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LFNC 5 - Walker vs Torres PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Rutt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Underdog. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Frank Rutt enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Daley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Rutt!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley moves into range and clinches up with Rutt.
Daley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutt goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daley prevents it.
Rutt escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daley misses with a double jab.
Daley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rutt.
Daley looks to land a combination but Rutt avoids it well.
Daley misses with a combination
and Rutt counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rutt.
Rutt breaks from the clinch.
Daley lands a jab-cross combination.
Rutt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Daley.
Daley gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rutt counters with a left to the body.
Daley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutt tries to close the distance and clinch but Daley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rutt lands a stunning uppercut that sends Daley to the mat!
It looks like Paul Daley has been cut.
Rutt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rutt tries to stand and escape but Daley is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rutt lands a nice short elbow.
Rutt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rutt is looking to take a break and control but Daley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rutt is just content to waste time from the top position. Daley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Daley manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Rutt tries to reverse the position but Daley maintains control.
Daley with good strikes from the mount here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutt blocking the ground and pound.
Daley 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.
Daley goes for an armbar but Rutt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Rutt.
Daley is breathing heavily.
Rutt wants to control from the top but Daley keeps moving.
Rutt is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rutt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rutt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rutt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Daley being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rutt trying to control but Daley is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daley had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Rutt is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Daley Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Rutt's back instead.
Rutt manages to reverse the position and now he's in Daley's guard. Nice work there by Rutt.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rutt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Daley controls Rutt momentarily but Rutt frees himself.
Rutt forces his way into half guard.
Rutt trying to control from half guard but Daley is working away.
Daley is looking to control Rutt's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daley avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutt is looking to take a break and control but Daley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rutt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Daley's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Donk. Daley catches Rutt right on the button with a cross.
A combination from Rutt does no damage.
Rutt moves in looking to clinch but Daley pushes him off.
A left lands for Daley.
Daley looks to clinch
and Daley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daley clinches with his opponent.
Rutt tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Daley avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Daley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Daley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Daley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Daley stops a takedown attempt from Rutt.
Rutt can't find room to land a body shot as Daley controls the action.
Daley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rutt pushes Daley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paul Daley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daley tries to bum rush Rutt with a series of wild strikes but Rutt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley doesn't manage to clinch there - Rutt circles away.
Daley jabs at Rutt's body.
Rutt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rutt misses with a straight left.
Rutt clobbers Daley with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Daley scores with a body shot.
Daley dodges the punch combination from Rutt.
Daley misses with a double jab
and Rutt counters with a huge left! Daley is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rutt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Daley from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rutt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Rutt!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Quake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Page (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Quake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Page!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page shoots in and bounces Quake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Page looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Page wants to control from the top but Quake keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Page lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Page wants to pass the guard but Quake is keeping the position.
Quake looking for a guillotine here but Page defends easily.
Page is looking to work some ground and pound but Quake has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quake keeping moving, preventing Page from controlling successfully.
Page tries to free his leg and advance position but Quake is retaining full guard.
Quake escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Page gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Page must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Quake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Page.
Page wants to pass the guard but Quake is keeping the position.
Page has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Quake to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Page is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Quake pulls down on the head and he's put Page to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David Quake!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Jenike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Hopkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Jenike!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jenike drives through and clinches with Hopkins against the cage.
Jenike lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
Hopkins can't get the takedown.
Hopkins tries to pull guard but Jenike holds him up against the cage and eventually Hopkins drops back down to his feet.
Hopkins tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm Hopkins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins is trying to break the clinch but Jenike is controlling him.
Jenike turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jenike is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hopkins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jenike tries to score with some ground and pound. Hopkins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hopkins is not content to let Jenike control the position.
Jenike tries for a kimura but Hopkins is defending well.
Hopkins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jenike has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenike connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hopkins some visible discomfort.
Jenike lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jenike lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jenike has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jenike working the ground and pound.
The referee asks Jenike politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jenike prefers to stall for the moment though.
Jenike works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenike throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jenike scoring with punches and elbows.
Jenike tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hopkins is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Jenike asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hopkins is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenike postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jenike working away.
Jenike working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jenike landing strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hopkins is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Jenike has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jenike trying to control the position but Hopkins is working away.
Jenike controlling the position from side mount.
Hopkins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenike working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jenike is trying to get an arm triangle but Hopkins is defending well.
Jenike scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hopkins to see if he's OK.
Jenike working the ground and pound from side control.
Hopkins tries to improve position but can't.
Jenike lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Jenike working the head and body with strikes.
Hopkins tries to buck Jenike off but Jenike is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenike lands a few punches from side control.
Hopkins is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jenike off and has taken his back!
Hopkins doesn't have the hooks in and Jenike manages to turn into his guard.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenike sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hopkins's guard.
Well, if Jenike is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jenike lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hopkins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jenike on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenike content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenike thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Jenike dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jenike has Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
Jenike looking for a takedown.
Jenike wants a takedown.
Hopkins keeps control of Jenike as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jenike works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hopkins looking for a guillotine here but Jenike defends easily.
Jenike missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jenike wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.
Jenike chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hopkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jenike missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenike in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jenike trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
No luck for Hopkins with that takedown attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hopkins lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jenike has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jenike and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jenike closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jenike lands in his opponent's guard.
Jenike throws a big right hand that misses.
Jenike trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenike with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jenike throwing strikes from guard but Hopkins blocks nicely.
Hopkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jenike.
Jenike trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jenike shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hopkins is trying to defend but Jenike finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Jenike seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is trying to stand up here but Jenike is controlling him well.
Jenike is looking for a kimura but Hopkins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jenike to get the leverage.
Hopkins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jenike working over Hopkins with some ground and pound. Hopkins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jenike is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jenike is working for a kimura but Hopkins is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenike wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
Jenike 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! Hopkins is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eric Jenike!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, John Davies!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Davies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Robinson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like John Davies has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Davies closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davies takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Davies.
Davies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davies clinches.
Davies throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Davies.
Robinson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davies takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davies looks gassed!
Robinson drops Davies with a beautiful combination! Davies stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Robinson is looking for the KO!
Davies is rocked!
Davies switches off momentarily and Robinson cracks him with a monster right hand! Davies topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Robinson dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Robinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arnold Robinson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Noakes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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208 lbs
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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, Harry Noakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Banks!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks motions for Noakes to come forward. Banks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banks swats away the attempt to clinch by Noakes.
Noakes rushes Banks and presses him up against the cage.
Banks has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Noakes clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Noakes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Banks really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Noakes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noakes trying to get back to his feet but Banks is in full control for now.
Banks struggling to land strikes to the head as Noakes covers up.
Banks controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Banks missing with strikes from the back.
Banks trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Noakes doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in the dominant position, Michael Banks just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noakes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noakes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noakes tries to clinch there but Banks circles away.
Noakes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Noakes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noakes wants to clinch.
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banks lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Harry Noakes has been cut.
Noakes avoids the head kick by Banks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banks.
Harry Noakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noakes checks a leg kick.
Banks clinches with his opponent.
Noakes taking a breather.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but Noakes has him pressed against the cage.
Noakes looking to slow down the pace here.
Noakes lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noakes trying to stall but Banks improves his position.
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Noakes pinned against the cage. Noakes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Noakes tries to clinch up
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks looks gassed!
Noakes clinches but Banks breaks the clinch
and Banks counters by clinching up.
Noakes has Banks pressed against the cage.
Noakes blocks an elbow strike from Banks.
Noakes misses with an elbow over the top.
Noakes misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Noakes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Noakes tries to clinch but Banks moves away
and Banks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banks.
Noakes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Noakes is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Banks dives into side control.
Noakes is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Banks is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Banks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Noakes tries to clinch
and Banks counters with a slapping leg kick.
Noakes wants to clinch
and Banks counters with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noakes closes the distance but Banks moves to the side
and Banks counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Banks.
Noakes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Noakes misses with a knee strike.
Banks is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Noakes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banks jumps guard but Noakes stands there with Banks around his waist. Banks gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Noakes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harry Noakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Banks.
Noakes lands an elbow inside.
Banks is trying to break free.
Banks breaks the clinch.
Noakes clinches but Banks breaks the clinch
and Banks counters with a thumping low kick.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Banks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Noakes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Banks makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Banks misses with a head kick.
Noakes clinches but Banks breaks the clinch
and Banks counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Banks.
Noakes clinches but Banks breaks the clinch
and Banks counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Noakes.
Michael Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noakes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Noakes landing knees to the head.
Noakes lands an elbow just above Banks 's eye.
Noakes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Noakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banks takes an elbow to the temple.
Banks can't break the clinch.
Banks tries to pull guard but Noakes won't allow it.
Noakes lands an elbow just above Banks 's eye.
Banks goes for a takedown attempt but Noakes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Noakes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noakes is looking to clinch but Banks is avoiding it.
Noakes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banks counters by clinching up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noakes with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Noakes throws an elbow that misses.
Noakes connects with a knee to the head.
Noakes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Noakes comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noakes closes the distance looking to clinch
and Banks counters with an outside leg kick.
Harry Noakes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noakes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Banks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noakes tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noakes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Noakes's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Banks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Banks throws a head kick but Noakes moves out of range.
Noakes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Noakes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Noakes looks to clinch
and Banks counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Banks.
Banks looking to pass the guard.
Banks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banks pushes down on Noakes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Noakes is trying to stand back up but Banks is controlling him
Noakes is trying is best to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks trying to control the pace.
Noakes is looking to control Banks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Noakes avoid being mounted?
Noakes wants to get back to his feet.
Noakes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Banks is working away from the top position though.
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.
Noakes is refusing to be controlled, as Banks sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banks throws a series of punches but Noakes moves out of range.
Banks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Noakes tries to clinch but Banks moves away
and Banks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Noakes wants to get back to his feet.
Noakes makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noakes tries to clinch up but Banks circles away and keeps his distance.
Noakes moves into range and clinches up with Banks.
Noakes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banks lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noakes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Banks's brow.
Banks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banks tries to pull guard but Noakes won't allow it.
Noakes misses with a knee to the head.
Banks misses with the head strike.
Noakes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Banks's defenses.
Banks tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Noakes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Banks's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noakes misses with an elbow over the top.
Noakes lands an elbow just above Banks 's eye.
Noakes looking to stall.
Banks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noakes tries to clinch but Banks is having none of it.
Michael Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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.
Noakes tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banks counters with a one-two to the body.
Harry Noakes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Noakes wants to clinch but Banks slips to the side
and Banks counters with a single leg into guard. Noakes didn't expect that.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Banks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noakes wants to stand up but Banks is controlling him.
Banks wants to stand and escape but instead Noakes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Noakes throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Banks!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Markus Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Rugg will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Markus Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Matt Rugg!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Rugg.
Warren pushes Rugg up against the cage in a clinch.
Rugg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Warren scores a nice knee to the body.
Rugg tries to land a knee to the head but Warren blocks with his arms.
Rugg stops a takedown attempt from Warren.
Rugg prevents the takedown attempt.
Warren misses with an elbow over the top.
Rugg with a knee to the head.
Rugg connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Markus Warren has been cut.
Warren tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rugg avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Warren fails to land.
Rugg avoiding damage as Warren throws knees to the body.
Warren misses with a knee strike.
Rugg tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rugg presses Warren against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Warren tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warren throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rugg slows down the pace here.
Rugg is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Warren is breathing heavily.
Rugg lands a knee to the head.
Warren throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Rugg.
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!
Rugg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rugg landing knees to the head.
Rugg connects with a nasty looking knee right to Warren's face.
Warren tries to break free but Rugg pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rugg lands a knee to the head.
Warren is rocked!
Warren takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Warren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rugg creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Warren with a big uppercut! Warren tries to clinch up but Rugg pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Warren to the mat! Warren covers up and Rugg unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Matt Rugg!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robbie Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robbie Collins will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robbie Collins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a combination. Boyle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Collins tries to clinch there but Boyle circles away.
Collins cracks Boyle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Collins misses with a head kick.
Boyle throws a head kick that misses.
Boyle swings for the body but Collins moves out of range.
Collins throws a head kick that half lands.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins tries to clinch but Boyle moves out of range.
Boyle misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Collins feints and then cracks Boyle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boyle down.
Collins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boyle doesn't seem bothered though.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Collins scores with a hook to the body. Boyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A head kick misses from Boyle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Collins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyle fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Collins sprawls well initially but Boyle persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Boyle sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Collins tries to kick Boyle off but Boyle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boyle trying to control the action but Collins is working from the bottom.
Boyle slips a nice elbow through Collins's hands, connecting with Collins's forehead.
Collins wants to get back to his feet.
Boyle 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.
Collins looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Collins throws a series of punches but Boyle avoids them all with ease.
Boyle slips a jab and a cross from Collins.
Boyle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Collins.
Boyle takes a jab right on the kisser.
Robbie Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins swinging wilding here.
Collins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boyle throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Robbie Collins has been cut.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Boyle pushes him off.
Boyle has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a right hand to the body.
Boyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Collins.
Decent striking displayed by Collins there.
Boyle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Collins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Collins tries to clinch but Boyle moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Collins as Boyle shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins wants to clinch up but Boyle keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Collins both land. Nice combination.
Nice uppercut lands for Collins. That snapped Boyle's head back.
Boyle dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Collins looks to land a combination. Boyle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boyle has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boyle misses with a looping left.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Collins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Collins missing with knees to the body.
Boyle has Collins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Boyle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Collins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Collins connects with a right hand. Boyle shakes it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Collins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Collins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Collins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boyle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Collins avoids it really well and circles away.
A combination from Boyle does no damage.
A combination from Collins does no damage.
Collins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Collins dips to his left and cracks Boyle with an uppercut!
Boyle misses with a takedown
and Collins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Boyle thinking.
Collins scores with a jab to the head.
Collins lands a jab.
Collins tests Boyle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins scores with a jab.
Collins scores with a three punch combo!
Collins defending well as Boyle loads up on a big left hand.
Collins moves into the clinch successfully.
Collins is pushing Boyle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Collins tries a knee to the head but Boyle blocks it.
Collins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boyle walks into a straight right hand from Collins.
Collins throws a combination. Boyle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Boyle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Collins slaps away a takedown attempt from Boyle, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Collins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Collins.
Robbie Collins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Collins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Boyle has time to react.
Boyle takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Collins with a hook.
Boyle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Collins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Collins is working the combinations to good effect here.
A left and a right from Collins both land. Nice combination.
Collins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a good cross that connects.
Boyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Collins.
Robbie Collins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Collins lands with a nice combination. Boyle backs away looking to recover.
Collins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Collins throws a right and a left that Boyle avoids nicely.
Collins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Boyle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boyle is rocked!
Collins jabs Boyle right on the nose. Boyle blinks but takes it well.
Oh Boyle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boyle looks to land a right hand but Collins moved out of range.
Collins cracks a nice hook into Boyle's ribs.
Boyle seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters circling a little - Collins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Collins is looking to clinch but Boyle is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Collins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Boyle's head.
Collins lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boyle backs up against the cage.
Collins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Collins moves in looking to clinch but Boyle pushes him off.
Collins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Collins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Collins lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Collins.
Collins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Collins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robbie Collins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Collins misses with a series of wild punches.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Collins.
Boyle throws a series of punches but Collins avoids them all with ease.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown but Collins shows good takedown defense.
Collins scores with a nice body kick.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch but Boyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Collins forces Boyle back against the cage and clinches.
Collins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Collins lands a body shot.
Collins throws a series of strikes that have Boyle backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boyle walks into a left hand.
Boyle tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Collins lands with a nice body punch.
Collins cracks Boyle with an open hand slap.
Left hook, right uppercut from Collins.
A nice combination there by Collins.
Boyle with a poor takedown
and Collins counters with a three punch combo that has Boyle backing up. Boyle nods at Collins to acknowledge the strikes.
Boyle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Collins as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fred Boyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collins scores with a jab to the head.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A nice combination there by Collins.
Collins moves into the clinch successfully.
Boyle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Collins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Fred Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Collins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boyle, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins breaks from the clinch.
Collins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boyle doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Collins.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Collins throws a one two combo.
Collins connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boyle momentarily.
Boyle has his takedown stuffed
and Collins counters with a straight right hand.
Collins pushes Boyle up against the cage in a clinch.
Collins lands a nice knee to the body.
Boyle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Collins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Collins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Collins lands with a kick to the ribs.
Collins cracks Boyle with a good jab.
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Boyle in a clinch.
Collins breaks the clinch.
Collins stuffs the takedown.
Boyle shoots and misses
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Boyle circles away.
Boyle tries to move into range but Collins moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Collins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Collins.
Boyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Collins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Collins scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boyle takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Collins connects with a jab.
Collins looks to land a combination. Boyle sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Collins's corner calls for a 1-2. Collins obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Collins - that will leave a mark!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Collins looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fred Boyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Collins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boyle.
Boyle takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robbie Collins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Collins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Boyle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Collins winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Collins!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker has chosen Tron as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, John Torres!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Walker!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Torres.
Walker avoids the head kick by Torres.
The fight stays on the outside here - Torres looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Torres feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Walker's calf.
Torres plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Torres, right into the meat.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Walker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Torres was covering up waiting for the punch and Walker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Walker is stalling in the full guard.
Walker throws and elbow that misses. Torres uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walker's guard. Nice move by Torres!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
Torres stops Walker from standing up.
Walker pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
Walker pushes Torres off and scrambles back to his feet.
Walker needs to keep his hands up - Torres had a free shot at his head there.
Torres tries to clinch but Walker is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Walker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Torres!
Walker sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The referee warns Torres that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Torres squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Torres is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Torres is in a horrible position here. Walker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Torres is breathing heavily.
Walker lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Torres is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Walker lands a big elbow.
Walker lands a nice shot to the head.
Torres wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Walker.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker lands a big elbow.
Torres is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Walker tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Walker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Torres is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands with some strikes.
Torres squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Walker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Walker with shots to the head and body - Torres looks very uncomfortable down there.
Walker punishing his opponent with strikes.
Torres is trying to stand.
Walker tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Torres in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker working Torres over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Walker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Torres gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Walker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Walker trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Walker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Walker wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Walker wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Walker slips nicely into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker moves into full mount! Torres won't be happy about that!
Roy Walker has got the better of the ground game so far.
Walker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Walker lands with some strikes.
BOOM! Walker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Walker dominating with strikes here.
Torres is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Walker landing strikes from the mount and Torres is in trouble!
Torres is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Walker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Walker landing strikes, looking to finish!
Walker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Torres in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Walker cracks Torres with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Torres is in a horrible position here. Walker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Torres in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Torres is trying to stand.
Walker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Torres hang on?
Walker with the ground and pound from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Walker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Walker breaks from Torres's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Walker tries to control but Torres wriggling away.
Walker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Torres is in a horrible position here. Walker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Walker working the ground and pound effectively.
Walker with the ground and pound from mount.
Walker landing strikes from the mount.
Walker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Walker cracks Torres with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walker postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Torres looks a forlorn figure.
Walker working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Walker with good strikes from the mount here!
Walker raining down shots from the mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Walker looking to finish Torres with some ground and pound. This is bad for Torres!
Walker lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Walker 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.
Walker scores with a takedown into Torres's guard.
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walker is looking to work some ground and pound but Torres has wrist control.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walker with a nice head shot there.
Torres is looking to stand up but Walker isn't so interested in that idea.
Walker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walker postures up in Torres's guard and throws a big left but Torres blocks it.
Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Walker controls the pace.
Walker wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Walker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Walker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Walker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
John Torres is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Torres.
Walker connects with a right hand. Torres shakes it off.
Torres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
John Torres has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Walker.
Torres tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Torres is fending him off so far but Walker persists. Nope, Torres circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker shoots for a double leg takedown but Torres sprawls well. He's pushed Walker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Torres tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walker.
Walker swats away the attempt to clinch by Torres.
Torres lands with a slapping head kick.
Walker scores a takedown into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Walker with shots to the head and body - Torres looks very uncomfortable down there.
Torres is bucking up trying to escape but Walker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Walker controlling the position easily from mount.
Walker lands a nice shot to the head.
Walker putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Torres is trying to stand.
Walker content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Walker really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Walker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torres did well to prevent Walker getting side control.
Walker thows a huge punch but Torres dodges it nicely.
Torres is trying to stand back up but Walker is controlling him
Well, if Walker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Torres pushes Walker off looking to stand but Walker dives back in and keeps control.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Walker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Walker trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
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.
Torres stuffs the takedown attempt from Walker. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Walker throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Torres's waist but Torres gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walker off to one side.
Torres lands a high kick!
Walker shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Walker prevents Torres from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker stalling.
Torres is trying to stand.
Walker scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.
Walker takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Torres looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Torres's head.
Walker drops an elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Walker slows the pace down in half guard.
Torres has hold of Walker's hands but Walker slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Walker stops Torres from getting back to his feet.
Walker wants to pass the guard but Torres is defending well.
Torres pushes Walker off but Walker dives into side control.
Torres takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Walker working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Torres is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Walker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Walker lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Torres down.
Torres taking a bit of punishment here - Walker scoring with strikes.
Torres takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Torres is pushing Walker's head away, looking to escape. Walker manages to hold on to the position though.
Walker wants to control but Torres is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Walker dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Walker shoots in but Torres avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Walker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Walker there.
Walker avoids the head kick by Torres.
Torres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Torres pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Torres 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker shoots in for a takedown but Torres shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Walker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Torres parries the strikes from Walker easily there. Walker is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Torres to escape.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Walker drags him back down.
Walker is putting a hurting on Torres here, landing some big shots from side control.
Torres is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Walker asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Walker tries to move into full mount but can't pass Torres's legs.
Torres is trying to buck Walker off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is working to avoid the ground and pound but Walker connects with a decent elbow.
Walker taking a breather here.
Walker throws an elbow but Torres slips to the side and avoids it well.
Torres managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Walker.
Walker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working.
Walker throws a strike aimed at the side of Torres's head but Torres avoids it well.
Walker scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Walker lands an elbow.
Walker is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres pushes Walker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Walker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Torres taking a bit of punishment here - Walker scoring with strikes.
Walker controlling from side mount.
Walker cracks Torres with a big elbow.
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.
Walker works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Torres wants to get back to his feet but Walker drags him back down.
Walker fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Torres tries to escape but Walker is in control.
Walker in side control, throwing shots but Torres defends.
Torres taking a bit of punishment here - Walker scoring with strikes.
Torres is trying to buck Walker off.
Torres takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
John Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walker advances to mount.
Roy Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Walker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Walker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Walker winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 44:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 44:50
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Walker! Roy Walker retains his welterweight title!
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