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UFP27: HEAVTWEIGHTS CLASH PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Persius Masters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Johnston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Persius Masters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rock Johnston!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston lands a high kick!
Masters gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnston is trying to control but Masters passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnston sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Johnston tries to kick Masters off but Masters keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Masters is keen to just control but Johnston is a slippery customer.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet.
Masters controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Masters lands a nice short elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Masters lands a nice short elbow.
Johnston slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters with a nice head shot there.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters stands up over Johnston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masters trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom.
Masters has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Johnston wants to sweep but no luck.
Masters trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Masters stands up over Johnston, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Johnston is trying to keep Masters in close.
Johnston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masters thows a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masters throws a nice looking combination but Johnston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masters fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Johnston avoids it really well and circles away.
Masters keeps the fight on the outside.
Masters fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Masters stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnston.
Masters is breathing heavily.
Masters closes the distance and pushes Johnston back into the cage.
Johnston working Masters over with knees to the body.
Johnston lands with a light punch inside.
Johnston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Masters blocks it with crossed arms.
Masters avoiding damage as Johnston throws knees to the body.
Johnston working hard to break the clinch.
Johnston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnston is trying to defend but Masters finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnston is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Masters's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Masters's back!
Johnston has good solid back control here.
Johnston lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Masters is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Masters right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston scores with punches to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rock Johnston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnston is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Masters.
Masters throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Masters working away.
Johnston is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Masters has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Masters scores with a couple of short elbows.
Johnston is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Johnston sneaks back into half guard.
Masters trying to control from half guard but Johnston is working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnston is looking to control Masters's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnston avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masters drops an elbow to the side of Johnston's head.
Johnston manages to get to full guard.
Masters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnston wants to stand up but Masters is controlling him.
Masters with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Masters slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Masters fails with the takedown
and Johnston counters with a series of strikes. Masters will be more careful next time no doubt.
Johnston shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnston wanted to stand there but Masters had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston trying to control but Masters is working from the bottom.
Johnston decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Masters tries to close the distance and clinch up but Johnston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Persius Masters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Johnston.
Masters takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnston scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masters misses with a takedown
enabling Johnston to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnston moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Masters closes this distance looking for a takedown but Johnston circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Persius Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masters circles away from the clinch attempt.
Johnston has Masters up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnston lands a good knee to the midsection. Masters won't want to take too many of those.
Masters blocking some punches.
Johnston lands an elbow inside.
Johnston is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Masters keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Johnston's efforts to push away.
Johnston creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Johnston trying to stall but Masters improves his position.
Johnston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Masters.
Masters blocks an elbow strike.
Masters wants the takedown. Johnston is fighting it off but Masters persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnston's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rock Johnston showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Masters clinches up with Johnston and pushes him back against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Masters dodges an elbow strike from Johnston.
Johnston can't find room to land a body shot as Masters controls the action.
Johnston with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Johnston throws an elbow but it misses.
Masters turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Johnston is trying to improve his position.
Johnston manages to work his way to half guard, despite Masters's best efforts.
Persius Masters overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Johnston moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet but Masters is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston has momentary wrist control but Masters slips an elbow through the middle.
Masters knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnston on the ground.
Johnston wants to stand but Masters is controlling the position.
Johnston looking to control.
Masters wants to pass the guard but Johnston is keeping the position.
Johnston avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnston pulls Masters in close to his closed guard and prevents Masters from doing any damage or advancing position.
Masters trying to control but Johnston is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnston with a lazy takedown attempt
and Masters counters with a takedown into side control.
Masters working the ground and pound from side control.
Johnston taking a bit of punishment here - Masters scoring with strikes.
Johnston avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Masters.
Johnston avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Masters.
Johnston taking a bit of punishment here - Masters scoring with strikes.
Johnston wants to get back to his feet.
Johnston throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Masters or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnston which made him look bad.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnston rushes Masters and presses him up against the cage.
Johnston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masters's defenses.
Masters has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johnston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Johnston is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Johnston seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Johnston stops a takedown attempt from Masters.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Persius Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masters's defenses.
Johnston connects with a knee to the head.
Johnston prevents the takedown attempt.
Johnston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Masters shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Masters lands a decent elbow from side control.
Johnston manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Masters sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnston defending well though.
Masters looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Masters misses with a head shot. Johnston uses the momentum to regain guard.
Masters postures up and lands a big shot to Johnston's brow.
Johnston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnston scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Persius Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rock Johnston is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Masters throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Persius Masters showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnston has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rock Johnston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Danny Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Chappers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynch comes to the cage accompanied by Knaan - Waving Flags. Danny Lynch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Floyd Chappers's chin.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart |
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Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Lynch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Floyd Chappers!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch is looking to clinch.
Chappers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chappers seems to be working for a kimura but Lynch defends the submission attempt.
Chappers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chappers.
Chappers wants to work for an arm triangle but Lynch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lynch kicks off Chappers and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynch as he avoids it easily.
Danny Lynch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lynch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Chappers pushes him off.
Chappers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lynch swivels and escapes.
A nice combination there by Lynch.
It looks like Floyd Chappers has been cut.
Chappers looks gassed!
Lynch forces Chappers back against the cage and clinches.
Lynch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lynch really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lynch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lynch taking a breather.
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Chappers keeps the fight on the outside.
Lynch wants to clinch up but Chappers keeps it at a distance.
Chappers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chappers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Chappers is working for a kimura but Lynch is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch is trying to stand back up but Chappers is controlling him
Chappers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lynch sees it coming and defends easily.
Lynch is trying to stand up here but Chappers is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lynch is looking to clinch.
Chappers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danny Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Chappers.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Chappers circles away.
Horrible takedown by Chappers or perhaps it was just good defense by Lynch which made him look bad.
Nice jab there from Lynch.
Chappers scores with a punch to the head.
Danny Lynch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chappers just misses with a punch to the body.
Chappers slips a jab and a cross from Lynch.
Lynch closes the distance and pushes Chappers back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lynch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chappers dives in and grabs Lynch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lynch pushes down on Chappers's head and hops out.
Chappers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lynch lands a nice shot to the body.
Chappers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chappers wants to pass to mount but Lynch is defending the position.
Chappers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lynch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chappers.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chappers prevents Lynch from standing back up.
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 Danny Lynch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Floyd Chappers's cut.
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.
Lynch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chappers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lynch.
Lynch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Chappers both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Danny Lynch has been cut.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch but Chappers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chappers misses with a few strikes there.
Chappers shoots in for a double leg but Lynch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lynch misses with the combination.
Lynch thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chappers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lynch lands a two punch combo.
Lynch is looking to clinch but Chappers is avoiding it.
Lynch throws a right and a left that Chappers avoids nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chappers lands a nice looking body shot.
Lynch dodges the punch combination from Chappers.
Chappers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Danny Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Chappers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lynch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lynch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chappers fails with a takedown attempt.
Chappers closes the distance and clinches up with Lynch, looking for a takedown. Chappers pushes Lynch against the cage but Lynch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lynch connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chappers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chappers shoots in but no luck this time.
Lynch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chappers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chappers closes the distance and clinches up with Lynch, looking for a takedown. Chappers pushes Lynch against the cage but Lynch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chappers swats away the attempt to clinch by Lynch.
Lynch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chappers.
Lynch doesn't manage to clinch there - Chappers circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chappers shoots in looking for a takedown. Lynch tries to sprawl out of it but Chappers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lynch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lynch misses with a combination
and Chappers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lynch won't be happy with that.
Chappers thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lynch is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Lynch on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lynch tries to get out of the position.
Chappers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lynch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynch pushes Chappers away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Chappers gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Chappers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynch, who protects the arm well.
Lynch wants to get back to his feet but Chappers drags him back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chappers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lynch, who protects the arm well.
Lynch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Floyd Chappers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Chappers feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lynch wants to stand but Chappers is controlling the position.
Chappers drops back looking for a leg! Lynch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lynch manages to kick Chappers off! Chappers jumps back into Lynch's guard.
Chappers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lynch wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynch moves in looking to clinch but Chappers pushes him off.
Lynch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Chappers or perhaps it was just good defense by Lynch which made him look bad.
A punch combination from Lynch misses.
Chappers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lynch has time to react.
Danny Lynch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lynch fails to land with a series of punches.
Chappers closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lynch to the mat! Lynch manages to get full guard.
Chappers is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Chappers drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lynch dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynch won't allow Chappers to get back to his feet.
Lynch has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lynch gets to his feet. Chappers looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Chappers shoots in looking for a takedown. Lynch tries to sprawl out of it but Chappers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lynch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chappers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lynch as he avoids it easily.
Danny Lynch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Chappers.
Lynch misses with a double jab.
Lynch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chappers scores with a takedown into Lynch's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lynch has his feet on Chappers's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lynch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chappers, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappers tries to score a body lock takedown but Lynch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lynch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lynch wants to clinch up but Chappers keeps it at a distance.
Lynch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chappers.
Chappers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lynch tries to clinch there but Chappers circles away.
Chappers misses with a double jab.
Lynch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Chappers counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Lynch's guard now.
Lynch uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chappers throws a right and a left that Lynch avoids nicely.
Lynch lands with a nice combination. Chappers backs away looking to recover.
Danny Lynch is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch looks to land a combination but Chappers avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chappers.
Chappers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chappers counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lynch!
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!
Lynch wants to get back to his feet.
Chappers has control of Lynch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lynch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chappers looking to secure an arm triangle but Lynch defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Floyd Chappers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chappers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Floyd Chappers!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Gauti Geirsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Geirsson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fjöllin Hafa vakað. Spencer has chosen TNT as his entrance music. Magnus Gauti Geirsson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Gauti Geirsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Matthew Spencer!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geirsson instigates a clinch.
Spencer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Geirsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Geirsson tightens his grip and picks Spencer up, before dumping him to the ground. Spencer manages to land in guard.
Spencer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spencer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Geirsson is one step ahead there.
Spencer is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spencer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Geirsson wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Geirsson lands a couple of elbows.
Spencer looking for a sweep. Not yet Spencer, not yet.
Geirsson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Geirsson stops Spencer from standing up.
Geirsson throwing strikes but missing.
Spencer controls Geirsson momentarily but Geirsson frees himself.
Geirsson wants to stand but Spencer is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Geirsson works over Spencer with some ground and pound from guard.
Geirsson wants to control from the top but Spencer keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Geirsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Geirsson shoots in for a takedown but Spencer shows good takedown defense.
Geirsson is breathing heavily.
Spencer lands a head kick!
Geirsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Geirsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geirsson moves into the clinch.
Geirsson manages to break the clinch.
Spencer with a poor takedown
and Geirsson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Spencer!
Magnus Gauti Geirsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Spencer.
Spencer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Geirsson with the ground and pound from mount.
Geirsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spencer on the ground.
Geirsson wants to finish this one by submission but Spencer is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Geirsson.
Geirsson with a couple of short strikes.
Geirsson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Geirsson avoids the attempt from Spencer to control.
Spencer is looking to improve his position but Geirsson isn't that keen on the idea.
Geirsson breaks from Spencer's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spencer tries to reverse the position but Geirsson maintains control.
Geirsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Spencer working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gauti Geirsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Geirsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Geirsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Spencer's head.
Geirsson passes Spencer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Spencer is trying to get back to full guard.
Geirsson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Spencer tries to kick Geirsson off but Geirsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spencer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Geirsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Geirsson slips a nice elbow through Spencer's hands, connecting with Spencer's forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geirsson stops Spencer from getting back to his feet.
Geirsson is looking to take a break and control but Spencer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spencer has one foot on Geirsson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Spencer shoots in for a double leg but Geirsson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spencer shoots in but no luck this time.
Spencer shoots in and bounces Geirsson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Geirsson is pulling down on Spencer's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer preventing the sweep.
Geirsson is controlling Spencer's posture.
Spencer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Spencer gets to his feet - Geirsson follows without any prompting.
Spencer shoots in and drives through. Geirsson sprawls well.
Magnus Gauti Geirsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Spencer.
Geirsson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spencer defends it nicely.
Geirsson moves out of range of the body kick from Spencer.
Magnus Gauti Geirsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Geirsson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
Spencer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Geirsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Spencer misses with a two punch combination.
Geirsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Spencer goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Spencer tries to clinch there but Geirsson circles away.
Spencer throws a series of punches but Geirsson moves out of range.
Geirsson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spencer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Spencer shoots in and drives through. Geirsson sprawls well.
Spencer clinches.
Geirsson pulls guard effortlessly.
Spencer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Geirsson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spencer did well to prevent Geirsson getting side control.
Geirsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Geirsson is nestled in close to Spencer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spencer wants to get back to full guard but Geirsson has passed into side control.
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 Magnus Gauti Geirsson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Geirsson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Spencer wants to control but Geirsson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spencer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Geirsson.
Geirsson is nestled in close to Spencer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Spencer wants to get back to full guard.
Spencer trying to control but Geirsson postures up.
Magnus Gauti Geirsson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spencer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Geirsson scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Geirsson has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Spencer is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Magnus Gauti Geirsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominik Bylicki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bylicki comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=koiBNXqG3pk&feature=related. Shane Carwin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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255 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dominik Bylicki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Carwin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carwin doesn't manage to clinch there - Bylicki circles away.
Carwin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carwin tries to clinch up.
Carwin slips a straight right by Bylicki.
Carwin takes the fight into the clinch.
Carwin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Carwin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bylicki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Bylicki avoids them all with ease.
Bylicki misses with a head kick.
Bylicki with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carwin to score with a decent uppercut.
Bylicki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carwin lands a left and a right that send Bylicki crashing to the mat, dazed. Carwin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bylicki is rocked!
It looks like Dominik Bylicki has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carwin misses with a wild combination.
Carwin pushes Bylicki up against the cage in a clinch.
Bylicki manages to break the clinch.
Carwin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Carwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bylicki backwards.
Carwin lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carwin avoiding damage as Bylicki throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carwin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bylicki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bylicki throws a head kick but Carwin moves out of range.
Carwin drops Bylicki with a big left hand! Bylicki is injured, injured bad! Carwin jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Carwin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Makhdoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Daley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makhdoom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Rocky Theme. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
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178 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makhdoom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Daley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daley shoots in and drives through. Makhdoom sprawls well.
Makhdoom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Daley decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Daley is trying to control the action in half guard but Makhdoom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makhdoom wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daley is trying to control the action in half guard but Makhdoom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Daley working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Daley tries to stand and escape but Makhdoom is controlling the position.
Makhdoom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Daley preventing the sweep.
Makhdoom working a defensive guard here.
Daley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom keeping full guard, as Daley tries to pass.
Makhdoom wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Daley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daley trying to control but Makhdoom is working from the bottom.
Makhdoom wants to sweep here but Daley controlling him for the moment.
Daley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Daley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makhdoom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Makhdoom feints and as Daley raises his hands in defense, Makhdoom changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Daley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daley is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Daley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom lands a couple of elbows.
Makhdoom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Daley trying to strike off his back.
Daley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhdoom lands a couple of elbows.
Daley bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Makhdoom's guard.
Makhdoom is trying to control the position but Daley postures up.
Makhdoom is breathing heavily.
Daley tries to free his leg and advance position but Makhdoom is retaining full guard.
Daley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daley throwing strikes from guard but Makhdoom blocks nicely.
Makhdoom is controlling Daley's posture.
Daley is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Makhdoom is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Daley striking off his back but it's not causing Makhdoom any problems.
Daley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daley throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Makhdoom throws a big right hand that misses.
Makhdoom wants to control from the top but Daley keeps moving.
Makhdoom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makhdoom stands up over Daley, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Daley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daley thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Daley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Makhdoom is controlling him.
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 Omar Makhdoom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Makhdoom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhdoom.
Daley avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daley.
Makhdoom with a jab.
Makhdoom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Daley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Makhdoom to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Makhdoom sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Daley's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhdoom thows a huge punch but Daley dodges it nicely.
Daley trying to control but Makhdoom postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makhdoom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Daley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daley works his way to full guard. Good work.
Makhdoom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Makhdoom tries to free his leg and advance position but Daley is retaining full guard.
Makhdoom trying to move into half guard but instead Daley has managed to sweep!
Makhdoom has momentary wrist control but Daley slips an elbow through the middle.
Makhdoom keeping moving, preventing Daley from controlling successfully.
Daley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhdoom looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhdoom, not yet.
Daley throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Daley wants to pass the guard but Makhdoom is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Makhdoom lands a two punch combo.
Makhdoom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Makhdoom connects with a right hand. Daley shakes it off.
Makhdoom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Makhdoom preventing the sweep.
Daley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makhdoom defends it easily.
Makhdoom landing with the ground and pound.
Makhdoom is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daley looking to control.
Makhdoom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daley swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daley looking for a sweep. Not yet Daley, not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Makhdoom misses with an uppercut.
Makhdoom is trying hard to land a takedown here. Daley sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Daley gets a clinch.
Makhdoom keeps control of Daley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Makhdoom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Daley backwards.
Daley breaks the clinch.
Daley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Makhdoom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Daley somewhat.
Omar Makhdoom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Daley.
Daley fails to land the takedown.
Makhdoom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Omar Makhdoom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Daley stuffs the takedown.
Makhdoom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daley is looking to slow Makhdoom down with leg kicks.
Daley shoots in for a takedown but Makhdoom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makhdoom shoots for a double leg takedown but Daley sprawls well. He's pushed Makhdoom's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Makhdoom shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Daley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab
and Daley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Daley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Makhdoom defending well though.
Makhdoom is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Daley's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Daley's back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhdoom is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Daley is defending well though. Makhdoom let's go of the attempt for now.
Makhdoom has the hooks in. Daley is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Makhdoom dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Daley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom slaps away a takedown attempt from Daley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makhdoom throws a head kick but Daley moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Makhdoom.
Omar Makhdoom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Makhdoom.
Daley is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makhdoom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab by Daley.
Daley shoots in and drives through. Makhdoom sprawls well.
Omar Makhdoom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Daley.
Daley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makhdoom sprawls well. Makhdoom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daley gets slowly back to his feet.
Makhdoom scores with a nice right hand.
Makhdoom dips to his left and cracks Daley with an uppercut!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makhdoom throws a nice looking combination but Daley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daley throws a head kick but Makhdoom moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daley fails with a takedown attempt.
Daley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Makhdoom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Daley throws a head kick but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Makhdoom with a poor takedown
and Daley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Daley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Makhdoom as he avoids it easily.
Makhdoom avoids the head kick by Daley.
Makhdoom looks to land a combination. Daley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Daley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Daley.
Makhdoom catches Daley with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makhdoom sprawls well. Makhdoom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Daley gets slowly back to his feet.
Daley has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Makhdoom shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Daley sprawls well. Daley wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Makhdoom gets slowly back to his feet.
Daley lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makhdoom will feel that in the morning.
Makhdoom doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Daley counters with a stiff right hand.
Omar Makhdoom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Daley throws a series of punches but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Makhdoom slaps away a takedown attempt from Daley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Makhdoom there.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Daley avoids them all with ease.
Daley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daley fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom misses with a combination
and Daley counters with a straight right hand.
Daley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Daley is stalling in the full guard.
Makhdoom trying to control the position here.
Daley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhdoom is controlling Daley's posture.
Daley trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhdoom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Makhdoom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Daley throwing strikes from guard but Makhdoom blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Daley dives in and grabs Makhdoom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Makhdoom pushes down on Daley's head and hops out.
No joy there for Makhdoom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Makhdoom.
Paul Daley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makhdoom scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
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 Omar Makhdoom.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makhdoom, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Makhdoom!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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19
141 lbs
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23
133 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Thomas!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones manages to avoid it.
Thomas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
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.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Thomas tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Fred Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thomas throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thomas's waist but Thomas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Thomas leaves Jones with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fred Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jones.
Thomas chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Jones sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Thomas keeps Jones at a distance using the push kick.
Jones has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Jones's head.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Thomas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jones avoids the head kick by Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thomas - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thomas. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Thomas.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Thomas 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.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thomas lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thomas digs a good hook to Jones's body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Thomas - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Thomas. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick from Thomas.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Jones's body.
Nice cross by Thomas.
Thomas fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jones.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jones rather than just go for the knockout.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas cracks Jones with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jones looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Thomas finish him?
Jones is rocked!
Thomas grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Jones takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Thomas cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Thomas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Biggum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vince Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
143 lbs
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130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyrone Biggum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Vince Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biggum shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
Biggum misses with a double jab.
Biggum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biggum.
Brown has Biggum up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggum managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
A knee to the head by Brown.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Biggum avoids the damage to the body.
Brown connects with a nasty looking knee right to Biggum's face.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Biggum is blocking nicely.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Biggum.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
Biggum is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Biggum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggum tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Biggum is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Biggum pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biggum working a defensive guard here.
Biggum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brown is looking to stand up but Biggum won't let him.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Biggum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Biggum is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown wants to stand and escape but instead Biggum has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Biggum looking to sit in guard and control but Brown gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Biggum wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wanted to stand there but Biggum had control of the position.
Biggum wants to control but Brown passes easily into half guard.
Brown decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Brown wants to clinch.
Biggum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Biggum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Biggum pushes him off.
Biggum keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown tries to clinch there but Biggum circles away.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Biggum pushes him off.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Biggum circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Biggum swinging wildly here.
Biggum keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vince Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Biggum shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Biggum throws a series of punches but Brown avoids them all with ease.
Brown is looking to clinch but Biggum is avoiding it.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Biggum pushes him off.
Biggum fails to land the takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown tries to clinch up but Biggum circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown is looking to clinch but Biggum is avoiding it.
Biggum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown tries to clinch but Biggum is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to clinch but Biggum moves out of range.
Tyrone Biggum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Biggum pushes him off.
Biggum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Biggum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggum managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Biggum is defending well for now.
Biggum manages to pull guard.
Brown won't allow Biggum to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biggum escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown tries to stand but Biggum is controlling from the bottom.
Brown gets to his feet - Biggum follows without any prompting.
Biggum swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Biggum swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to clinch up.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Biggum keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown is looking to clinch but Biggum is avoiding it.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biggum dives in and grabs Brown's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes down on Biggum's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Biggum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Biggum swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Vince Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biggum scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Vince Brown has been cut.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Biggum swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown slips under a jab from Biggum.
Brown leaves Biggum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown tries to clinch but Biggum is having none of it.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Biggum pushes him off.
Brown wants to clinch up but Biggum keeps it at a distance.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Biggum circles away.
Brown displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biggum.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Biggum keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown tries to clinch there but Biggum circles away.
Biggum keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Biggum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
Brown is looking to clinch.
Biggum avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Tyrone Biggum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vince Brown'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. This is the final round!
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biggum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Biggum circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brown tries to clinch there but Biggum circles away.
Brown tries to clinch up but Biggum circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Biggum, pushing him back against the cage.
Biggum wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biggum gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brown regains guard.
Brown wants to stand but Biggum is controlling the position.
Biggum wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biggum prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Biggum trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Biggum slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Biggum stands up and beckons Brown to his feet.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Biggum keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Biggum keeps the fight on the outside.
Biggum swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Biggum.
Biggum wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
Brown is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Biggum trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Biggum fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Biggum. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brown tries to clinch but Biggum moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown tries to clinch there but Biggum circles away.
Vince Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biggum keeps the fight on the outside.
Biggum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brown swivels and escapes.
Biggum keeps the fight on the outside.
Biggum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown wants to clinch up but Biggum keeps it at a distance.
Brown tries to clinch there but Biggum circles away.
Biggum swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Brown is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to clinch there but Biggum circles away.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Biggum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Biggum showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Biggum 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Biggum!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Buckinham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and niko anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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19
300 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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22
300 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Buckinham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, niko anderson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from anderson.
Buckinham throws a combination but it was largely blocked by anderson.
Buckinham stuffs the takedown attempt from anderson. anderson gets slowly back to his feet.
Buckinham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Buckinham does no damage.
anderson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Buckinham scores with a one two! anderson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Buckinham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like niko anderson has been cut.
anderson gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
anderson working the ground and pound but Buckinham is defending the strikes.
anderson is looking to take a break and control but Buckinham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buckinham tries to escape but anderson is in control.
anderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Buckinham is trying to escape and anderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Buckinham is forced to tap! Nice work there by anderson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). niko anderson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between dMarcus Carlton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladivar Zubrowka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlton comes to the cage accompanied by Drake - Over. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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20
185 lbs
3 - 3 - 1 |
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Counter striker
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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 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, dMarcus Carlton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladivar Zubrowka!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zubrowka lands a high kick!
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Carlton moves out of range.
Zubrowka wants to clinch.
Vladivar Zubrowka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zubrowka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up but Carlton circles away and keeps his distance.
Zubrowka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zubrowka throws a series of punches but Carlton avoids them all with ease.
Zubrowka moves into range and clinches up with Carlton.
Zubrowka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zubrowka missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubrowka is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Carlton is defending well for now.
Zubrowka landing knees to the body.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
Zubrowka misses with a series of wild punches.
Carlton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Carlton checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton blocks a head kick by Zubrowka.
Carlton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zubrowka manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Zubrowka.
A head kick misses from Zubrowka.
Carlton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zubrowka wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zubrowka throws a series of punches but Carlton moves out of range.
Carlton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zubrowka misses with the combination.
Zubrowka throws a sloppy head kick and Carlton moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carlton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zubrowka throws a wild body kick that Carlton sees coming a mile off.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zubrowka!
Zubrowka misses with a head kick.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Carlton is having none of it.
Zubrowka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zubrowka!
Zubrowka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zubrowka throws a push kick but Carlton slaps the foot to one side.
Vladivar Zubrowka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zubrowka scoring well with a low kick there.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Carlton moves out of range.
Carlton avoids the head kick by Zubrowka.
Carlton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zubrowka tries to avoid it but Carlton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zubrowka to the ground. Zubrowka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zubrowka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zubrowka moves into range and clinches up with Carlton.
Zubrowka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carlton blocks it with crossed arms.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Zubrowka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carlton circles away quickly and effectively.
Carlton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zubrowka avoids it really well and circles away.
Zubrowka wants to clinch.
Zubrowka misses with a body kick.
Carlton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Carlton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zubrowka misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A head kick from Zubrowka lands but Carlton takes it in his stride.
Zubrowka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zubrowka throws a series of punches but Carlton moves out of range.
Zubrowka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zubrowka wants to clinch.
Carlton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Carlton swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka tries to clinch there but Carlton circles away.
Zubrowka misses with a head kick.
A left and a right from Zubrowka both land. Nice combination.
Carlton swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubrowka.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladivar Zubrowka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zubrowka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zubrowka tries a head kick but it misses.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carlton keeps the fight on the outside.
Carlton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zubrowka clinches up against the cage.
Carlton drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zubrowka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zubrowka misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zubrowka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carlton blocks it with crossed arms.
Carlton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for dMarcus Carlton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zubrowka is pressed up against the cage. Carlton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zubrowka down to the mat. Zubrowka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Carlton swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubrowka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zubrowka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carlton shoots in for a takedown but Zubrowka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zubrowka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A good leg kick by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka throws a right and a left that Carlton avoids nicely.
Zubrowka doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlton circles away.
Zubrowka takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka breaks the clinch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zubrowka - that will leave a mark!
Zubrowka looks to land a combination but Carlton avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka lets loose with a powerful body kick. Carlton will feel that in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka clinches.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Zubrowka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zubrowka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carlton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Zubrowka. No joy for Carlton on that attempt.
Zubrowka lands with a nice combination. Carlton backs away looking to recover.
Zubrowka moves in looking to clinch but Carlton pushes him off.
Zubrowka wants to clinch up but Carlton keeps it at a distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Carlton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Carlton swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubrowka.
Carlton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zubrowka.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Zubrowka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zubrowka tries to clinch there but Carlton circles away.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carlton swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka scores with a spinning back kick!
Zubrowka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Carlton moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Zubrowka.
Carlton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zubrowka tries to avoid it but Carlton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zubrowka to the ground. Zubrowka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zubrowka throws a series of punches but Carlton moves out of range.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Carlton is having none of it.
Carlton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zubrowka scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zubrowka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice body kick from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zubrowka tries to clinch but Carlton is having none of it.
Zubrowka scores with a nice body kick.
Carlton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zubrowka looks to land a combination. Carlton sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladivar Zubrowka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Carlton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Zubrowka fails to land with a series of punches.
Zubrowka looks to land a combination but Carlton avoids it well.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Carlton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Carlton takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zubrowka wants to clinch up but Carlton keeps it at a distance.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch but Carlton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zubrowka keeps Carlton at a distance using the push kick.
Carlton blocks a head kick by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka is looking to clinch but Carlton is avoiding it.
Zubrowka is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carlton walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zubrowka tries to clinch up but Carlton circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carlton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zubrowka.
Carlton swats away the attempt to clinch by Zubrowka.
Carlton tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zubrowka doesn't manage to clinch there - Carlton circles away.
Vladivar Zubrowka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A punch combination from Zubrowka misses.
Carlton blocks a head kick by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka lands with a slapping head kick.
Zubrowka is looking to clinch but Carlton is avoiding it.
Zubrowka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carlton's head.
Zubrowka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carlton.
Carlton takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Vladivar Zubrowka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carlton shoots in for a takedown but Zubrowka shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zubrowka clinches up with Carlton and pushes him back against the cage.
Zubrowka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zubrowka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zubrowka.
Zubrowka closes the distance and clinches.
Zubrowka landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Zubrowka.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zubrowka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zubrowka obliges.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zubrowka obliges.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Zubrowka moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zubrowka.
Zubrowka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carlton. That did some damage!
Zubrowka scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka thuds his shin into the meat of Carlton's side.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that misses.
Carlton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zubrowka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zubrowka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carlton's head.
Zubrowka lands a head kick!
Zubrowka throws a nice head kick!
Zubrowka goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Carlton is rocked!
Good leg kick by Zubrowka there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zubrowka scores with a push kick.
Carlton avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
dMarcus Carlton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zubrowka misses with a two punch combination.
Zubrowka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Carlton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubrowka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zubrowka tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carlton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zubrowka misses with a wild combination.
Zubrowka scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zubrowka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zubrowka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carlton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zubrowka tries a head kick but it misses.
Zubrowka wants to clinch up but Carlton keeps it at a distance.
Zubrowka pushes Carlton up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Carlton takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zubrowka manages to break the clinch.
Zubrowka lands with a kick to the temple. Carlton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
dMarcus Carlton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zubrowka scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vladivar Zubrowka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zubrowka 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladivar Zubrowka!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johann Wolfgang von Goethe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and kenny davies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Goethe comes to the cage accompanied by The Ride of the Valkyries. kenny davies has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, kenny davies!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
davies fails to land the takedown.
davies scores a takedown into full mount!
von Goethe really wants to buck davies off and get back to his feet.
davies looking to ground and pound but von Goethe is blocking nicely.
davies raining down shots from the mount!
von Goethe is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
davies thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
davies misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
von Goethe really wants to buck davies off and get back to his feet.
davies looking to control but von Goethe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
davies has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
davies controlling his opponent.
davies can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as von Goethe is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
davies jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… von Goethe is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by von Goethe and davies has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
von Goethe is looking to work his way out of this bad position but davies is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
davies decides to stand up, so the ref orders von Goethe to his feet.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by von Goethe.
It looks like kenny davies has been cut.
davies explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice cross by von Goethe.
davies throws a head kick that misses.
davies shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. von Goethe defends it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
von Goethe cracks davies with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
von Goethe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from davies.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of kenny davies.
davies looks gassed!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from davies.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - davies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
davies has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from davies there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on kenny davies's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
von Goethe throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends davies stumbling backwards into the cage! davies bounces back off the cage towards von Goethe, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! von Goethe lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! von Goethe celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Johann Wolfgang von Goethe!
Johann Wolfgang von Goethe retains his heavyweight title!
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