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UKMMA 25 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Manuel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Peezy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peezy has chosen Majin Buu Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Peezy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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150 lbs
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135 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good elbows
Determined |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Manuel Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Peezy!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peezy throws a combination that misses
and Marquez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Peezy keeps the fight on the outside.
Peezy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Marquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Peezy is just out of range.
Peezy shoots in for a takedown but Marquez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Peezy moves away.
The fighters circling - Peezy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marquez throws a body punch but Peezy moves out of range.
Marquez shoots in and drives through. Peezy sprawls well.
Marquez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Peezy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Marquez somewhat.
Peezy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marquez stuns Peezy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Peezy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Manuel Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Peezy looks to clinch
and Marquez counters with a nice body shot.
Peezy clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Marquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Marquez is trying to force a seperation but Peezy has the dominant position.
Marquez tries to break the clinch but Peezy is controlling the position.
Marquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Marquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peezy is trying to maintain a safe position but Marquez gets an underhook and turns Peezy into the cage.
Peezy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peezy has him pressed against the cage.
Peezy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peezy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Marquez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Peezy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Peezy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Peezy.
Marquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Peezy lands an elbow that stopped Marquez in his tracks for a moment.
Peezy lands a good knee to the midsection. Marquez won't want to take too many of those.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
Nice elbow from Peezy.
A short right from Peezy on the inside.
Peezy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peezy lands a nice knee to the body.
Marquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Peezy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marquez's defenses.
Marquez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Peezy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marquez takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Peezy.
Peezy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquez's efforts to push away.
Peezy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Peezy - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Peezy.
Peezy lands a left hand.
Peezy lands a nice elbow.
Peezy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Peezy tries a knee to the head but Marquez blocks it.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peezy lands a damaging elbow.
Peezy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Peezy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Marquez's face.
Peezy lands a nice knee to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peezy throws an elbow but misses.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Peezy is controlling him.
Marquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peezy misses with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Peezy throws an elbow but misses.
Peezy keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch but Peezy keeps him there for the moment.
Peezy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Peezy has double underhooks.
Peezy keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch but Peezy keeps him there for the moment.
Peezy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marquez's defenses.
A frustrated look appears on Marquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Marquez takes an elbow to the temple.
Marquez is trying to break free.
Peezy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Peezy prevents Marquez from breaking the clinch.
Peezy misses with a knee to the head.
Marquez tries to break the clinch but Peezy is controlling the position.
Marquez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Peezy has him pressed against the cage.
Peezy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Peezy keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peezy keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Peezy misses with an elbow strike.
Peezy has Marquez pressed against the cage, preventing Marquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marquez tries to break free but Peezy pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Marquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Peezy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquez's efforts to push away.
Marquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Peezy won't allow it.
Peezy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Marquez is trying to force a seperation but Peezy has the dominant position.
Peezy misses with an elbow over the top.
Marquez wants to break free but Peezy has control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marquez dodges an elbow strike from Peezy.
Marquez is trying to push Peezy away but Peezy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Peezy.
Peezy missing with knees to the body.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Peezy throws a punch but it's blocked by Marquez.
Peezy trying to stall but Marquez improves his position.
Marquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Peezy is controlling him.
Peezy prevents Marquez from breaking the clinch.
Marquez wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Peezy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Marquez is trying to break free.
Peezy keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Marquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Peezy has double underhooks.
Peezy wants to stall.
Marquez tries to break the clinch but Peezy is controlling the position.
Peezy throws an elbow that misses.
Peezy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquez's efforts to push away.
Marquez is trying to break the clinch but Peezy has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marquez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marquez is trying to break free.
Peezy misses with an elbow over the top.
Peezy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquez's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Peezy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marquez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marquez tests Peezy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peezy avoids the body shot from Marquez.
Marquez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Marquez decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Peezy, up you get!
Peezy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marquez.
Marquez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marquez throws a series of punches but Peezy moves out of range.
Peezy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peezy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Peezy swings for the body but Marquez moves out of range.
Marquez feints a jab promting Peezy to slip. Marquez then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Peezy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peezy tries to land a front kick but Marquez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peezy is breathing heavily.
Peezy wants to clinch up but Marquez keeps it at a distance.
Marquez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Peezy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marquez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peezy misses with an uppercut
and Marquez counters with a left to the body.
Peezy throws a wild body kick that Marquez sees coming a mile off.
A solid body kick from Peezy.
Marquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marquez lands a nice hook to Peezy's body. Peezy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marquez scores with a one two! Peezy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Marquez slips a jab and a cross from Peezy.
Marquez circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peezy tries to clinch up.
Peezy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marquez.
Peezy thows a body shot but no joy.
Peezy throws a push kick but Marquez slaps the foot to one side.
Peezy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Marquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Peezy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Marquez counters with a left to the body.
Peezy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice sprawl there from Peezy as Marquez shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Manuel Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marquez jabs at Peezy's body.
Juan Manuel Marquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marquez lands a nice looking body shot.
Marquez throws a sloppy head kick and Peezy moves out of range easily.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peezy throws a head kick that half lands.
Peezy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Peezy wants to clinch.
Peezy walks into a straight right hand from Marquez.
Peezy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Marquez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Peezy misses with a left hand
and Marquez counters with a shoot takedown. Peezy fights it but they end up in guard.
Marquez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Peezy moves in looking to clinch but Marquez pushes him off.
Joe Peezy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Marquez blocks the low kick.
Marquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Peezy pinned against the cage. Peezy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Peezy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Peezy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Marquez.
Marquez decides to stand up, so the ref orders Peezy to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marquez tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marquez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Peezy throws a body kick that misses.
Peezy looks for a takedown but Marquez sprawls well.
Marquez lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marquez is looking to wear down Peezy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marquez dives in and grabs Peezy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Peezy pushes down on Marquez's head and hops out.
Peezy lands with a nice body kick.
Peezy throws a right hand that misses
and Marquez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Peezy misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Manuel Marquez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Marquez jabs at Peezy's body.
Peezy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Peezy throws a sloppy head kick and Marquez moves out of range easily.
Marquez just misses with a punch to the body.
Peezy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Peezy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Marquez as he avoids it easily.
Marquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peezy was well out of range. Poor timing from Marquez.
Peezy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Peezy misses with the combination.
Peezy fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peezy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Marquez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peezy throws a chopping leg kick but Marquez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Peezy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Peezy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peezy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Marquez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peezy manages to avoid it.
Peezy misses with an uppercut.
Marquez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marquez moves in looking to clinch but Peezy pushes him off.
Peezy misses with a double jab
and Marquez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Peezy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Marquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Peezy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Marquez.
Marquez looks for a takedown but Peezy sprawls well.
Peezy is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Manuel Marquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Peezy back to the cage. Marquez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Peezy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marquez scores with a body shot.
Peezy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Peezy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Marquez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Peezy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marquez manages to avoid it.
Peezy tried to score with a low kick but Marquez checks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marquez is defended easily by Peezy.
Marquez scores with a nice head shot.
Peezy scores with a spinning back kick!
Marquez checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown. Peezy tries to sprawl out of it but Marquez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Peezy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peezy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Peezy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marquez counters with a left and a right that stings Peezy.
Peezy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Marquez connects with a body shot that sends Peezy's belly button to the back.
Peezy looks to land a combination but Marquez avoids it well.
Peezy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Peezy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Peezy misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Marquez is predictable there
and Peezy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Peezy scores with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peezy throws a punch but it's blocked by Marquez.
Marquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Marquez tries to circle away but Peezy has him pinned against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Marquez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Peezy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Marquez's brow.
Marquez is trying to force a seperation but Peezy has the dominant position.
Peezy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peezy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquez's efforts to push away.
Marquez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Marquez is looking to break free of the clinch but Peezy has double underhooks.
Peezy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marquez.
Marquez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Peezy.
Peezy has Marquez pressed against the cage, preventing Marquez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Peezy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marquez's defenses.
Marquez wants to break free but Peezy has control.
Peezy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Marquez's efforts to push away.
Peezy trying to stall but Marquez improves his position.
Marquez wants to break free but Peezy has control.
Marquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Peezy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Peezy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Marquez.
Marquez wants to break free but Peezy has control.
Marquez is trying to force a seperation but Peezy has the dominant position.
Marquez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Marquez wants to get back to striking at distance but Peezy won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Manuel Marquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marquez 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Manuel Marquez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Syd Scarr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keenan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Warriors Code. The key to victory for Syd Scarr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
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169 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Syd Scarr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Rory Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keenan moves into range and clinches up with Scarr.
Keenan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Keenan forces Scarr back against the cage and clinches.
Scarr lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scarr throws an elbow that misses.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Scarr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Scarr lands a nice uppercut.
Keenan managing to block the knees to the body from Scarr.
Scarr has a couple of punches blocked by Keenan.
Keenan dodges an elbow strike from Scarr.
Scarr looking to slow down the pace here.
Keenan manages to break the clinch.
Keenan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Keenan lands in his opponent's guard.
Keenan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Keenan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keenan wants to pass the guard but Scarr is keeping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rory Keenan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Scarr takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scarr.
Keenan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Scarr has Keenan pressed against the cage, preventing Keenan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Scarr throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Keenan avoiding damage as Scarr throws knees to the body.
Scarr goes for a takedown attempt but Keenan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Keenan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scarr tries to clinch
and Keenan counters by moving into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Keenan.
Scarr is trying to break the clinch but Keenan has him pressed against the cage.
Keenan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Keenan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan circles away from the clinch attempt
and Keenan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan is pressing down on Scarr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Scarr is holding on for now.
Keenan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Keenan is thwarting Scarr's attempts to control the position.
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.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Syd Scarr just wasn't active enough.
Scarr thumps Keenan with a low kick.
Keenan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Keenan lands in his opponent's guard.
Scarr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Keenan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scarr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Keenan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Scarr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scarr gets tackled into the cage by Keenan. Keenan maintains the clinch.
Scarr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keenan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Keenan checks a low kick from Scarr.
Scarr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keenan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Keenan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keenan checks a low kick from Scarr.
Scarr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keenan gets a takedown into half guard.
Scarr trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Syd Scarr just wasn't active enough.
Keenan moves out of range as Scarr throws a body kick.
Keenan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Scarr.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scarr, right into the meat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Keenan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Scarr darts in trying to clinch
and Keenan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scarr drops his hands momentarily and Keenan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scarr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Keenan circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan pushes Scarr up against the cage in a clinch.
Keenan wants the takedown. Scarr is fighting it off but Keenan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Scarr's guard against the cage.
Scarr trying to keep a closed guard but Keenan is proving a slippery customer.
Scarr wants to sweep but no luck.
Keenan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Syd Scarr just wasn't active enough.
Scarr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan throws a hook but Scarr avoids it easily.
Scarr looks to throw the jab but Keenan is out of range.
Keenan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scarr. Scarr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Syd Scarr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarr has his takedown stuffed
and Keenan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Keenan avoiding damage as Scarr throws knees to the body.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Keenan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Keenan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Scarr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Keenan breaks from the clinch.
Scarr closes the distance but Keenan moves to the side
and Keenan counters with a takedown into side control.
Keenan moves into full mount!
Keenan works his way to his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keenan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Scarr doesn't escape.
Keenan misses with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rory Keenan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Keenan throws a hook but Scarr blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Scarr.
Keenan gets a clinch.
Scarr has Keenan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Keenan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Keenan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Keenan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Scarr clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Keenan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Scarr doesn't escape.
Keenan is trying to stick to Scarr's back but Scarr is turning into Keenan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Keenan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Scarr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keenan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Keenan is pulling down on Scarr's head. It's preventing any offense from Scarr, at least for the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Syd Scarr.
Scarr misses with a takedown
and Keenan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Keenan avoids the head kick by Scarr.
Keenan sizes up Scarr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Scarr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Keenan throws a jab when Scarr was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Scarr. Those never looked like landing.
Keenan takes the fight into the clinch.
Scarr tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Syd Scarr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scarr misses with an elbow strike.
Scarr misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Scarr is looking to control Keenan's arms but Keenan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Scarr has his back to the cage.
Keenan drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scarr pulls his leg out and moves away.
Keenan moves into range and clinches up with Scarr.
Keenan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Scarr prevents it.
Scarr wants to stall.
Scarr missing with knees to the body.
Scarr tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scarr struggles to land a body shot inside as Keenan controls his hands.
Scarr landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keenan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Scarr regains guard immediately.
Keenan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Keenan postures up.
Syd Scarr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Keenan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Keenan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Keenan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
Scarr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Keenan is one step ahead there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Scarr misses with a kick to the body.
Keenan scores a takedown into full mount!
Keenan controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rory Keenan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Keenan 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rory Keenan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sgt Parrotface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Asdington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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191 lbs
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210 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sgt Parrotface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, George Asdington!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asdington has his takedown stuffed
and Parrotface cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Parrotface is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Parrotface finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Parrotface feints and then cracks Asdington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asdington down.
Parrotface looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Asdington actively working from the bottom here.
Parrotface controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parrotface is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Asdington is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sgt Parrotface!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Terrance Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rover Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Desperado by Los Lobos as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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171 lbs
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175 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Granite chin |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrance Time!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rover Gracie!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie with a poor takedown
and Time counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Time throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Time lands.
Time lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Time makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Time counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Time smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie closes the distance but Time moves to the side
and Time counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time connects with a single shot there.
Time shoots in and bounces Gracie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Time with a flurry of punches that miss.
Time thows a big elbow that misses.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Time doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Time manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Time is looking to stand up but Gracie won't let him.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Time defends it easily.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Time can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Time throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Time postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Time pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Time works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Time's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Time is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Time is keeping the position for now.
Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Time trying to control the position.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Time is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Time manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Time's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time trying to strike off his back.
Time on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Time tries to get out of the position.
Time looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Time looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie trying to control but Time is working from the bottom.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Time is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Time manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Time's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Time not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Time is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Time manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Time's guard.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Time dives on top into guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Time tries to pass.
Time won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Time landing some decent shots from guard.
Time is sitting in close to Gracie's body. Gracie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Time is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Time is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rover Gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Patrick Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harris 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bleed It Out. Neil Patrick Harris has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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178 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Patrick Harris !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Harris working away.
Harris wants to control but Kennedy is keeping him busy.
Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kennedy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harris is looking for a kimura but Kennedy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harris to get the leverage.
Kennedy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kennedy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kennedy looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris forces his way into half guard.
Harris is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kennedy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harris .
Kennedy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kennedy regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kennedy working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kennedy is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Harris wants to control from the top but Kennedy keeps moving.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is keeping the position.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Kennedy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harris defends well.
Harris got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kennedy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harris has managed to get both his arms back between Kennedy's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennedy is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Harris 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.
Kennedy trying to keep a closed guard but Harris is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily.
Harris drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kennedy dives on top into guard.
Harris trying to control the position.
Kennedy trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris , not yet.
Kennedy stands and throws Harris 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Harris struggling a bit here.
Kennedy is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Harris is trying to escape and Kennedy transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Harris is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kennedy! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Watt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Watt could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Edward Simpson's chin.
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250 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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235 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Watt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Edward Simpson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Simpson - that will leave a mark!
Simpson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Simpson with a nice cross.
Watt shoots in but Simpson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simpson drives through and clinches with Watt against the cage.
Simpson landing knees to the body.
Simpson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Watt's defenses.
It looks like James Watt has been cut.
Watt fails to pull guard.
Simpson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simpson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
James Watt's cut is getting worse.
Simpson lands an elbow just above Watt 's eye.
Watt is breathing heavily.
Simpson lands an elbow that stopped Watt in his tracks for a moment.
James Watt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Simpson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Simpson lands a good knee to the midsection. Watt won't want to take too many of those.
Simpson lands a damaging elbow.
Jeez, James Watt's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at James Watt's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edward Simpson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dallas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dallas's entrance music is Ace of Spades. A fine choice. Lewis has chosen Fort minor Ft. 50 Cent&Eminem - Remember the name Remix as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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213 lbs
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212 lbs
10 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Dallas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Junior Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dallas shoots and misses
and Lewis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dallas with a poor takedown
and Lewis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Dan Dallas has been cut.
Lewis misses with a few strikes there.
Dallas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lewis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dallas's guard now.
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lewis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lewis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dallas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis stalling.
Dallas wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis stands up out of the half guard.
Dallas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lewis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dallas's guard now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Dallas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dallas can't keep his opponent in guard - Lewis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lewis trying to control the pace.
Lewis is nestled in close to Dallas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lewis blocks the strikes from Dallas.
Lewis content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lewis decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dallas is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis gets a takedown into half guard.
Dallas punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lewis in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Lewis might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Junior Lewis has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Lewis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dallas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lewis digs a good hook to Dallas's body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dallas. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lewis lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lewis.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dallas throws a lazy head kick
and Lewis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Dallas's guard now.
Lewis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lewis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis controls the position.
Lewis's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Junior Lewis wasn't active enough on the ground.
Lewis lands with a shot to the body.
Dallas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dallas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lewis throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Lewis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lewis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Lewis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Dallas'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.
Lewis lands a two punch combo.
Lewis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dallas is trying to improve his position.
Lewis remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lewis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lewis controls the position from side control.
Lewis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Lewis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lewis scores with a push kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lewis!
Dan Dallas's cut is getting worse.
Dallas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lewis counters with a shoot takedown. Dallas fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lewis advances position into side control!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Let's hope that Lewis has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Dallas's face as Lewis controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Junior Lewis.
Lewis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dallas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dallas being controlled here, momentarily.
Junior Lewis has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Lewis is pushing down on Dallas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dallas is fighting to maintain full guard but Lewis has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lewis passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dallas!
Dallas is in a horrible position here. Lewis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lewis controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis looking to secure an arm triangle but Dallas defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Lewis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Dallas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Lewis cracks Dallas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lewis throws a nice head kick!
Dan Dallas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dallas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Dallas tries for a takedown but Lewis circles away easily
so Lewis counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lewis stands and throws Dallas's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Dallas's face as Lewis controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Junior Lewis.
Dallas misses with a takedown
and Lewis counters with a body kick.
Dan Dallas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lewis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lewis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dallas rather than just go for the knockout.
Dallas takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lewis throws a front kick that sends Dallas stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dallas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lewis to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis passes into half guard.
Lewis controlling the action here.
Lewis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lewis controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Lewis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lewis lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dallas backs up against the cage.
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Lewis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lewis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lewis content to stall in guard here.
Junior Lewis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Junior Lewis was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lewis digs a good hook to Dallas's body.
Dan Dallas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lewis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Lewis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lewis 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Junior Lewis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bertie Bassett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bertie Bassett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bassett shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adebisi defends it nicely.
Oooooh!!! Adebisi has knocked Bassett down with a huge combo! Adebisi steps away and waves a wobbly Bassett back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bassett is rocked!
It looks like Bertie Bassett has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bassett is holding his hands too far apart here. Adebisi throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Bassett is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Simon Adebisi!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dai Hard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Haye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dai Hard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haye throws a lazy right hand but Hard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hard throws a right hand that misses
and Haye counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hard takes a swing at Haye's ribcage but misses.
Hard is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Haye.
Hard misses with a right hand
enabling Haye to counter with a crisp jab.
Dai Hard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haye scores with a jab.
Haye takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard misses with a jab to the body
and Haye counters with a straight right hand.
Hard fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Haye avoids it really well and circles away.
Haye tries to bum rush Hard with a series of wild strikes but Hard uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hard doesn't manage to clinch there - Haye circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Haye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hard scores with a jab to the head.
Haye pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hard wants to clinch.
David Haye is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haye lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Hard. That snapped Haye's head back.
Hard misses with a combination
and Haye connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hard scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hard throws an off balance right hand
and Haye counters with a stiff right hand.
Hard swings widly with a right hand
and Haye counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haye uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hard.
Haye scores with a nice strike.
Hard misses with a double jab
enabling Haye to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Haye dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nice body punch from Hard.
Hard swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Haye counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haye punishes Hard's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haye counters with a stiff right hand.
Hard misses with a right hand
and Haye counters with a series of strikes. Hard will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hard shoots in and bounces Haye off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hard.
Hard drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hard jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hard loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hard drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Hard as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Haye screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Hard! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Dai Hard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rab Rehab (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chunky Munky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rehab kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is saturday nights alright for fighting. Munky has chosen Buggin' Out-- ATCQ as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rab Rehab!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chunky Munky!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munky throws a head kick that misses.
Rehab connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rehab. Munky does a little dance to reset his feet.
Munky misses with a body kick.
Munky tries to land a front kick but Rehab steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Munky darts in trying to clinch
and Rehab holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rehab has a couple of punches blocked by Munky.
Rehab blocks an elbow strike from Munky.
Rehab is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Munky is keeping busy.
Rehab lands a shot to the body.
Rehab scores with a shoulder strike.
Munky throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rehab lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rehab lands a body punch in the clinch.
Munky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Munky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rehab misses with the head strike.
Munky creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rehab's defenses.
It looks like Rab Rehab has been cut.
Munky pushes off an throws an elbow but Rehab leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Munky trying to land knees to the body.
Rehab jumps guard.
Munky not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab has his foot on Munky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munky works his way back into a safe position though.
Munky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rehab is keeping the position for now.
Munky must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rehab is trying to keep Munky in close.
Rehab manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Munky blocking the ground and pound.
Rehab will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Munky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rehab lands a heavy elbow.
Rehab has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehab swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Munky is now in Rehab's guard. A big mistake from Rehab there, giving up the dominant position!
Rehab looking for a sweep. Not yet Rehab, not yet.
Rehab looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Munky looking to pass the guard.
Munky postures up.
Munky won't allow Rehab to sweep him here.
Rehab wants to get back to his feet but Munky is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rehab keeping moving, preventing Munky from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munky controlling from the top position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chunky Munky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rehab swings away with a body shot that misses
and Munky counters with a solid body kick.
Munky throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rehab counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Munky on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rehab checks a leg kick.
Rehab throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chunky Munky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rehab misses with the combination.
Munky tries to clinch but Rehab moves away
and Rehab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight stays on the outside here - Munky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Munky throws a sloppy head kick and Rehab moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehab misses the jab.
Rehab looks for a takedown but Munky sprawls well.
Munky throws a big shot that misses.
Munky throws a low kick, looking for Rehab's leg but Rehab calmly moves out of range.
Munky throws a low kick but Rehab avoids it.
Munky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munky slips under a jab.
Munky tried to score with a low kick but Rehab checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Munky throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Munky throws a head kick but Rehab moves out of range.
Rehab closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rab Rehab dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rab Rehab's cut.
That's time! Rehab's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Munky throws the kick towards the body but Rehab avoids it.
Munky throws a sloppy body shot
and Rehab connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Munky is looking to land body kicks.
Rehab ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munky moves away.
Rehab throws an off balance right hand
and Munky counters with a nice leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munky lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rehab has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rehab and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rehab is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Munky tries a low kick but Rehab avoids it.
Rehab cracks Munky with a right hand to the side of the head.
Munky turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Munky misses with a kick to the body.
Rehab wants to clinch but Munky slips to the side
and Munky counters with a leg kick.
Rehab lands a head shot.
Rehab rushes Munky and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rehab pulls guard successfully.
Munky preventing the sweep.
Rehab looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Munky trying to control but Rehab is working from the bottom.
Rehab looking to hit a scissor sweep but Munky is one step ahead there.
Rehab is trying to keep Munky in close.
Rehab keeping moving, preventing Munky from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Munky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munky avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Munky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rehab is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rehab trying to keep a closed guard but Munky is proving a slippery customer.
Rehab looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Munky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehab is trying to get back to full guard.
Munky trying to control the action but Rehab is working from the bottom.
Rehab gets full guard.
Munky sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rehab is trying to hold Munky in close to prevent damage but Munky has managed to pass into half guard.
Rehab gets back to full guard.
Rehab 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 four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rehab working a defensive guard here.
Rehab looking for a sweep. Not yet Rehab, not yet.
Rehab manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Munky manages to get himself to full guard.
Munky is adopting a defensive guard.
Rehab looking to pass the guard.
Munky has Rehab pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rab Rehab will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rab Rehab's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Munky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Munky walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rehab checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Munky throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Munky tries a head kick but it misses.
Munky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rehab.
Rehab scores with a hook.
Munky throws a wild body kick that Rehab sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munky tries to clinch up.
Rehab tries to close the distance and clinch up but Munky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rehab scores with a jab. Munky acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Munky tries to clinch
and Rehab holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Rehab.
Rehab swings wildly with an uppercut but Munky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munky throws an elbow that misses.
Rehab takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rehab is looking to control Munky's arms but Munky gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rehab has his back to the cage.
Munky crunches a lovely knee into Rehab's ribcage.
Rehab blocks an elbow strike from Munky.
Rehab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Munky blocking some punches.
Rehab lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rehab as Munky tries to tie him up.
Rehab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Munky lands an elbow inside that Rehab shrugs off.
Munky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rehab is keeping busy.
Rehab dodges an elbow strike from Munky.
Rehab avoids the elbow strike from Munky, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Munky just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rehab's brow.
Rehab lands a nice uppercut.
Munky comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rehab throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Munky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Munky missing with knees to the body.
Rehab jumps guard but Munky stands there with Rehab around his waist. Rehab gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Rehab fails to land.
Rehab lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munky blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Rehab as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rehab.
Rehab blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rehab lands with a short shot to the head.
Rehab blocks an elbow strike from Munky.
Rehab lands with a right to the head.
Munky gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rehab is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Munky can't fight it off and eventually Rehab manages to take the fight to the floor. Munky looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Munky wants to sweep here but Rehab controlling him for the moment.
Rehab trying to control the position from guard on top but Munky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rehab has gone for a leg lock! Munky slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rehab's guard.
Rehab throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munky wants to control from the top but Rehab keeps moving.
Rehab manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Munky wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rehab.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rehab goes for an armbar but Munky turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Munky.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rehab working for a triangle but Munky defends it easily.
Rehab keeping moving, preventing Munky from controlling successfully.
Rehab working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Munky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Munky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rehab is trying to keep Munky in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rab Rehab clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Rab Rehab's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Munky delivers a nice body kick.
Munky gets a clinch.
Rehab avoids a wild elbow strike from Munky.
Munky looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Munky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rehab is defending well for now.
Rehab ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rehab no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rehab tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rehab looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rehab wants to sweep but no luck.
Munky looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rehab escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Munky gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munky postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rehab has his foot on Munky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munky works his way back into a safe position though.
Munky forces his way into half guard.
Munky with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Munky is trying to control. Rehab wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rehab is looking to improve his position.
Munky is looking to take a break and control but Rehab is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Rehab trying to control but Munky postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Chunky Munky hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Munky scoring well with a low kick there.
Munky misses with a body shot
and Rehab counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chunky Munky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munky throws the kick towards the body but Rehab avoids it.
Munky is looking to land body kicks.
Rehab throws an off balance right hand
and Munky counters with a nice leg kick.
Munky moves out of range of the strikes.
Munky tries to move into range but Rehab moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Munky throws a head kick that misses.
Rehab tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Munky throws a lazy uppercut
and Rehab counters by clinching up.
Munky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munky lands an elbow just above Rehab 's eye.
Rehab is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rehab fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rehab tries to break the clinch but Munky is controlling the position.
Rehab scores with a shoulder strike.
Rehab scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Munky throws an elbow but misses.
Rehab gets through Munky's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Rehab scores with a nice short uppercut.
Munky lands an elbow inside.
Rehab scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Munky blocking some punches.
Rehab is trying to push Munky away but Munky has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Munky missing with knees to the body.
Munky throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Rehab.
Rehab managing to block the knees to the body from Munky.
Munky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Rehab drags the fight down to the ground.
Rehab has his foot on Munky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Munky works his way back into a safe position though.
Rehab looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rehab keeping moving, preventing Munky from controlling successfully.
Rehab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Chunky Munky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Rab Rehab's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Munky wants to clinch
and Rehab counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rehab lands with a hook. Munky tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rehab blocks the body kick.
Rehab scores with a body shot.
Munky misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rehab waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munky.
Rehab has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rehab tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Munky smiles and moves away.
Munky throws a solid leg kick but Rehab takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munky.
Rehab shoots in and gets a takedown into Munky's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rehab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rehab distracts Munky with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rehab trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rehab thows a big elbow that misses.
Munky seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rehab trying to control the position from guard on top but Munky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rehab throwing strikes but missing.
Munky keeping moving, preventing Rehab from controlling successfully.
Chunky Munky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rehab postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Munky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rehab, into his guard.
Rehab has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Munky has passed into side control.
Rehab is looking to reverse the position.
Rehab is not content to let Munky control the position.
Rehab tries to bench press Munky off him but Munky keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rehab manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rehab working over Munky with some ground and pound. Munky looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Munky holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rehab tries to stand and escape but Munky is controlling the position.
Munky desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Munky trying to control here.
Munky is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Munky manages to get to full guard.
Rehab with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munky keeping moving, preventing Rehab from controlling successfully.
Rehab postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rehab accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rehab trying to stand up but can't free himself from Munky's guard.
Rehab throws and elbow that misses. Munky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rehab's guard. Nice move by Munky!
Rehab has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Munky can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rab Rehab showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rehab has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rab Rehab!
Rab Rehab is the new welterweight champion!
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