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UFC - Friday Night Fights 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Burgendy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutal Delux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Burgendy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Burgendy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutal Delux!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delux moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burgendy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Delux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burgendy was well out of range. Poor timing from Delux.
Burgendy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Burgendy shoots for a takedown but Delux saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Delux throws a hook but Burgendy avoids it easily.
Delux scores with the left hand. Burgendy knows he should have avoided that one.
Delux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delux wants it to stay on the feet.
Delux looks to score with a jab to the body but Burgendy is just out of range.
Delux stuffs the takedown attempt from Burgendy. Burgendy gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Burgendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burgendy feints and as Delux raises his hands in defense, Burgendy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burgendy looking to pass the guard.
Delux working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burgendy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burgendy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Delux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burgendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delux trying to control the position.
Delux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Burgendy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Burgendy is looking to work some ground and pound but Delux has wrist control.
Burgendy throws a big right hand that misses.
Delux wants to sweep here but Burgendy controlling him for the moment.
Delux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burgendy.
Burgendy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Burgendy won't allow Delux to sweep him here.
Delux utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burgendy postures up in Delux's guard and throws a big left but Delux blocks it.
Delux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Delux's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delux wants to sweep but no luck.
Burgendy wants to control from the top but Delux keeps moving.
Delux is looking for a triangle but Burgendy pushes his legs off easily.
Delux working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Burgendy.
Delux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Burgendy manages to get himself to full guard.
Burgendy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Delux thows a big elbow that misses.
Delux throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Burgendy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Delux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Delux postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delux wants to pass the guard but Burgendy is keeping the position.
Delux is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Delux scores with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Delux.
Brutal Delux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgendy fails to land the takedown.
Delux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burgendy.
Delux looks to land a left hand but Burgendy moved out of range nicely.
Delux shoots in for a double leg but Burgendy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Delux stuffs the takedown.
Burgendy blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delux swings for the body but Burgendy moves out of range.
Delux ducks under a wild hook from Burgendy.
Delux lands a head shot.
Burgendy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delux but Delux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Burgendy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Delux does no damage.
Burgendy misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Burgendy.
Burgendy staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgendy tries to clinch but Delux moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delux lands with a shot to the body.
Delux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Burgendy misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutal Delux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Delux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burgendy tries to clinch up but Delux circles away and keeps his distance.
Burgendy throws a body punch but Delux moves out of range.
Delux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delux wants it to stay on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Delux. Beautiful body shot.
Burgendy moves away from the strike by Delux.
Burgendy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Delux does it's job there.
Delux misses with a straight left.
Delux avoids the body shot from Burgendy.
Delux looks to land a combination but Burgendy avoids it well.
Delux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Delux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delux wants it to stay on the feet.
Delux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burgendy defending well as Delux loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgendy blocks a jab.
Delux connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Burgendy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burgendy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Delux!
Burgendy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delux as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Burgendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delux swinging wildly here.
Delux stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Delux.
Burgendy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Burgendy moves into the clinch.
Burgendy stops a takedown attempt from Delux.
Burgendy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy gets control of Delux's arms and successfully pulls guard. Burgendy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Delux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Delux pushing down on Burgendy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Delux is looking to advance position but Burgendy won't allow it.
Delux wants to control but Burgendy is keeping him busy.
Delux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Delux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Delux throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Delux is working for a submission of some sort.
Delux content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Delux thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Burgendy to regain full guard.
Burgendy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Delux advances to half guard.
Delux tries to pass to full mount but Burgendy defends it.
Delux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burgendy keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Burgendy is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Delux missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burgendy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delux working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Burgendy's thigh. Burgendy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delux thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutal Delux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Delux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Burgendy's head.
Burgendy closes the distance and clinches up with Delux, looking for a takedown. Burgendy pushes Delux against the cage but Delux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burgendy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burgendy fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Burgendy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Delux. That snapped Burgendy's head back.
Brutal Delux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delux tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burgendy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Delux somewhat.
Delux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delux throws a hook to the side of Burgendy's head but Burgendy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delux dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burgendy defending well as Delux loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delux lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Delux avoids the body shot from Burgendy.
Nice uppercut there from Delux.
Burgendy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Burgendy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Burgendy looks for a takedown but Delux sprawls well.
Delux misses with a straight right.
Burgendy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Burgendy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delux pinned against the cage. Delux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Donk. Delux catches Burgendy right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burgendy stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delux connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burgendy's hands.
Burgendy throws a hook to the side of Delux's head but Delux sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delux throws a big shot that misses.
Delux fails to land the takedown.
Burgendy dodges the punch combination from Delux.
Burgendy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Delux slips under a jab from Burgendy.
Delux misses with a hook.
Donk. Delux catches Burgendy right on the button with a cross.
Burgendy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delux.
Delux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burgendy moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy misses with an uppercut. Delux saw that one coming.
Burgendy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Delux pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delux ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burgendy slips under a jab from Delux.
Decent striking displayed by Delux there.
Burgendy moves away from the strike by Delux.
Delux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Horrible takedown by Burgendy or perhaps it was just good defense by Delux which made him look bad.
Burgendy avoids the body shot from Delux.
A cross from Delux lands.
Delux works Burgendy's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgendy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Delux stuffs the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delux moves out of range as Burgendy strikes.
Burgendy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burgendy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Delux uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burgendy.
Nice shot by Delux.
Delux digs a good body shot into Burgendy's ribs.
Burgendy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delux but Delux pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delux lands a lovely overhand right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delux cracks Burgendy with a good jab.
Delux lands a nice hook to Burgendy's body. Burgendy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mr Burgendy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brutal Delux is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Delux moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Delux sizes up Burgendy with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutal Delux comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Delux winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutal Delux!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brett James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I shot the Sheriff. Ray Hardy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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147 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brett James!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
James throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy counters with a stiff right hand.
James scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
James stalling away here and it's allowed Hardy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
James won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
James stands up from Hardy's guard - James perhaps looking for a knockout.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hardy counters with a low kick, right behind James 's knee.
Hardy is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hardy counters with a one-two to the body.
James throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James throws a right and a left that Hardy avoids nicely.
James misses the shot to the body.
Brett James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James looks to throw the jab but Hardy is out of range.
James throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from James.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James is trying to pull guard but Hardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hardy lands a nice uppercut.
James pulls guard successfully.
James keeping full guard, as Hardy tries to pass.
Hardy trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
James is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hardy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. James swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as James works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
James keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
James throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hardy stands and throws James's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for James!
James is squirming around, avoiding Hardy's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
James tries to hold on but Hardy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
James is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hardy can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as James is looking to escape.
Hardy looking to finish with strikes here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy looking to secure an arm triangle but James defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ray Hardy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Some wild striking there from James.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hardy.
Hardy throws a quick inside leg kick.
James misses with a straight left.
James shoots in and drives through. Hardy sprawls well.
Hardy connects with a body shot that sends James's belly button to the back.
James has managed to clinch.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
James drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
Hardy trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Hardy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ray Hardy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
James wants to control but Hardy passes easily into half guard.
James tries to roll over but Hardy keeps him under control.
James is in trouble now - Hardy has advanced to mount!
James is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
James wants to hold on but Hardy pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… James is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by James and Hardy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
Hardy scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
James on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hardy is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
James is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy controls the position.
Hardy is looking to take a break and control but James is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hardy is trying to get an arm triangle but James is defending well.
Hardy controlling the position from side mount.
Hardy wants to control but James is keeping him busy.
James can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is not content to let Hardy control the position.
James is pushing Hardy's head away, looking to escape. Hardy manages to hold on to the position though.
Hardy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hardy tries to advance to mount but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy advances nicely into full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hardy dominated that second round.
That's time! Hardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
James misses with an uppercut.
James moves into range and clinches up with Hardy.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hardy connects with a right hand. James shakes it off.
James throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
James moves into the clinch.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but James blocks with his arms.
Hardy tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hardy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is trying to drag Hardy to the mat but Hardy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
James escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
James takes the fight into the clinch.
Hardy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
James lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Hardy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardy tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Hardy back against the cage.
A short left from Hardy.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James goes for a takedown attempt but Hardy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ray Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James gets a clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hardy avoids it.
James can't find room to land a body shot as Hardy controls the action.
James tries to pull guard but Hardy holds him up against the cage and eventually James drops back down to his feet.
Ray Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett James.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jamess head.
Hardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hardy prevents James from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hardy displaying some good clinch control by pressing James up against the cage.
James wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hardy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down James.
James tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
James takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
James slowing the pace effectively.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy is leaning against James and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
James takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy keeps control of James as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
James has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hardy after a bit of a struggle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
James is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Brett James has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hardy blocking some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hardy 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hardy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chucky Kahn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craigie Bee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kahn comes to the cage accompanied by Remember my name. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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184 lbs
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165 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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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
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Chucky Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Craigie Bee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn throws the kick towards the body but Bee avoids it.
Bee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Craigie Bee has been cut.
Kahn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Kahn dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Bee.
Bee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kahn to keep the fight standing.
Kahn tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kahn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn misses with a leg kick
and Kahn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chucky Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kahn thows a body shot but no joy.
Kahn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bee.
Kahn throws the kick towards the body but Bee avoids it.
Bee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bee misses with a leg kick
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bee is rocked!
Bee is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Kahn doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Bee crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Bee's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chucky Kahn!
Chucky Kahn got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Snord Cranston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilmar Fonseca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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140 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Snord Cranston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gilmar Fonseca!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cranston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fonseca swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cranston tries to clinch there but Fonseca circles away.
Cranston is looking to clinch.
Cranston fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cranston moves in looking to clinch but Fonseca pushes him off.
Fonseca shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cranston as he avoids it easily.
Cranston has Fonseca up against the cage in a clinch.
Cranston prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cranston cracks Fonseca with a nice body shot.
Cranston scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Cranston.
Cranston is trying to trip Fonseca. He has hold of a leg but Fonseca is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cranston persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonseca working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cranston doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cranston manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fonseca looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cranston is sitting in close to Fonseca's body. Fonseca has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Cranston is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Cranston is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fonseca.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gilmar Fonseca!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mr Blue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Dup (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dup has chosen Burning Heart by Survivor as his entrance music. Max Dup has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Blue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Dup!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blue clinches up with Dup and pushes him back against the cage.
Dup breaks from the clinch.
Dup misses with a body shot.
Dup swings widly with a right hand
and Blue counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dup's knee momentarily.
Dup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blue fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dup, pushing him back against the cage.
Blue keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dup's efforts to push away.
Blue lands with a light punch inside.
Dup working hard to break the clinch.
Blue makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blue has him pressed against the cage.
Dup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blue lands a nice shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Blue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blue lands an uppercut.
Blue scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blue lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dup working hard to break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Blue.
Blue softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blue swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue lands with a short shot to the head.
Dup swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blue misses with a punch on the inside.
Dup avoiding damage as Blue throws knees to the body.
Blue throws a head punch that misses.
Blue prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blue lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Max Dup has been cut.
Blue lands an elbow inside.
Dup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blue using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blue lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dup backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blue misses with some punches.
Blue lands an uppercut.
Blue lands a nice elbow.
Blue lands a nice knee to the body.
Blue tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blue lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dup wants to get back to striking at distance but Blue won't allow it.
Blue keeps control of Dup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blue lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blue lands a nice elbow.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blue with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blue with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blue creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dup's defenses.
Blue blocks an uppercut.
Dup blocks the elbow strike.
Dup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Blue.
Blue creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dup's defenses.
Blue lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dup wants to get back to striking at distance but Blue won't allow it.
Blue lands an elbow just above Dup 's eye.
That has opened up Max Dup's cut even more.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blue.
Blue lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blue missing with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blue lands an elbow inside that Dup shrugs off.
Blue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blue gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Max Dup's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Blue lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Blue dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Max Dup's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
That kick from Blue tenderised Dup's leg. Dup is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blue moves away from the strike by Dup.
Blue fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dup is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Blue moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Blue!
As Mr Blue got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Blue grabs the Mic and proclaims "Hey Bitch, you connected but I didnt go to sleep, why for how come??"'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bova comes to the cage accompanied by I came to bring the pain!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
155 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
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145 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Stefaniak!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bova keeps the fight on the outside.
Stefaniak throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stefaniak tries to close the distance and clinch but Bova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stefaniak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stefaniak lands an uppercut.
Bova can't get the takedown.
Stefaniak lands an elbow just above Bova 's eye.
It looks like Tony Bova has been cut.
Bova wants to take the fight to the mat but Stefaniak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stefaniak gets underhooks to prevent Bova's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefaniak breaks from the clinch.
Stefaniak tries to clinch up but Bova circles away and keeps his distance.
Anthony Stefaniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefaniak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stefaniak tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefaniak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefaniak has Bova up against the cage in a clinch.
Stefaniak gets underhooks to prevent Bova's takedown attempt.
Stefaniak manages to break the clinch.
Stefaniak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stefaniak moves into the clinch successfully.
Bova tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stefaniak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bova has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stefaniak tries to clinch up but Bova circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak feints and then cracks Bova's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bova down.
Stefaniak gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stefaniak slowing the pace effectively.
Stefaniak breaks from the clinch.
Bova circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bova counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Bova working the strikes but Stefaniak uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Stefaniak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bova missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stefaniak regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bova.
Bova throwing strikes from guard but Stefaniak blocks nicely.
Bova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bova cracks Stefaniak with a solid left hand.
Bova throws and elbow that misses. Stefaniak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bova's guard. Nice move by Stefaniak!
Bova keeping moving, preventing Stefaniak from controlling successfully.
Stefaniak wants to pass the guard but Bova is keeping the position.
Bova knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stefaniak on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak trying to control but Bova is working from the bottom.
Stefaniak passes Bova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stefaniak is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bova defends it well.
Stefaniak is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bova is just riding it out for now. Stefaniak eventually gives up the hold.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bova is staying active underneath Stefaniak, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Stefaniak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Bova's cut.
That's time! Bova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stefaniak misses with a two punch combination.
Stefaniak throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stefaniak tries to clinch up but Bova circles away and keeps his distance.
Stefaniak tries to clinch up but Bova circles away and keeps his distance.
Bova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stefaniak has Bova up against the cage in a clinch.
Stefaniak is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bova drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Stefaniak gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Stefaniak breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stefaniak closes the distance and clinches.
Stefaniak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bova swats away the attempt to clinch by Stefaniak.
Bova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stefaniak.
Stefaniak tries to clinch
and Bova holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stefaniak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stefaniak thows a leg kick but Bova checks it
and Bova counters with a takedown into side control.
Bova working the ground and pound but Stefaniak is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova working the ground and pound but Stefaniak is defending the strikes.
Bova misses with the ground and pound.
Bova tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Stefaniak manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bova's best efforts.
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!
Bova thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stefaniak to regain full guard.
Tony Bova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bova throws and elbow that misses. Stefaniak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bova's guard. Nice move by Stefaniak!
Stefaniak passes Bova's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bova is looking for a sweep. Stefaniak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stefaniak throwing shots but Bova is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bova is in a horrible position here. Stefaniak smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stefaniak tries to control but Bova wriggling away.
Stefaniak raining down hammerfists from mount.
Stefaniak trying to control but Bova is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak with good strikes from the mount here!
Stefaniak jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Bova is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Bova and Stefaniak has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bova is not content to let Stefaniak control the position.
Stefaniak is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Bova's shoulder. That is not cool.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stefaniak goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bova has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stefaniak but great work by Bova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Stefaniak showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Bova's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Stefaniak swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bova.
Anthony Stefaniak is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stefaniak will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stefaniak moves into the clinch.
Stefaniak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bova is looking for a takedown.
Bova goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stefaniak prevents it.
Bova is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stefaniak is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Bova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stefaniak's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stefaniak.
Stefaniak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Bova as he checks the leg kick.
Bova chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stefaniak can pounce on him.
Stefaniak connects with an inside leg kick.
Stefaniak catches Bova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stefaniak falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bova counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Stefaniak keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Stefaniak to regain full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bova throws and elbow that misses. Stefaniak uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bova's guard. Nice move by Stefaniak!
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!
Bova avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stefaniak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stefaniak trying to control the position but Bova is working away.
Bova is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stefaniak off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova is trying to stick to Stefaniak's back but Stefaniak is turning into Bova. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bova's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Stefaniak.
Stefaniak passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bova throws a few strikes from the bottom but Stefaniak takes advantage and mounts!
Bova is in all sorts of trouble here.
Stefaniak with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Stefaniak looking to finish with strikes here!
Stefaniak can't control as he wanted to and Bova manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak moves into full mount! Bova won't be happy about that!
Stefaniak is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bova has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bova!
Bova throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stefaniak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Anthony Stefaniak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bova throwing strikes from guard but Stefaniak blocks nicely.
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!
Bova throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Stefaniak comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stefaniak 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Stefaniak!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dragos Ilie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tristan Mkhalele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mkhalele has chosen Noir Désir - Un jour en France as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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21
223 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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28
222 lbs
10 - 9 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dragos Ilie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Tristan Mkhalele!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ilie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mkhalele walks into a straight right hand from Ilie.
Ilie cracks Mkhalele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mkhalele looks to clinch
and Ilie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mkhalele looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ilie winds up and cracks Mkhalele with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilie trying to mount his opponent but Mkhalele defends it.
Mkhalele is trying to maintain the position but Ilie is very close to passing his half guard.
Ilie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mkhalele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ilie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mkhalele is looking to improve his position.
Ilie is pressing down on Mkhalele's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mkhalele is holding on for now.
Ilie is keen to just control but Mkhalele is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mkhalele wants to control but Ilie is keeping busy.
Mkhalele is controlling Ilie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tristan Mkhalele has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ilie shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mkhalele trying to control from the bottom.
Ilie trying to control the action but Mkhalele is working from the bottom.
Ilie 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.
Ilie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilie working over Mkhalele with some ground and pound. Mkhalele looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mkhalele blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ilie.
Mkhalele is looking to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ilie is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mkhalele wants to get back to full guard.
Ilie wants to control but Mkhalele is keeping him busy.
Ilie looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ilie throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mkhalele has hold of Ilie's hands but Ilie slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mkhalele is looking to control Ilie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mkhalele avoid being mounted?
Ilie landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ilie looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ilie works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mkhalele is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ilie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ilie lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ilie with shots to the head and body - Mkhalele looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mkhalele is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mkhalele wants to hold on but Ilie pushes him away.
Mkhalele slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilie lands with a punch from half guard.
Ilie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mkhalele knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ground and pound from Ilie.
Ilie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ilie working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mkhalele taking some punishment here, with Ilie in his half guard.
Mkhalele looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ilie throwing shots but Mkhalele is blocking nicely.
Ilie lands strikes from half guard.
Mkhalele is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ilie pulls his head out easily.
Ilie lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mkhalele looks gassed!
Ilie lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ilie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mkhalele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ilie missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ilie takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dragos Ilie dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mkhalele wants to clinch.
Mkhalele is looking to clinch.
Mkhalele tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mkhalele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mkhalele wants to clinch.
Ilie misses with a wild body shot.
Ilie ducks under a wild hook from Mkhalele.
Ilie lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilie avoids the head kick by Mkhalele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ilie shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ilie was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ilie postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Mkhalele looks a forlorn figure.
Ilie scoring with strikes but Mkhalele is staying in there.
Mkhalele wants to control but Ilie is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ilie lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mkhalele wants to hold on but Ilie pushes him away.
Ilie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mkhalele can do to turn this around?
Ilie with shots to the head and body - Mkhalele looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mkhalele wants to control but Ilie is having none of it.
Mkhalele is trying to escape the mount.
Mkhalele is breathing heavily.
Ilie working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ilie cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mkhalele wants to hold on but Ilie pushes him away.
Ilie landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mkhalele is rocked!
Ilie lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mkhalele hang on?
Mkhalele is still in real trouble! Can Ilie finish him?
Ilie unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Mkhalele wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Ilie celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dragos Ilie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keith Schafer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
182 lbs
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180 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Keith Schafer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Larry Shaw!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schafer slips a jab and a cross from Shaw.
Schafer slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schafer lands with a cross.
Shaw tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schafer but Schafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schafer misses with a head kick.
Schafer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Schafer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Schafer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer cracks Shaw with an open hand slap.
Schafer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Schafer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shaw.
Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Keith Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Shaw.
Schafer with a jab.
Schafer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Schafer tries to sprawl out of it but Shaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schafer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schafer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shaw's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schafer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Schafer stalks Shaw and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Shaw's face. Shaw staggers backwards, shaken.
Shaw shoots for a takedown but Schafer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schafer clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schafer breaks the clinch.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schafer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Shaw in his tracks.
No luck for Shaw with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schafer but Schafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schafer lands with a shot to the body.
Schafer lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Shaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Shaw ducks right into an uppercut from Schafer.
Shaw shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Schafer counter with a right hand.
Shaw looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw goes for a takedown in the clinch but Schafer prevents it.
Schafer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Schafer.
Schafer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Schafer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
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!
Schafer manages to break the clinch.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schafer but Schafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Schafer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schafer scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Schafer dominated that round.
That's time! Schafer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schafer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Shaw's head.
Schafer is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Shaw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schafer scores with a nice strike.
Shaw throws a lazy uppercut
and Schafer counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schafer lands an uppercut.
Schafer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Schafer prevents the takedown attempt.
Schafer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Schafer tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schafer tests Shaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Schafer there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shaw has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Schafer finds it's way round the side to connect with Shaw's head.
Shaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Keith Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Shaw.
Schafer pushes Shaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Shaw wants a takedown but no success here.
Schafer lands a shoulder strike.
Shaw has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schafer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schafer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw tries to score a body lock takedown but Schafer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Shaw is trying desperately to land a takedown but Schafer is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shaw.
Schafer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Schafer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from Schafer.
Schafer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Schafer lands with a short shot to the head.
Schafer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schafer lands a hook that snaps the head of Shaw backwards.
Shaw goes for a takedown attempt but Schafer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Schafer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schafer lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schafer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Keith Schafer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schafer lands a leg kick that knocks Shaw off balance momentarily.
Shaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shaw has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shaw there as he acknowledges the shot.
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schafer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
Schafer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shaws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer lands a lovely overhand right.
Schafer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Shaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Schafer connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
Schafer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw shoots in but Schafer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schafer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Schafer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Shaw doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schafer fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Schafer 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!
Shaw tries for a takedown but Schafer circles away easily
and Schafer counters with a leg kick.
Schafer throws a combination. Shaw tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shaw walks into a jab.
Larry Shaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Schafer does it's job there.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schafer but Schafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Keith Schafer is winning the standup battle so far.
Schafer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schafer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shaw. Shaw circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Decent striking displayed by Schafer there.
Schafer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schafer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaw on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Schafer. Schafer obviously looking to wear him down.
Schafer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Schafer slaps away a takedown attempt from Shaw, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Keith Schafer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Shaw.
Shaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Schafer does it's job there.
Schafer lands a body shot.
Schafer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schafer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schafer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Schafer.
Shaw's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schafer sprawls well. Schafer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shaw gets slowly back to his feet.
Shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schafer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schafer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Schafer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Schafer connects with a right hand. Shaw shakes it off.
Schafer lands with an uppercut that bounces Shaw off the cage and back into range.
Schafer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A lazy left from Schafer finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schafer forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.
Schafer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schafer scores with a sloppy right hand. Shaw should have avoided that one.
Shaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Shaw slips a jab and a cross from Schafer.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Schafer but Schafer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schafer closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Schafer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Schafer 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Schafer!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Keith Schafer waved his t-shirt featuring ~T~ Laoch Nutrition + Laundry Q140 NOW ONLY $15!!!'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Carlson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlson Jr has chosen Muse- Stockholm Syndrome as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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142 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Skywalker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Carlson Jr!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker throws a body punch but Carlson Jr moves out of range.
Carlson Jr misses with a hook.
Skywalker keeps Carlson Jr at a distance using the push kick.
Skywalker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carlson Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Skywalker throws an overhand right that lands on Carlson Jr's shoulder, as Carlson Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Carlson Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Skywalker defends it nicely.
Carlson Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good standup being displayed there by Skywalker as he connects with a hook.
Skywalker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Skywalker misses.
Skywalker cracks Carlson Jr with a good jab.
Carlson Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skywalker.
Carlson Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Skywalker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Carlson Jr is just out of range.
Luke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Skywalker takes a swing at Carlson Jr's ribcage but misses.
Skywalker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Skywalker swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skywalker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker lands a nice hook to Carlson Jr's body. Carlson Jr takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Skywalker lands with a nice body punch.
Skywalker throws a jab when Carlson Jr was well out of range.
Skywalker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Carlson Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Skywalker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Skywalker has closed the distance and engaged Carlson Jr in a clinch.
Carlson Jr tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Skywalker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skywalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Carlson Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Skywalker smiles and moves away.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Carlson Jr.
Carlson Jr with a hook.
Carlson Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Skywalker ducks right into an uppercut from Carlson Jr.
Skywalker looks to land a left hand but Carlson Jr moved out of range nicely.
Skywalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carlson Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Skywalker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carlson Jr moves away from the strike by Skywalker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Skywalker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Skywalker connects with the punch.
Carlson Jr rushes Skywalker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carlson Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Skywalker.
Carlson Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Chad Carlson Jr has been cut.
Carlson Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carlson Jr backwards.
Skywalker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skywalker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Carlson Jr blocks an uppercut.
Skywalker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skywalker has Carlson Jr pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Carlson Jr manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Carlson Jr jumps guard but Skywalker stands there with Carlson Jr around his waist. Carlson Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Skywalker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries a body shot but Carlson Jr blocks it.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carlson Jr dodges an elbow strike from Skywalker.
Carlson Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Skywalker misses with an elbow strike.
Carlson Jr takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carlson Jr tries for a takedown but Skywalker manages to get underhooks.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nice elbow from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands an elbow that stopped Carlson Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Carlson Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carlson Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Skywalker shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Skywalker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Skywalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right hand to the body from Skywalker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skywalker gets underhooks to prevent Carlson Jr's takedown attempt.
Carlson Jr looks gassed!
Skywalker working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Carlson Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Skywalker lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skywalker.
Skywalker lands an elbow that stopped Carlson Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Skywalker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carlson Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Skywalker is looking to take this one to the mat.
Skywalker lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Carlson Jr's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carlson Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Carlson Jr rushes Skywalker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skywalker gets through Carlson Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skywalker swings wildly with an uppercut but Carlson Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skywalker landing knees to the body.
Luke Skywalker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A hook to the body from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Skywalker lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Carlson Jr.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skywalker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Skywalker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carlson Jr backwards.
Skywalker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skywalker.
Carlson Jr blocks an elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Skywalker.
Carlson Jr is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Skywalker.
Carlson Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Carlson Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Skywalker lands an uppercut.
Skywalker lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Skywalker cracks Carlson Jr with a nice body shot.
Nice elbow from Skywalker.
That has opened up Chad Carlson Jr's cut even more.
Skywalker landing knees to the body.
Carlson Jr prevents a body shot from Skywalker.
Skywalker lands a left hand.
Skywalker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Skywalker.
Skywalker creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Carlson Jr's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carlson Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Skywalker is defending well.
Luke Skywalker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Carlson Jr.
Skywalker lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Skywalker.
Carlson Jr is rocked!
Skywalker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Carlson Jr lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hook to the body lands for Skywalker.
Skywalker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice left hand lands by Skywalker.
Carlson Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Skywalker finish him?
Skywalker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skywalker lands a nice knee to the body.
Skywalker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skywalker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carlson Jr can do to turn this around?
Skywalker lands a good knee to the midsection. Carlson Jr won't want to take too many of those.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Skywalker comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Carlson Jr is pressed against the cage. Skywalker pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Carlson Jr! Two more big strikes from Skywalker and Carlson Jr crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luke Skywalker!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mr Azure (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Kann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mr Azure has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Azure!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Keast Kann!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azure uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kann.
Kann slips under a jab.
Azure throws a jab but it's blocked by Kann.
Azure misses with a hook
and Kann counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Azure jabs at Kann's body.
Azure lands a jab to Kann's midsection.
Azure misses the jab.
Kann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kann throws a lazy right hand but Azure sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Azure takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Azure takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kann throws a shot from downtown. Azure moves away and avoids it.
Azure misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Kann. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Azure.
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!
Azure catches Kann with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kann looks to land a left hand but Azure moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Azure scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kann in his tracks.
Azure moves forwards but Kann connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kann shoots for a double leg takedown but Azure sprawls well. He's pushed Kann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Azure sprawls well. Azure wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kann gets slowly back to his feet.
Kann moves out of range of the strikes.
Azure is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kann.
Azure misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kann ducks under a wild hook from Azure.
Azure shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Azure.
Azure throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kann is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Azure's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Azure's back!
Azure tries to escape but Kann has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Kann looking for the choke but no joy.
Kann is hanging on to Azure's back as he tries to escape.
Kann doesn't have the hooks in and Azure manages to turn into his guard.
Azure throwing strikes from guard but Kann blocks nicely.
Azure working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Azure chips away with some ground and pound.
Azure landing with the ground and pound.
Azure missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Azure avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Azure in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kann will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kann avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Azure's guard.
Azure wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kann postures up and lands a big shot to Azure's brow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Azure is trying to control the position but Kann postures up.
Azure pulls Kann in close to prevent any damage.
Azure is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Azure 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.
Kann has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Azure is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Azure connects with a nice short shot to Kann's temple.
Azure trying to control from half guard but Kann is working away.
Azure working over Kann with some ground and pound. Kann looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Azure connects with a nice short shot to Kann's temple.
Azure looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Azure thows a huge punch but Kann dodges it nicely.
Azure is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kann gets full guard.
Azure postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kann tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Azure throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kann is on top in guard.
Azure bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kann's guard.
Kann is trying to control the position but Azure postures up.
Kann 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Azure scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kann manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Azure is looking to improve his position but Kann isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Azure dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kann slips a straight right by Azure.
Kann keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Azure.
Azure tries to clinch but Kann is having none of it.
Azure swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azure connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kann scrambles back to his feet.
Kann throws a jab when Azure was well out of range.
Azure jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kann takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Azure lands a nice looking body shot.
Azure loads up on a big right hand but Kann slips the punch.
Kann throws a combination that misses
and Azure counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azure throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kann stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Azure tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kann fails with a takedown attempt.
Kann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mr Azure is winning the standup battle so far.
Azure slips a straight right by Kann.
Kann defending well as Azure loads up on a big left hand.
Azure misses with a hook. Kann ducked under it nicely.
Kann misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Azure misses.
Azure lands a nice shot to the body.
Kann gets a takedown into half guard.
Azure wants to get back to full guard.
Azure avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azure trying to hold on to Kann's head to control him but Kann postures up.
Azure is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kann pulls his head out easily.
Kann prevents Azure from improving his position.
Kann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Azure is positioning himself well to prevent Kann advancing to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kann is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Azure manages to get to full guard.
Kann postures up and lands a big shot to Azure's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azure looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kann throws a big right hand that misses.
Kann looking to pass the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Azure is on top in guard.
Azure drops back looking for a leg! Kann is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kann manages to kick Azure off! Azure jumps back into Kann's guard.
Azure throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Azure won't allow Kann to sweep him here.
Azure landing with the ground and pound.
Kann looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kann is breathing heavily.
Kann working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kann prevents Azure from improving his position.
Azure has hold of Kann's hands but Kann slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Azure trying to control but Kann postures up.
Kann scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kann is thwarting Azure's attempts to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kann wants to pass the guard but Azure is defending well.
Azure is looking for a sweep. Kann is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 Mr Azure will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Azure does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Azure.
Kann swings for the body but Azure moves out of range.
Kann throws a big shot that misses.
Azure throws a leg kick but Kann moved away.
Azure drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Azure is working Kann over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kann is looking to regain half guard here but Azure keeps moving and retains side control.
Azure lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kann is rocked!
A big shot lands for Azure! That's hurt Kann! Will he recover? Azure fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr Azure!
Mr Azure retains his featherweight title!
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