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RFC 6 - Lt HW & HW GP 2nd rd. PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loose has chosen click me as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Newton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gray Loose!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton takes a swing at Loose's ribcage but misses.
Loose thows a body shot but no joy.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton lands the left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton.
Loose keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Loose tries to clinch up but Newton circles away and keeps his distance.
Newton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton tries for a takedown but Loose circles away easily
and Loose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Newton won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Loose trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Newton is trying to control Loose's posture but Loose avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loose in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Newton holding on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
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.
Newton wants to get back to his feet but Loose drags him back down.
Loose working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Newton with a poor takedown
so Loose counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Loose tries to stand but Newton is controlling from the bottom.
Loose tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gray Loose dominated that round.
That's time! Newton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Loose doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newton counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Loose keeping moving, preventing Newton from controlling successfully.
Loose trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loose is wriggling around but Newton manages to pass to half guard.
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.
Newton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newton prevents Loose from improving his position.
Newton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Newton has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Loose wants to control the action here but instead Newton manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Newton dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Loose with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newton counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Loose's guard now.
Loose trying to control the position here.
Newton trying to control the position from guard on top but Loose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Newton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Loose swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ben Newton just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Newton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Loose counters with a takedown into side control.
Newton can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loose decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Loose scores with a head kick.
Newton works Loose's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton has his takedown stuffed
and Loose counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Loose from controlling successfully.
Loose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Newton pulls Loose in close to prevent any damage.
Loose takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Newton had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Loose is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Newton Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Loose's back instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gray Loose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Loose 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 Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gray Loose!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Behr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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195 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, David Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Behr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Behr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Behr throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
Behr jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Behr moves in looking to clinch but Cross pushes him off.
Cross needs to keep his hands up - Behr had a free shot at his head there.
Behr scores with a body shot.
Cross uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Behr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Behr throws a looping overhand right but Cross ducks down to avoid it.
Behr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cross missing with a left hand there. Behr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cross buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Nice defenses there by Behr.
The fighters circling - Behr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Behr digs a good body shot into Cross's ribs.
Behr swinging wilding here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Behr.
Cross lands with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Behr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cross.
Behr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cross as he avoids it easily.
Cross throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cross.
Behr tries for a takedown but Cross sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
David Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Behr.
Behr looks gassed!
Behr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Behr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cross closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Danny Behr has been cut.
Behr looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Behr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Cross will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Behr swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Cross tests Behr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Behr circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Behr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cross counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Cross drags the fight down to the ground.
Cross looking for a guillotine here but Behr defends easily.
Behr stopping the sweep attempt from Cross.
Cross is looking to sinch up a triangle. Behr throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cross's body to avoid the submission. Cross has instead reached around Behr's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cross arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). David Cross!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Wearsmybelt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo De Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying De Luca's choice of entrance music: Crank that. The key to victory for Teddy Wearsmybelt has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Basic striking
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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 Amsterdam, Teddy Wearsmybelt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo De Luca!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Luca fails with the takedown.
Wearsmybelt throws a series of punches but De Luca avoids them all with ease.
De Luca shoots in for a takedown but Wearsmybelt shows good takedown defense.
De Luca has a takedown stuffed.
Teddy Wearsmybelt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo De Luca.
Wearsmybelt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wearsmybelt loads up on a big right hand but De Luca slips the punch.
Wearsmybelt looks to score with a jab to the body but De Luca is just out of range.
Wearsmybelt throws a lazy right hand but De Luca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wearsmybelt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wearsmybelt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Luca gets a takedown into half guard.
De Luca not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
De Luca is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Luca is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wearsmybelt has managed to free his arm - good work.
De Luca stops Wearsmybelt from getting back to his feet.
De Luca moves nicely into side control.
De Luca is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wearsmybelt has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wearsmybelt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
De Luca throws an elbow but Wearsmybelt slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wearsmybelt is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, De Luca asserts his dominance and retains side control.
De Luca tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
De Luca is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wearsmybelt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
De Luca looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wearsmybelt is not content to let De Luca control the position.
Wearsmybelt is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
De Luca tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no De Luca has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wearsmybelt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Luca on the ground.
De Luca lands some shots froms side control.
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.
De Luca creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wearsmybelt sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wearsmybelt pushes De Luca away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, De Luca gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wearsmybelt defending against the ground and pound.
De Luca has hold of Wearsmybelt's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Wearsmybelt tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - De Luca cranks the arm and Wearsmybelt screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Wearsmybelt, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Enzo De Luca!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob McCaig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Fitzgerald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larry Fitzgerald has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Rob McCaig's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob McCaig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Larry Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCaig has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
McCaig misses with a body shot.
McCaig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fitzgerald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fitzgerald misses with a series of wild punches.
McCaig ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzgerald moves away.
McCaig looks for the body kick but Fitzgerald saw that one coming.
Fitzgerald throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McCaig tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fitzgerald paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzgerald tries to bum rush McCaig with a series of wild strikes but McCaig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from McCaig.
McCaig throws a combination that misses
and McCaig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCaig counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
McCaig looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Fitzgerald!
McCaig misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
McCaig looking to finish with strikes here!
McCaig looking to finish with strikes here!
McCaig looking to ground and pound but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
McCaig avoids the attempt from Fitzgerald to control.
McCaig lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaig fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fitzgerald wants to control but McCaig is having none of it.
McCaig landing punches.
McCaig looking to ground and pound but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
McCaig throws some wild stikes that Fitzgerald manages to avoid easily.
Fitzgerald regains half guard.
McCaig thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fitzgerald's head.
McCaig throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCaig.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
McCaig lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fitzgerald blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCaig.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaig drops an elbow to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
McCaig has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCaig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fitzgerald keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McCaig misses with a head shot. Fitzgerald uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fitzgerald keeping moving, preventing McCaig from controlling successfully.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCaig shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fitzgerald sprawls well. Fitzgerald wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McCaig gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from McCaig.
McCaig dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and McCaig counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from McCaig misses.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCaig counters with a nice uppercut.
McCaig takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCaig falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Fitzgerald to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Fitzgerald dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fitzgerald throws a right and a left that McCaig avoids nicely.
McCaig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fitzgerald throws out the jab.
McCaig misses with a series of wild punches.
McCaig comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fitzgerald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCaig.
McCaig looks to throw the jab but Fitzgerald is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald throws a left and a right that both miss
and McCaig counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCaig wants to clinch up but Fitzgerald keeps it at a distance.
McCaig misses with a straight right.
McCaig shoots in but no luck this time.
Larry Fitzgerald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaig tries to clinch but Fitzgerald is having none of it.
McCaig looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McCaig doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
A big left from Fitzgerald misses.
Fitzgerald avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McCaig throws a big shot that misses.
McCaig dodges the punch combination from Fitzgerald.
McCaig drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaig throws an elbow but Fitzgerald slips to the side and avoids it well.
An elbow from McCaig crashes against the mat.
Fitzgerald is trying to control McCaig's posture but McCaig avoids it.
McCaig trying to control the action but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
Fitzgerald struggling a bit here.
Fitzgerald bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
letting McCaig counter with a right hand.
Fitzgerald jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCaig.
Fitzgerald ducks under a wild hook from McCaig.
Fitzgerald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCaig gets a clinch.
McCaig wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rob McCaig. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald has had enough of the clinch but McCaig keeps him there for the moment.
Fitzgerald working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fitzgerald breaks from the clinch.
A combination from McCaig does no damage.
McCaig shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fitzgerald as he jumps to the side.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fitzgerald swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCaig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McCaig doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzgerald circles away.
McCaig gets a takedown into half guard.
Fitzgerald avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCaig.
McCaig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCaig lands with a punch from half guard.
McCaig thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCaig is looking for a kimura but Fitzgerald is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCaig to get the leverage.
McCaig is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCaig missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob McCaig dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fitzgerald looks to land a combination but McCaig avoids it well.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and McCaig counters with a three punch combo that has Fitzgerald backing up. Fitzgerald nods at McCaig to acknowledge the strikes.
McCaig closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fitzgerald did well to prevent McCaig getting side control.
Fitzgerald moves into full guard.
McCaig throws a big right hand that misses.
Fitzgerald looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fitzgerald working a defensive guard here.
Fitzgerald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fitzgerald controls McCaig momentarily but McCaig frees himself.
Fitzgerald throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald wants to stand and escape but McCaig is having none of it.
Fitzgerald takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McCaig misses with a looping left.
Larry Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McCaig misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut there from McCaig.
Fitzgerald moves out of range of the body kick.
McCaig throws a lazy right hand but Fitzgerald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Fitzgerald misses.
McCaig scores with a jab. Fitzgerald acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling McCaig to counter with a crisp jab.
McCaig avoids a punch combination nicely.
McCaig throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCaig tries to clinch up but Fitzgerald circles away and keeps his distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitzgerald scores with a four punch combination!
Fitzgerald connects with the punch.
Fitzgerald swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzgerald throws a combination that misses
and McCaig counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaig uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzgerald.
McCaig defending well as Fitzgerald loads up on a big left hand.
Fitzgerald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McCaig.
Fitzgerald misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fitzgerald throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McCaig counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
McCaig trying to control but Fitzgerald is working from the bottom.
McCaig postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCaig throwing strikes from guard but Fitzgerald blocks nicely.
McCaig keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
McCaig sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fitzgerald's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaig looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fitzgerald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McCaig is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzgerald is defending well.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand back up but McCaig is controlling him
McCaig throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
McCaig wants to pass the guard but Fitzgerald is defending well.
Fitzgerald is looking to escape.
McCaig wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fitzgerald keeps working.
Fitzgerald trying to control but McCaig postures up.
McCaig not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob McCaig showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McCaig has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob McCaig!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carmen Sandiego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and marcel limonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carmen Sandiego could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to marcel limonka's chin.
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205 lbs
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Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carmen Sandiego!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, marcel limonka!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
limonka gets a takedown into half guard.
limonka wants to stand up but Sandiego has a hold of him and won't allow it.
limonka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sandiego is just riding it out for now. limonka eventually gives up the hold.
limonka prevents Sandiego from improving his position.
limonka is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
limonka is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sandiego defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
limonka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sandiego is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
limonka scores with a three punch combo!
Sandiego misses with a takedown
enabling limonka to counter with a crisp jab.
Sandiego dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
marcel limonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
limonka looks gassed!
No joy there for Sandiego, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sandiego fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. limonka sprawls well initially but Sandiego persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sandiego sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. limonka defending well though.
Sandiego is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandiego is looking to take a break and control but limonka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sandiego is thwarting limonka's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandiego sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sandiego is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandiego stalling.
limonka wants to control the action here but instead Sandiego manages to pass to full mount!
A nice elbow there by Sandiego.
Sandiego wants to control the pace but limonka is squirming around nicely.
Sandiego landing strikes from the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandiego is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But limonka has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from limonka!
Sandiego has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sandiego looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
limonka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sandiego looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sandiego looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sandiego!
Sandiego works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
limonka gets back to half guard.
Sandiego looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandiego wants to take a breather but limonka is having none of it.
Sandiego takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sandiego is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sandiego is working for a kimura but limonka is defending it quite comfortably.
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. Sandiego connects with a nice short shot to limonka's temple.
Sandiego lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
limonka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sandiego.
limonka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
limonka is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sandiego jumps into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmen Sandiego dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
limonka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sandiego swats him away and circles back towards the center.
limonka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sandiego counters with a head kick. That will keep limonka thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sandiego misses with a takedown attempt
so limonka counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sandiego is trying to control the position from the bottom.
limonka drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sandiego looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sandiego looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sandiego!
Carmen Sandiego overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sandiego wants to lay and pray for a moment but limonka keeps working.
limonka wants to control but Sandiego postures up.
Sandiego landing strikes.
limonka is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
limonka is pushing Sandiego's head away, looking to escape. Sandiego manages to hold on to the position though.
limonka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandiego lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sandiego working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
limonka is not content to let Sandiego control the position.
limonka is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sandiego is working limonka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sandiego landing a few strikes.
Sandiego working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Check out the look on Sandiego's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
limonka tries to escape but Sandiego is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandiego landing strikes.
Sandiego working the head with strikes.
Sandiego tries to move into full mount but can't pass limonka's legs.
limonka is looking to regain half guard here but Sandiego keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sandiego works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sandiego trying to control the action but limonka is working from the bottom.
Sandiego tries to move to mount but limonka blocks the move with his legs.
Sandiego wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by limonka, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandiego looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on limonka's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
limonka is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sandiego connects with a decent elbow.
limonka wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sandiego wants to lay and pray for a moment but limonka keeps working.
limonka taking a bit of punishment here - Sandiego scoring with strikes.
limonka taking a bit of punishment here - Sandiego scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sandiego lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
limonka misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Sandiego looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sandiego wants to control but limonka is keeping him busy.
Sandiego is working limonka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sandiego wants to control but limonka is keeping him busy.
limonka is trying to improve his position.
Sandiego tries to move into full mount but can't pass limonka's legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sandiego is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in limonka's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carmen Sandiego dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
limonka looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandiego is just out of range.
limonka scores with a kick to the body.
limonka on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sandiego closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sandiego lands in his opponent's guard.
limonka looking for a guillotine here but Sandiego defends easily.
Sandiego throwing strikes but missing.
Sandiego throwing strikes from guard but limonka blocks nicely.
limonka takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandiego chips away with some ground and pound.
Sandiego content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sandiego works a leg free and moves into half guard.
limonka actively working from the bottom here.
Sandiego throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
limonka taking some punishment here, with Sandiego in his half guard.
Sandiego takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sandiego lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
limonka looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
limonka tries to kick Sandiego off in order to stand up. Sandiego Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
limonka seems a little lost for a moment, as Sandiego dominates the positioning.
limonka is not content to let Sandiego control the position.
Sandiego is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, limonka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sandiego cracks limonka with an elbow. That is naaassty.
limonka is not content to let Sandiego control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandiego working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sandiego tries to move to mount but limonka blocks the move with his legs.
limonka is trying to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Sandiego stuffs the takedown attempt from limonka. limonka gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sandiego is defended easily by limonka.
Sandiego feints and as limonka raises his hands in defense, Sandiego changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
limonka is wriggling around but Sandiego manages to pass to half guard.
Sandiego moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from limonka.
Sandiego lands a nice forearm strike.
limonka wants to control but Sandiego postures up.
Sandiego working the ground and pound.
limonka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Sandiego has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sandiego tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
limonka trying his best to control but Sandiego has mounted him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Carmen Sandiego showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sandiego 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carmen Sandiego!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Bailey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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260 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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262 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Bailey!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bailey.
Bailey closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gracie did well to prevent Bailey getting side control.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bailey controlling the action here.
Bailey lands strikes from half guard.
Bailey slows the pace down in half guard.
Bailey tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bailey is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bailey slips nicely into half guard.
Bailey is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Bailey throws a sloppy strike and Gracie has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Bailey is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Thornhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thornhill has chosen Five Finger Death Punch Meet The Monster as his entrance music. The key to victory for Steve Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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265 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Thornhill!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a head kick.
Jones bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thornhill's head backwards.
It looks like Jack Thornhill has been cut.
Thornhill ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Thornhill's shoulder, as Thornhill tries to avoid the shot.
Jones lands a big right hand that sends Thornhill crashing to the mat! Jones stays standing though and waves Thornhill back to his feet!
Thornhill shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Thornhill keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Thornhill on that attempt.
Thornhill defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thornhill.
Steve Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Thornhill.
Thornhill is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornhill not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thornhill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thornhill is aware though and is defending well.
Thornhill wanted to stand there but Jones had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Thornhill!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thornhill can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones working for a submission but Thornhill is keeping him at bay.
Jones looking to control but Thornhill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Thornhill is having none of it.
Thornhill defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Thornhill working to try and regain half guard.
Thornhill is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thornhill regains half guard.
Thornhill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thornhill pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Thornhill defends it.
Thornhill misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Thornhill's thigh. Thornhill counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thornhill keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Thornhill pushes Jones off looking to stand but Jones dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to take a breather but Thornhill is having none of it.
Jones is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thornhill sees it coming and defends easily.
Thornhill tries to kick Jones off but Jones keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jones is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones stops Thornhill from getting back to his feet.
Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Thornhill landing rabbit punches to the side of Jones's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Thornhill scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!
Jones looking to ground and pound but Thornhill is blocking nicely.
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.
Jones is going olschool here, as he tries to force Thornhill to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thornhill shrugs it off.
Jones throwing strikes here but Thornhill is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thornhill tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Thornhill defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Thornhill working to try and regain half guard.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Jones looking to control but Thornhill is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thornhill is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thornhill gets back to half guard.
Thornhill is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
Jones trying to mount his opponent but Thornhill defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Thornhill's cut.
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.
Jones jabs at Thornhill's body.
Thornhill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Jones works Thornhill's body with a nice hook.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thornhill manages to avoid it.
Jones drops Thornhill with a beautiful combination! Thornhill stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Jones is looking for the KO!
Thornhill is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornhill slips under a jab.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Thornhill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thornhill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Thornhill is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Jones misses.
Thornhill seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thornhill.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Thornhill falls backwards - clearly groggy! Jones dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chay Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Russel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chay Willis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chay Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Philip Russel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Russel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Philip Russel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Russel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Willis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Russel taking some punishment here, with Willis in his half guard.
Willis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Willis is pressing down on Russel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russel is holding on for now.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis is pressing down on Russel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russel is holding on for now.
Willis lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis prevents Russel from standing back up.
Willis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Willis controlling the action here.
Russel tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.
Willis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Willis wants to control but Russel is keeping him busy.
Russel tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.
Willis moves nicely into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis taking a break here but Russel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nice strikes from Willis there.
Russel is looking to escape.
Willis working over Russel with some ground and pound. Russel looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willis is looking to take a break and control but Russel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willis winds up and cracks Russel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Willis is pressing down on Russel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russel is holding on for now.
Russel has hold of Willis's hands but Willis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russel tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Russel is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Willis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Willis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Russel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Russel is keeping the position.
Russel wants to stand but Willis is controlling the position.
Russel looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russel trying to control the position.
Willis throwing strikes but missing.
Willis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Willis landing some decent shots from guard.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Russel keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis is looking to work some ground and pound but Russel has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chay Willis dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jab by Willis.
Russel wants to clinch up but Willis keeps it at a distance.
Russel looks to land a left hand but Willis moved out of range nicely.
Philip Russel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis digs a good hook to Russel's body.
Russel is looking to clinch but Willis is avoiding it.
Willis closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Willis is thwarting Russel's attempts to control the position.
Russel has hold of Willis's hands but Willis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Willis lands with a punch from half guard.
Russel is refusing to be controlled, as Willis sits in half guard.
Willis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russel is breathing heavily.
Russel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Willis is working away from the top position though.
Willis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russel keeps working.
Willis thows a huge punch but Russel dodges it nicely.
Willis is trying to control. Russel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Willis throwing shots but Russel is blocking nicely.
Russel tries to roll over but Willis keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Willis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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.
Willis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Russel being controlled for a moment.
Willis'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.
Russel taking a bit of punishment here - Willis scoring with strikes.
Chay Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willis working the head with strikes.
Russel is rocked!
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russel keeps working.
Russel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis tries to advance to mount but Russel denies him.
Willis lands an elbow.
Willis working the ground and pound.
Russel taking a bit of punishment here - Willis scoring with strikes.
Willis in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Russel wants to get back to his feet but Willis drags him back down.
Willis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis looks up at the clock and then as Russel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Willis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Russel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Russel is still in real trouble! Can Willis finish him?
Willis trying to control the action but Russel is working from the bottom.
Russel seems to have recovered his senses.
Russel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Willis scores with punches from side control.
Willis trying to control the position but Russel is working away.
Willis cracks Russel with a big right hand but Russel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willis working the head with strikes.
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Russel keeps working.
Russel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chay Willis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
A jab lands there for Willis.
Willis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Russel tries to avoid it but Willis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Russel to the ground. Russel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Willis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Russel scores with a body shot.
Willis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Russel misses.
Willis throws a right hand that Russel ducks under and follows up with a left that Russel also avoids with ease.
Willis slips a jab from Russel.
Willis gets the takedown into side control.
Willis scores with punches from side control.
Willis working the head with strikes.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Russel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Willis working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Willis scoring with punches from side control.
Willis working the head with strikes.
Willis lands a few punches from side control.
Willis lands some shots froms side control.
Willis scoring with punches and elbows.
Willis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Russel is not content to let Willis control the position.
Willis creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Willis landing a few strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willis lands some shots froms side control.
Russel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Willis connects with a decent elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis trying to control the position but Russel is working away.
Willis working the ground and pound from side control.
Willis working the body and head with strikes.
Willis scores with punches from side control.
Willis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Willis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Russel some visible discomfort.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Russel can do to turn this around?
Russel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Willis landing a few strikes.
Russel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big shot lands for Willis! That's hurt Russel! Will he recover? Willis fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chay Willis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Payette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Briston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andre Payette could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bryan Briston's 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Payette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Briston!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briston slips under a jab from Payette.
Briston gets the takedown into side control.
Payette tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Briston wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Payette regains half guard.
Briston wants to pass to mount but Payette is defending the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Briston lands a nice short elbow.
Briston is keen to just control but Payette is a slippery customer.
Payette wants to improve his position but Briston is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Payette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Briston's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Briston's back!
Payette is striking from the back but Briston escapes and manages to recover to half guard.
Briston is refusing to be controlled, as Payette sits in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briston won't allow Payette to pass to mount.
Payette working over Briston with some ground and pound. Briston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Payette not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Payette wants to take a breather but Briston is having none of it.
Payette looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Briston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Payette throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Payette winds up and cracks Briston with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Briston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Briston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Payette is looking to advance position but Briston won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Briston is staying active underneath Payette, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Briston really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Payette. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Payette is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Briston is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Payette has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Payette working the head and body with strikes.
Payette trying to control the action but Briston is working from the bottom.
Payette not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Briston is looking to improve his position.
Payette is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payette missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Payette is thwarting Briston's attempts to control the position.
Payette trying to work for an americana but Briston has managed to regain full guard.
Payette trying to control the position from guard on top but Briston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Payette might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Payette stops Briston from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Briston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Payette is looking to work some ground and pound but Briston has wrist control.
Payette postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Payette throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Briston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Payette won't allow Briston to get back to his feet.
Payette with a flurry of punches that miss.
Payette looking to pass the guard.
Payette stops Briston from standing up.
Payette drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Briston dives on top into guard.
Payette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Briston is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Payette dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Briston shoots for a takedown but Payette saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A right-left combo lands from Payette.
It looks like Bryan Briston has been cut.
Payette scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Payette throws a strike aimed at the side of Briston's head but Briston avoids it well.
Briston is trying to improve his position.
Briston prevents Payette from improving position.
Briston defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Payette misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Payette wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Briston, who protects the arm well.
Payette throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Briston works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Payette seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Payette wants to work for an arm triangle but Briston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Briston is not content to let Payette control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Payette there.
Payette not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Briston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Payette throwing shots but Briston is blocking nicely.
Payette is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Briston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Payette thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payette not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Briston regains full guard. Nicely done.
Briston wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Payette manages to pass to side control.
Briston is breathing heavily.
Briston is looking for a sweep. Payette is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Briston tries to kick Payette off but Payette keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Payette trying to control the action but Briston is working from the bottom.
Payette thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Briston's head.
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.
Payette is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Briston is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Andre Payette!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Venturia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rav Kapur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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262 lbs
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesse Venturia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Rav Kapur!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapur slips a jab from Venturia.
Venturia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kapur avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kapur avoids the head kick by Venturia.
A slow jab from Venturia misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Venturia.
Venturia throws a head kick but Kapur moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Venturia.
Kapur plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No joy there for Venturia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturia throws a lazy head kick
and Kapur counters with a big head kick but Venturia shrugs it off.
Venturia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Rav Kapur has been cut.
Venturia throws a head kick that misses
and Kapur counters with a good, hard body kick but Venturia shrugs it off.
Venturia is breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Venturia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Venturia darts in trying to clinch
and Kapur counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kapur.
Kapur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kapur trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Venturia on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Venturia tries to get out of the position.
Kapur gets to his feet - Venturia follows without any prompting.
Venturia throws a head kick that misses
and Kapur counters with a left to the body.
Venturia throws a sloppy head kick
and Kapur counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kapur stands up and waves to Venturia to follow him.
Kapur closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Venturia did well to prevent Kapur getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kapur thows a huge punch but Venturia dodges it nicely.
Kapur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Venturia's head.
Kapur throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapur thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Venturia's head.
Kapur wants to get back to his feet.
Kapur missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Venturia wants to get back to his feet.
Kapur decides to stand up.
Kapur lands a jab-cross combination.
Kapur lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A head kick by Venturia misses
and Kapur counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kapur.
Kapur wanted to stand there but Venturia had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venturia wants to stand but Kapur is controlling the position.
Kapur stands up from Venturia's guard - Kapur perhaps looking for a knockout.
Venturia throws a lazy head kick
and Kapur counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kapur looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kapur wants to get back to his feet.
Kapur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kapur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venturia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kapur.
Venturia looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kapur missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Venturia regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kapur.
Venturia has a closed guard, preventing Kapur from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Venturia throws a head kick that misses
and Kapur counters with a big head kick but Venturia shrugs it off.
A head kick by Venturia misses
and Kapur counters with a head kick. That will keep Venturia thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Venturia misses with a body shot
and Kapur makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Venturia misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rav Kapur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rav Kapur's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kapur throws a nice head kick!
Jesse Venturia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Venturia misses
and Kapur counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Kapur lands an overhand right.
Kapur gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Venturia has Kapur pressed against the ropes, preventing Kapur from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kapur wants to get back to striking at distance but Venturia won't allow it.
Kapur wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kapur is looking to break free of the clinch but Venturia has double underhooks.
Venturia working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venturia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapur changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Venturia looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Venturia is trying to get back to his feet.
Kapur tries to stand but Venturia controls the position and pulls Kapur into his guard.
Kapur throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapur wants to stand but Venturia is controlling his posture from full guard.
Venturia has his feet on Kapur's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Venturia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kapur counters with a head kick.
Kapur looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Venturia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kapur counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kapur lands a head kick. Venturia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Venturia lands a two punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venturia darts in trying to clinch
letting Kapur counter with a right hand.
Venturia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kapur counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kapur.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapur wants to stand but Venturia has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Venturia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kapur is controlling him.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kapur throws and elbow that misses. Venturia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kapur's guard. Nice move by Venturia!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Venturia wants to stand but Kapur has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Venturia won't allow Kapur to get back to his feet.
Venturia will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kapur is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Venturia wanted to stand there but Kapur had control of the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Venturia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kapur circles away quickly and effectively.
Kapur shoots in for a takedown but Venturia shows good takedown defense.
Nice body kick from Kapur.
Venturia throws a sloppy head kick
and Kapur counters with a straight right hand.
Venturia looks to throw the jab but Kapur is out of range.
A head kick by Venturia misses
and Kapur counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rav Kapur will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rav Kapur's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kapur throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Venturia was covering up waiting for the punch and Kapur finishes the takedown easily into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kapur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kapur is looking to work some ground and pound but Venturia has wrist control.
Venturia is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kapur is controlling him.
Kapur throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kapur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapur lands a couple of elbows.
Kapur throws a big right hand that misses.
Kapur 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.
Kapur is looking to work some ground and pound but Venturia has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venturia throws a lazy head kick
and Kapur counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapur keeps the fight on the outside.
Venturia takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Venturia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kapur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kapur misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Venturia throws a combination that misses
and Kapur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kapur looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kapur connects with a high kick.
Kapur looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Venturia is fending him off so far but Kapur persists. Nope, Venturia circles away and we're back to standing.
Venturia throws a head kick that misses
and Kapur makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Venturia really felt that one!
Venturia closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kapur counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venturia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kapur.
Kapur not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kapur is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Kapur throwing shots but Venturia is blocking nicely.
Venturia is trying to stand.
Kapur is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Venturia sees it coming and defends easily.
Venturia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kapur.
Kapur tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Venturia.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Venturia throws a lazy head kick
and Kapur counters with a shoot takedown. Venturia fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Venturia is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kapur accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Venturia working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kapur.
Kapur postures up in Venturia's guard and throws a big left but Venturia blocks it.
Kapur thows a big elbow that misses.
Kapur is looking to stand up but Venturia won't let him.
Kapur wants to stand and escape but instead Venturia has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Venturia decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kapur, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Venturia lands a head kick!
A head kick by Venturia misses
and Kapur counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jesse Venturia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kapur scores with a nice body kick.
Venturia throws a lazy head kick
and Kapur counters with a big head kick but Venturia shrugs it off.
Venturia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Kapur bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kapur tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Kapur sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Venturia is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rav Kapur comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kapur 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rav Kapur!
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