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VFC 37: Rogers v. Barnes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andre Berto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dougie Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Berto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dougie Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson fails with the takedown.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
Berto tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berto is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Berto. No joy for Ferguson on that attempt.
Andre Berto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie Ferguson.
Berto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berto tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Berto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berto stuffs the takedown.
Berto throws a low kick, looking for Ferguson's leg but Ferguson calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Berto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferguson.
Ferguson keeps the fight on the outside.
Berto tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Berto tries to clinch up.
Berto is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berto misses with a low kick.
Ferguson avoids the head kick by Berto.
Berto is looking to clinch.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Berto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferguson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Berto's half guard.
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.
Ferguson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berto sees it coming and defends easily.
Berto is trying to stand.
Berto is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferguson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berto has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ferguson is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ferguson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Berto defends it well.
Berto is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dougie Ferguson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Berto tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berto tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Berto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Berto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berto wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berto tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berto is looking to clinch.
Ferguson shoots in but Berto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berto wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Ferguson blocks a head kick by Berto.
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.
Berto tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ferguson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ferguson dives in and grabs Berto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berto pushes down on Ferguson's head and hops out.
Andre Berto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie Ferguson.
Berto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Berto moves in looking to clinch but Ferguson pushes him off.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berto but Berto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Berto tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berto tries to clinch up.
Berto tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferguson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berto defends it nicely.
Berto throws a head kick but Ferguson moves out of range.
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.
Berto wants to clinch.
Berto tries to close the distance and clinch but Ferguson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Berto dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Berto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berto is looking to clinch.
Berto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Andre Berto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berto wants to clinch up but Ferguson keeps it at a distance.
Berto tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Berto tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Andre Berto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berto tries to clinch up.
Ferguson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferguson moves out of range of the body kick from Berto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Berto tries to clinch up.
Berto is looking to clinch.
Andre Berto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Berto tries to clinch there but Ferguson circles away.
Berto tries to clinch but Ferguson is having none of it.
Ferguson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berto tries to avoid it but Ferguson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berto to the ground. Berto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Berto as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berto tries to clinch but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andre Berto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie Ferguson.
Berto is looking to clinch but Ferguson is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Berto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ferguson fails with a takedown attempt.
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.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ferguson shoots in for a takedown but Berto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berto wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andre Berto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Berto 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Berto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Danny Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vichnou Shiva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Bloc Party - Banquet. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vichnou Shiva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Shiva, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Shiva against the cage but Shiva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shiva decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shiva is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Shiva prevents Jones from improving his position.
Shiva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones wants to control but Shiva is keeping busy.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones wants to control but Shiva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones is staying active underneath Shiva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones is looking to clinch but Shiva is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Shiva shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones misses with the combination.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shiva misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shiva!
Shiva sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shiva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shiva is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jones is in close to Shiva's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Shiva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones wants to control from the top but Shiva keeps moving.
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shiva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shiva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shiva!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shiva trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Shiva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jones trying to control but Shiva postures up.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Shiva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Shiva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jones tries to roll over but Shiva keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Shiva keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Shiva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Danny Jones will probably get the nod.
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 tries to bum rush Shiva with a series of wild strikes but Shiva uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones tries to clinch there but Shiva circles away.
Jones misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shiva shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Shiva takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shiva blocks a head kick by Jones.
Jones feints and as Shiva raises his hands in defense, Jones changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Shiva keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shiva is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shiva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Shiva tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones keeping full guard, as Shiva tries to pass.
Jones is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jones is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Shiva has his hands clasped together but Jones extends an breaks Shiva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Cardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Cardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenny Smith!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cardy throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith stuns Cardy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Cardy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cardy avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Cardy to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cardy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cardy trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cardy prevents Smith from standing back up.
Cardy wants to stand up but Smith is controlling the position.
Smith makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cardy takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Smith looks gassed!
Smith tries to clinch up but Cardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith clinches up with Cardy and pushes him back against the cage.
Cardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith tries to clinch up but Cardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardy shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Cardy moves out of range easily.
Smith pushes Cardy away with a front kick.
Smith scores with a leg kick.
Smith drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Cardy get back to his feet.
Smith throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Cardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Cardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cardy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cardy has Smith in his guard.
Cardy is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets to his feet - Cardy follows without any prompting.
Cardy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Cardy counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cardy manages to get himself to full guard.
Smith stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The fighters circling - Cardy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cardy avoids a kick to the body.
Cardy steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smith. That one must have hurt.
Cardy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Smith was covering up waiting for the punch and Cardy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Smith can't keep his opponent in guard - Cardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Cardy seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dan Cardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Armas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Billington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Armas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Enter Sandman. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Igor Armas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Billington!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
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.
Billington preventing the sweep.
Billington trying to control but Armas is working from the bottom.
Armas looking for a sweep. Not yet Armas, not yet.
Billington working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Billington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Billington preventing the sweep.
Armas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Armas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Billington pushing down on Armas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Armas is trying to get back to full guard.
Billington drops an elbow to the side of Armas's head.
Billington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Billington winds up and cracks Armas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Billington has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Billington landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Billington is landing with some decent strikes but Armas is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Billington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Armas tries to hold on but Billington postures up.
Billington raining down shots from the mount!
Billington with the ground and pound from mount.
Armas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Armas tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Armas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Armas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Armas is breathing heavily.
Armas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Billington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armas's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billington scoring with punches to the head and body.
Billington stands up over Armas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Billington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Billington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Armas wants to improve his position but instead Billington has moved into half guard.
Armas tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Billington has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Armas is trying to escape the mount.
Billington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Armas hang on?
Billington raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armas tries to hold on but Billington pushes him away.
Billington lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Armas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Billington landing strikes from the mount.
Billington pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Billington raining down shots from the mount!
Billington lands a big shot there that rocks Armas but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Billington putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Armas is looking to get to half guard.
Billington lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Billington loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Armas scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Billington land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Billington stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Billington!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trond Carlos Bryne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Magnuson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnuson has chosen Thus Spake Zarathustra as his entrance music. Magnus Magnuson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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187 lbs
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Trond Carlos Bryne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Magnuson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magnuson tries to clinch but Bryne is having none of it.
Magnuson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bryne.
Magnuson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bryne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bryne scores with a shoulder strike.
Bryne breaks the clinch.
Magnuson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Magnuson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bryne can't do much from the bottom here.
Magnuson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Bryne is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magnuson darts in trying to clinch
and Bryne counters with a left and a right that stings Magnuson.
Magnuson misses with a shot to the body
and Bryne counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Magnuson jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magnuson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bryne can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bryne would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magnuson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Magnuson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bryne passes into side control.
Bryne decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Magnuson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bryne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bryne blocking some punches.
Bryne working aggressively here.
Magnuson fails to pull guard.
Bryne lands a shoulder strike.
Magnuson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Magnuson looks gassed!
Bryne gets back to full guard.
Bryne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Magnuson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryne has Magnuson pulled in close to control his posture.
Magnuson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bryne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magnuson is one step ahead there.
Magnuson is pushing down on Bryne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bryne is fighting to maintain full guard but Magnuson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Magnuson tries to stand and escape but Bryne is controlling the position.
Magnuson with the ground and pound but Bryne uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bryne seems keen to control Magnuson's posture.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Magnuson is one step ahead there.
Magnuson postures up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bryne holds on and takes a little breather.
Bryne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magnuson throwing strikes but missing.
Bryne controlling the position.
Bryne lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Magnuson!
Magnuson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson is looking to improve his position.
Bryne sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Magnuson wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magnuson is pressing down on Bryne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Magnuson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Magnuson misses with a hook. Bryne ducked under it nicely.
Bryne tries to clinch
so Magnuson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Magnuson looking to pass the guard.
Magnus Magnuson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magnuson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bryne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Magnuson has Bryne in his guard.
Magnuson has his foot on Bryne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bryne works his way back into a safe position though.
Magnuson looking for subs off his back but Bryne has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bryne perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Magnuson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnuson wants to get back to full guard but Bryne has mounted him!
Magnuson is looking to get to half guard.
Magnuson gets back to half guard.
Magnuson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bryne in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Magnuson trying to get back to full guard but Bryne takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Magnuson is desperately trying to improve his position but Bryne has a good base and remains in mount.
Magnuson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryne is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Magnuson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bryne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Magnuson swings around for an armbar but Bryne sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Magnuson's guard.
Magnuson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bryne has passed into side control.
Magnuson is trying to get back to his feet.
Magnuson tries to bench press Bryne off him but Bryne keeps the position.
Bryne trying to control the position but Magnuson is working away.
Magnuson looks to move to half guard but instead Bryne has passed into mount! Damn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson is working to get back to half guard.
Bryne looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnuson can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Magnuson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Magnuson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Magnuson misses with a body shot
and Bryne moves into the clinch.
Bryne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magnuson backwards.
Magnuson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magnuson working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magnuson.
Bryne lands a nice elbow.
Magnuson is trying to drag Bryne to the mat but Bryne just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bryne stalling the fight.
Magnuson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bryne uses from the top position.
Bryne gets to his feet - Magnuson follows without any prompting.
Magnuson scores a takedown into full mount!
Bryne tries to hold on but Magnuson pushes him away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryne is trying desperately to improve position.
Magnuson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Bryne is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnuson looking to ground and pound but Bryne is blocking nicely.
Magnuson scoring with strikes but Bryne is staying in there.
Bryne tries to reverse the position but Magnuson maintains control.
Bryne taking shots to the head.
Bryne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bryne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Magnuson is working away from the top position though.
Magnuson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Magnuson wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bryne manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Magnuson tries to stand but Bryne is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryne looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bryne is working hard here to advance position.
Magnuson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Magnuson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bryne swivels and escapes.
Bryne rushes Magnuson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bryne swings wildly with an uppercut but Magnuson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryne working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bryne looking to throw knees to the head but Magnuson is blocking nicely.
Magnuson has Bryne pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Magnuson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bryne tumbling to the mat - Magnuson dives into Bryne's guard.
Magnuson is fighting to break Bryne's control of his arms but Bryne is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Magnuson wants to get up but he can't break Bryne's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Bryne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnuson wants to stand but Bryne has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bryne has his hands on Magnuson's head, controlling the position.
Bryne has momentary wrist control but Magnuson slips an elbow through the middle.
Bryne is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Magnuson scores with a body shot.
Magnuson tries to close the distance and clinch but Bryne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bryne tries to keep at a distance but Magnuson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Trond Carlos Bryne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magnuson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trond Carlos Bryne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Magnuson.
Bryne wants to stall.
Magnuson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bryne smiles and moves away.
Magnus Magnuson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bryne wants to clinch
and Magnuson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Magnuson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bryne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Magnuson takes a shot to the head.
Magnuson wants the takedown. Bryne is fighting it off but Magnuson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bryne's guard against the cage.
Bryne keeping full guard, as Magnuson tries to pass.
Magnuson throwing strikes from guard but Bryne blocks nicely.
Bryne controls Magnuson momentarily but Magnuson frees himself.
Bryne is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Magnuson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Magnuson tries to stand but Bryne is controlling from the bottom.
Bryne is controlling Magnuson's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Magnuson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Magnuson 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Magnuson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Tramp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joey Jojo III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jojo III has chosen Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo as his entrance music. Bob Tramp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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204 lbs
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210 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Tramp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Jojo III!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jojo III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tramp circles away.
Tramp wants to clinch.
Tramp blocks a head kick by Jojo III.
Jojo III drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tramp is looking to reverse the position.
Jojo III goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tramp has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jojo III but great work by Tramp.
Jojo III manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Jojo III is not content to let Tramp control the position.
Jojo III wants to improve his position but Tramp is controlling well.
Jojo III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jojo III has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tramp can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jojo III looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tramp stopping the sweep attempt from Jojo III.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jojo III looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jojo III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tramp is one step ahead there.
Jojo III is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jojo III is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tramp wants to control from the top but Jojo III keeps moving.
Jojo III is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jojo III has a closed guard, preventing Tramp from standing up.
Tramp has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tramp wants to control from the top but Jojo III keeps moving.
Jojo III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tramp is one step ahead there.
Jojo III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tramp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jojo III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tramp gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jojo III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tramp is one step ahead there.
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.
Jojo III had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Tramp is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Jojo III Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Tramp's back instead.
Jojo III looking for the RNC.
Jojo III looks gassed!
Tramp is trying to shake Jojo III off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Jojo III won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Jojo III swats away the attempt to clinch by Tramp.
Tramp wants to clinch up but Jojo III keeps it at a distance.
Jojo III moves into range and clinches up with Tramp.
Tramp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Jojo III 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.
Jojo III gets the takedown into side control.
Jojo III prevents Tramp from escaping the position.
Jojo III passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tramp!
Jojo III stands up from mount. Strange move.
Tramp tries to clinch but Jojo III is having none of it.
Jojo III scores with a punch to the head.
Tramp is looking to clinch but Jojo III is avoiding it.
Tramp tries to close the distance and clinch but Jojo III swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jojo III rushes Tramp and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jojo III scores a nice knee to the body.
Jojo III unloads a knee to the mid-section. Tramp lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jojo III breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jojo III changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tramp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jojo III working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jojo III wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tramp, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jojo III works to advance to full mount. Tramp defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tramp wants to control but Jojo III is having none of it.
Jojo III is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Bob Tramp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tramp takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jojo III throws a one two combo.
Tramp throws a head kick but Jojo III moves out of range.
Tramp is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jojo III.
Jojo III forces Tramp back against the cage and clinches.
Jojo III pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jojo III shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tramp's guard.
Jojo III advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tramp prevents Jojo III from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tramp wants to get back to his feet but Jojo III drags him back down.
Jojo III working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jojo III passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Tramp!
Tramp is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jojo III has taken his back.
Tramp defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III working for the choke.
Tramp trying to control the hands but Jojo III won't let him.
Jojo III is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Tramp showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III tightening his grip on Tramp, looking for the choke.
Jojo III tightening his grip on Tramp, looking for the choke.
Joey Jojo III has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jojo III looking for the RNC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Jojo III showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jojo III circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tramp takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tramp steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jojo III. That one must have hurt.
Jojo III avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jojo III swats away the attempt to clinch by Tramp.
Jojo III scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tramp tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jojo III!
Jojo III has managed to clinch.
Jojo III breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tramp throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Joey Jojo III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jojo III moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tramp takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jojo III throws a combination. Tramp tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jojo III lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jojo III changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tramp tries to avoid it but Jojo III manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tramp to the ground. Tramp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tramp gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jojo III to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tramp wants to stand but Jojo III is controlling the position.
Tramp on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tramp tries to get out of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jojo III wants to pass the guard but Tramp is keeping the position.
Jojo III passes Tramp's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jojo III wants to work for an arm triangle but Tramp is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jojo III is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jojo III is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Tramp is positioning himself well to prevent Jojo III advancing to mount.
Jojo III works his way into full mount!
Jojo III is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tramp has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Jojo III has control of Tramp's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tramp regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III fails to take his opponent's back.
Jojo III has control of Tramp's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Tramp regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jojo III looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Joey Jojo III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Tramp is trying desperately to improve position.
Jojo III goes for an armbar but Tramp turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tramp.
Tramp wanted to stand there but Jojo III had control of the position.
Tramp stands and steps away. Jojo III gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jojo III moves into the clinch successfully.
Bob Tramp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tramp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tramp takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jojo III escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Jojo III comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jojo III 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Jojo III!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paavo Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Ovechkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paavo Smith could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ivan Ovechkin's chin.
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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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177 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paavo Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Ovechkin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Ovechkin which made him look bad.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ovechkin sprawls well. Ovechkin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Ovechkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ovechkin throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Smith gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ovechkin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Ovechkin wants to get up but he can't break Smith's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Ovechkin from controlling successfully.
Ovechkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ovechkin passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ovechkin.
Ovechkin trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ovechkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ovechkin drops Smith with a beautiful combination! Smith stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ovechkin is looking for the KO!
Smith is rocked!
It looks like Paavo Smith has been cut.
Smith drops his hands momentarily. Ovechkin doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Smith staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Smith doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Ovechkin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harry Poppins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dominic Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poppins comes to the cage accompanied by Mama Said Knock You Out. Dominic Taylor has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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218 lbs
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189 cm
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Poppins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominic Taylor!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poppins.
Taylor lands with a nice combination. Poppins backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Harry Poppins has been cut.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poppins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Poppins is working Taylor over against the cage.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Poppins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taylor looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Poppins.
Poppins cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
Poppins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Poppins scores a nice knee to the body.
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Poppins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Poppins scores a nice knee to the body.
Poppins lands a knee to the body.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Poppins crunches a lovely knee into Taylor's ribcage.
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poppins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Poppins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poppins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poppins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Poppins lands a knee to the body.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Poppins.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Poppins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poppins is looking to clinch.
Poppins tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Poppins slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Poppins wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Poppins moves into the clinch.
Poppins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Poppins lands a body shot.
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poppins lands a good knee to the midsection. Taylor won't want to take too many of those.
Poppins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poppins scores a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poppins obliges.
Poppins scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Poppins.
Poppins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poppins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Poppins clinches with his opponent.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Poppins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poppins scores with a knee to the head.
Poppins stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Harry Poppins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Taylor.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poppins prevents it.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Poppins pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Poppins gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poppins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Poppins is working Taylor over against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poppins obliges.
Poppins crunches a lovely knee into Taylor's ribcage.
Poppins lands a nice knee to the body.
Poppins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poppins obliges.
Poppins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taylor avoiding damage as Poppins throws knees to the body.
Taylor has Poppins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poppins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poppins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Poppins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppins has managed to clinch.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Poppins gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Poppins working Taylor over with knees to the body.
Poppins lands a nice knee to the body.
Poppins working Taylor over with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poppins.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Poppins stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poppins.
Poppins stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Poppins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Poppins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poppins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Poppins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Poppins's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Poppins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taylor.
Poppins doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Poppins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Poppins.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Poppins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Poppins pushes him off.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Poppins rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Harry Poppins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poppins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Poppins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Poppins crunches a lovely knee into Taylor's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Poppins with a knee to the head.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harry Poppins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Taylor.
Poppins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taylor.
Poppins landing knees to the body.
Taylor wants to break free but Poppins has control.
Poppins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Poppins trying to land knees to the body.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Poppins gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Poppins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poppins rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Poppins working Taylor over with knees to the body.
Poppins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Poppins with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Poppins scores a nice knee to the body.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poppins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Harry Poppins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poppins wants to clinch.
Poppins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Poppins fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poppins closes the distance and clinches.
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Poppins manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poppins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poppins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poppins darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Poppins lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Poppins scores a nice knee to the body.
Poppins lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Poppins lands a body punch in the clinch.
Poppins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Poppins lands a left hand.
Poppins working Taylor over with knees to the body.
Poppins lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Poppins lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poppins prevents it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Poppins obliges.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Poppins scores a nice knee to the body.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Poppins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dominic Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Poppins clinches.
Poppins working Taylor over with knees to the body.
Poppins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Poppins tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taylor avoiding damage as Poppins throws knees to the body.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Poppins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Poppins dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Poppins's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Poppins drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Poppins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Poppins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Poppins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Taylor in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Poppins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Poppins working Taylor over with knees to the body.
Poppins lands a nice knee to the body.
Poppins lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Poppins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Poppins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Poppins scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poppins landing knees to the body.
Poppins has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Poppins trying to land knees to the body.
Poppins working aggressively here.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harry Poppins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dominic Taylor.
Poppins using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Poppins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Poppins scores a nice knee to the body.
Poppins crunches a lovely knee into Taylor's ribcage.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Poppins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Poppins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Poppins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Poppins moves into the clinch.
Poppins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Taylor lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Poppins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Poppins.
Poppins tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Poppins prevents it.
Poppins works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Poppins - that landed with a thud.
Poppins landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poppins smiles and moves away.
Dominic Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Poppins tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poppins tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Poppins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Poppins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Poppins lands an elbow inside.
Poppins lands a body shot.
Poppins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Poppins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Poppins landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Poppins lands a good knee to the midsection. Taylor won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Poppins.
Poppins lands a shot to the body.
Poppins lands a body shot.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taylor can't break the clinch.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
Poppins scores a nice knee to the body.
Harry Poppins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poppins lands a good knee to the midsection. Taylor won't want to take too many of those.
Poppins is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Poppins.
Taylor is working for takedown but Poppins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Poppins comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Poppins digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
Taylor is working for takedown but Poppins is calmly controlling the position for now.
Poppins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
Poppins lands a good knee to the midsection. Taylor won't want to take too many of those.
Taylor tries to work over Poppins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Poppins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poppins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Poppins!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rhomboid Goatcabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and roy d (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goatcabin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Selfishly Irritating. d has chosen do it as his entrance music. roy d has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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171 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhomboid Goatcabin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, roy d!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goatcabin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
d is pressing down on Goatcabin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Goatcabin looking to pass the guard.
Goatcabin with a nice head shot there.
Goatcabin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Goatcabin lands a couple of elbows.
Goatcabin sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed d's guard.
d keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
d makes his way to full guard. A much better position for d.
Goatcabin postures up in d's guard and throws a big left but d blocks it.
Goatcabin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goatcabin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goatcabin throwing strikes from guard but d blocks nicely.
d is trying to keep Goatcabin in close.
Goatcabin wants to pass the guard but d is keeping the position.
d working a defensive guard here.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goatcabin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
d trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
d is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Goatcabin is staying active.
d won't allow Goatcabin to pass to mount.
Goatcabin is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goatcabin is thwarting d's attempts to control the position.
Goatcabin throwing shots but d is blocking nicely.
d avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goatcabin.
d is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goatcabin pulls his head out easily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from d as Goatcabin shoots in.
Goatcabin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent d stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Goatcabin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. d did well to prevent Goatcabin getting side control.
Goatcabin winds up and cracks d with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
d is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
d wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
d is trying to maintain the position but Goatcabin is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goatcabin lands a nice short elbow.
Goatcabin working d over with strikes.
d is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goatcabin pulls his head out easily.
Goatcabin wants to pass the guard but d is defending well.
d works his way to full guard. Good work.
d utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goatcabin advances to half guard.
Goatcabin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
d moves into full guard.
d bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goatcabin's guard.
Goatcabin pulls d in to control the position.
Goatcabin has his feet on d's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Goatcabin moves in looking to clinch but d pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goatcabin is defended easily by d.
Goatcabin tries to clinch but d is having none of it.
d scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
d looks to land a combination but Goatcabin avoids it well.
d throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goatcabin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from d.
d with a hook.
d fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
d looks gassed!
d lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Goatcabin backs up against the cage.
d fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Goatcabin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
d waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Goatcabin.
Goatcabin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but d moves away.
d gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goatcabin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goatcabin stopping the sweep attempt from d.
Goatcabin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goatcabin makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goatcabin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Goatcabin advances to half guard.
Goatcabin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
d avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goatcabin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. d manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Goatcabin distracts d with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goatcabin postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goatcabin's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhomboid Goatcabin dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goatcabin takes the fight into the clinch.
d jumps guard.
d is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
d can't keep his opponent in guard - Goatcabin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goatcabin stops d from getting back to his feet.
d wants to improve his position but Goatcabin is controlling well.
Goatcabin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Goatcabin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Goatcabin landing strikes, looking to finish!
Goatcabin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like roy d has been cut.
d really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
d is breathing heavily.
Goatcabin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatcabin looking to finish d with some ground and pound. This is bad for d!
Goatcabin breaks from d's wrist control and lands an elbow.
d is bucking up trying to escape but Goatcabin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goatcabin prevents d from getting the reversal.
Goatcabin with good strikes from the mount here!
Goatcabin with shots to the head and body - d looks very uncomfortable down there.
Goatcabin breaks from d's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Goatcabin scoring with strikes but d is staying in there.
d working to try and regain half guard.
d regains half guard.
Goatcabin trying to mount his opponent but d defends it.
Nice strikes from Goatcabin there.
Goatcabin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goatcabin trying to mount his opponent but d defends it.
d tries to get to full guard but Goatcabin has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin drops an elbow to the side of d's head.
Goatcabin prevents d from improving his position.
Goatcabin working over d with some ground and pound. d looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goatcabin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
d wants to control but Goatcabin is keeping busy.
Goatcabin looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Goatcabin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
d has hold of Goatcabin's hands but Goatcabin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Goatcabin there.
Rhomboid Goatcabin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goatcabin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
d is looking to improve his position but Goatcabin isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goatcabin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Goatcabin breaks from d's wrist control and lands an elbow.
d is bucking up trying to escape but Goatcabin cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goatcabin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can d hang on?
d is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goatcabin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That has opened up roy d's cut even more.
d is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goatcabin is landing with some decent strikes but d is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The cut above roy d's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Goatcabin is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Goatcabin working away from the top, dropping strikes.
roy d's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at roy d's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rhomboid Goatcabin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rogers's entrance music is Get up. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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268 lbs
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267 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Rogers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifton Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes swings for the body but Rogers moves out of range.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Rogers had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Clifton Barnes has been cut.
Rogers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barnes on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with the combination.
Rogers looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slow jab from Rogers misses its intended target.
Barnes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rogers bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Barnes's guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes has a closed guard, preventing Rogers from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rogers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rogers controls the pace.
Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Barnes counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rogers!
Rogers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Rogers is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barnes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Barnes scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rogers?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes with good strikes from the mount here!
Barnes throws some wild stikes that Rogers manages to avoid easily.
Barnes punching from mount but Rogers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
It looks like Cody Rogers has been cut.
Barnes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Barnes thowing shots but they're missing.
Barnes thowing shots but they're missing.
Rogers is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poor strikes thrown by Barnes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Barnes cracks Rogers with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cody Rogers's cut is getting worse.
Barnes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Barnes there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Barnes working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Rogers slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes throws a strike but Rogers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea.
Rogers manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Barnes manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Cody Rogers will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barnes is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barnes misses with a takedown
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
Rogers misses with a double jab.
Rogers misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
Rogers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That has opened up Clifton Barnes's cut even more.
Barnes blocks the body kick.
Cody Rogers is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Barnes missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barnes wants to free his trapped foot but Rogers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rogers is trying to get back to full guard.
Rogers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barnes.
Barnes winds up and cracks Rogers with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Barnes trying to advance position but Rogers counters by regaining guard.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rogers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Rogers's brow.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Rogers has wrist control.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rogers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Barnes thows a big elbow that misses.
Rogers scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Cody Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
Rogers connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Rogers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers throws a combination that misses
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Rogers didn't expect that.
Barnes looking to pass the guard.
Barnes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Rogers dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Rogers misses with a hook to the body
and Barnes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rogers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barnes content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes passes Rogers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Barnes works his foot free and advances to mount.
Barnes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes with shots to the head and body - Rogers looks very uncomfortable down there.
Barnes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rogers hang on?
Barnes landing shots from mount.
Rogers tries to lock up and control but Barnes gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rogers is trying desperately to improve position.
Rogers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Barnes.
Barnes throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Barnes throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rogers's head.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rogers scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rogers throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rogers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cody Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers leaves Barnes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rogers misses with a looping left.
Rogers throws a sloppy body shot
and Barnes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rogers's guard.
Clifton Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Barnes advances to half guard.
Barnes throwing shots but Rogers is blocking nicely.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes trying to advance position but Rogers counters by regaining guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws and elbow that misses. Rogers uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnes's guard. Nice move by Rogers!
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes wants to improve his position but instead Rogers has moved into half guard.
Barnes is refusing to be controlled, as Rogers sits in half guard.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rogers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rogers wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clifton Barnes really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barnes doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Rogers counter with a right hand.
Barnes with a poor takedown
and Rogers counters with a stiff right hand.
The cut above Clifton Barnes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cody Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Barnes.
Cody Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clifton Barnes.
Barnes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rogers is adopting a defensive guard.
Barnes is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rogers is looking to stand up but Barnes isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes being controlled here momentarily.
Barnes thows a big elbow that misses.
Rogers utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barnes throws a strike but Rogers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barnes manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rogers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rogers wants to control but Barnes is having none of it.
Barnes sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Rogers holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Barnes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rogers tries to buck Barnes off but he can't manage it.
Barnes pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rogers is in a horrible position here. Barnes smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Barnes dominating with strikes here.
Barnes punching from mount but Rogers doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rogers taking shots to the head.
Cody Rogers's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Barnes drops a big elbow. That's hurt Rogers! More shots from Barnes and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clifton Barnes!
Clifton Barnes is the new heavyweight champion!
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