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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris McBrdie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris McAllister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris McAllister will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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275 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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris McBrdie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris McAllister!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAllister misses with a combination
and McBrdie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in McAllister's guard now.
McBrdie trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McBrdie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McBrdie sitting in guard here, content to control.
McBrdie has gone for a leg lock! McAllister slips out almost immediately though and dives into McBrdie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McBrdie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for McAllister!
McBrdie lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McAllister working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrdie lands a big shot there that rocks McAllister but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
It looks like Chris McAllister has been cut.
McAllister takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McBrdie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McBrdie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McAllister?
This has been an exciting period of action!
McBrdie lands a heavy elbow.
McBrdie tries to control but McAllister wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAllister looks gassed!
McBrdie landing strikes, looking to finish!
That has opened up Chris McAllister's cut even more.
McAllister keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrdie scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish McAllister?
The cut above Chris McAllister's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McBrdie postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have McAllister in real trouble here! The ref calls for McAllister to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris McBrdie!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rivilinho Rivaldo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jigoro Samura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samura is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Limp Bizkit-Rollin . Jigoro Samura has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rivilinho Rivaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jigoro Samura!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivaldo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samura.
Rivaldo cracks Samura with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rivaldo scores with a sloppy right hand. Samura should have avoided that one.
Rivaldo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samura lands a nice shot that snaps Rivaldo's head back.
Rivaldo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Samura throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rivaldo counters with a left to the body.
Rivaldo lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivaldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rivaldo. Samura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rivaldo looks to land a combination but Samura avoids it well.
Samura throws a lazy uppercut
and Rivaldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rivaldo misses with a hook
and Samura counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Samura gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rivaldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rivaldo missing with a left hand there. Samura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rivaldo checks a leg kick.
Rivaldo misses with a shot to the body
and Samura makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samura scores with a body shot.
Samura misses with a body punch
and Rivaldo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rivaldo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rivaldo scores with a jab. Samura acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Samura swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rivaldo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Samura avoids the body shot from Rivaldo.
Rivaldo thuds a left hand into Samura's body.
Rivaldo scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivaldo throws a good cross that connects.
Rivaldo throws a nice looking combination but Samura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rivaldo misses with a wild body shot.
Samura misses the body punch
and Rivaldo counters with a three punch combo that has Samura backing up. Samura nods at Rivaldo to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samura wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rivaldo connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rivilinho Rivaldo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Samura throws a right hand that misses
and Rivaldo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samura rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rivaldo counters with a three punch combo that has Samura backing up. Samura nods at Rivaldo to acknowledge the strikes.
Samura is rocked!
Rivaldo throws a nice looking combination but Samura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Samura finds it's way through Rivaldo's defenses.
Rivaldo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rivaldo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samura misses with a jab to the body
and Rivaldo counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samura goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Samura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Samura takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Samura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivaldo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Samura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivaldo counters with a left to the body.
Rivaldo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samura.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samura throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rivaldo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oooooh!!! Rivaldo has knocked Samura down with a huge combo! Rivaldo steps away and waves a wobbly Samura back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Samura is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivaldo finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rivaldo looks to land a right hand but Samura moved out of range.
Rivaldo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Samura seems to have recovered his senses.
Samura is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rivaldo rather than just go for the knockout.
Samura swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rivaldo counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Samura! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rivilinho Rivaldo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Compton has chosen Granville Bowlin - Wild Bill Jones as his entrance music. Bill Compton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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167 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adrian Bale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bill Compton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton wants to clinch up but Bale keeps it at a distance.
Adrian Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Compton moves away.
Bale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Compton counters with a left to the body.
Compton throws a shot from downtown. Bale moves away and avoids it.
Bale throws a head kick that misses.
Bale misses the body punch
enabling Compton to counter with a crisp jab.
Bale throws an off balance right hand
and Compton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Compton is looking to clinch but Bale is avoiding it.
Bale misses with a lunging right hand
and Compton counters with a one-two to the body.
Bale misses with a body punch
and Compton counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Compton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Compton throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale misses with a body punch
and Compton counters with a right hand to the body.
Compton throws a head kick that misses.
Bale on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Compton misses with a kick to the body.
Compton misses with a shot to the body
letting Bale counter with a right hand.
Bale circles away from the clinch attempt.
Compton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Compton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Compton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by Compton.
Nice straight punches there by Compton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Compton.
Compton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale swings for the body but Compton moves out of range.
Bale slips a jab and a cross from Compton.
Bale throws the left hand but Compton avoids the punch easily.
Bale misses with a left hand
and Compton counters with a nice uppercut.
Bale throws a jab when Compton was well out of range.
Bale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Compton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bale looks to throw the jab but Compton is out of range.
Compton lands a slapping body shot.
Compton misses with a body punch
and Bale counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bale looks for the body kick but Compton saw that one coming.
Bale misses with a body punch
and Compton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bale at a distance.
Compton avoids the body shot from Bale.
Compton scores with the left hand. Bale knows he should have avoided that one.
Compton throws a sloppy head kick
and Bale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bale lands a jab to the nose.
Compton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Compton moves in looking to clinch but Bale pushes him off.
Compton throws a head kick that misses.
Bale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bale throws an off balance right hand
and Compton counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Compton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Compton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bale swings for the body but Compton moves out of range.
Bale misses the body punch
letting Compton counter with a right hand.
Compton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bale walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Compton checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bale throws a lazy uppercut
and Compton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bale keeps the fight on the outside.
Decent striking displayed by Bale there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bale misses with a hook
and Compton moves into the clinch.
Compton slowing the pace effectively.
Bale managing to block the knees to the body from Compton.
Compton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bale lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Compton dominated that round.
That's time! Bale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Compton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Compton swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bale.
Bale throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Compton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bill Compton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Compton dodges the punch combination from Bale.
Bale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bale lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Compton tries to clinch up but Bale circles away and keeps his distance.
Compton tries to clinch there but Bale circles away.
A big right from Bale misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton lands with a good body shot.
Compton moves out of range as Bale strikes.
Compton looks to land a combination. Bale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bale throws a right hand that misses
and Compton counters with a nice body shot.
Bale misses with a lunging right hand
and Bale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bale walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Compton connects with a body shot.
Compton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Compton throws a lazy right hand but Bale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the body from Bale misses
and Compton counters with a nice uppercut.
Compton is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Compton fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale throws a lazy uppercut
and Compton counters with a straight right hand.
Bale misses with a hook
and Compton counters with a solid body kick.
Compton throws out a loose jab but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Compton as he connects with a hook.
Compton scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bale doesn't seem bothered though.
Compton misses with a wild body shot.
Bale misses with a hook.
Bale gets tackled into the cage by Compton. Compton maintains the clinch.
Compton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bale throws a head punch that misses.
Compton trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Compton.
Compton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bale is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Compton lands a nice elbow.
Oh Bale is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton lands a big right hand that drops Bale! The killer instinct kicks in and Compton finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Compton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bill Compton!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Saint might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Be Aggresive by Faith No More. 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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210 lbs
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220 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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World class 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kain Saint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saint lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Saint misses with a shot to the body
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones gets caught napping as Saint dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Saint stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Saint drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Saint has Jones in his guard.
Saint isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Saint on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint is trying to improve his position.
Saint struggling a bit here.
Saint tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jones wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Saint's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones wants to stand but Saint has his arm trapped.
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.
Jones decides to stand back up.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Saint throws a head kick that misses.
Saint dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Saint's head and hops out.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saint.
Saint connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Saint ducks down to avoid it.
Saint throws a leg kick but Jones sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jones leaves Saint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Saint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saint shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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.
Saint with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saint throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saint thinking.
Saint throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saint throws the kick towards the body but Jones avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saint.
Saint misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saint throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint staying out of range there.
Kain Saint seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint misses with a leg kick
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
Saint scoring well with a low kick there.
Saint on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saint dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Saint's head and hops out.
Saint misses with a hook to the body
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint cracks Jones with a solid left hand.
Saint throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Saint looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saint is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Saint has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Saint's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saint is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Saint shoots and misses
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Saint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Saint.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saint throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saint misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saint throws a right hand that misses
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
Saint swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jones.
Saint connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saint misses with a leg kick
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kain Saint dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saint throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Saint is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Saint swings widly with a right hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Saint misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Saint wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones is looking to stand up but Saint isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Saint from controlling successfully.
Saint stops Jones from standing up.
Saint lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saint wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Saint working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jones's head.
Saint with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saint's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Saint 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.
Saint loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saint thows a big elbow that misses.
Saint pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Saint drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Saint struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Saint to his feet.
Saint moves away from the strike by Jones.
Saint feints and then cracks Jones's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jones down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saint with a poor takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adam Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Saint.
Saint misses with a left hand
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Adam Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saint sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saint throws a combination that misses
and Jones makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kain Saint.
I think Saint 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kain Saint!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Lexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran's entrance music is Immortale Technique - Death March. A fine choice. 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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288 lbs
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272 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Duran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Lexus!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lexus takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Bobby Lexus has been cut.
Duran misses with an uppercut
and Lexus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lexus shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Duran really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lexus throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Lexus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lexus cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexus lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lexus looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lexus lands a big elbow.
Lexus controlling the pace for now.
Lexus lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Duran hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lexus.
Duran manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Duran, under a barage of strikes from Lexus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lexus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Duran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lexus seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lexus is taking a breather. Duran says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Lexus.
Duran throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lexus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duran counters with a one-two to the body.
Lexus throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duran throws a hook but Lexus avoids it easily.
Lexus shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duran sprawls well. Duran wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lexus gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lexus stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lexus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lexus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Duran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Lexus does it's job there.
Lexus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duran in his tracks.
Lexus shoots for a double leg takedown but Duran sprawls well. He's pushed Lexus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexus throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran counters with a nice body shot.
Lexus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Duran lands with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Duran. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lexus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lexus fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Duran avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Lexus or perhaps it was just good defense by Duran which made him look bad.
Mike Duran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Lexus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexus misses with a wild body shot.
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.
Duran connects with a right hand. Lexus shakes it off.
Lexus swats away the attempt to clinch by Duran.
Duran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lexus circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Duran dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lexus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Duran looks to land a left hand but Lexus moved out of range nicely.
Duran swings for the body but Lexus moves out of range.
Lexus misses with a body punch
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lexus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Duran's waist but Duran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lexus off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lexus throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
Duran lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Duran misses.
Lexus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lexus throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lexus misses with a left hand
and Duran counters with a three punch combo that has Lexus backing up. Lexus nods at Duran to acknowledge the strikes.
Duran tries to sprawl but Lexus drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lexus working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Duran's thigh. Duran counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Duran 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.
Lexus throwing strikes from guard but Duran blocks nicely.
Lexus scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lexus postures up in Duran's guard and throws a big left but Duran blocks it.
Lexus trying to control but Duran is working from the bottom.
Duran looking for a guillotine here but Lexus defends easily.
Lexus postures up in Duran's guard and throws a big left but Duran blocks it.
Lexus works over Duran with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mike Duran.
I think Duran 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mike Duran!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlton Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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23
167 lbs
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162 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilson Waters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlton Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Waters scores a takedown into full mount!
Waters throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Robinson because Waters loaded up on that one.
Waters scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Robinson?
Waters sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Robinson taking shots to the head.
Robinson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Waters tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Robinson tries to buck Waters off but he can't manage it.
Waters landing strikes from the mount and Robinson is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters punching from mount but Robinson doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Waters misses with a head shot.
Waters dominating with strikes here.
Waters unloading with bombs!
Robinson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Waters throws some wild stikes that Robinson manages to avoid easily.
Waters unloading with bombs!
Robinson can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waters looking to control but Robinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Robinson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Waters. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Waters punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Waters throws some wild stikes that Robinson manages to avoid easily.
Waters looking to finish with strikes here!
Waters wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
Waters looking to finish with strikes here!
Waters throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Robinson because Waters loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters looking to ground and pound but Robinson is blocking nicely.
Robinson tries to hold on but Waters postures up.
Robinson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Waters punishing his opponent with strikes.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Waters.
Waters connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Waters is landing with some decent strikes but Robinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Waters wants to control the pace but Robinson is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Waters dominating with strikes here.
Robinson is in a horrible position here. Waters smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robinson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Waters.
Waters throwing strikes here but Robinson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Waters scoring with strikes but Robinson is staying in there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Robinson is on top in guard.
Waters tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wilson Waters dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Waters pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson misses with a lunging right hand
and Waters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Waters throws a lazy uppercut
and Robinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Robinson stuffs the takedown.
Waters throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Waters fails with a takedown attempt.
Waters keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Waters counter with a right hand.
Jab from Robinson.
Waters misses with a right hand
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waters shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Waters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Waters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson throws a shot from downtown. Waters moves away and avoids it.
Waters shoots in for a double leg but Robinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson misses with a double jab.
Robinson misses with a left hand
and Waters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Robinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Waters moves out of range of the strikes.
Robinson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Waters momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters has his takedown stuffed
and Robinson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson Waters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson lands with a shot to the body.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Waters falls off balance throwing a combination
and Robinson counters with a stiff right hand.
Waters drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to keep a closed guard but Waters is proving a slippery customer.
Waters tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Waters trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Waters forces his way into half guard.
Waters has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Waters avoids the attempt from Robinson to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlton Robinson 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! And we move into the final round!
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Waters moves away.
Waters takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Waters shoots for a double leg takedown but Robinson sprawls well. He's pushed Waters's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Robinson swings widly with a right hand
and Waters counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robinson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Waters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson throws a lazy uppercut
and Waters counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Waters landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Waters thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Robinson's head.
Waters not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Waters misses with a head shot. Robinson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Waters tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Waters thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to stand up but Waters is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Robinson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Waters trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Waters slips nicely into half guard.
Robinson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Waters.
Waters is taking a breather. Robinson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters is pressing down on Robinson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robinson is holding on for now.
Waters uses his free foot to push down on Robinson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Robinson.
Robinson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Waters putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Robinson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Waters is landing with some decent strikes but Robinson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waters lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Waters unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Waters looking to finish with strikes here!
Waters lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Robinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Waters cracks Robinson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson working to try and regain half guard.
Waters working the ground and pound effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wilson Waters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Waters 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wilson Waters!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Finn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Finn comes to the cage accompanied by Von Bondies - C'mon c'mon. Haskins has chosen Kid Rock - Bawitdaba as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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27
203 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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26
188 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mickey Finn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haskins counters with a right hand to the body.
Haskins checks a leg kick nicely.
Haskins tries for a takedown but Finn circles away easily
and Finn counters with a left to the body.
Finn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haskins.
Finn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finn counters with a stiff right hand.
Haskins shoots and misses
and Finn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mickey Finn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Haskins.
Haskins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Finn counters with a stiff right hand.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Finn counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finn.
Haskins shoots and misses
and Finn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Haskins won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haskins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Finn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Finn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Finn is looking to advance position but Haskins won't allow it.
Finn working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haskins looking for submissions off his back.
Finn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Finn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Haskins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finn wants to pass to mount but Haskins is defending the position.
Haskins wants to get back to full guard.
Haskins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Finn.
Haskins is trying to control but Finn passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Haskins is trying to improve his position.
Finn landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Finn grinds an elbow into Haskins's temple.
Finn is looking to take a break and control but Haskins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Finn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Haskins, who protects the arm well.
Finn is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finn tries to move to mount but Haskins blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haskins wants to control but Finn postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Finn to counter with a crisp jab.
Finn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Haskins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Finn was covering up waiting for the punch and Haskins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Finn keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins wants to pass the guard but Finn is keeping the position.
Finn trying to control the position.
Haskins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finn is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finn has escaped and now he's on top!
Finn passes Haskins's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haskins looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Haskins makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Haskins misses with a takedown
letting Finn counter with a right hand.
Finn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Haskins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Finn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mickey Finn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Haskins.
Haskins is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finn counters with a one-two to the body.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt
and Haskins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haskins throws a head kick that misses.
Haskins tries for a takedown but Finn circles away easily
and Finn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Finn dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haskins moves away from the strike by Finn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Finn just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finn throws a poor cross that misses
and Haskins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Haskins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Haskins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finn throws out the jab.
Haskins with a poor takedown
enabling Finn to counter with a crisp jab.
Mickey Finn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Haskins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins shoots and misses
and Finn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Finn counters with a straight right hand.
Haskins closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mickey Finn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finn holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Haskins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Finn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Finn tries to improve position but can't.
Haskins slows the pace down.
Finn tries to buck Haskins off but Haskins is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haskins wants to control but Finn is keeping him busy.
Haskins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haskins is trying to get an arm triangle but Finn is defending well.
Haskins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Haskins working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Finn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Haskins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mickey Finn.
Well Finn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Finn!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Steinburger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steinburger has chosen Throw the Jew down the well 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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215 lbs
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Counter striker
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Steinburger!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinburger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steinburger throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Steinburger throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Steinburger scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steinburger throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Steinburger's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steinburger is pulling down on Adams's head. It's preventing any offense from Adams, at least for the moment.
Steinburger wriggles free and stands up.
Steinburger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Adams's calf.
Steinburger misses with a head kick.
Steinburger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
letting Steinburger counter with a right hand.
Steinburger throws a right hand that misses
and Adams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steinburger!
Adams throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Adams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Steinburger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Steinburger regains half guard.
Adams wants to free his trapped foot but Steinburger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adams throws a strike but Steinburger avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Steinburger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steinburger controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Steinburger is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Charles Steinburger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Adams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steinburger misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Steinburger defending against the ground and pound.
Steinburger wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Steinburger is looking to regain half guard here but Adams keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Adams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Steinburger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adams looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Steinburger is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Adams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Adams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Steinburger is trying to get back to half guard.
Adams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Adams grinds an elbow into Steinburger's temple.
Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steinburger wants to control but Adams postures up.
Steinburger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Steinburger is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Steinburger keeps working.
Adams working away.
Steinburger takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adams creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Steinburger sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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 Tommy Adams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steinburger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steinburger on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A head kick misses from Steinburger.
Steinburger misses with a body shot.
Steinburger misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adams.
Adams is looking to advance position but Steinburger has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Adams is trying to escape the mount.
Adams tries to improve his position but instead Steinburger has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinburger controls the action.
Adams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Steinburger's guard. Nice work there by Adams.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steinburger's head.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adamsis looking to pass into half guard but Steinburger pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Steinburger is in guard.
Steinburger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Steinburger has managed to get both his arms back between Adams's legs - danger averted.
Steinburger postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger wanted to stand there but Adams had control of the position.
Steinburger is stalling in the full guard.
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steinburger defends it easily.
Adams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Steinburger keeping hold of Adams's head, controlling as best he can.
Steinburger makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Charles Steinburger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steinburger 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 Adams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Good work by Adams as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters circling - Steinburger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Steinburger misses.
Steinburger feints and then cracks Adams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adams down.
Steinburger will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steinburger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.
Charles Steinburger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steinburger throws a low kick but his opponent is 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.
Steinburger connects with a leg kick. Adams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Steinburger throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Tommy Adams has been cut.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Steinburger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tommy Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Steinburger. Steinburger obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steinburger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steinburger pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Steinburger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tommy Adams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Steinburger throws a chopping leg kick but Adams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Steinburger throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steinburger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adams staying out of range there.
Steinburger throws a lazy uppercut
and Adams counters with a single leg into guard. Steinburger didn't expect that.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Steinburger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams is fighting to break Steinburger's control of his arms but Steinburger is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Steinburger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Steinburger has wrist control.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams prevents Steinburger from getting back to his feet.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Steinburger's head.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Steinburger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Steinburger is keeping the position.
Steinburger looking for a sweep. Not yet Steinburger, not yet.
Steinburger has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Steinburger pulls Adams in to control the position.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steinburger keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Steinburger has his hands on Adams's head, controlling the position.
Steinburger has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Steinburger blocks nicely.
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adams stands up over Steinburger, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steinburger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steinburger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adams is controlling him.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams throws and elbow that misses. Steinburger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adams's guard. Nice move by Steinburger!
Adams has an active guard here but Steinburger has managed to pass into half guard.
Adams 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.
Adams is pressing down on Steinburger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tommy Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steinburger content to stall in guard here.
Adams wants to sweep here but Steinburger controlling him for the moment.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steinburger preventing the sweep.
Steinburger is looking to stand up but Adams won't let him.
Steinburger stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steinburger defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tommy Adams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Farr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Caleites (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Farr's entrance music is Welsh National Anthem. A fine choice. Caleites is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Swedish House Mafia - One. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Benny Caleites enters the cage!
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220 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Farr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Caleites!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caleites takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Caleites shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Farr pinned against the cage. Farr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Farr misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caleites tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Farr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farr lands a lovely overhand right.
Farr throws a hook to the side of Caleites's head but Caleites sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caleites ducks under a wild hook from Farr.
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.
Farr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Caleites counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Caleites stalling.
Farr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Farr tries to get out of the position.
Caleites thows a huge punch but Farr dodges it nicely.
Caleites wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farr keeps working.
Caleites decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farr throws an off balance right hand
and Caleites counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Caleites seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caleites tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Farr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Caleites tries to pass the half guard into mount. Farr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Caleites looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Caleites 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Benny Caleites has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Farr throws an off balance right hand
and Caleites counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Farr!
Farr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Caleites on the ground.
Caleites looking to control and managing it successfully.
Caleites can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Farr is looking to escape.
Caleites content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Caleites dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Caleites clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farr tries to circle away but Caleites has him pinned against the cage.
Farr can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caleites is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Farr pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Caleites has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Caleites doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Farr tries to break the clinch but Caleites is controlling the position.
Farr is trying to break the clinch but Caleites has him pressed against the cage.
Caleites drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tommy Farr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benny Caleites.
Caleites has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Farr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
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.
Caleites is trying to drag Farr to the mat but Farr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Caleites drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caleites has Farr pressed against the cage, preventing Farr from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Farr is trying to break the clinch but Caleites has him pressed against the cage.
Farr has had enough of the clinch but Caleites keeps him there for the moment.
Farr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Caleites drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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.
Farr wants to break free but Caleites has control.
Farr tries to circle away but Caleites has him pinned against the cage.
Caleites is working for takedown but Farr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caleites keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Farr's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Farr dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Farr lands with a straight right. Caleites didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Benny Caleites has been cut.
Caleites uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Farr.
Caleites tries to clinch up but Farr circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caleites fails with the takedown
and Farr counters with a stiff right hand.
Tommy Farr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Caleites shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Farr sprawls well. Farr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caleites gets slowly back to his feet.
Farr's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Farr duly obliges.
Benny Caleites is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farr lands a slapping body shot.
Farr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caleites tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Farr manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Farr misses with an uppercut.
Farr lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caleites takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Caleites tries to clinch but Farr is having none of it.
Caleites moves away from the strike by Farr.
Farr connects with a right hand. Caleites shakes it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Farr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Farr 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 29:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Farr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaard comes to the cage accompanied by Otto Brandenburg - Når en Sailor Går i Land. Jackson has chosen PLANK! Self Harm as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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181 lbs
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arthur Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson avoids the body shot from Gaard.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Gaard counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gaard jabs at Jackson's body.
Gaard scores with a three punch combo!
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Jackson fails with the takedown
and Gaard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Gaard misses with a left hand
and Jackson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gaard is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gaard on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gaard tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson advances to half guard.
Gaard is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Gaard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gaard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Gaard blocks nicely.
Jackson stops Gaard from standing up.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson is pushing down on Gaard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gaard is fighting to maintain full guard but Jackson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jackson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gaard!
Jackson scoring with strikes but Gaard is staying in there.
Jackson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Gaard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
Gaard holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jackson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to ground and pound but Gaard is blocking nicely.
Jackson punching from mount but Gaard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jackson won't let Gaard get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Gaard is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Gaard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jackson.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaard is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jackson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Jackson dominated that round.
That's time! Gaard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Gaard's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaard tries to avoid it.
Gaard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaard's guard.
Gaard wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Jackson manages to pass to side control.
Jackson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gaard is defending well.
Jackson trying to control the action but Gaard is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gaard is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gaard is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Gaard regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jackson.
Jackson working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gaard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jackson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gaard is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaard keeps working.
Jackson working the strikes but Gaard uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaard has one foot on Jackson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gaard stuffs the takedown.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Gaard counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Jackson.
Gaard looks to land a combination but Jackson avoids it well.
Gaard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gaard throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Gaard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaard walks into a jab.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Gaard counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Gaard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson misses with a body shot
and Gaard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson slips a jab and a cross from Gaard.
Sloppy strikes from Gaard. Those never looked like landing.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Gaard counters with a nice uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gaard checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Jackson 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!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaard gets caught napping as Jackson dives in and scores a takedown. Gaard manages to retain guard.
Jackson postures up in Gaard's guard and throws a big left but Gaard blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson won't allow Gaard to get back to his feet.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Gaard slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
Gaard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gaard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson wants to control the position but Gaard says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard stands up and beckons Jackson to join him on the feet.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gaard pinned against the cage. Gaard gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jackson looks to throw a body kick
and Gaard counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Keast Gaard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Gaard counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Gaard.
Gaard misses the shot to the body.
Jackson thuds a left hand into Gaard's body.
Gaard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Keast Gaard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gaard throws a leg kick
and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaard's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gaard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gaard is wriggling around but Jackson manages to pass to half guard.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Gaard is having none of it.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gaard avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jackson.
Arthur Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson not doing much here.
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Gaard is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gaard is trying to stand.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jackson works his way into full mount!
Jackson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Gaard flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jackson landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Jackson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Jackson!
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