Semiazas is looking to clinch but Anthony is avoiding it.
Anthony is looking to wear down Semiazas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony is looking to land body kicks.
Anthony connects with a solid leg kick.
Anthony with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anthony buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Anthony.
Semiazas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Anthony throws a shot from downtown. Semiazas moves away and avoids it.
Anthony chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Anthony throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anthony throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Anthony. No joy for Semiazas on that attempt.
Semiazas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Anthony throws a leg kick which misses Semiazas's front leg but catches the back leg as Semiazas tries to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Anthony dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice shot by Anthony.
Justin Anthony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony throws a big shot that misses.
Semiazas sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anthony tries to score with a low kick but Semiazas moves his leg out of the way.
Anthony fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Semiazas is out of range.
Anthony connects with a body shot.
Anthony with a hook.
Anthony uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Anthony misses with a low kick.
Semiazas throws out a loose jab but Anthony uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Anthony.
Semiazas is breathing heavily.
Semiazas slips a jab from Anthony.
Anthony throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Semiazas's head.
Anthony has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Anthony throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Semiazas takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anthony thumps Semiazas with a low kick.
Anthony throws a nice outside leg kick.
Semiazas tries to clinch but Anthony is having none of it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Anthony darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anthony scores with a leg kick.
Anthony cracks Semiazas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Anthony moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Semiazas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Semiazas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justin Anthony is winning the standup battle so far.
Anthony thows a body shot but no joy.
Anthony throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anthony throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Semiazas throws a predictable looking body shot
and Anthony counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
An inside leg kick lands from Anthony.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A good leg kick by Anthony.
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!
Anthony connects with a solid leg kick.
Anthony thows a body shot but no joy.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Anthony.
Anthony scoring well with a low kick there.
Anthony throws a hook to the side of Semiazas's head but Semiazas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Semiazas missing with a left hand there. Anthony was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Anthony thumps Semiazas with a low kick.
Anthony lands a head kick!
Anthony throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anthony feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Semiazas's calf.
Anthony scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anthony throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anthony misses with a body shot.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Semiazas.
Semiazas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Anthony closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Semiazas blocks a jab.
Anthony throws a quick inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anthony.
Anthony connects with a solid leg kick.
Anthony scores with a sloppy right hand. Semiazas should have avoided that one.
A slapping leg kick lands for Anthony.
Semiazas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Anthony is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Semiazas can do to turn this around?
Anthony thumps Semiazas with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anthony with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Anthony misses with a body shot
and Semiazas counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice body kick there by Anthony.
Anthony lands a nice hook to Semiazas's body. Semiazas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anthony swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anthony lands a head kick!
Semiazas walks into a left hand.
Semiazas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Semiazas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Semiazas misses with a jab to the body
and Anthony counters with a nice body kick.
Anthony throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anthony. That's going to slow Semiazas down.
Anthony is looking to slow Semiazas down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Anthony dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Anthony lands a nice hook to Semiazas's body. Semiazas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Anthony throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anthony scoring well with a low kick there.
Anthony misses with a wild body shot.
Anthony misses with a head kick.
Anthony tries a head kick but it misses.
Anthony feints and then cracks Semiazas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Semiazas down.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Anthony scores with a sloppy right hand. Semiazas should have avoided that one.
Anthony throws a body punch but Semiazas moves out of range.
Anthony connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Anthony thows a body kick. Semiazas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Anthony throws a series of strikes that have Semiazas backpedaling.
Anthony looks to score with a jab to the body but Semiazas is just out of range.
Semiazas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anthony throws a low kick but Semiazas moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anthony, right into the meat.
Semiazas throws a lazy right hand but Anthony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Semiazas throws a good cross that connects.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anthony.
A looping hook to the body misses from Semiazas. Anthony does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anthony.
Anthony thuds his shin into the meat of Semiazas's side.
Anthony scores with a nice strike.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anthony, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Anthony.
Anthony plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Semiazas throws a series of punches but Anthony avoids them all with ease.
Anthony buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ouriel Semiazas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anthony throws the kick towards the body but Semiazas avoids it.
Anthony tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anthony, right into the meat.
Anthony throws a nice outside leg kick.
Anthony lands with an overhand left.
Semiazas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Semiazas has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anthony.
A punch lands to the side of Semiazas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anthony throws a nice inside leg kick.
Anthony is looking to slow Semiazas down with leg kicks.
Semiazas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anthony.
Anthony cracks Semiazas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Anthony bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Semiazas's head.
Anthony lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
Anthony throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Anthony goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Anthony lands with a thumping leg kick.
Anthony fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Semiazas.
Semiazas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anthony, right into the meat.
Anthony turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Justin Anthony is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anthony thuds his shin into the meat of Semiazas's side.
Anthony throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Semiazas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Anthony looks to land a right hand but Semiazas moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semiazas walks into a left hand.
Semiazas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Anthony.
A left lands for Anthony.
Anthony throws a leg kick which misses Semiazas's front leg but catches the back leg as Semiazas tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anthony pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good leg kick by Anthony there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anthony fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Semiazas manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Semiazas misses the target.
Semiazas throws a shot from downtown. Anthony moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anthony.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Semiazas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Anthony scores with a leg kick.
Anthony thuds a left hand into Semiazas's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Anthony showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anthony, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:25
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:25
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Anthony!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Calculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victor Conroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Calculus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Conroy!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calculus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Conroy at a distance.
Calculus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Conroy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Calculus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Calculus wants it to stay on the feet.
Conroy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conroy tries to clinch up.
Conroy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calculus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Conroy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calculus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Conroy.
Calculus slaps away a takedown attempt from Conroy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenny Calculus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Conroy.
Calculus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Conroy's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conroy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Conroy looks gassed!
Calculus's corner calls for a 1-2. Calculus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Conroy is looking to clinch but Calculus is avoiding it.
Calculus jabs at Conroy's body.
Conroy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calculus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Conroy in his tracks.
Conroy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Calculus lands a left and a right that send Conroy crashing to the mat, dazed. Calculus thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Conroy is rocked!
Kenny Calculus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Calculus engages and cracks Conroy with a massive lead left hook - Conroy tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Calculus is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenny Calculus!
Kenny Calculus retains his lightweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Nova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Steele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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255 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Viktor Nova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Steele!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nova is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steele scores with a jab to the head.
Nova misses with a body shot.
Nova attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steele defending well as Nova loads up on a big left hand.
Viktor Nova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nova lands with an overhand left.
Steele fails to land with a series of punches.
Nova lands a nice shot that snaps Steele's head back.
Nova moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steele throws a body kick that misses.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nova.
Nova lands a jab to Steele's midsection.
Nova shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steele connects with the punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Steele blocks the leg kick.
A big left from Steele misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steele throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nova cracks Steele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nova tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Steele is able to avoid easily.
Steele misses with a wild combination.
Nova slips a straight right by Steele.
Nova throws a one two combo.
It looks like George Steele has been cut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nova!
A low kick from Nova is predictable there
enabling Steele to counter with a crisp jab.
Nova jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nova misses with a straight left.
Nova misses with a straight left.
Nova throws a leg kick but Steele checks it.
Nova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steele misses with a hook. Nova ducked under it nicely.
Steele slips a jab from Nova.
Steele on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Nova moves away and avoids it.
Nova slips under a jab.
Steele blocks the body kick.
Nova clobbers Steele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nova. Steele does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viktor Nova is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nova tried to score with a low kick but Steele checks it.
Steele lands a head shot.
Steele with a hook.
Nova is rocked!
Nova is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Steele doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Nova crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Nova's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Steele!
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