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An Troid - Hold tight PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Laroux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hunt's choice of entrance music: Smells Like Teen Spirit. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Laroux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt tries to clinch up
and Laroux counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Laroux cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laroux counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Laroux lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hunt doesn't seem phased though.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laroux counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laroux checks a leg kick.
Laroux keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Laroux to counter with a crisp jab.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Laroux counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Laroux counters with a stiff right hand.
Hunt thumps Laroux with a low kick.
Laroux scores with a decent looking hook.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laroux blocks a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Hunt misses
and Laroux counters with a two punch combo.
Laroux throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Laroux holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laroux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Laroux controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Laroux tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Laroux keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Laroux has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because David Laroux wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Laroux avoids the head kick by Hunt.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Laroux tries to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Hunt working Laroux over with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laroux sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Laroux is not content to let Hunt control the position.
Hunt is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Laroux moves into full guard.
Laroux keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Laroux trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laroux keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Laroux pulls Hunt in to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Laroux is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Hunt hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Laroux works over Hunt's head and body with a nice combination.
Hunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hunt throws a low kick, looking for Laroux's leg but Laroux calmly moves out of range.
Laroux is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt misses with a low kick.
Hunt wants to clinch but Laroux slips to the side
and Laroux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Laroux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Laroux dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Laroux counters with a takedown into side control.
Laroux fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Laroux scores with punches from side control.
Hunt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Laroux connects with a decent elbow.
Laroux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hunt on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Hunt is trying to control Laroux's posture but Laroux avoids it.
Hunt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Laroux wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Laroux is trying to ground and pound but Hunt uses the momentary lack of control by Laroux to regain half guard.
Laroux is thwarting Hunt's attempts to control the position.
Laroux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laroux thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hunt's head.
Laroux working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hunt manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laroux throws and elbow that misses. Hunt uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Laroux's guard. Nice move by Hunt!
Laroux is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Laroux keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Laroux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Laroux keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Laroux swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt scoring with some ground and pound.
Hunt thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laroux is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hunt is trying to control but can't.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Laroux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Laroux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laroux passes to side control.
David Laroux overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Laroux looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hunt is avoiding damage well.
Hunt wants to get back to his feet but Laroux drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroux working the ground and pound but Hunt is defending the strikes.
Hunt defending against the ground and pound.
Laroux tries for a kimura but Hunt is defending well.
Laroux wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Laroux working the ground and pound but Hunt is defending the strikes.
Laroux throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Hunt works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Laroux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laroux misses with a head shot. Hunt uses the momentum to regain guard.
Laroux tries to free his leg and advance position but Hunt is retaining full guard.
Laroux preventing the sweep.
Hunt utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Laroux pushing down on Hunt's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Laroux 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.
Laroux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hunt flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Hunt wants to control but Laroux is keeping busy.
Laroux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Laroux wants to pass the guard but Hunt is defending well.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Laroux dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Laroux counters with a series of strikes. Hunt will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hunt is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Laroux rather than just go for the knockout.
Laroux defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunt 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 Laroux has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Laroux and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunt throws a combination that misses
and Laroux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Laroux darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hunt misses the body punch
and Laroux counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Laroux sizes up Hunt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunt misses with a body punch
and Hunt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Laroux counters with a one-two to the body.
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
David Laroux is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Laroux.
Laroux scores with a jab. Hunt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hunt misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Laroux counters with a nice uppercut.
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt has his takedown stuffed
and Laroux counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Laroux finish him?
David Laroux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Laroux lands an overhand right.
Laroux closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hunt to the mat! Hunt manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laroux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
Laroux stalling away here and it's allowed Hunt to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Laroux postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laroux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Laroux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Laroux manages to get himself to full guard.
Hunt in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Laroux is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hunt slips nicely into half guard.
Hunt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Laroux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laroux is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard.
Hunt moves nicely into side control.
Laroux is trying to control Hunt's posture but Hunt avoids it.
Hunt throws a strike aimed at the side of Laroux's head but Laroux avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laroux regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Laroux manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laroux 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.
Laroux keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Laroux is keeping the position.
Hunt throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunt postures up.
David Laroux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
David Laroux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Laroux 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Laroux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Colin Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Snyder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendry comes to the cage accompanied by Seed - By Sublime. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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161 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Colin Hendry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Snyder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendry takes a swing at Snyder's ribcage but misses.
Hendry blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Andrew Snyder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendry tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Snyder counters with a low kick, right behind Hendry 's knee.
Hendry checks a low kick from Snyder.
Snyder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snyder throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses
letting Hendry counter with a right hand.
A head kick by Snyder misses
enabling Hendry to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses
and Hendry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hendry ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hendry takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Snyder lands with a kick to the temple. Hendry shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Snyder misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Snyder misses
and Hendry counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snyder looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hendry throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hendry connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Snyder.
Hendry swings for the body but Snyder moves out of range.
Snyder lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hendry's sensitive parts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Hendry moves out of range easily.
Hendry with a hook.
It looks like Andrew Snyder has been cut.
Hendry misses with a body shot.
Hendry doesn't manage to clinch there - Snyder circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hendry, as that shot connected.
Snyder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Snyder keeps Hendry at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendry moves out of range as Snyder throws a body kick.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick
and Hendry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snyder throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Snyder moves away from the strike by Hendry.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendry connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snyder momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Hendry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Hendry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Snyder's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hendry blocks a head kick by Snyder.
Snyder throws a leg kick but Hendry checks it.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick
and Hendry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hendry avoids the head kick by Snyder.
Hendry looks to throw the jab but Snyder is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snyder throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Hendry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snyder misses with the body kick
and Hendry counters with a nice uppercut.
Hendry connects with a crisp jab.
Hendry wants to clinch.
Hendry blocks a head kick by Snyder.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snyder manages to avoid it.
Andrew Snyder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snyder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hendry.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snyder. Hendry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snyder misses with a head kick.
A head kick by Snyder misses
enabling Hendry to counter with a crisp jab.
Snyder tries a low kick but Hendry avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendry keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Hendry misses its intended target.
A head kick by Snyder misses
and Hendry counters with a left to the body.
Snyder throws a sloppy head kick and Hendry moves out of range easily.
Hendry wants to clinch up but Snyder keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendry on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snyder. Snyder obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendry scores with a hook.
Snyder fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hendry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snyder looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snyder lands a lovely overhand right.
Hendry misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Hendry dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew Snyder's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice straight punches there by Hendry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hendry.
A head kick by Snyder misses
and Hendry counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snyder is rocked!
Snyder throws a lazy head kick
and Hendry counters with a crisp right that sends Snyder to the canvas! Hendry follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colin Hendry!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ashley Banjo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley Banjo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ashley Banjo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Spencer looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Banjo is looking to clinch but Spencer is avoiding it.
Banjo motions for Spencer to come forward. Banjo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Banjo.
Spencer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Banjo counters with a big head kick but Spencer shrugs it off.
Banjo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Spencer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banjo tries for a takedown but Spencer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banjo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Spencer's waist but Spencer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banjo off to one side.
Banjo looks for a takedown but Spencer sprawls well.
Sam Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Banjo.
Banjo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch but Banjo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banjo shoots in looking for a takedown. Spencer tries to sprawl out of it but Banjo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Spencer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Spencer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Banjo wants the takedown. Spencer is fighting it off but Banjo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Spencer's guard against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Banjo prevents Spencer from getting back to his feet.
Spencer really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spencer keeping moving, preventing Banjo from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer wants to stand but Banjo is controlling the position.
Banjo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Banjo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spencer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Banjo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Banjo trying to control the position from guard on top but Spencer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spencer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spencer wants to stand up but Banjo is controlling him.
Banjo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spencer has a closed guard, preventing Banjo from standing up.
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.
Banjo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banjo won't allow Spencer to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Banjo tries to clinch up.
Spencer is looking to clinch.
Spencer wants to clinch up but Banjo keeps it at a distance.
Banjo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spencer as he avoids it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spencer.
Spencer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Banjo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Banjo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Spencer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Spencer decides to stand back up.
Spencer instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Spencer.
Banjo can't get the takedown.
Spencer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Banjo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banjo looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Banjo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spencer is working for takedown but Banjo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banjo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Spencer breaks the clinch.
Spencer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banjo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banjo pulls Spencer in close to prevent any damage.
Spencer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spencer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Banjo, pushing him back against the cage.
Banjo tries to score a body lock takedown but Spencer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banjo wants to get back to striking at distance but Spencer won't allow it.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Banjo tries to sprawl but Spencer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Spencer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Banjo tries to clinch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Sam Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Banjo.
Banjo dives in and grabs Spencer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Spencer pushes down on Banjo's head and hops out.
Spencer clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banjo looking to slow down the pace here.
Spencer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banjo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Spencer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banjo tries to keep at a distance but Spencer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Banjo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Spencer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Banjo is looking to control Spencer's arms but Spencer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Banjo has his back to the cage.
Banjo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Spencer smiles and moves away.
Spencer throws a combination that misses
and Banjo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spencer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Banjo is controlling him.
Spencer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Spencer wants to stand but Banjo is controlling the position.
Spencer pushes Banjo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Spencer scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer takes the fight into the clinch.
Spencer taking a breather.
Banjo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sam Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Banjo.
Spencer pulls Banjo into guard.
Banjo wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Spencer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Banjo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Spencer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Banjo's guard.
Spencer stands up from Banjo's guard - Spencer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Banjo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spencer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Banjo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Spencer closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Banjo quickly recovers to half guard.
Banjo manages to get to full guard.
Spencer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spencer is defended easily by Banjo.
Banjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spencer swivels and escapes.
Spencer misses with a double jab
and Banjo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spencer thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spencer gets tackled into the cage by Banjo. Banjo maintains the clinch.
Spencer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spencer misses with a combination
and Banjo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer kicks Banjo off and gets to his feet.
Banjo leaves Spencer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Spencer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Banjo is looking to stand up but Spencer isn't so interested in that idea.
Banjo is working an open guard so Spencer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Spencer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Banjo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banjo shoots in but no luck this time.
Banjo gets caught napping as Spencer dives in and scores a takedown. Banjo manages to retain guard.
Spencer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Banjo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Banjo enables Spencer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Banjo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer gets to his feet - Banjo follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banjo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Banjo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Banjo darts in and clinches Spencer up against the cage.
Spencer ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spencer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spencer wriggles free and stands up.
Spencer leaves Banjo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Spencer as Banjo shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer drives through with a takedown into Banjo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Spencer stands up and waves to Banjo to follow him.
Spencer rushes Banjo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Spencer 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!
Banjo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Banjo tries to clinch up.
Banjo shoots in and drives through. Spencer sprawls well.
Banjo clinches up with Spencer and pushes him back against the cage.
Banjo dodges an elbow strike from Spencer.
Spencer pulls guard successfully.
Banjo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Spencer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spencer.
Spencer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Spencer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Spencer connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spencer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Spencer has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Banjo fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banjo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sam Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashley Banjo.
Spencer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Banjo to the mat! Banjo manages to get full guard.
Banjo is working an open guard so Spencer takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banjo is defended easily by Spencer.
Crunch! Banjo slams his shin into Spencer's torso.
A leg kick checked by Banjo.
Banjo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Spencer swivels and escapes.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice sprawl there from Spencer as Banjo shoots in.
Spencer drives through with a takedown into Banjo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Banjo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is trying to stand up.
Spencer blocking the ground and pound.
Spencer wants to try and get back to his feet.
Spencer bucks Banjo off and manages to get back to his feet!
Banjo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Spencer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banjo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spencer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Spencer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Banjo tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Spencer scores a takedown into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer looking to control but Banjo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banjo is looking to improve his position but Spencer isn't that keen on the idea.
Spencer is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Spencer checks the leg kick.
Spencer closes the distance and pushes Banjo back into the cage.
Banjo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Banjo breaks from the clinch.
Spencer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Banjo swivels and escapes.
Spencer shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Spencer showed some decent athleticism there.
Spencer stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banjo wants to clinch.
Spencer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banjo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Banjo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Spencer pinned against the cage. Spencer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Spencer looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spencer decides to stand up.
Ashley Banjo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Spencer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spencer closes the distance and pushes Banjo back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Spencer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Spencer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Spencer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Antunes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rustly Shackleford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rustly Shackleford has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Victor Antunes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rustly Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shackleford scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Antunes slips under a jab from Shackleford.
Antunes misses with a takedown
and Shackleford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shackleford stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shackleford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Antunes.
Shackleford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Antunes throws an off balance right hand
letting Shackleford counter with a right hand.
Antunes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Antunes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shackleford counters with a straight right hand.
Shackleford connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Antunes tries for a takedown but Shackleford circles away easily
and Shackleford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Antunes has his takedown stuffed
and Shackleford counters with a stiff right hand.
Shackleford lands a glancing blow to the side of Antunes's head.
Shackleford misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antunes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shackleford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shackleford enables Antunes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shackleford manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Antunes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Shackleford is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Antunes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Victor Antunes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Antunes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shackleford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Antunes misses with a takedown
and Shackleford counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustly Shackleford dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Antunes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a straight right hand.
Antunes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shackleford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Antunes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Antunes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shackleford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford lands a jab to the head.
Antunes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Shackleford!
Antunes wants to control the pace but Shackleford is squirming around nicely.
Shackleford trying desperately to get to his feet.
Antunes controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Antunes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Victor Antunes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Antunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Shackleford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Shackleford scores with a hook.
Antunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Antunes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Antunes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Antunes tries for a takedown but Shackleford circles away easily
and Shackleford counters with a left and a right that stings Antunes.
Shackleford scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Shackleford.
Antunes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rustly Shackleford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shackleford fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Antunes on the side of the head.
Antunes misses with a takedown
and Shackleford counters with a straight right hand.
Antunes fails with the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a big head kick but Antunes shrugs it off.
Shackleford throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford throws a series of punches but Antunes moves out of range.
Antunes with a nice cross.
Antunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Shackleford counters with a head kick. That will keep Antunes thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rustly Shackleford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shackleford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Antunes under the eye.
Antunes has his takedown stuffed
and Shackleford counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Victor Antunes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rustly Shackleford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shackleford cracks Antunes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Antunes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shackleford counters with a big head kick but Antunes shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Antunes doesn't seem bothered though.
Antunes has his takedown stuffed
and Shackleford counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Antunes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Antunes has his takedown stuffed
enabling Shackleford to counter with a crisp jab.
Shackleford throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shackleford might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Shackleford throws a sloppy head kick and Antunes moves out of range easily.
Antunes slips under a jab.
Antunes misses with a takedown attempt
and Shackleford counters with a big head kick but Antunes shrugs it off.
Antunes closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rustly Shackleford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shackleford winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rustly Shackleford!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kuba Rozpruwacz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Evans is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
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Counter striker
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kuba Rozpruwacz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Evans!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans throws a right hand that Rozpruwacz ducks under and follows up with a left that Rozpruwacz also avoids with ease.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rozpruwacz was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans throws a right and a left that Rozpruwacz avoids nicely.
Evans lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rozpruwacz circles away quickly and effectively.
Evans misses with a leg kick.
Evans moves into the clinch.
Evans works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rozpruwacz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Evans is aware though and is defending well.
Evans throwing strikes but missing.
Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rozpruwacz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Rozpruwacz's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rozpruwacz looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
Rozpruwacz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Evans can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to stand but Rozpruwacz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Evans is looking to work some ground and pound but Rozpruwacz has wrist control.
Rozpruwacz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rozpruwacz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rozpruwacz seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Rozpruwacz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozpruwacz is trying to control. Evans wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rozpruwacz seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Rozpruwacz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rozpruwacz is trying to work for a kimura but Evans is defending well.
Rozpruwacz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozpruwacz is working for a kimura but Evans is defending it quite comfortably.
Evans really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rozpruwacz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rozpruwacz is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rozpruwacz to get the leverage.
Rozpruwacz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rozpruwacz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rozpruwacz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Rozpruwacz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Rozpruwacz eventually gives up the hold.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Rozpruwacz is controlling him well.
Rozpruwacz is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
Rozpruwacz is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kuba Rozpruwacz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rozpruwacz misses with a takedown
and Evans counters with a nice body kick.
Evans clinches.
Evans escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rozpruwacz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a shoot takedown. Rozpruwacz fights it but they end up in guard.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but Rozpruwacz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Evans throwing strikes from guard but Rozpruwacz blocks nicely.
Evans has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rozpruwacz is proving hard to escape from.
Evans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rozpruwacz looking for a guillotine here but Evans defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wanted to stand there but Rozpruwacz had control of the position.
Evans looking to pass the guard.
Rozpruwacz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rozpruwacz has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Evans tries to stand but Rozpruwacz is controlling from the bottom.
Rozpruwacz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rozpruwacz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rozpruwacz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Rozpruwacz's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rozpruwacz looking for a sweep. Not yet Rozpruwacz, not yet.
Rozpruwacz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Kuba Rozpruwacz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rozpruwacz working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Evans works over Rozpruwacz with some ground and pound from guard.
Evans stands up from Rozpruwacz's guard - Evans perhaps looking for a knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rozpruwacz blocks a head kick by Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rozpruwacz moves to clinch but Evans breaks away
and Evans counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rozpruwacz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Evans counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kuba Rozpruwacz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans misses with a double jab.
Paul Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Rozpruwacz slips a straight right by Evans.
Rozpruwacz tries for a takedown but Evans circles away easily
and Evans counters with a left and a right that stings Rozpruwacz.
Rozpruwacz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Evans counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Evans throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Evans breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kuba Rozpruwacz will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Evans misses with a wild combination.
Evans misses with a head kick.
Rozpruwacz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Evans sprawls well initially but Rozpruwacz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rozpruwacz is working for a kimura but Evans is defending it quite comfortably.
Rozpruwacz seems to be looking for submissions.
Evans is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rozpruwacz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Evans has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rozpruwacz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Rozpruwacz eventually gives up the hold.
Rozpruwacz is looking for a kimura but Evans is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rozpruwacz to get the leverage.
Rozpruwacz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Evans is just riding it out for now. Rozpruwacz eventually gives up the hold.
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.
Rozpruwacz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rozpruwacz seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Evans is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Rozpruwacz.
Rozpruwacz wants to work for an arm triangle but Evans is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kuba Rozpruwacz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rozpruwacz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rozpruwacz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Evans defends it well.
Evans is defending against the submission attempts here by Rozpruwacz.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rozpruwacz seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
Evans has one foot on Rozpruwacz's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Evans feints a jab promting Rozpruwacz to slip. Evans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rozpruwacz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kuba Rozpruwacz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rozpruwacz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kuba Rozpruwacz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Cena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randall Cleaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cena might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to My time is now. Cleaver has chosen Drowning Pool - Bodies as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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237 lbs
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275 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, John Cena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randall Cleaver!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cena misses with a right hand
and Cleaver decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cena's guard.
Cleaver trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cena's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cena has his foot on Cleaver's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cleaver works his way back into a safe position though.
Cena wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cena is working an open guard so Cleaver takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cleaver lands a nice looking body shot.
Cena tests Cleaver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cleaver feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cenas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Cleaver scores with a punch to the head.
Cleaver checks a leg kick.
Cena takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleaver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cleaver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Cleaver there.
The crowd cheers as Cleaver lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cena doesn't seem phased though.
Cena shoots in but Cleaver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cleaver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cena stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cleaver lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cena tries to bum rush Cleaver with a series of wild strikes but Cleaver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Randall Cleaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cena looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cena enables Cleaver to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cena manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cleaver would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cena is working an open guard so Cleaver takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cleaver jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Cleaver slams his shin into Cena's torso.
Cena is breathing heavily.
Cena swinging wildly here.
Cleaver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cleaver changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cena takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cena takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cena on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cleaver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver jabs Cena to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cleaver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cena did well to prevent Cleaver getting side control.
Cleaver decides to stand and escape the position.
Cena chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cleaver can pounce on him.
Cena takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cleaver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
No luck for Cleaver with that takedown attempt.
Cleaver scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cena on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cena closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cleaver circles away.
Cena takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cleaver lands a body shot.
Cleaver is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Cena had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Cleaver lands with a hook. Cena tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cleaver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cena.
Cena takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cleaver looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Cena!
Cleaver is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Cleaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver with a nice cross.
Cena tries to move into range but Cleaver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cena doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cleaver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cena.
Cena misses with a double jab
and Cleaver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cleaver thuds a left hand into Cena's body.
Cena gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cleaver decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cena on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cena takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cleaver will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cleaver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cleaver connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cena walks into a straight right hand from Cleaver.
Cleaver fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cena has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cleaver darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver jabs Cena right on the nose. Cena blinks but takes it well.
Cena walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Cleaver fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cena sprawls well initially but Cleaver persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cleaver gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cleaver slips a jab from Cena.
Cleaver shoots in and bounces Cena off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cleaver stopping the sweep attempt from Cena.
Cleaver would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cena looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cleaver decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cena shoots and misses
and Cleaver counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randall Cleaver dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cleaver gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cena to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cena thows a big elbow that misses.
Cleaver lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Cena!
Cleaver gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Cleaver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cleaver's corner calls for a 1-2. Cleaver obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cena misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randall Cleaver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cleaver misses with a wild combination.
Cleaver throws a right and a left that Cena avoids nicely.
Cena misses with a combination
and Cleaver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Cena 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cleaver closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cena to the mat! Cena manages to get full guard.
Cleaver wants to get up but he can't break Cena's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cena will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleaver is looking to stand up but Cena won't let him.
Cleaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cleaver stands and steps away. Cena gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cleaver scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cleaver.
Cleaver swings for the body but Cena moves out of range.
Cleaver dodges the punch combination from Cena.
Cleaver throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cleaver cracks Cena with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cena throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cleaver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cena on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cena misses with a wild body shot.
Cleaver fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cleaver with a jab.
Cena clobbers Cleaver with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Randall Cleaver has been cut.
Cena ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cleaver moves away.
Cleaver with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cena darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cleaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Cleaver manages to get to full guard.
Cleaver wants to sweep here but Cena controlling him for the moment.
Cena working some strikes from top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cleaver is trying to control the position but Cena postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cena looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cena wants to control from the top but Cleaver keeps moving.
Cleaver is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cleaver wants to stand up but Cena has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleaver stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cena to get to his feet.
Cleaver throws a lazy uppercut
and Cena counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cleaver misses with an uppercut.
Cena throws a head kick but Cleaver moves out of range.
Cena closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cleaver quickly recovers to half guard.
Cleaver wants to improve his position but Cena is controlling well.
Cena looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cena is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cleaver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cena.
Cena not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cena wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cleaver keeps working.
Cena performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cleaver manages to get to full guard.
Cena preventing the sweep.
Cena scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cena preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cleaver is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cleaver 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.
Cena has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cena makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that John Cena will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Randall Cleaver's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cleaver misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cena shoots for a takedown but Cleaver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cena looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Cleaver wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cena fails to land with a series of punches.
Cleaver digs a good body shot into Cena's ribs.
Nice shot by Cleaver.
Cleaver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cleaver.
Cleaver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cena circles away quickly and effectively.
Cleaver ducks under a wild hook from Cena.
Cena throws a right hand that Cleaver ducks under and follows up with a left that Cleaver also avoids with ease.
Cleaver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cleaver has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cleaver has his takedown stuffed
and Cena counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cleaver wants to sweep but no luck.
Cleaver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cleaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cleaver is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Cena rolls with it to try and escape but Cleaver cranks on the arm and Cena is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Randall Cleaver!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Dusiciel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abekula Malelei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malelei is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Broken, beat & scarred - Metallica. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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289 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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Dusiciel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Abekula Malelei!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malelei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dusiciel has his takedown stuffed
and Malelei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malelei throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malelei scores with the left hand. Dusiciel knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dusiciel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Malelei misses its intended target.
Malelei moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Malelei misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel shoots and misses
and Malelei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malelei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abekula Malelei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malelei throws a body punch but Dusiciel moves out of range.
Dusiciel has his takedown stuffed
and Malelei counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Dusiciel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Malelei throws out the jab.
Abekula Malelei is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dusiciel fails with the takedown
and Malelei counters with a left and a right that stings Dusiciel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malelei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malelei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dusiciel manages to avoid it.
Malelei misses with a double jab
and Dusiciel counters with a takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abekula Malelei dominated that round.
That's time! Dusiciel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Malelei moves in looking to clinch but Dusiciel pushes him off.
Dusiciel with a poor takedown
and Malelei counters with a two punch combo.
Malelei throws a combination that misses
and Dusiciel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Malelei's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malelei tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malelei wants to control but Dusiciel passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dusiciel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mario Dusiciel.
Dusiciel shoots and misses
and Dusiciel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dusiciel has his takedown stuffed
and Malelei counters with a left and a right that stings Dusiciel.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Dusiciel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dusiciel doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malelei counters with a left and a right that stings Dusiciel.
Dusiciel with a poor takedown
and Malelei counters with a two punch combo.
Malelei lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Malelei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malelei throws an overhand right that lands on Dusiciel's shoulder, as Dusiciel tries to avoid the shot.
Malelei throws a series of punches but Dusiciel moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dusiciel tries for a takedown but Malelei circles away easily
and Malelei counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dusiciel thinking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abekula Malelei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dusiciel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Malelei lands a two punch combo.
Malelei throws a right hand that misses
and Dusiciel counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Malelei is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dusiciel is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malelei wants to work for an arm triangle but Dusiciel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dusiciel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dusiciel.
Malelei wanted to stand there but Dusiciel had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Dusiciel wants to sweep here but Malelei controlling him for the moment.
Dusiciel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malelei's guard.
Malelei pulls Dusiciel in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malelei controls Dusiciel momentarily but Dusiciel frees himself.
Malelei wants to get back to his feet but Dusiciel passes into half guard.
Dusiciel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Malelei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dusiciel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Abekula Malelei was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dusiciel misses with a takedown
and Dusiciel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abekula Malelei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from Malelei does no damage.
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 Mario Dusiciel.
I think Malelei has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abekula Malelei!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Begbie Franco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Born Slippy. Malcolm Hopkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Begbie Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Malcolm Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from Hopkins misses.
A low kick from Franco is predictable there
and Hopkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Franco misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
Good leg kick by Franco there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A low kick from Hopkins misses
and Hopkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Franco tries to land a leg kick but Hopkins saw it coming and moves away.
Franco throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick by Franco misses
and Hopkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Franco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick from Franco lands but Hopkins takes it in his stride.
Franco is looking to chop away at Hopkins's legs.
Franco throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hopkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Franco misses with a leg kick
and Hopkins counters with a left to the body.
Franco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Franco throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Franco misses with a low kick.
Franco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco misses with a head kick.
Franco thows a leg kick but Hopkins checks it
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopkins misses with a wild combination.
Hopkins lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Franco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hopkins.
Franco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Franco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hopkins counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Franco!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins looking to control but Franco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins wants to take Franco's back but he can't do it this time.
Hopkins looking to secure an arm triangle but Franco defends it well.
Hopkins content just to control the position here.
Hopkins is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hopkins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Franco manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Franco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hopkins on the ground.
Hopkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Franco keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hopkins controlling from side mount.
Hopkins has hold of Franco's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Franco seems comfortable defending it but Hopkins has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Franco is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Franco is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Hopkins couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm Hopkins!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Golanski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gray has chosen make love not war baby as his entrance music. Adam Golanski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Adam Golanski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Mr Gray!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray throws an off balance right hand
and Golanski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golanski misses with a left hand
and Gray counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gray is looking to advance position but Golanski has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Gray really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gray is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gray is trying to escape the mount.
Gray tries to lock up and control but Golanski gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golanski looking to control but Gray is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gray regains half guard.
Golanski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gray gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Golanski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Golanski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gray throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gray keeping moving, preventing Golanski from controlling successfully.
Gray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Golanski is one step ahead there.
Golanski lands a couple of digs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray has his foot on Golanski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Golanski works his way back into a safe position though.
Golanski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Golanski won't allow Gray to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray has his foot on Golanski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Golanski works his way back into a safe position though.
Golanski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gray is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Golanski is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adam Golanski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Gray throws a poor cross that misses
and Golanski counters with a left to the body.
Gray rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Golanski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adam Golanski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Golanski misses with a combination
and Gray counters with a left to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Golanski misses with a hook
and Gray counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Golanski!
Gray misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Golanski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gray on the ground.
Golanski tries to hold on but Gray postures up.
Gray looking to control but Golanski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gray cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Golanski is looking to improve his position but Gray isn't that keen on the idea.
Gray lands a big elbow.
Gray scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Gray can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Golanski is looking to escape.
Gray connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Golanski sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Golanski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gray wants to pass to mount but Golanski is defending the position.
Gray is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gray is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Golanski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Golanski is pressing down on Gray's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Golanski pulls Gray in to control the position.
Golanski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gray is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Golanski is trying to hold Gray in close to prevent damage but Gray has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gray lands a nice short elbow.
Gray missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gray works his way into side control.
Golanski taking punishment in the form of punches.
Gray throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gray scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray looks up at the clock and then as Golanski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gray is chipping away with strikes.
Gray creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Golanski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Gray creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gray working the head and body with strikes.
Gray looks up at the clock and then as Golanski takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Gray smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gray throws an elbow but Golanski slips to the side and avoids it well.
Gray tries to score with some ground and pound. Golanski controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gray has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Golanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Golanski throws a lazy head kick
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gray swings away with a body shot that misses
and Golanski moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Golanski stalling in the clinch but Gray improves position.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Gray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Gray showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Golanski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gray cracks Golanski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Golanski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Golanski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Golanski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gray counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray shoots in and gets a takedown into Golanski's guard.
Gray trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gray landing with the ground and pound.
Golanski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Golanski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray content to stall in guard here.
Gray wants to pass the guard but Golanski is keeping the position.
Adam Golanski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray stays in close to Golanski's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gray in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Mr Gray wasn't active enough on the ground.
Golanski blocks a jab.
Gray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Golanski but Golanski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Golanski slips a jab and a cross from Gray.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golanski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gray.
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Golanski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gray to score with a decent uppercut.
Mr Gray is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Gray forces Golanski back against the cage and clinches.
Gray working aggressively here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by Golanski.
Gray blocks an uppercut.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golanski blocking some punches.
Golanski displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gray up against the cage.
Golanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golanski is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gray has a couple of punches blocked by Golanski.
Gray lands a hook that snaps the head of Golanski backwards.
Gray lands a shoulder strike.
Golanski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Golanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Gray uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gray.
Gray lands a nice shot to the body.
Golanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Gray comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gray has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Gray!
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FIGHT
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