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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Champion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philippe Merchant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sean Champion looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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192 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Champion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Philippe Merchant!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Champion dives in and scores a takedown into Merchant's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Merchant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Champion defends it easily.
Merchant is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Champion has his hands clasped together but Merchant extends an breaks Champion's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Merchant.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Philippe Merchant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neil Ashworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Toosc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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180 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Neil Ashworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donald Toosc!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashworth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Toosc tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ashworth throws an elbow but Toosc slips to the side and avoids it well.
Toosc struggling a bit here.
Ashworth taking a breather here.
Ashworth working away.
Toosc tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ashworth presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ashworth looking to control but Toosc is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toosc has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashworth controlling well, preventing Toosc from escaping the position.
Toosc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ashworth. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ashworth is not going to allow Toosc to sit and survive in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Toosc looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Toosc trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ashworth tries to get the hooks in deep but Toosc pushed the leg off.
Ashworth has the hooks in. Toosc is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Ashworth struggling to keep hold of the position.
Toosc wants to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashworth keeps control of the position easily here as Toosc tries to buck him off.
I really don't envy Toosc right now.
Ashworth misses with punches from the back.
Ashworth controlling well, preventing Toosc from escaping the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toosc is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ashworth really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Toosc.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashworth missing with strikes.
Toosc defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ashworth's arms.
Will Ashworth go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ashworth controlling well, preventing Toosc from escaping the position.
Ashworth missing with strikes from the back.
Toosc trying to control but not successfully.
Ashworth is hanging on to Toosc's back as he tries to escape.
Ashworth is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Toosc is defending well though. Ashworth let's go of the attempt for now.
Toosc staying busy and making it hard for Ashworth to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ashworth controlling well, preventing Toosc from escaping the position.
Ashworth avoiding Toosc 's attempts to control his hands.
Toosc is really stuck here.
Toosc wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Toosc wants to escape the position.
Ashworth trying to control momentarily.
Toosc is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toosc trying to control the hands but Ashworth won't let him.
Ashworth trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Toosc doesn't escape.
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 Neil Ashworth will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ashworth tries to clinch up but Toosc circles away and keeps his distance.
Neil Ashworth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Ashworth.
Ashworth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Toosc napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Toosc tries to buck Ashworth off but Ashworth is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Toosc can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ashworth tries to score with some ground and pound. Toosc controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Toosc is trying to improve his position.
Ashworth misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Toosc can't do much from the bottom here.
Toosc looks to move to half guard but instead Ashworth has passed into mount! Damn!
Ashworth avoids the attempt from Toosc to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toosc is trying to escape the mount.
Ashworth avoids the attempt from Toosc to control.
Ashworth manages to capitalize on a mistake by Toosc to take his back!
Ashworth working for a choke but Toosc is defending well.
I really don't envy Toosc right now.
Toosc manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ashworth's guard. Nice work there by Toosc.
Toosc tries to free his leg and advance position but Ashworth is retaining full guard.
Ashworth manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toosc manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashworth trying to control the position from guard on top but Toosc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Toosc controlling the position.
Toosc looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Toosc not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Toosc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toosc missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Toosc drops an elbow to the side of Ashworth's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toosc is trying to control the action in half guard but Ashworth is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toosc is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Donald Toosc has got the better of the ground game so far.
Toosc trying to control from Ashworth's half guard. Ashworth has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Toosc must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Toosc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toosc trying to control but Ashworth is working from the bottom.
Toosc postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ashworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Toosc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ashworth throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toosc is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toosc with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Toosc wants to pass the guard but Ashworth is keeping the position.
Toosc postures up and lands a big shot to Ashworth's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toosc working some strikes from top position.
Toosc makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ashworth has Toosc pulled in close to control his posture.
Toosc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Toosc distracts Ashworth with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Toosc scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ashworth has momentary wrist control but Toosc slips an elbow through the middle.
Ashworth keeping moving, preventing Toosc from controlling successfully.
Toosc works over Ashworth with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toosc trying to control but Ashworth is working from the bottom.
Toosc postures up and lands a big shot to Ashworth's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Toosc showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Toosc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ashworth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ashworth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Toosc is looking for a sweep.
Toosc looking for a sweep but Ashworth has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toosc reaches up to try and control the position but Ashworth seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Toosc rolls and tries to escape and now Ashworth has his back!
Toosc can't escape the position.
Even with his hooks in, Ashworth manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Toosc tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashworth looking for the RNC.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Toosc can't escape the position.
Toosc wants to control his opponent's hands but Ashworth gets his hands free.
Toosc tries to break free.
Ashworth keeps control of the position easily here as Toosc tries to buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toosc just trying to survive but Ashworth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toosc tries to break free.
Toosc just trying to survive but Ashworth is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toosc is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ashworth working for the choke.
Ashworth has the hooks in. Toosc is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toosc looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ashworth.
I really don't envy Toosc right now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Ashworth's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Ashworth is hanging on to Toosc's back as he tries to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toosc defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
You can see the frustration on Toosc's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ashworth throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Toosc rolls, trying to escape but Ashworth keeps control of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toosc trying to control but not successfully.
Ashworth keeps control of the position as Toosc tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Toosc comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Toosc 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight for Donald Toosc!
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight for Donald Toosc!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Donald Toosc!
Donald Toosc wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amir Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zmesan Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Omar Khairat - Alexandria . Borec is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Megadeth - Lucretia. The key to victory for Amir Dunham has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Amir Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Zmesan Borec!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham dives in and grabs Borec's left leg, looking for a takedown. Borec pushes down on Dunham's head and hops out.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Borec looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Borec from controlling successfully.
Borec thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dunham lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Borec!
The referee warns Borec that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dunham working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Borec is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec tries to hold on but Dunham pushes him away.
Borec is looking to improve his position but Dunham isn't that keen on the idea.
Borec just holding on.
Poor strikes thrown by Dunham there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Dunham is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Borec to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Borec shrugs it off.
Dunham is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Borec has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Borec bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunham looking for a sweep. Not yet Dunham, not yet.
Dunham is working hard here to advance position.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Borec from controlling successfully.
Dunham looking to control but Borec passes into half guard.
Dunham tries to roll over but Borec keeps him under control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borec seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham actively working from the bottom here.
Borec seems to be working for a kimura but Dunham defends the submission attempt.
Dunham tries to get to full guard but Borec has control of the leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dunham is looking to control Borec's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dunham avoid being mounted?
Borec is trying to work for a kimura but Dunham is defending well.
Dunham is looking for a sweep. Borec is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunham is in trouble now - Borec has advanced to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunham is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Borec wants to pass the guard but Dunham is defending well.
Dunham manages to get to full guard.
Dunham wants to sweep here but Borec controlling him for the moment.
Borec got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Borec has managed to get both his arms back between Dunham's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dunham tries to get to full guard but Borec has control of the leg.
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 Amir Dunham will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Borec misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Borec misses with a double jab.
Borec ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Borec closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dunham quickly recovers to half guard.
Borec trying to pass the guard but Dunham defending well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dunham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunham is on top in guard.
Dunham tries to free his leg and advance position but Borec is retaining full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dunham throwing strikes from guard but Borec blocks nicely.
Borec working for a triangle but Dunham defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec keeping moving, preventing Dunham from controlling successfully.
Dunham wants to get up but he can't break Borec's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dunham wants to pass the guard but Borec is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borec is on top in guard.
Borec lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dunham trying to control the position.
Borec won't allow Dunham to sweep him here.
Borec slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Borec works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Dunham regains half guard.
Borec prevents Dunham from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dunham manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borec doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borec manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec drops back looking for a leg! Dunham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dunham manages to kick Borec off! Borec jumps back into Dunham's guard.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Borec from controlling successfully.
Dunham manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dunham jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Borec is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Borec and Dunham has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Borec is trying to control Dunham's posture but Dunham avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borec is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dunham's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dunham is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Borec doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dunham.
Dunham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Borec defends it well.
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 Amir Dunham will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dunham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Borec 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.
Dunham wants to sweep but no luck.
Borec trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amir Dunham overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Borec stands up over Dunham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borec trying to control the position from guard on top but Dunham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dunham looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borec throws a big right hand that misses.
Dunham wants to sweep here but Borec controlling him for the moment.
Borec landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Borec works over Dunham with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borec won't allow Dunham to sweep him here.
Borec works over Dunham with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dunham is on top in guard.
Dunham postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Borec is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dunham, into his guard.
Dunham wants to sweep here but Borec controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec trying to control but Dunham is working from the bottom.
Dunham looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borec postures up and lands a big shot to Dunham's brow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borec preventing the sweep.
Dunham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borec stands up over Dunham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunham is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dunham throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Borec to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dunham drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Borec manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dunham has Borec in his guard.
Dunham working for submissions but it's allowed Borec to get to half guard.
Dunham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dunham wants to sweep but no luck.
Borec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dunham swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dunham keeping moving, preventing Borec from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Borec manages to get himself to full guard.
Borec is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borec throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dunham uses it to pass to side control.
Dunham is trying to get an arm triangle but Borec is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Borec has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dunham but great work by Borec.
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 Amir Dunham.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dunham, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight for Zmesan Borec!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Amir Dunham!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Amir Dunham!
Amir Dunham wins by split decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Amir Dunham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan OReily (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Solidus Snake (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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190 lbs
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28
220 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ryan OReily!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Solidus Snake!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OReily tries to clinch there but Snake circles away.
OReily closes the distance looking to clinch
and Snake counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps OReily thinking.
Snake throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
OReily has his takedown stuffed
and Snake counters with a stiff right hand.
OReily tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snake was well out of range. Poor timing from OReily.
Snake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. OReily doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Snake.
Snake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Snake counters with a solid body kick.
A punch combination from Snake misses.
OReily with a poor takedown
and Snake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snake throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
OReily with a poor takedown
and Snake counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan OReily. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
OReily takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for OReily with that takedown attempt.
OReily shoots in but no luck this time.
OReily is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by OReily or perhaps it was just good defense by Snake which made him look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from OReily. Snake does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Snake. No joy for OReily on that attempt.
OReily is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ryan OReily seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OReily misses with a takedown attempt - Snake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
OReily misses with a takedown attempt - Snake sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Snake tries to land a front kick but OReily steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Snake.
OReily shoots and misses
and Snake counters with a left to the body.
Snake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down OReily rather than just go for the knockout.
OReily will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Snake throws a wild body kick that OReily sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
OReily fails with the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
OReily tries to clinch but Snake moves away
and Snake counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
OReily fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Solidus Snake dominated that round.
That's time! OReily's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
OReily is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
OReily throws a hook but Snake avoids it easily.
No luck for OReily with that takedown attempt.
Snake misses with a two punch combination.
Solidus Snake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Snake.
A solid leg kick lands there for Snake.
OReily wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OReily closes the distance but Snake moves to the side
and Snake makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
OReily looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snake is fending him off so far but OReily persists. Nope, Snake circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan OReily. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snake shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. OReily eats them both and turns towards Snake to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Snake misses with a kick to the body.
OReily fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
OReily tries to clinch
and Snake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Solidus Snake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OReily looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Snake is fending him off so far but OReily persists. Nope, Snake circles away and we're back to standing.
Snake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Snake lands a brutal head kick. OReily looks out on his feet and Snake throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Solidus Snake!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McKinney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerard Bleu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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134 lbs
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224 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy McKinney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerard Bleu!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKinney closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bleu quickly recovers to half guard.
McKinney stands up out of the half guard.
McKinney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bleu to score with a decent uppercut.
McKinney drives through with a takedown into guard.
McKinney stays in close to Bleu's body and controls the position.
Bleu is trying to keep McKinney in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKinney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKinney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We're going to have a standup here because Tommy McKinney wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bleu leaves McKinney with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKinney closes the distance and clinches up with Bleu, looking for a takedown. McKinney pushes Bleu against the cage but Bleu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bleu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McKinney on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
It looks like Tommy McKinney has been cut.
Bleu drops McKinney with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but McKinney looks back up at him and smiles so Bleu waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
McKinney is rocked!
Tommy McKinney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKinney gets a takedown into half guard.
Oh McKinney is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKinney stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Bleu to get to his feet.
Bleu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKinney moves away.
McKinney seems to have got his legs back now.
McKinney scores with a takedown into Bleu's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleu working a defensive guard but McKinney manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bleu is trying to improve his position.
McKinney is working to tighten is grip on Bleu's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bleu has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but McKinney is really squeezing tight and eventually Bleu passes out! McKinney breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tommy McKinney!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Synephrine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Jordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Synephrine comes to the cage accompanied by Hammerfall - Hearts On Fire . Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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171 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sam Synephrine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Dan Jordon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordon misses with a left hand
and Synephrine counters with a low kick, right behind Jordon 's knee.
Jordon looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jordon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Dan Jordon has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Synephrine enables Jordon to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Synephrine manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Synephrine wants to sweep here but Jordon controlling him for the moment.
Synephrine is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jordon wants to control from the top but Synephrine keeps moving.
Jordon is looking to pass into half guard but Synephrine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Synephrine is in guard.
Synephrine has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jordon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Synephrine stacks Jordon on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Synephrine!
Synephrine trying to control the action but Jordon is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jordon is trying to improve his position.
Synephrine trying to control the action but Jordon is working from the bottom.
Jordon prevents Synephrine from moving into mount.
Jordon is looking to regain half guard here but Synephrine keeps moving and retains side control.
Synephrine is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jordon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine is trying to get an arm triangle but Jordon is defending well.
Synephrine working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jordon tries to buck Synephrine off but Synephrine is having none of it.
Synephrine wants to control but Jordon is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon tries to buck Synephrine off but Synephrine is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Synephrine in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jordon is looking to regain half guard here but Synephrine keeps moving and retains side control.
Jordon is not content to let Synephrine control the position.
Jordon tries to improve position but can't.
Synephrine is trying to get an arm triangle but Jordon is defending well.
Jordon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jordon wants to control but Synephrine is keeping busy.
Synephrine is looking for a kimura here.
Jordon has a hand on Synephrine's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Synephrine takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jordon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Synephrine is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Jordon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Synephrine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Jordon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Synephrine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jordon scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jordon misses with a body shot.
Synephrine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Synephrine as Jordon shoots in.
Jordon tries to clinch up.
Synephrine tries to score with a low kick but Jordon moves his leg out of the way.
Jordon throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Synephrine counters with a thumping low kick.
Synephrine drives through and clinches with Jordon against the cage.
Synephrine scores with a shoulder strike.
Jordon is breathing heavily.
Jordon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Synephrine breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Synephrine counters with a slapping leg kick.
Synephrine misses with a body kick.
Synephrine connects with a leg kick. Jordon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Synephrine lands with a shot to the body.
Synephrine lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Synephrine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jordon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jordon fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from Synephrine.
A bone on bone clash there as Jordon blocks the leg kick.
Synephrine throws a leg kick but Jordon moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine takes a swing at Jordon's ribcage but misses.
Jordon throws a leg kick but Synephrine moved away.
Jordon throws a solid leg kick but Synephrine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jordon.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Synephrine, right into the meat.
Synephrine swings for the body but Jordon moves out of range.
Synephrine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Synephrine takes a swing at Jordon's ribcage but misses.
Synephrine throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jordon tries to clinch up
and Synephrine counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Synephrine.
Synephrine misses with a kick to the body.
Jordon throws a big shot that misses.
Synephrine misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Jordon.
Jordon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Synephrine throws a head kick that misses.
Jordon needs to keep his hands up - Synephrine had a free shot at his head there.
Synephrine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Synephrine tries a head kick but it misses.
Synephrine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine throws a chopping leg kick but Jordon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Synephrine throws a sloppy head kick and Jordon moves out of range easily.
Jordon dips to his left and cracks Synephrine with an uppercut!
Synephrine is looking to land body kicks.
Jordon throws the left hand but Synephrine avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Synephrine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Synephrine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jordon.
Synephrine delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Synephrine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Synephrine throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jordon misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Synephrine dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dan Jordon'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!
Synephrine blocks a head kick by Jordon.
Dan Jordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jordon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Synephrine.
Synephrine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jordon.
Jordon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jordon misses with a head kick.
Synephrine throws a head kick that Jordon semi-blocks.
Synephrine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Synephrine tries to clinch but Jordon is having none of it.
Synephrine throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jordon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Synephrine can pounce on him.
Synephrine buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Synephrine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jordon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Synephrine connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Jordon to the floor! Synephrine dives in looking for the finish!
Jordon is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Synephrine is trying to control. Jordon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jordon is still in real trouble! Can Synephrine finish him?
Synephrine passes the guard and advances to mount!
Synephrine looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Synephrine manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jordon to take his back!
Synephrine not allowing Jordon to control his hands.
Jordon seems to have recovered his senses.
Sam Synephrine overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Synephrine has the hooks in. Jordon is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Synephrine is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jordon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Synephrine gets his hands free as Jordon looks to control.
Jordon tries to escape the position.
Synephrine looking to break Jordon's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jordon remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Synephrine will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jordon wants to control his opponent's hands but Synephrine gets his hands free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine controlling well, preventing Jordon from escaping the position.
Jordon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jordon rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Synephrine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jordon can do to turn this around?
Jordon is not content to let Synephrine control the position.
Dan Jordon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordon trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Synephrine wants to control the pace but Jordon is squirming around nicely.
Jordon bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Synephrine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jordon is looking to work some ground and pound but Synephrine has wrist control.
Jordon trying to move into half guard but instead Synephrine has managed to sweep!
Synephrine trying to control the position from guard on top but Jordon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Synephrine drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Synephrine jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sam Synephrine is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jordon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Synephrine showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Synephrine has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Sam Synephrine!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Sam Synephrine!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Sam Synephrine!
Sam Synephrine wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sam Synephrine thanked Empire Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Park (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Mullard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Park's entrance music is Linkin Park - LOST IN THE ECHO. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
275 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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35
228 lbs
19 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Park!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Mullard!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Park gets the takedown into side control.
Mullard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Park off and has taken his back!
Park is trapped and Mullard is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Park trying to get back to his feet but Mullard is in full control for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mullard scores with punches from the back.
Mullard connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Park to escape the position.
Mullard punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mullard looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Park taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andre Mullard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Andre Mullard waved his t-shirt featuring Fossington & Blythe: Gentlemen's Fight Attire's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Firus Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Charcoal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Fuel-Hemorrhage. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
165 lbs
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29
155 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Firus Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Charcoal!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Charcoal.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Charcoal had a free shot at his head there.
Charcoal avoids the head kick by Williams.
Charcoal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Charcoal shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charcoal fails to land with a series of punches.
Charcoal takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Charcoal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Charcoal scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charcoal throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Charcoal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Charcoal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Charcoal manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A good leg kick by Charcoal.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Charcoal which made him look bad.
Charcoal throws a big shot that misses.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charcoal lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Charcoal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Firus Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Charcoal.
Williams dives in and grabs Charcoal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Charcoal pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Charcoal on that attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Charcoal misses the target.
Charcoal misses with an uppercut.
Charcoal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Charcoal thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook but Charcoal avoids it easily.
Charcoal tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Charcoal looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Charcoal lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams is rocked!
Williams staying out of range there.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Charcoal! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mr Charcoal!
Mr Charcoal is the new heavyweight champion!
Mr Charcoal made sure to mention his sponsor, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS in his post fight interview.
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