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R.A.F.C. 15: Warden vs Bradley PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salem Espinoza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Warden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Warden acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Salem Espinoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Warden!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espinoza tries to clinch but Warden is having none of it.
Warden darts in and clinches Espinoza up against the cage.
Warden has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Espinoza is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Espinoza pulls Warden into guard.
Warden postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Espinoza is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warden, into his guard.
Espinoza trying to control but Warden is working from the bottom.
Espinoza avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Warden throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warden working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Espinoza has passed into half guard!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Espinoza in particular looking to stall.
Espinoza with the ground and pound but Warden uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Warden working for a triangle but Espinoza defends it easily.
Warden looks gassed!
Espinoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Warden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Espinoza slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Espinoza decides to stand back up. Espinoza steps back and let's Warden get back to his feet.
Espinoza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warden as he jumps to the side.
Espinoza gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Warden is fighting to break Espinoza's control of his arms but Espinoza is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Espinoza striking off his back.
Espinoza is pulling down on Warden's head to control his posture.
Espinoza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Warden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Espinoza trying to control the position.
Warden has gone for a leg lock! Espinoza slips out almost immediately though and dives into Warden's guard.
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.
Espinoza has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Warden is proving hard to escape from.
Warden is working an open guard so Espinoza takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Warden circles away from the clinch attempt
and Warden counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salem Espinoza dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Espinoza has his takedown stuffed
and Warden counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Warden stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Espinoza scores with a nice head shot.
A low kick from Espinoza misses
and Warden counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Warden lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Espinoza keeping full guard, as Warden tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warden is breathing heavily.
Espinoza is trying to keep Warden in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Warden's guard.
Warden looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Espinoza has picked Warden up and slammed him! Warden can't keep hold of the triangle and Espinoza manages to pass to side control!
Warden avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Espinoza.
Espinoza tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
An elbow from Espinoza crashes against the mat.
Espinoza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Espinoza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza trying to control the action but Warden is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warden connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Espinoza controls the position.
Espinoza has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Espinoza tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Warden counters with a single leg into guard. Espinoza didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warden is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Espinoza lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Warden!
Espinoza stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Warden counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Espinoza trying to hold on to Warden's head to control him but Warden postures up.
Espinoza is pressing down on Warden's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Warden trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Espinoza manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warden is looking for a triangle here but Espinoza uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Warden 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!
Espinoza with a poor takedown
and Warden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Espinoza's guard.
Espinoza wants to stand up but Warden is controlling him.
Espinoza throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Espinoza working a defensive guard here.
Warden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warden is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Espinoza is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Espinoza has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Warden keeping moving, preventing Espinoza from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Espinoza trying to stand up but can't free himself from Warden's guard.
Warden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Espinoza is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Warden.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Warden. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Espinoza decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Espinoza has his takedown stuffed
and Warden decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Espinoza's guard.
Warden postures up in Espinoza's guard and throws a big left but Espinoza blocks it.
Espinoza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Espinoza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warden manages to get himself to full guard.
Warden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warden has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Espinoza is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Warden.
Espinoza decides to stand up, so the ref orders Warden to his feet.
Espinoza misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Espinoza tries for a takedown but Warden circles away easily
and Warden counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salem Espinoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Warden.
Espinoza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Warden's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Espinoza trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Warden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warden 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Warden!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Scott Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dong is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I'm Going In. Long Dong is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White 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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Long Dong!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burns closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dong circles away.
Dong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dong shoots for a double leg takedown but Burns sprawls well. He's pushed Dong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Burns moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burns gets caught flat footed, as Dong shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Burns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dong is controlling him.
Dong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burns keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
Burns pulls Dong in close to his closed guard and prevents Dong from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dong stopping the sweep attempt from Burns.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Dong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burns keeping moving, preventing Dong from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burns will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Dong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Burns. That did some damage!
Burns lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burns cracks Dong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dong looks gassed!
Burns rushes Dong and presses him up against the cage.
Burns tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Burns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burns avoids the elbow strike from Dong, against the cage.
Dong breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dong stuffs the takedown.
Burns punishes Dong's body with a nice straight punch.
Burns throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burns misses with a double jab.
Dong fails with a takedown attempt.
Burns throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dong.
Burns changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Dong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burns's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burns's back!
Burns prevents Dong from getting a body triangle.
Burns looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Burns do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Burns's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Burns trying to get back to his feet but Dong is in full control for now.
Dong throwing damaging strikes from the back! Burns could be in trouble here!
A lull in the action here.
Dong is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Burns is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Long Dong!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Cuervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jon williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cuervo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I know you want me. williams has chosen DOA as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jose Cuervo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, jon williams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cuervo misses with a series of wild punches.
Cuervo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by williams.
williams tries to clinch up but Cuervo circles away and keeps his distance.
williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cuervo swivels and escapes.
Cuervo connects with a looping right hand.
No luck for williams with that takedown attempt.
Cuervo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cuervo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cuervo is looking to take a break and control but williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cuervo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cuervo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. williams defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
williams tries to kick Cuervo off but Cuervo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cuervo is working for a kimura but williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Cuervo wants to pass the guard but williams is defending well.
Cuervo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
williams wants to get back to full guard.
Cuervo is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cuervo is looking for a kimura but williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cuervo to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuervo is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cuervo throws a big right hand that misses.
Cuervo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! williams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cuervo, into his guard.
Cuervo is looking for a triangle but williams pushes his legs off easily.
williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
williams trying to control but Cuervo is working from the bottom.
Cuervo is looking for a triangle but williams pushes his legs off easily.
Cuervo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cuervo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cuervo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cuervo has his foot on williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Cuervo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuervo keeping moving, preventing williams from controlling successfully.
williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cuervo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cuervo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Cuervo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cuervo struggling a bit here.
williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cuervo, who protects the arm well.
Cuervo can't do much from the bottom here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cuervo here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
williams is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cuervo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cuervo had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. williams is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cuervo Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take williams's back instead.
Cuervo looking for the RNC.
Cuervo is looking for the choke from the back position but williams is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuervo looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Cuervo is looking for a choke. williams gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. williams manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuervo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuervo tries to strike from the bottom.
Cuervo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
williams trying to control but Cuervo is working from the bottom.
Cuervo seems keen to control williams's posture.
Cuervo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cuervo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuervo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuervo controlling williams's posture.
Cuervo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cuervo trying to keep a closed guard but williams is proving a slippery customer.
Cuervo throws his legs up looking for a submission but williams uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Cuervo 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cuervo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cuervo has managed to clinch.
Cuervo drags the fight down to the ground.
williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cuervo looking to control.
Cuervo working for a triangle but williams defends it easily.
Cuervo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
williams postures up in Cuervo's guard and throws a big left but Cuervo blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuervo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Cuervo misses with a looping left.
williams gets a clinch.
Cuervo tries to break the clinch but williams is controlling the position.
Cuervo has williams pressed against the cage.
williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Cuervo is stalling here.
Cuervo has dropped down and is working for a takedown. williams is trying to keep an underhook but Cuervo manages to get the takedown into half guard.
williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Cuervo is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
williams moves into full guard.
Cuervo controls from within his opponent's guard.
williams wants to sweep here but Cuervo controlling him for the moment.
Cuervo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
williams wants to sweep here but Cuervo controlling him for the moment.
Cuervo stands up over williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
williams working for a triangle but Cuervo defends it easily.
Cuervo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cuervo wants to control from the top but williams keeps moving.
Cuervo scoring with some ground and pound.
Jose Cuervo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cuervo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Cuervo throwing strikes from guard but williams blocks nicely.
Cuervo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cuervo works over williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Cuervo slips nicely into half guard.
Cuervo wants to control but williams is keeping him busy.
jon williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cuervo lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cuervo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cuervo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Cuervo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Master Xano Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and connor goodridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). goodridge has chosen marlyn manson-beautifull people as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Master Xano Jr had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Master Xano Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, connor goodridge!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
goodridge has a takedown stuffed.
goodridge gets a takedown into half guard.
Xano Jr has hold of goodridge's hands but goodridge slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Xano Jr is trying to maintain the position but goodridge is very close to passing his half guard.
Xano Jr is trying to stand up here but goodridge is controlling him well.
goodridge is pressing down on Xano Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Xano Jr is holding on for now.
goodridge wants to take a breather but Xano Jr is having none of it.
goodridge 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.
Xano Jr tries to kick goodridge off but goodridge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Xano Jr gets full guard.
Xano Jr keeping full guard, as goodridge tries to pass.
goodridge prevents Xano Jr from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
goodridge passes Xano Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
goodridge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
goodridge wants to work for an arm triangle but Xano Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
goodridge controlling the action here.
Xano Jr is refusing to be controlled, as goodridge sits in half guard.
goodridge is looking to pass Xano Jr's guard but actually Xano Jr recovers to full guard.
goodridge wants to pass the guard but Xano Jr is keeping the position.
goodridge looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Xano Jr is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst goodridge is controlling him.
goodridge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
goodridge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Xano Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from goodridge.
goodridge with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Xano Jr shoots and misses
so goodridge counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xano Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Xano Jr keeping moving, preventing goodridge from controlling successfully.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
goodridge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xano Jr is pulling down on goodridge's head. It's preventing any offense from goodridge, at least for the moment.
Xano Jr trying to control the position.
goodridge stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xano Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Xano Jr fails with the takedown
and goodridge counters with a shoot takedown. Xano Jr fights it but they end up in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
goodridge postures up.
Xano Jr keeping moving, preventing goodridge from controlling successfully.
Xano Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in goodridge's guard.
Xano Jr wanted to stand there but goodridge had control of the position.
Xano Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
goodridge keeping moving, preventing Xano Jr from controlling successfully.
goodridge throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
goodridge wants to stand up but Xano Jr is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
connor goodridge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Xano Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses goodridge's sensitive parts.
goodridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
goodridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Xano Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
goodridge is looking for a triangle but Xano Jr pushes his legs off easily.
goodridge working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xano Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Xano Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
goodridge is breathing heavily.
Xano Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xano Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but goodridge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Xano Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
goodridge wants to sweep but no luck.
goodridge looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Xano Jr passes into half guard.
goodridge tries to get to full guard but Xano Jr has control of the leg.
Xano Jr content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Xano Jr prevents goodridge from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Xano Jr gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Xano Jr fails with the takedown
and goodridge counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
goodridge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Xano Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
goodridge takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
goodridge is looking to advance position but Xano Jr won't allow it.
goodridge is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Xano Jr moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
goodridge wants to pass the guard but Xano Jr is keeping the position.
Xano Jr is trying to control the position but goodridge postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Xano Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has goodridge pinned against the cage. goodridge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
goodridge drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xano Jr can't keep his opponent in guard - goodridge advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
goodridge is looking to advance position but Xano Jr won't allow it.
goodridge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Xano Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Xano Jr tries to get to full guard but goodridge has control of the leg.
goodridge prevents Xano Jr from standing back up.
Ground and pound from goodridge.
goodridge 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
connor goodridge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
goodridge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Xano Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
goodridge is trying to get back to half guard.
Xano Jr trying to control the action but goodridge is working from the bottom.
Xano Jr stands up and we're back to a striking position.
goodridge misses with a takedown
and Xano Jr counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
goodridge wants to get back to his feet.
Xano Jr decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
goodridge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xano Jr tries for a takedown but goodridge manages to get underhooks.
goodridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Xano Jr fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Master Xano Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of connor goodridge.
Xano Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Xano Jr with a poor takedown
and goodridge counters with a single leg into guard. Xano Jr didn't expect that.
goodridge postures up.
Xano Jr wants to stand and escape but goodridge is having none of it.
goodridge trying to control but Xano Jr is working from the bottom.
Xano Jr is looking to stand up but goodridge isn't so interested in that idea.
goodridge wants to control from the top but Xano Jr keeps moving.
Xano Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
goodridge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Xano Jr's guard.
Xano Jr is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
goodridge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xano Jr closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Xano Jr lands in his opponent's guard.
goodridge keeping moving, preventing Xano Jr from controlling successfully.
Xano Jr wants to pass the guard but goodridge is keeping the position.
Xano Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
goodridge working a defensive guard here.
goodridge keeping moving, preventing Xano Jr from controlling successfully.
goodridge working for a triangle but Xano Jr defends it easily.
connor goodridge has got the better of the ground game so far.
goodridge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Xano Jr puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Master Xano Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
connor goodridge is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xano Jr lands a nice short elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Master Xano Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think goodridge has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... connor goodridge!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hayden OKeeffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and big jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). OKeeffe comes to the cage accompanied by Hit'em Up. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayden OKeeffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, big jay!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
jay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
OKeeffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OKeeffe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to de liver by jay. Beautiful body shot.
Nice takedown defense from jay. No joy for OKeeffe on that attempt.
jay gets a clinch.
OKeeffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
jay scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OKeeffe is breathing heavily.
jay seems to be looking for submissions.
jay looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
OKeeffe is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jay keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
jay wants to take a breather but OKeeffe is having none of it.
jay seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. OKeeffe is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). big jay!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between fat bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Dentist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, fat bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Dentist!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bastard looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
bastard shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dentist looking for a sweep. Not yet Dentist, not yet.
Dentist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dentist wants to stand up but bastard is controlling him.
Dentist working a defensive guard here.
bastard landing some decent shots from guard.
Dentist is looking for a triangle but bastard pushes his legs off easily.
Dentist manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. bastard manages to get himself to full guard.
bastard with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Dentist can't handle though.
bastard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
bastard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dentist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dentist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
bastard looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dentist puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentist wants to pass the guard but bastard is defending well.
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. Dentist connects with a nice short shot to bastard's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dentist wants to control but bastard is keeping him busy.
bastard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if bastard tries to get out of the position.
Dentist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
bastard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dentist.
bastard is staying active underneath Dentist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
bastard tries to get to full guard but Dentist has control of the leg.
Dentist wants to free his trapped foot but bastard is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dentist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Both fighters circling a little - Dentist finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dentist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? bastard is fending him off so far but Dentist persists. Nope, bastard circles away and we're back to standing.
Dentist looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and bastard counters with a straight right hand.
bastard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A right-left combo lands from bastard.
It looks like Bobby Dentist has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
bastard misses with a wild combination.
bastard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
bastard is looking to take a break and control but Dentist is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dentist taking a bit of punishment here - bastard scoring with strikes.
Dentist wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
bastard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dentist takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
bastard lands a few punches from side control.
Dentist wants to control but bastard postures up.
bastard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
bastard lands a few punches from side control.
bastard is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dentist is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dentist takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
bastard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dentist on the ground.
bastard in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
bastard trying to control the action but Dentist is working from the bottom.
Dentist regains half guard.
Dentist has one foot on bastard's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
A combination from bastard does no damage.
Dentist looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bastard keeping moving, preventing Dentist from controlling successfully.
bastard might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dentist stands up from bastard's guard - Dentist perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dentist takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dentist gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so bastard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
fat bastard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Dentist.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dentist looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
bastard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dentist's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dentist is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fat bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Dentist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Dentist fails with a takedown attempt.
Dentist shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
bastard drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
bastard stands and steps away. Dentist gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
bastard closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dentist wants to get back to his feet.
fat bastard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
bastard tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dentist gets back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
bastard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
bastard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dentist swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dentist manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Dentist fails with the takedown
and bastard counters with a single leg into guard. Dentist didn't expect that.
fat bastard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Dentist.
bastard preventing the sweep.
Dentist controls bastard momentarily but bastard frees himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dentist looking for a guillotine here but bastard defends easily.
Dentist controls bastard momentarily but bastard frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dentist is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
bastard slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
bastard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bastard gets the takedown into side control.
bastard prevents Dentist from escaping the position.
Dentist wants to control but bastard postures up.
bastard lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dentist down.
bastard working the head with strikes.
Dentist manages to work his way to half guard, despite bastard's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dentist manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
bastard preventing the sweep.
Dentist looking for a guillotine here but bastard defends easily.
Dentist not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dentist wants to stand and escape but bastard is having none of it.
Dentist is trying to control the position but bastard postures up.
Dentist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
bastard is looking to get to half guard.
Dentist wants to control the pace but bastard is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bastard is trying desperately to improve position.
Dentist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dentist landing strikes, looking to finish!
bastard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dentist. What's that going to do exactly?
bastard throwing hammer fists to the chest of Dentist. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dentist with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Dentist moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, bastard has worked his arm free - good work by bastard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
fat bastard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Dentist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
bastard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dentist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dentist doesn't succeed with the takedown
and bastard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
bastard 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.
Dentist taking some punishment here, with bastard in his half guard.
Nice strikes from bastard there.
Dentist is looking to control bastard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dentist avoid being mounted?
Dentist moves into full guard.
Dentist is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dentist looking for a sweep. Not yet Dentist, not yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
bastard lands a couple of elbows.
Dentist is trying to control the position but bastard postures up.
bastard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and bastard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
bastard trying to control but Dentist is working from the bottom.
bastard postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
bastard shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dentist is trying to maintain the position but bastard is very close to passing his half guard.
bastard looks to land a strike but Dentist avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dentist is on top in guard.
Dentist throws a big right hand that misses.
Dentist postures up in bastard's guard and throws a big left but bastard blocks it.
Dentist tries to free his leg and advance position but bastard is retaining full guard.
Dentist would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
bastard throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Dentist slips nicely into half guard.
bastard misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Dentist wants to stand but bastard has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
bastard lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentist closes the distance looking to clinch
and bastard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
bastard is working for a submission of some sort.
Dentist moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
bastard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dentist looking to control.
bastard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dentist trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dentist doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
bastard is working Dentist over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
bastard connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
bastard stops Dentist from standing up.
Dentist trying to strike off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
bastard shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dentist's guard.
Dentist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dentist is looking to stand up but bastard isn't so interested in that idea.
Dentist is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
bastard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dentist working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. bastard doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. bastard manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dentist trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Bobby Dentist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
fat bastard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
bastard scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
fat bastard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well bastard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... fat bastard!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hamster Hamill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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163 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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, Hamster Hamill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Billy Watson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watson tries to clinch there but Hamill circles away.
Hamill changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Watson tries to avoid it but Hamill manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Watson to the ground. Watson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Watson dodges the punch combination from Hamill.
Watson looks to land a combination but Hamill avoids it well.
Hamill doesn't manage to clinch there - Watson circles away.
Watson moves out of range as Hamill strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hamill.
Hamill sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Watson to the ground! Hamill dives into full mount looking to finish!
Watson is rocked!
It looks like Billy Watson has been cut.
Hamill will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watson has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Watson is still in real trouble! Can Hamill finish him?
Watson looks gassed!
Hamill controlling the position well here. Watson rolled but Hamill kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Watson seems to have recovered his senses.
Watson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Hamill keeps control of the position easily here as Watson tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hamill keeps control of the position as Watson tries to break free.
Watson trying to control the position but Hamill manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Watson showing good submission defense here.
Watson trying to control the hands but Hamill won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamill really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Watson.
Watson tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hamill trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Watson doesn't escape.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hamster Hamill just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Hamill looks to score with a jab to the body but Watson is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamster Hamill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Watson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamill moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Watson works over Hamill's head and body with a nice combination.
Watson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Watson with a poor takedown
and Hamill counters with a nice uppercut.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hamill.
Hamill throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamill lands with a slapping head kick.
Watson throws a combination that misses
and Hamill counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hamill with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hamill shoots in looking for a takedown. Watson tries to sprawl out of it but Hamill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Watson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamill shoots and misses
and Watson counters with a three punch combo that has Hamill backing up. Hamill nods at Watson to acknowledge the strikes.
Hamill throws a hook but Watson avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hamill instigates a clinch.
Hamill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamster Hamill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hamill misses with a jab to the body
so Watson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hamill has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Watson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Watson darts in trying to clinch
and Hamill counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson looks to throw a body kick
and Hamill counters with a nice body kick.
Hamill swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Watson counters with a shoot takedown. Hamill fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Watson wanted to stand there but Hamill had control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson throwing strikes from guard but Hamill blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamill, not yet.
Hamill is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Watson is controlling him.
Watson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Watson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hamill moves into range and clinches up with Watson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamster Hamill dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy Watson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Watson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Watson darts in trying to clinch
and Hamill makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hamill throws a right hand that Watson ducks under and follows up with a left that Watson also avoids with ease.
Hamill scores with a push kick.
Hamill throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamill fakes the leg kick and cracks Watson in the body.
A head kick from Hamill lands but Watson takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Billy Watson's cut even more.
Hamill tests Watson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hamill lands a head kick. Watson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nice sprawl there from Watson as Hamill shoots in.
Hamill lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamill misses with a wild combination.
Hamster Hamill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Watson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hamill misses with a combination
and Watson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Watson misses with a combination
and Hamill counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamill throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Watson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hamill, right into the meat.
Hamill looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Watson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hamill makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Watson really felt that one!
Hamill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Watson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watson throws a combination that misses
and Hamill counters with a good, hard body kick but Watson shrugs it off.
Hamill throws a combination. Watson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hamill throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watson's waist but Watson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hamill off to one side.
Billy Watson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Watson misses with a looping right.
Watson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hamill lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hamster Hamill showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hamill, 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamster Hamill!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between craig whitehead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Pelham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). craig whitehead is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, craig whitehead!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Pelham!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pelham misses with a takedown attempt - whitehead sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
whitehead scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
whitehead shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
whitehead is working Pelham over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pelham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
whitehead cracks Pelham with a solid left hand.
Pelham is looking to sweep but instead, whitehead has passed into half guard.
whitehead trying to pass the guard but Pelham defending well.
whitehead trying to control the pace.
Pelham slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pelham looking to hit a scissor sweep but whitehead is one step ahead there.
Pelham is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pelham is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! whitehead has his hands clasped together but Pelham extends an breaks whitehead's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pelham.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jean Pelham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jhonny Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hart Nox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law comes to the cage accompanied by Thats Gangsta. The key to victory for Jhonny Law has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jhonny Law!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hart Nox!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nox throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Law misses the target.
Nox scores with a jab to the head.
Nox misses with a straight right.
Law shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nox pinned against the cage. Nox gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Law misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Law uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nox.
Law works over Nox's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Hart Nox has been cut.
Nox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nox there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice combo by Law! Oh, that's hurt him - Nox falls to the canvas and Law follows him into side control.
Nox is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A big shot lands for Law! That's hurt Nox! Will he recover? Law fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jhonny Law!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Warden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bradley comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rule Britannia kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Paul Bradley is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Warden!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Bradley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warden stuffs the takedown attempt from Bradley. Bradley gets slowly back to his feet.
Bradley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bradley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bradley tries to clinch but Warden moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradley misses the target.
Bradley misses with a takedown attempt - Warden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bradley tries to close the distance and clinch but Warden swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bradley shoots in looking for a takedown. Warden tries to sprawl out of it but Bradley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason Warden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bradley.
Bradley throws a series of punches but Warden moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Warden as Bradley shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley wants to clinch.
Paul Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley shoots for a double leg takedown but Warden sprawls well. He's pushed Bradley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warden tries to keep at a distance but Bradley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bradley goes for a takedown attempt but Warden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bradley throws a hook to the side of Warden's head but Warden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradley looks to land a left hand but Warden moved out of range nicely.
Warden wants to clinch up but Bradley keeps it at a distance.
Bradley misses with a two punch combination.
Bradley fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Warden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bradley counters with a single leg into guard. Warden didn't expect that.
Bradley looks gassed!
Warden is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Bradley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bradley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warden smiles and moves away.
Warden uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradley.
Warden tries to clinch up but Bradley circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Bradley misses.
Warden tries to clinch
and Bradley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws a jab but it's blocked by Warden.
Horrible takedown by Bradley or perhaps it was just good defense by Warden which made him look bad.
Bradley shoots in looking for a takedown. Warden tries to sprawl out of it but Bradley keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jason Warden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Warden. No joy for Bradley on that attempt.
Warden tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it.
Bradley wants to clinch but Warden slips to the side
and Warden holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bradley blocks an elbow strike.
Bradley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bradley tries to pull guard but Warden won't allow it.
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.
Bradley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warden smiles and moves away.
Bradley clinches but Warden breaks the clinch
and Warden moves into the clinch.
Bradley fails to pull guard.
Bradley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Warden gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradley is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Warden is keeping busy.
Bradley can't get the takedown.
Warden lands an elbow just above Bradley 's eye.
Bradley is working for takedown but Warden is calmly controlling the position for now.
Warden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bradley blocks it with crossed arms.
Bradley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warden smiles and moves away.
Warden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paul Bradley will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bradley wants to clinch but Warden slips to the side
and Warden moves into the clinch.
Bradley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warden gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bradley.
Bradley goes for a takedown attempt but Warden pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jason Warden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bradley.
Good shot there by Bradley.
Bradley with a poor takedown
and Warden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bradley tries to pull guard but Warden holds him up against the cage and eventually Bradley drops back down to his feet.
Bradley tries to pull guard but Warden won't allow it.
Bradley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Warden has him pressed against the cage.
Bradley taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley jumps guard but Warden stands there with Bradley around his waist. Bradley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bradley fails to pull guard.
Warden misses with an elbow over the top.
Bradley tries to score a body lock takedown but Warden shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bradley fails to pull guard.
Bradley fails to pull guard.
Bradley can't get the takedown.
Bradley is breathing heavily.
Warden creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Bradley's defenses.
Bradley wants a takedown but no success here.
Warden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradley's face.
Warden lands an elbow that stopped Bradley in his tracks for a moment.
Warden stops a takedown attempt from Bradley.
Bradley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bradley misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warden throws an elbow but it misses.
Bradley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bradley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bradley wants to get back to striking at distance but Warden won't allow it.
Warden lands a damaging elbow.
Bradley wants a takedown but no success here.
Bradley pulls Warden into guard.
Warden stopping the sweep attempt from Bradley.
Warden will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Warden wants to get up but he can't break Bradley's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Warden has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warden avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley is looking for a triangle but Warden pushes his legs off easily.
Bradley wants to hit a switch here but Warden passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bradley there!
Bradley is working to get back to half guard.
Bradley regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bradley looking for submissions off his back.
Warden wants to stand up but Bradley is controlling the position.
Warden prevents Bradley from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Warden dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Warden drops his hands momentarily and Bradley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bradley misses with a combination
and Warden counters by clinching up.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch but Warden keeps him there for the moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bradley avoids the elbow strike from Warden, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warden prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bradley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warden smiles and moves away.
Bradley closes the distance looking to clinch
and Warden counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jason Warden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bradley.
Bradley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Warden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bradley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bradley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bradley jumps guard but Warden stands there with Bradley around his waist. Bradley gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bradley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Warden smiles and moves away.
Warden closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bradley counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Warden!
Bradley swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Warden is now in Bradley's guard. A big mistake from Bradley there, giving up the dominant position!
Bradley had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Warden is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Bradley Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Warden's back instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throwing strikes and Warden squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Bradley with a couple of short strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bradley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Warden has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Warden!
Bradley is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley 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.
Bradley working a defensive guard here.
Bradley manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Warden manages to get himself to full guard.
Warden wants to stand up but Bradley is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bradley passes into half guard.
Bradley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bradley is tying to control. Warden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bradley seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Warden is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Bradley!
Paul Bradley is the new welterweight champion!
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
43% |
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