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BFFL 39 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King George Iv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Jussipe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King George Iv could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Anthony Jussipe's chin.
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, King George Iv!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Jussipe!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jussipe wants to clinch
and George Iv counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
George Iv swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jussipe tries a head kick but it misses.
Jussipe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from George Iv misses.
George Iv catches Jussipe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jussipe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but George Iv paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A head kick misses from Jussipe.
Anthony Jussipe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussipe instigates a clinch.
Jussipe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jussipe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. George Iv manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jussipe lands a head kick!
George Iv ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jussipe lands with a kick to the temple. George Iv shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jussipe pushes George Iv up against the cage in a clinch.
Jussipe jumps guard but George Iv turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jussipe breaks the clinch.
King George Iv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
George Iv misses with a combination
and Jussipe counters with a big head kick but George Iv shrugs it off.
Jab, jab by George Iv - just one landing.
George Iv avoids the head kick by Jussipe.
George Iv takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jussipe wants to clinch up but George Iv keeps it at a distance.
Jussipe takes a swing at George Iv's ribcage but misses.
Jussipe tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jussipe.
Jussipe lands with a kick to the temple. George Iv shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
George Iv takes a swing at Jussipe's ribcage but misses.
George Iv fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jussipe on the side of the head.
George Iv misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jussipe.
George Iv throws a jab but it's blocked by Jussipe.
Jussipe tries a head kick but it misses.
George Iv misses with a series of wild punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussipe lands a leg kick that knocks George Iv off balance momentarily.
George Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jussipe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jussipe ducks right into an uppercut from George Iv.
Jussipe throws a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jussipe shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
George Iv is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
George Iv works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jussipe has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jussipe dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jussipe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jussipe lands with a thumping leg kick.
George Iv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jussipe.
George Iv is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jussipe wants to clinch up but George Iv keeps it at a distance.
Jussipe fails with a takedown attempt.
Jussipe shoots in looking for a takedown. George Iv tries to sprawl out of it but Jussipe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. George Iv manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King George Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jussipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussipe gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jussipe breaks from the clinch.
Jussipe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
George Iv misses with a double jab.
George Iv misses with the combination.
Jussipe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from George Iv finds it's way round the side to connect with Jussipe's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from George Iv misses.
Jussipe misses with a head kick.
Jussipe fails to land the takedown.
Jussipe throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
King George Iv is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
George Iv misses with a wild combination.
Jussipe tries to clinch but George Iv moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George Iv misses with a jab, cross combination.
George Iv keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
George Iv misses with a few strikes there.
Jussipe lands a high kick!
Jussipe throws a sloppy head kick and George Iv moves out of range easily.
Jussipe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jussipe misses with a takedown attempt - George Iv sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
George Iv takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
George Iv misses with a combination
and Jussipe counters with a left to the body.
George Iv walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Jussipe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! George Iv's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jussipe throws a sloppy head kick and George Iv moves out of range easily.
George Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jussipe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
George Iv takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jussipe doesn't manage to clinch there - George Iv circles away.
Jussipe tries to clinch up but George Iv circles away and keeps his distance.
George Iv throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jussipe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jussipe fails with a takedown attempt.
Jussipe misses with a hook. George Iv ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jussipe throws a nice head kick!
Jussipe shoots for a double leg takedown but George Iv sprawls well. He's pushed Jussipe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Jussipe or perhaps it was just good defense by George Iv which made him look bad.
King George Iv has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Jussipe.
Jussipe tries for a takedown but George Iv sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
George Iv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jussipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George Iv connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
George Iv misses with a body shot.
Jussipe looks for a takedown but George Iv sprawls well.
George Iv misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for George Iv, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
George Iv takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the liver by George Iv. Beautiful body shot.
Jussipe instigates a clinch.
Jussipe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jussipe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
George Iv stalks Jussipe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Jussipe's face. Jussipe staggers backwards, shaken.
George Iv throws a right and a left that Jussipe avoids nicely.
Jussipe stalks George Iv and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into George Iv's face. George Iv staggers backwards, shaken.
King George Iv has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
It looks like King George Iv has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
George Iv closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A combination from George Iv does no damage.
Jussipe throws a sloppy head kick and George Iv moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jussipe.
Jussipe shoots in but no luck this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jussipe connects with a solid leg kick.
George Iv rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jussipe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Jussipe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jussipe has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Anthony Jussipe!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Anthony Jussipe!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Anthony Jussipe!
Anthony Jussipe wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maimuta Prunea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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185 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Maimuta Prunea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Man!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prunea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Man looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Man tries for a takedown but Prunea circles away easily
and Prunea counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Prunea gets to his feet. Man looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Man with a poor takedown
and Prunea counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Man has momentary wrist control but Prunea slips an elbow through the middle.
Prunea is looking to work some ground and pound but Man has wrist control.
Prunea missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Prunea decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Man, up you get!
Man swings for the body but Prunea moves out of range.
Prunea closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Man quickly recovers to half guard.
Man really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prunea. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prunea controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prunea drops an elbow to the side of Man's head.
Prunea looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Prunea stops Man from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maimuta Prunea wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Prunea fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Man sprawls well initially but Prunea persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Prunea controlling the pace.
Prunea's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prunea stands up from half guard.
Prunea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prunea tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Man is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Prunea has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man is letting Prunea control him for a moment.
Prunea landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Prunea has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Prunea controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Man that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Prunea lands a big shot there that rocks Man but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prunea controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Prunea fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maimuta Prunea dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Prunea shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Man's guard.
Prunea sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Man's guard.
Prunea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Man can do to turn this around?
Prunea postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Man to stand up.
Prunea drives through with a takedown into guard.
Prunea passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Prunea looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Man is trying to escape the position but Prunea is controlling the position.
Man is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maimuta Prunea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Man is looking to get back to his feet here but Prunea is keeping cool and he's managed to take Man's back.
Prunea is punishing Man with strikes - can he finish him?!
Prunea trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Man doesn't escape.
Man has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prunea just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Prunea 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.
Prunea landing with strikes.
Prunea scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Man is looking for a way out.
Man is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prunea biding his time, controlling Man.
Man is still in real trouble! Can Prunea finish him?
Prunea seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Man for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prunea has managed to slip his arm under Man's chin. This could be all over... yep, Man is tapping out! Submission win for Prunea.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maimuta Prunea!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between T Dawg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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95 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, T Dawg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 107 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jobber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jobber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dawg counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Jobber badly! Dawg follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Jobber out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Dawg finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). T Dawg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brent Sylosis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sylosis is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Jester. Louis Cane has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Louis Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Brent Sylosis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sylosis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cane quickly recovers to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cane is doing well to control the position and prevent Sylosis from advancing to side control.
Cane moves into full guard.
Sylosis wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Cane's closed guard. He's half up but Cane has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Cane pivots and extends the arm, Sylosis falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Cane! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Cane!
Louis Cane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Hammonok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hammonok comes to the cage accompanied by Dreams. On his way into the cage it seems that Pete Hammonok has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Pete Hammonok seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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188 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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Pete Hammonok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazario closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammonok circles away.
Nazario fails to land the takedown.
Nazario tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammonok sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nazario somewhat.
Pete Hammonok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Nazario.
Hammonok misses with the combination.
Hammonok misses with a combination
and Nazario counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hammonok pushes Nazario off looking to stand but Nazario dives back in and keeps control.
Hammonok wants to get back to full guard.
Nazario is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hammonok!
Hammonok doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Hammonok is looking to improve his position but Nazario isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazario jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hammonok manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nazario trying to control the action but Hammonok is working from the bottom.
Nazario is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Hammonok looks calm but he's in trouble here. Nazario gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Hammonok is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Nazario lets go of the hold and Hammonok can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Nazario!
Ronaldo Nazario decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Cunningham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Groenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cunningham kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jester. Groenberg is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Zombiekrig - Håll käften ge mig dina pengar. 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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170 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Groenberg!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cunningham rushes Groenberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Groenberg lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Josh Cunningham has been cut.
Groenberg lands a takedown into guard.
Groenberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Groenberg throwing strikes but missing.
Groenberg throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groenberg loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Groenberg postures up and lands a big shot to Cunningham's brow.
Cunningham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Groenberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Groenberg throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenberg throws a big elbow that misses.
Cunningham wants to stand and escape but Groenberg is having none of it.
Groenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Cunningham gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groenberg wants to sweep but no luck.
Groenberg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Groenberg thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg misses with a head shot.
Groenberg looking to finish Cunningham with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cunningham!
Groenberg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Cunningham trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cunningham avoids a series of strikes thrown by Groenberg.
Cunningham is breathing heavily.
BOOM! Groenberg connects with a massive shot to the dome!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cunningham in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cunningham holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Groenberg tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Groenberg with the ground and pound from mount.
Cunningham is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Groenberg punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Cunningham is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Groenberg lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Cunningham! Groenberg sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Cunningham and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adam Groenberg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jima Jammy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Lionheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
187 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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21
185 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jima Jammy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Lionheart!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jammy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jammy scores with a nice strike.
Lionheart shoots in looking for a takedown. Jammy tries to sprawl out of it but Lionheart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jammy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lionheart has his takedown stuffed
and Jammy counters with an inside leg kick.
Jima Jammy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lionheart.
Lionheart shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jammy defends it nicely.
Lionheart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jammy counters with a low kick, right behind Lionheart 's knee.
Lionheart looks gassed!
Jammy tries to clinch up.
Jammy moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jammy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jammy with a knee to the head.
Jammy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lionheart jumps guard but Jammy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lionheart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jammy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lionheart lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jammy.
Nice elbow from Jammy.
Lionheart takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Ryan Lionheart has been cut.
Jammy landing knees to the body.
Jammy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lionheart takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jammy scores with a knee to the head.
Jammy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jammy lands a right hand.
Jammy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lionheart is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Jammy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jammy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lionhearts head.
Lionheart jumps guard but Jammy stands there with Lionheart around his waist. Lionheart gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jammy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jammy obliges.
Jammy looking to throw knees to the head but Lionheart is blocking nicely.
Jammy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lionheart has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jammy lands an elbow just above Lionheart 's eye.
Jammy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lionheart's defenses.
A short left from Jammy.
Lionheart taking a breather.
Jammy with a knee to the head.
Lionheart has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jammy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jammy manages to break the clinch.
Jammy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lionheart manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ryan Lionheart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jammy works the jab nicely.
Lionheart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lionheart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jammy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lionheart throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jammy because Lionheart loaded up on that one.
Jammy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jammy wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lionheart.
Jammy regains half guard.
Jammy tries to roll over but Lionheart keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jammy is working hard here to advance position.
Lionheart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jammy is trying to maintain the position but Lionheart is very close to passing his half guard.
Jammy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lionheart.
Jammy wants to control but Lionheart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lionheart working the head and body with strikes.
Lionheart prevents Jammy from improving his position.
Lionheart throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jammy to regain full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jima Jammy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Lionheart's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jammy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lionheart has his takedown stuffed
and Jammy counters with a good low kick that Lionheart was not able to check.
Lionheart lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jammy circles away quickly and effectively.
Lionheart shoots in but Jammy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jammy takes the fight into the clinch.
Jammy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jammy lands a knee to the head.
Jammy misses with a body punch.
Jammy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jammy landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jammy working Lionheart over with knees to the body.
Jammy lands a hook that snaps the head of Lionheart backwards.
Jammy lands a nice elbow.
Jammy lands a knee to the head.
Lionheart is breathing heavily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jammy.
Lionheart tries to pull guard but Jammy won't allow it.
Jima Jammy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lionheart.
Jammy throws a head punch that misses.
Jammy lands an elbow just above Lionheart 's eye.
Jammy lands an elbow that stopped Lionheart in his tracks for a moment.
Jammy lands an elbow just above Lionheart 's eye.
Jammy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jammy crunches a lovely knee into Lionheart's ribcage.
Jammy lands an elbow that stopped Lionheart in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jammy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jammy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jammy tries a body shot but Lionheart blocks it.
Jammy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jammy pushes Lionheart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jammy connects with a knee to the head.
Jammy lands a nice knee to the body.
Jammy connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lionheart's face.
Lionheart is trying to drag Jammy to the mat but Jammy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jammy scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jammy struggles to land a body shot inside as Lionheart controls his hands.
Lionheart wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jammy landing knees to the head.
Jammy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jammy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lionheart takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lionheart is rocked!
Jammy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lionheart's defenses.
Lionheart is still on wobbly legs! Can Jammy finish him?
Jammy scores with a knee to the head.
Clinched against the cage, Jammy lands a big elbow that drops Lionheart! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Lionheart is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jima Jammy!
Jima Jammy made sure to mention his sponsor, xXx - Voodoo Labs - 159+ Energy - $45 in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Backstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fergus McRedd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Backstrom comes to the cage accompanied by Girl I Love. McRedd has chosen Enter Shikari - Sorry You're Not a Winner as his entrance music. David Backstrom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fergus McRedd's chin.
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24
186 lbs
10 - 8 - 1 |
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28
196 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, David Backstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Fergus McRedd!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Backstrom with a lazy takedown attempt
and McRedd counters with a nice double leg into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McRedd postures up and lands a big shot to Backstrom's brow.
McRedd throwing strikes but missing.
McRedd trying to control but Backstrom is working from the bottom.
McRedd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McRedd trying to control but Backstrom is working from the bottom.
Backstrom is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRedd works over Backstrom with some ground and pound from guard.
McRedd throws a big elbow that misses.
Backstrom will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
McRedd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Backstrom keeping moving, preventing McRedd from controlling successfully.
Backstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McRedd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McRedd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McRedd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Backstrom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Backstrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McRedd looking to pass the guard.
McRedd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Backstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Backstrom keeping moving, preventing McRedd from controlling successfully.
McRedd is looking to work some ground and pound but Backstrom has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Backstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McRedd wants to pass the guard but Backstrom is keeping the position.
McRedd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Backstrom wants to sweep but no luck.
Backstrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McRedd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Backstrom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Backstrom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McRedd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McRedd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McRedd pushes down on Backstrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McRedd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McRedd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Backstrom regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McRedd.
McRedd stands and throws Backstrom's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McRedd tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fergus McRedd dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McRedd tries to clinch there but Backstrom circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Backstrom.
McRedd clinches up against the cage.
Backstrom tries a knee to the head but McRedd blocks it.
Backstrom breaks from the clinch.
Backstrom misses with a takedown attempt - McRedd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice cross by McRedd.
Backstrom throws a head kick but McRedd moves out of range.
McRedd lands with a kick to the ribs.
McRedd closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Backstrom did well to prevent McRedd getting side control.
McRedd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McRedd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McRedd slips a nice elbow through Backstrom's hands, connecting with Backstrom's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McRedd thows a huge punch but Backstrom dodges it nicely.
McRedd trying to pass the guard but Backstrom defending well.
McRedd is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Backstrom is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fergus McRedd!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaykke Wheaton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barnes comes to the cage accompanied by Black Eyed Peas - Imma Be. Jaykke Wheaton acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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267 lbs
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276 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jaykke Wheaton!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wheaton.
Wheaton thows a body shot but no joy.
Barnes punishes Wheaton's body with a nice straight punch.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Clifton Barnes has been cut.
Barnes's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Barnes duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes misses with a double jab.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Wheaton.
Wheaton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Wheaton throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wheaton.
A combination from Wheaton does no damage.
Barnes stalks Wheaton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wheaton's face. Wheaton staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Wheaton.
Wheaton scores with a jab to the body.
Wheaton checks a low kick from Barnes.
A punch combination from Barnes misses.
Barnes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wheaton checks it well.
No luck for Wheaton with that takedown attempt.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Wheaton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Wheaton throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes has managed to clinch.
Wheaton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wheaton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Barnes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barnes blocking some punches.
Wheaton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wheaton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wheaton is trying to force a seperation but Barnes has the dominant position.
Wheaton prevents Barnes from breaking the clinch.
Wheaton wants to get back to striking at distance but Barnes won't allow it.
Barnes working Wheaton over with knees to the body.
Wheaton looks gassed!
Barnes pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barnes looks to throw an elbow but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short uppercut from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barnes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wheaton avoids it.
Wheaton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wheaton looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Barnes missing with punches from the bottom.
Barnes regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wheaton being controlled here momentarily.
Wheaton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes is really struggling to control Wheaton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wheaton lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wheaton postures up in Barnes's guard and throws a big left but Barnes blocks it.
Wheaton wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wheaton.
Barnes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Barnes trying to strike off his back.
Wheaton stands up out of Barnes's guard for a moment - Barnes manages to land a nice upkick.
Barnes looking to control.
Barnes doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wheaton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barnes throwing short punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wheaton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Barnes striking off his back but it's not causing Wheaton any problems.
Wheaton tries to free his leg and advance position but Barnes is retaining full guard.
Wheaton trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Wheaton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Wheaton wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Wheaton cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Barnes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Barnes throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Wheaton from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Wheaton tries to pass.
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 Clifton Barnes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Clifton Barnes's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wheaton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wheaton connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barnes walks into a jab.
Wheaton keeps the fight on the outside.
Wheaton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Wheaton scores with a jab. Barnes acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Clifton Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wheaton.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wheaton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes scores with a three punch combo!
Wheaton is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
Wheaton is still on wobbly legs! Can Barnes finish him?
Wheaton drops his hands momentarily. Barnes doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Wheaton staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Wheaton doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clifton Barnes!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyndon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dimitrius Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lil'Wayne - John. 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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28
285 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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24
253 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyndon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitrius Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Sanchez's shoulder, as Sanchez tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Sanchez backpedaling.
Sanchez shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez darts in trying to clinch
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones scores with a body shot.
Jones takes a swing at Sanchez's ribcage but misses.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanchez takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sanchez.
Sanchez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Sanchez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dimitrius Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sanchez wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones leaves Sanchez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lyndon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrius Sanchez.
Jones lands a nice hook to Sanchez's body. Sanchez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Sanchez fails to land the takedown.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Jones.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Sanchez clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez looking to slow down the pace here.
Jones tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Sanchez scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Jones turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanchez throws a head punch that misses.
Sanchez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sanchez working aggressively here.
Sanchez is trying desperately to land a takedown but Jones is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to stall.
Jones prevents a body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jones avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sanchez goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez tries to clinch up.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Sanchez with an uppercut!
Jones scores with a jab. Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Good exchange - Jones coming out on top.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Sanchez needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Sanchez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lyndon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Jones catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Jones dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Sanchez closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanchez tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dimitrius Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones works the jab nicely.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sanchez circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a combination. Sanchez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lyndon Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanchez's head.
Jones tries to bum rush Sanchez with a series of wild strikes but Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sanchez there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Jones. That snapped Sanchez's head back.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Sanchez is out of range.
Sanchez slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sanchez momentarily.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Sanchez throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sanchez.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez stuns Jones with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Sanchez looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sanchez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez slips a jab from Jones.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones jabs at Sanchez's body.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Jones cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sanchez drops his hands momentarily and Jones takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanchez moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
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!
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Lyndon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrius Sanchez.
Jones connects with a looping right hand.
Sanchez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez is looking to clinch.
Sanchez tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch but Jones swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sanchez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sanchez is in Jones's guard.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Sanchez throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lyndon Jones 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!
Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Sanchez doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones cracks Sanchez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sanchez.
Sanchez goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sanchez's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Sanchez has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones stands and steps away. Sanchez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sanchez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Jones blocks the low kick.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones scores with a hook.
Sanchez tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Sanchez shoots in.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A punch lands to the side of Sanchez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanchez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
Jones lands a body shot.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Sanchez darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Lyndon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dimitrius Sanchez.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones lands a shot to the body.
Dimitrius Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Jones.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Sanchez tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez jumps guard.
Sanchez isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Jones stacks Sanchez on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Jones!
Sanchez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones decides to stand back up.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Sanchez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones lunges at Sanchez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sanchez's hand.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jones connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.
Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones cracks Sanchez with a good jab.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanchez throws out the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanchez takes one on the button.
Sanchez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sanchez wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyndon Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Lyndon Jones!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Lyndon Jones!
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Lyndon Jones!
Lyndon Jones wins by unanimous decision!
Lyndon Jones 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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