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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Jeferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Anthony Jeferson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jon Harrison!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jeferson tries to bum rush Harrison with a series of wild strikes but Harrison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jeferson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrison sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jeferson somewhat.
Harrison changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jeferson tries to avoid it but Harrison manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jeferson to the ground. Jeferson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jeferson shoots in for a takedown but Harrison shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeferson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harrison napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jeferson trying to control the action but Harrison is working from the bottom.
Jeferson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Harrison sneaks back into half guard.
Harrison regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jeferson .
Jeferson thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeferson prevents Harrison from getting back to his feet.
Jeferson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harrison looks gassed!
Jeferson throwing strikes but missing.
Harrison is trying to keep Jeferson in close.
Jeferson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jeferson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harrison on the ground.
Jeferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrison is keeping the position for now.
Jeferson trying to control but Harrison is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson prevents Harrison from getting back to his feet.
Jeferson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harrison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jeferson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anthony Jeferson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jeferson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jeferson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jeferson landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jeferson landing shots from mount.
Jeferson with a couple of short strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison is in a horrible position here. Jeferson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jeferson raining down shots from the mount!
Jeferson lands a heavy elbow.
Jeferson content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Jeferson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jeferson lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson controlling the position easily from mount.
Jeferson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrison takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jeferson landing strikes from the mount and Harrison is in trouble!
Jeferson scoring with strikes but Harrison is staying in there.
Jeferson controlling the position easily from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeferson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Harrison for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jeferson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jeferson tries for a takedown but Harrison sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeferson looks for a takedown but Harrison sprawls well.
Jeferson has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jeferson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Jeferson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jeferson gets caught napping as Harrison dives in and scores a takedown. Jeferson manages to retain guard.
Jeferson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jeferson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrison trying to control but Jeferson is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jon Harrison hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jeferson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jeferson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Harrison backwards.
Jeferson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jeferson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Harrison shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jeferson sprawls well. Jeferson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harrison gets slowly back to his feet.
Jeferson forces Harrison back against the cage and clinches.
Jeferson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Harrison gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Harrison misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Harrison's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Harrison wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jeferson has him pressed against the cage.
Jeferson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Harrison regains half guard, as Jeferson was trying to land strikes.
Harrison tries to kick Jeferson off but Jeferson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeferson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jeferson stalling away here and it's allowed Harrison to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jeferson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeferson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Harrison wants to clinch.
Jeferson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jeferson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jeferson .
Harrison darts in trying to clinch
and Jeferson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Harrison!
Harrison manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jeferson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Harrison is looking to clinch but Jeferson is avoiding it.
Harrison wants to clinch up but Jeferson keeps it at a distance.
Jeferson stuffs the takedown.
Jeferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Harrison tries to sprawl out of it but Jeferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harrison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrison tries to clinch up
and Jeferson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jeferson fails with the takedown
and Harrison counters with a low kick, right behind Jeferson 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jeferson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jeferson looks for a takedown but Harrison sprawls well.
Harrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeferson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Harrison swivels and escapes.
Harrison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jeferson breaks from the clinch.
Jeferson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Jeferson . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Anthony Jeferson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harrison tries to clinch but Jeferson is having none of it.
Harrison shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jeferson pinned against the cage. Jeferson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrison fails with the takedown
and Jeferson counters with a single leg into guard. Harrison didn't expect that.
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!
Jeferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeferson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harrison keeping moving, preventing Jeferson from controlling successfully.
Jeferson throwing strikes but missing.
Jeferson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrison is keeping the position for now.
Jeferson is looking to advance position but Harrison has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrison looking to control but Jeferson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jeferson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harrison can do to turn this around?
Jeferson wants to hold on but Harrison pushes him away.
Harrison raining down hammerfists from mount.
Harrison unloads with some shots from mount but Jeferson bucks and avoids them well.
Jeferson is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrison raining down hammerfists from mount.
Harrison trying to control but Jeferson is having none of it.
Jeferson is trying desperately to improve position.
Harrison sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jeferson regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Jeferson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jeferson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Jeferson !
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trae Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trae Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Trae Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Thompson as Lawson shoots in.
Thompson gets caught flat footed, as Lawson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lawson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thompson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson has Lawson pulled in close to control his posture.
Thompson pushes Lawson off and scrambles back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thompson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thompson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawson somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Lawson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trae Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson with a poor takedown
and Lawson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lawson has clasped his hands together around Thompson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson looking for a sweep but Lawson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Thompson is trying to escape the mount.
Thompson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a head shot.
Lawson wants to control the pace but Thompson is squirming around nicely.
Lawson looking to ground and pound but Thompson is blocking nicely.
The referee warns Thompson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawson misses with a head shot.
Lawson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lawson looking to finish Thompson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Thompson!
Lawson looking to land elbow strikes but Thompson uses the position to regain half guard.
Thompson keeping control of the position.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Thompson trying to hold on to Lawson's head to control him but Lawson postures up.
Lawson working Thompson over with strikes.
Lawson trying to control from Thompson's half guard. Thompson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Thompson prevents Lawson from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to stand but Lawson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lawson is looking to stand up but Thompson isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Lawson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lawson.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Lawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawson is trying to stand.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lawson pushes Thompson off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lawson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thompson avoids it really well and circles away.
Trae Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Lawson.
Lawson is breathing heavily.
Thompson shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Thompson is defended easily by Lawson.
Thompson closes the distance and pushes Lawson back into the cage.
Lawson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thompson as he jumps to the side.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lawson is just out of range.
Thompson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lawson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thompson closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lawson smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawson is defended easily by Thompson.
Lawson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson shoots in looking for a takedown but Lawson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thompson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thompson shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adam Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown but Thompson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Lawson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lawson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lawson.
Lawson tries for a takedown but Thompson manages to get underhooks.
Thompson successfully pulls guard.
Thompson is trying to keep Lawson in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lawson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lawsonis looking to pass into half guard but Thompson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Thompson is in guard.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet but Thompson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lawson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
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 Trae Thompson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
That kick from Thompson tenderised Lawson's leg. Lawson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lawson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawson off to one side.
Lawson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lawson defends it nicely.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Thompson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thompson stops a takedown attempt from Lawson.
Trae Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Lawson.
Thompson trying to stall but Lawson improves his position.
Thompson misses with an elbow over the top.
Thompson wants to break free but Lawson has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson takes an elbow to the temple.
Lawson wants a takedown.
Lawson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lawson prevents it.
Lawson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Thompson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lawson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thompson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Trae Thompson is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thompson defends it nicely.
Thompson darts in and clinches Lawson up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson wants a takedown but no success here.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Lawson won't allow it.
Thompson wants the takedown. Lawson is fighting it off but Thompson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lawson's guard against the cage.
Thompson thows a big elbow that misses.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trae Thompson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lawson shoots in for a double leg but Thompson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thompson clinches up against the cage.
Lawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawson walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Thompson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thompson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lawson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thompson somewhat.
Lawson moves into the clinch.
Lawson is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Thompson can't fight it off and eventually Lawson manages to take the fight to the floor. Thompson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Lawson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lawson looking to sit in guard and control but Thompson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lawson pushes Thompson off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lawson's waist but Lawson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Lawson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thompson but Thompson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Trae Thompson.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trae Thompson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy NoMates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by RAWR. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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144 lbs
7 - 15 - 0 |
Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy NoMates!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NoMates fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brown, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown is fighting off a takedown attempt but NoMates is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brown to the mat. Brown regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
NoMates decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
NoMates moves out of range of the body kick from Brown.
NoMates lands with an overhand left.
NoMates misses with a wild combination.
Nice jab there from NoMates.
NoMates stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and NoMates wants it to stay on the feet.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from NoMates.
NoMates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brown momentarily.
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!
NoMates lands with a cross.
NoMates closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - NoMates lands in his opponent's guard.
NoMates trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
NoMates postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brown is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of NoMates, into his guard.
NoMates had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now NoMates is on top in guard.
NoMates wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
NoMates is looking to stand up but Brown won't let him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown looking to control but NoMates passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by NoMates.
Brown is looking for a sweep. NoMates is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NoMates is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
NoMates decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from NoMates.
NoMates scores with a takedown into Brown's guard.
NoMates has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
NoMates postures up.
Brown keeping moving, preventing NoMates from controlling successfully.
NoMates decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
NoMates is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brown's half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but NoMates keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NoMates is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
NoMates wants to stand but Brown has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
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!
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
NoMates wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
NoMates seems to be looking for submissions.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy NoMates 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.
Brown shoots in but NoMates avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brown closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into NoMates's guard.
NoMates working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
NoMates looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
NoMates has one foot on Brown's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
NoMates closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Brown has NoMates pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. NoMates manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NoMates is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NoMates escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Billy NoMates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NoMates shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
NoMates landing shots from mount.
Brown tries to reverse the position but NoMates maintains control.
NoMates is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Brown is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy NoMates!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terrell Hayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terrell Hayes struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 207.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. This should be a great matchup!
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209 lbs
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222 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Terrell Hayes!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn looking to score a takedown here. Hayes is defending well but Gunn drives through and ends up in Hayes's guard.
Gunn tries to free his leg and advance position but Hayes is retaining full guard.
Gunn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hayes is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gunn, into his guard.
Hayes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hayes has managed to get both his arms back between Gunn's legs - danger averted.
Hayes slips nicely into half guard.
Gunn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hayes works his way into side control.
Gunn is looking to regain half guard here but Hayes keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hayes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gunn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terrell Hayes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Burkhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Handel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Burkhart has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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117 lbs
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138 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Burkhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Handel!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handel stuffs the takedown.
Handel throws a head kick but Burkhart moves out of range.
Burkhart shoots in for a takedown but Handel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burkhart.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alex Burkhart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handel blocks a head kick by Burkhart.
Burkhart shoots in looking for a takedown. Handel tries to sprawl out of it but Burkhart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Handel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Handel stuffs the takedown.
Burkhart looks for a takedown but Handel sprawls well.
Burkhart will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burkhart pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Handel back to the cage. Burkhart follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Handel fails with an attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Burkhart.
Alex Burkhart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Handel tries to clinch up.
Handel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burkhart shoots for a takedown but Handel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Handel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burkhart.
Handel tries to clinch but Burkhart moves away
and Burkhart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Handel's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Handel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Burkhart defends well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Handel can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burkhart landing some decent shots from guard.
Burkhart slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handel is striking but Burkhart is not phased and passes to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Burkhart in particular looking to stall.
Burkhart is trying for a kimura here. Handel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Burkhart wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alex Burkhart!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angry BlackGuy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephoune Father (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Angry BlackGuy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephoune Father!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Father avoids the head kick by BlackGuy.
Father fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BlackGuy manages to avoid it.
BlackGuy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Father.
BlackGuy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A telegraphed right hand from Father misses the target.
Stephoune Father seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Father decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Father throwing shots but BlackGuy is blocking nicely.
Father is just content to waste time from the top position. BlackGuy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
BlackGuy keeping moving, preventing Father from controlling successfully.
Father working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Father loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Father slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A lull in the action here as Father stalls from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Father looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
BlackGuy parries the strikes from Father easily there. Father is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable BlackGuy to escape.
Father working away.
Father works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Father working the head and body with strikes.
Father working the ground and pound from side control.
Father in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and BlackGuy looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Father turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephoune Father!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaard is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Otto Brandenburg - Når en Sailor Går i Land. Keast Gaard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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176 lbs
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178 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaard with a jab.
Boyle misses with a combination
and Gaard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boyle keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaard.
Boyle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaard, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Gaard's face as Boyle controls the position.
Gaard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Boyle.
Boyle prevents Gaard from escaping the position.
Boyle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gaard has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gaard defending against the ground and pound.
Gaard is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gaard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boyle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The strikes coming from Boyle are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Gaard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boyle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaard tries to escape but Boyle is in control.
Boyle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gaard is not content to let Boyle control the position.
Boyle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaard is defending well.
Boyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gaard, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle tries for a kimura but Gaard is defending well.
Boyle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boyle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gaard is pushing Boyle's head away, looking to escape. Boyle manages to hold on to the position though.
Boyle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boyle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gaard wants to get back to his feet.
Boyle staying calm.
Gaard wants to get back to his feet but Boyle drags him back down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gaard is not content to let Boyle control the position.
Boyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Gaard is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Boyle dominated that round.
That's time! Boyle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gaard rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boyle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gaard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gaard with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gaard, as that shot connected.
Gaard throws a shot from downtown. Boyle moves away and avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Gaard there.
Boyle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gaard tries to bum rush Boyle with a series of wild strikes but Boyle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boyle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gaard was well out of range. Poor timing from Boyle.
Gaard blocks a jab.
Fred Boyle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gaard loads up on a big right hand but Boyle slips the punch.
Boyle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gaard.
Gaard throws a series of strikes that have Boyle backpedaling.
Gaard jabs Boyle right on the nose. Boyle blinks but takes it well.
Boyle fails with the takedown.
Gaard has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boyle staying out of range there.
Boyle tries to score with a low kick but Gaard moves his leg out of the way.
Gaard scores with a hook to the body. Boyle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boyle walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gaard throws a shot from downtown. Boyle moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gaard connects with the punch.
Boyle is rocked!
Gaard finds Boyle's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Boyle flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Gaard lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Boyle will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Keast Gaard! Keast Gaard retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Paige (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Harrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paige comes to the cage accompanied by Drowning Pool - Step Up. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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215 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
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195 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Stan Paige!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, William Harrison!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrison fails with a takedown attempt.
Harrison takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like William Harrison has been cut.
Harrison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paige is fending him off so far but Harrison persists. Nope, Paige circles away and we're back to standing.
Harrison takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Paige lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Paige has Harrison up against the cage in a clinch.
Paige breaks from the clinch.
Harrison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Paige defends it nicely.
Stan Paige has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Harrison.
Harrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Paige drops Harrison with a naaaaasty hook - Harrison is in real trouble here! Paige dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Paige!
Stan Paige retains his light heavyweight title!
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