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T10: Live and Die PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Phan Benjawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Ring (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjawan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is It Comes and It Goes. Ring has chosen Gay Bar as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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151 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Phan Benjawan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Ring!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ring looks to throw a body kick
and Benjawan moves into the clinch.
Ring tries for a takedown. No joy.
Benjawan is leaning against Ring and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Benjawan lands a nice elbow.
Benjawan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ring closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benjawan circles away.
Benjawan jabs Ring to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Benjawan scores with a three punch combo!
Ring pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ring sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Benjawan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Benjawan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Benjawan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Benjawan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Benjawan.
Ring is rocked!
Benjawan catches Ring with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Ring forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Phan Benjawan!
A very excited looking Phan Benjawan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djadjo Cigan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crumbles McKewley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cigan comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Valentino. Djadjo Cigan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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235 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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Djadjo Cigan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Crumbles McKewley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKewley forces Cigan back against the cage and clinches.
McKewley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cigan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McKewley.
Cigan misses with an attempted mid kick.
McKewley takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McKewley tries to clinch but Cigan moves out of range.
McKewley avoids the head kick by Cigan.
Cigan misses with a two punch combination.
Cigan is breathing heavily.
Cigan is looking to clinch but McKewley is avoiding it.
Cigan throws the kick towards the body but McKewley avoids it.
McKewley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cigan tries to clinch there but McKewley circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cigan misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKewley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cigan's calf.
McKewley gets a clinch.
Cigan tries to land knees in the clinch but McKewley avoids the damage to the body.
Cigan missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McKewley.
McKewley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McKewley stalling in the clinch.
McKewley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McKewley is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cigan is trying to break free.
Cigan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has McKewley in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McKewley has Cigan pressed against the cage, preventing Cigan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKewley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McKewley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cigan breaks the clinch.
Cigan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McKewley tries to clinch but Cigan moves out of range.
McKewley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cigan did well to prevent McKewley getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKewley decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
McKewley blocks a head kick by Cigan.
McKewley closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McKewley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKewley thows a huge punch but Cigan dodges it nicely.
McKewley stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Cigan to get to his feet.
McKewley doesn't manage to clinch there - Cigan circles away.
Cigan fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigan tries to clinch but McKewley moves out of range.
Cigan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cigan with a hook.
Cigan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cigan throws a head kick but McKewley moves out of range.
McKewley is looking to clinch but Cigan is avoiding it.
McKewley fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKewley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cigan's waist but Cigan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing McKewley off to one side.
Cigan forces McKewley back against the cage and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cigan tries to land knees in the clinch but McKewley avoids the damage to the body.
McKewley is trying to maintain a safe position but Cigan gets an underhook and turns McKewley into the cage.
McKewley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Djadjo Cigan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cigan lands with a kick to the temple. McKewley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cigan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cigan throws a head kick but McKewley moves out of range.
Cigan doesn't manage to clinch there - McKewley circles away.
Cigan tries to clinch up
and McKewley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cigan!
McKewley stands up and beckons Cigan to his feet.
Cigan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKewley fails with an attempt to clinch.
McKewley tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cigan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cigan throws a head kick that misses.
McKewley tries to clinch there but Cigan circles away.
Cigan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Cigan misses with a head kick.
McKewley avoids the head kick by Cigan.
Cigan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head kick by Cigan misses
and McKewley counters with an outside leg kick.
McKewley blocks a head kick by Cigan.
McKewley fails with the takedown.
Cigan lands a head kick. McKewley smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McKewley tries to clinch but Cigan moves out of range.
Djadjo Cigan is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Cigan.
McKewley fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKewley changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cigan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
McKewley tries to advance to mount but Cigan denies him.
McKewley decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cigan to his feet.
Cigan throws a lazy head kick
and McKewley counters with a good, hard body kick but Cigan shrugs it off.
Cigan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cigan tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKewley swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKewley pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKewley wants to clinch up but Cigan keeps it at a distance.
Cigan throws a head kick that half lands.
Djadjo Cigan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cigan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKewley paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cigan throws a head kick but McKewley moves out of range.
Cigan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cigan is looking to clinch but McKewley is avoiding it.
Djadjo Cigan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cigan throws a lazy head kick
and McKewley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cigan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cigan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cigan misses with a hook from the clinch.
McKewley has Cigan pressed against the cage.
Cigan breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigan throws a head kick but McKewley moves out of range.
McKewley lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick from Cigan lands but McKewley takes it in his stride.
Cigan throws a head kick that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKewley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cigan lands with a slapping head kick.
Cigan throws a head kick that misses
and McKewley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McKewley.
McKewley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cigan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McKewley is defending well for now.
McKewley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cigan looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and McKewley pushes past his half guard into mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crumbles McKewley showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cigan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cigan keeps the fight on the outside.
Cigan throws a series of punches but McKewley avoids them all with ease.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McKewley.
Cigan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cigan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Crumbles McKewley has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKewley tries to roll over but Cigan keeps him under control.
Cigan not doing much here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cigan tries to pass the half guard into mount. McKewley knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McKewley wants to control but Cigan is keeping busy.
Cigan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cigan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Djadjo Cigan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKewley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cigan lands with a kick to the temple. McKewley shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cigan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McKewley, pushing him back against the cage.
McKewley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from McKewley.
Cigan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McKewley avoids it.
Cigan missing with knees to the body.
Cigan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McKewley is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cigan to keep the fight standing.
McKewley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cigan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McKewley has him pressed against the cage.
McKewley tries to stall but Cigan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cigan missing with knees to the body.
McKewley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cigan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McKewley.
Cigan missing with knees to the body.
McKewley avoiding damage as Cigan throws knees to the body.
McKewley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McKewley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cigan lands a high kick!
McKewley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McKewley stands up out of the half guard.
McKewley gets tackled into the cage by Cigan. Cigan maintains the clinch.
Cigan is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cigan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKewley gets a double leg takedown into Cigan's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cigan wants to get back to his feet but McKewley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McKewley drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cigan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McKewley has Cigan in his guard.
Cigan tries to free his leg and advance position but McKewley is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKewley looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cigan is one step ahead there.
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 Djadjo Cigan.
I think Cigan 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Djadjo Cigan!
Djadjo Cigan took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Well, i was training hard like i allways do, i wanna thank everyone who helped me train, especially my manager Brzi Ramo. Hopefully I will enter a new fight soon and win, offcourse.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conner Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Bishop Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop Jr has chosen The Desolation of Smaug as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Conner Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonny Bishop Jr!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gray shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bishop Jr but Bishop Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A punch combination from Gray misses.
Gray tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bishop Jr swivels and escapes.
Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gray fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gray falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bishop Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bishop Jr.
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.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bishop Jr stays in close to Gray's body and controls the position.
Bishop Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Gray is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bishop Jr's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Bishop Jr has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bishop Jr stops Gray from standing up.
Sonny Bishop Jr has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Bishop Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gray misses with a wild combination.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bishop Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gray on his heels. He'll look to pass Gray's guard now, I'm sure.
Bishop Jr won't allow Gray to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gray wriggles free and stands up.
Horrible takedown by Bishop Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Gray which made him look bad.
Gray with a poor takedown
and Bishop Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop Jr taking a breather here.
Bishop Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gray regains half guard there - taking advantage of Bishop Jr's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Gray wants to get back to his feet.
Bishop Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
Gray on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gray tries to get out of the position.
Gray wants to improve his position but Bishop Jr is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bishop Jr in particular looking to stall.
Gray makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gray.
Gray wants to stand up but Bishop Jr is controlling him.
Bishop Jr controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray wants to stand but Bishop Jr is controlling the position.
Bishop Jr stays in close to Gray's body and controls the position.
Gray has control of Bishop Jr's left arm, preventing Bishop Jr from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Sonny Bishop Jr wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bishop Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gray's 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!
Bishop Jr stops Gray from standing up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Bishop Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bishop Jr blocks a head kick by Gray.
Bishop Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Bishop Jr on that attempt.
Gray misses with a takedown attempt
and Bishop Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gray won't be happy with that.
Sonny Bishop Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gray is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gray sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bishop Jr is nestled in close to Gray, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gray looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gray wants to get back to his feet.
Gray tries to get to full guard but Bishop Jr has control of the leg.
Bishop Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gray with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Gray is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gray is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bishop Jr not doing much here.
Bishop Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gray's head.
Bishop Jr controlling the pace.
Bishop Jr's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bishop Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gray is looking to escape.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Sonny Bishop Jr hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gray throws a right and a left that Bishop Jr avoids nicely.
Bishop Jr gets a double leg takedown into Gray's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bishop Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gray's head.
Bishop Jr is pushing down on Gray's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gray is fighting to maintain full guard but Bishop Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nice strikes from Bishop Jr there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop Jr 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.
Bishop Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gray is trying to stand up here but Bishop Jr is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr working the head and body with strikes.
Bishop Jr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bishop Jr lands a nice short elbow.
Still in half guard, Bishop Jr seems content to control.
Gray pushes Bishop Jr off looking to stand but Bishop Jr dives back in and keeps control.
Bishop Jr trying to control from half guard but Gray is working away.
Bishop Jr controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sonny Bishop Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gray misses with a two punch combination.
Gray shoots in and drives through. Bishop Jr sprawls well.
Bishop Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gray pinned against the cage. Gray gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gray walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bishop Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gray throws a nice looking combination but Bishop Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gray fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bishop Jr avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bishop Jr is defended easily by Gray.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Bishop Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gray changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bishop Jr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gray lands an elbow.
Gray is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bishop Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bishop Jr throws Gray to one side and escapes!
Gray doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gray's guard.
Bishop Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop Jr not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gray works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gray is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bishop Jr seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gray is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bishop Jr showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Conner Gray.
Gray tries for a takedown but Bishop Jr circles away easily
and Bishop Jr counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gray won't be happy with that.
Gray is pushing Bishop Jr's head away, looking to escape. Bishop Jr manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop Jr controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Bishop Jr's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bishop Jr controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray is trying to get back to half guard.
Bishop Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bishop Jr is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gray will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bishop Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gray keeps working.
Bishop Jr controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sonny Bishop Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gray lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gray. No joy for Bishop Jr on that attempt.
Gray goes for a double leg but Bishop Jr avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bishop Jr continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conner Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bishop Jr is trying to trip Gray. He has hold of a leg but Gray is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bishop Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Gray manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gray unloading with bombs!
Bishop Jr regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop Jr regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Gray.
Sonny Bishop Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bishop Jr looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gray throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop Jr is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Conner Gray has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gray postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bishop Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gray, into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sonny Bishop Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bishop Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sonny Bishop Jr!
In his post fight interview, Sonny Bishop Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ron Jigster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Jigster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy McGregor!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jigster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jigster misses with a double jab
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Jigster throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jigster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGregor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGregor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jigster.
McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - McGregor coming out on top.
Jigster fails to land with a series of punches.
Jigster tries to move into range but McGregor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jigster tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McGregor counters with a straight right hand.
Jigster misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jigster backs up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jigster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jigster throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a series of strikes. Jigster will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Jigster avoids nicely.
Jigster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ron Jigster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Jigster misses.
Jigster throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Jigster avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Jigster.
Jigster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.
Jigster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jigster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jigster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Jigster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Jigster.
Jigster tries to bum rush McGregor with a series of wild strikes but McGregor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
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!
Jigster takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jigster misses with a few strikes there.
Jigster slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
Jigster throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jigster fails to land with a series of punches.
Jigster is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
McGregor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jigster.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jigster circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor works over Jigster's head and body with a nice combination.
Jigster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McGregor.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jigster misses with a two punch combination.
Jigster throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Jigster moves out of range.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sloppy strikes from Jigster. Those never looked like landing.
Jigster misses with a two punch combination.
McGregor throws a right hand that Jigster ducks under and follows up with a left that Jigster also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jigster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jigster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jigster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jigster misses with an uppercut. McGregor saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor tries to bum rush Jigster with a series of wild strikes but Jigster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jigster fails to land with a series of punches.
McGregor scores with a one two! Jigster had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Jigster. Those never looked like landing.
McGregor misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Jigster does no damage.
McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by McGregor.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jigster is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Jigster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jigster throws a right and a left that McGregor avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jimmy McGregor will probably get the nod.
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.
McGregor throws a right hand that Jigster ducks under and follows up with a left that Jigster also avoids with ease.
McGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jigster tries to clinch up.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Jigster avoids nicely.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jigster.
McGregor throws a combination. Jigster tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Some bone on bone action there as McGregor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGregor throws a right hand that Jigster ducks under and follows up with a left that Jigster also avoids with ease.
McGregor is breathing heavily.
Jigster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McGregor.
Jigster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from Jigster finds it's target.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Jigster moves out of range.
Ron Jigster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Jigster moves out of range.
McGregor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jigster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jigster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jigster misses with the combination.
Jigster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
Jigster misses with a double jab.
McGregor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jigster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ron Jigster is winning the standup battle so far.
Jigster throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
Jigster slips a jab and a cross from McGregor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jigster swinging wildly here.
Jigster doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jigster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGregor misses with a series of wild punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jigster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jigster gets tackled into the cage by McGregor. McGregor maintains the clinch.
Jigster using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McGregor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jigster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGregor throws a nice looking combination but Jigster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jigster misses with a two punch combination.
Jigster throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McGregor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jigster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jigster throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGregor tries to bum rush Jigster with a series of wild strikes but Jigster uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jigster misses with a double jab.
Jigster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McGregor avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGregor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jigster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Jigster.
McGregor wants to clinch up but Jigster keeps it at a distance.
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jigster throws a combination that misses
and McGregor counters with a left and a right that stings Jigster.
Jigster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGregor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jigster circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Jigster avoids it well.
Jigster misses with the combination.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Jigster.
McGregor is working the combinations to good effect here.
McGregor misses with a double jab.
Jigster tries to close the distance and clinch up but McGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jigster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGregor throws a series of punches but Jigster avoids them all with ease.
Jigster doesn't manage to clinch there - McGregor circles away.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jigster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jigster looks to land a combination but McGregor avoids it well.
Jigster throws a series of punches but McGregor moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jigster dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
McGregor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jigster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jigster scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jigster tries to clinch up
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jigster throws a left and a right that both miss
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
McGregor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jigster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McGregor.
McGregor throws a right and a left that Jigster avoids nicely.
Jigster connects with a leg kick. McGregor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from McGregor. Those never looked like landing.
Jigster lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGregor misses with the combination.
Jigster moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jigster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGregor circles away quickly and effectively.
McGregor clinches with his opponent.
Jigster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGregor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jigster counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jigster prevents McGregor from standing back up.
Jigster has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jigster fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jigster looking to finish McGregor with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGregor!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jigster with a couple of short strikes.
McGregor is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McGregor tries to lock up and control but Jigster gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jigster lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGregor is trying to escape the mount.
Jigster landing shots from mount.
McGregor is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor taking shots to the head.
McGregor is still in real trouble! Can Jigster finish him?
Jigster dominating with strikes here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Jigster cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Jigster landing strikes from the mount.
McGregor wants to hold on but Jigster pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is looking to improve his position but Jigster isn't that keen on the idea.
Jigster dominating with strikes here.
Jigster lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McGregor hang on?
Jigster has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jigster landing shots from mount.
Jigster raining down shots from the mount!
Jigster drops a big elbow. That's hurt McGregor! More shots from Jigster and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ron Jigster!
Ron Jigster thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brian Jenen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Power has chosen Boom as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Max Power has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Jenen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jenen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jenen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power with a nice cross.
Power looks to land a body kick but Jenen moved away.
Horrible takedown by Jenen or perhaps it was just good defense by Power which made him look bad.
Jenen wants to clinch up but Power keeps it at a distance.
Power jabs Jenen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenen moves out of range of the strikes.
Power bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jenen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Jenen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Power keeping moving, preventing Jenen from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenen stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
Jenen trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power is pulling down on Jenen's head. It's preventing any offense from Jenen, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Brian Jenen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Power throws out a powerful jab.
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Power.
Power scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Power missing with a left hand there. Jenen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Power stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Power wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Jenen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power lands a slapping body shot.
Jenen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Power throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Power throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jenen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Power pinned against the cage. Power gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jenen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jenen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power throws a leg kick
so Jenen counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jenen tries to free his leg and advance position but Power is retaining full guard.
Jenen 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.
Jenen throws a strike but Power rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Power decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jenen, up you get!
Power looks winded!
Power circles away from the clinch attempt.
Power throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Power sprawls well. Power wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jenen gets slowly back to his feet.
Power misses with a looping right.
Jenen gets a 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!
Power wants to get back to full guard.
Jenen stalling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jenen wants to take a breather but Power is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Power misses the jab.
Jenen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Jenen gets a double leg takedown into Power's guard.
Jenen trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jenen advances position into side control!
Jenen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Power's legs.
Jenen is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenen in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jenen misses with the ground and pound.
Brian Jenen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jenen 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.
Jenen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jenen is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Power takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power is looking to regain half guard here but Jenen keeps moving and retains side control.
Jenen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Power felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jenen is trying to get an arm triangle but Power is defending well.
Jenen is looking to take a break and control but Power is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenen advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenen dominating with strikes here.
Jenen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jenen with a couple of short strikes.
Power tries to hold on but Jenen postures up.
Jenen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Power is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenen is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Power is breathing heavily.
Jenen with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenen looking to control but Power is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jenen throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Power is working to get back to half guard.
Jenen controlling from the full mount.
Jenen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Power is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Power and Jenen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Jenen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Power throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Power pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Power does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Power goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Power scores with a nice strike.
Power misses with a straight left.
Brian Jenen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Power lands a right hook to the body.
Power will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jenen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Power sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jenen somewhat.
Power takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jenen shoots in and bounces Power off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenen trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Jenen passes Power's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jenen wants to take a breather but Power is having none of it.
Jenen is looking to advance position but Power won't allow it.
Jenen wants to take a breather but Power is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenen tries to pass to full mount but Power defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Power does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Power tries to get to full guard but Jenen has control of the leg.
Jenen is trying to control. Power wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jenen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Power sees it coming and defends easily.
Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jenen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Power is staying active underneath Jenen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brian Jenen.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
Max Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jenen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Power. Jenen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jenen has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Jenen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Power misses.
Jenen has a takedown stuffed.
Power thows a leg kick but Jenen checks it
and Jenen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Power's guard.
Jenen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jenen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenen wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Jenen is working Power over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jenen wants to control from the top but Power keeps moving.
Power lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jenen!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Power sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Jenen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jenen 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Jenen!
Brian Jenen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Max Power stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was a tough fight, I've just gotta work harder for next time.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Clegane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Shon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Jizz In My Pants kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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259 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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, Gregor Clegane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Shon!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clegane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shon looks to throw the jab but Clegane is out of range.
Clegane moves into the clinch successfully.
Shon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shon missing with knees to the body.
Shon tries to pull guard but Clegane holds him up against the cage and eventually Shon drops back down to his feet.
A right hand to the body from Shon.
Clegane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Shon tries to pull guard but Clegane won't allow it.
Clegane has hold of one of Shon's legs. Shon is fighting the takedown attempt but Clegane gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Clegane won't allow Shon to sweep him here.
Shon keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clegane cracks Shon with a solid left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane trying to control but Shon is working from the bottom.
Shon wants to stand and escape but Clegane is having none of it.
Clegane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Clegane scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Shon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clegane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clegane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shon is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Clegane has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Clegane trying to control the position but Shon is working away.
The ground and pound from Clegane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shon, who protects the arm well.
Shon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Shon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clegane.
Clegane is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shon is trying to maintain the position but Clegane is very close to passing his half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clegane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shon knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Clegane is thwarting Shon's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Clegane stops Shon from getting back to his feet.
Clegane wants to take a breather but Shon is having none of it.
Shon looking for submissions off his back.
Shon is refusing to be controlled, as Clegane sits in half guard.
Clegane looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Clegane is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Shon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Clegane.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shon wants to get back to his feet.
Clegane throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shon trying to control but Clegane postures up.
Clegane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Clegane is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shon sees it coming and defends easily.
Clegane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shon manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Clegane dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shon fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Clegane misses.
Clegane has Shon up against the cage in a clinch.
Clegane manages to break the clinch.
Shon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clegane's guard.
Clegane trying to keep a closed guard but Shon is proving a slippery customer.
Shon tries to free his leg and advance position but Clegane is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shon trying to control but Clegane is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Clegane pulls Shon in to control the position.
Gregor Clegane has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clegane stuffs the takedown attempt from Shon. Shon gets slowly back to his feet.
Shon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clegane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clegane sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clegane throws a big right hand that misses.
Shon wants to sweep but no luck.
Clegane chips away with some ground and pound.
Clegane distracts Shon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shon keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.
Shon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Shon working for a triangle but Clegane defends it easily.
Gregor Clegane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shon is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clegane stopping the sweep attempt from Shon.
Clegane postures up in Shon's guard and throws a big left but Shon blocks it.
Clegane prevents Shon from getting back to his feet.
Clegane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Clegane seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shon is looking to stand up but Clegane isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shon keeping moving, preventing Clegane from controlling successfully.
Clegane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shon utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clegane scoring with some ground and pound.
Clegane stopping the sweep attempt from Shon.
Clegane cracks Shon with a solid left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clegane with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Clegane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clegane clinches.
Shon missing with knees to the body.
Shon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clegane blocks it with crossed arms.
Shon pulls Clegane into guard.
Shon doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Clegane postures up and lands a big shot to Shon's brow.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shon is on top in guard.
Clegane bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shon's guard.
Shon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clegane working some strikes from top position.
Shon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clegane wants to control from the top but Shon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clegane with a nice head shot there.
Clegane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Clegane has Shon in his guard.
Shon postures up in Clegane's guard and throws a big left but Clegane blocks it.
Shon tries to free his leg and advance position but Clegane is retaining full guard.
Shon stopping the sweep attempt from Clegane.
Clegane throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shon tries to free his leg and advance position but Clegane is retaining full guard.
Clegane wants to sweep but no luck.
Shon wants to pass the guard but Clegane is keeping the position.
Clegane preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Clegane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Clegane wants to sweep here but Shon controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Shon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clegane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clegane lands an overhand right.
Shon tries to clinch there but Clegane circles away.
Shon tries to clinch up but Clegane circles away and keeps his distance.
Clegane scores with a decent looking hook.
Clegane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shon misses with a takedown attempt - Clegane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clegane counters with a takedown into side control.
Eric Shon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Clegane's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
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!
Shon tries to buck Clegane off but Clegane is having none of it.
Clegane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Shon is trying to buck Clegane off.
Gregor Clegane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clegane looks up at the clock and then as Shon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Clegane smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Clegane slows the pace down.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shon is not content to let Clegane control the position.
Clegane controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregor Clegane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clegane, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregor Clegane!
Our winner, Gregor Clegane, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chad Dawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avro Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Avro Lancaster has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Chad Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Avro Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dawson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lancaster counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dawson won't be happy with that.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lancaster trying to control the position but Dawson is working away.
Dawson sneaks back into half guard.
Dawson won't allow Lancaster to pass to mount.
Lancaster looks to land a strike but Dawson avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dawson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lancaster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lancaster working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Lancaster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lancaster wants to pass the guard but Dawson is keeping the position.
Lancaster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lancaster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lancaster happy to just control the position for now.
Lancaster working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lancaster goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dawson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lancaster's guard! Nice work there by Dawson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster wants to sweep here but Dawson controlling him for the moment.
Lancaster wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lancaster wants to sweep but no luck.
Dawson wants to stand but Lancaster is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lancaster controlling Dawson's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Chad Dawson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dawson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lancaster as he jumps to the side.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dawson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lancaster taking a breather here.
Lancaster lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dawson struggling a bit here.
Lancaster tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lancaster has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lancaster taking a breather here.
Lancaster trying to control the position but Dawson is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avro Lancaster dominated that round.
That's time! Dawson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dawson wants to clinch up but Lancaster keeps it at a distance.
Lancaster tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dawson defends well and Lancaster ends up having to push Dawson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dawson manages to pull guard.
Dawson keeping moving, preventing Lancaster from controlling successfully.
Dawson wants to stand up but Lancaster is controlling him.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dawson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lancaster controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dawson trying to pass the guard but Lancaster defending well.
Lancaster has his hands clasped together around Dawson's back. He's all about the action.
Dawson stalling away here and it's allowed Lancaster to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lancaster manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dawson manages to get himself to full guard.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Dawson keeps moving.
Dawson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avro Lancaster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lancaster controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lancaster drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancaster is stalling in the full guard.
Dawson wants to stand up but Lancaster is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster trying to move into half guard but instead Dawson has managed to sweep!
Dawson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lancaster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dawson preventing the sweep.
Dawson wants to stand and escape but instead Lancaster has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lancaster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dawson can't keep his opponent in guard - Lancaster advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lancaster is trying to work for a kimura but Dawson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avro Lancaster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Lancaster shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dawson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lancaster throwing strikes but missing.
Dawson has momentary wrist control but Lancaster slips an elbow through the middle.
Lancaster trying to control the position from guard on top but Dawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lancaster seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dawson keeping full guard, as Lancaster tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dawson trying to keep a closed guard but Lancaster is proving a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lancaster feints and as Dawson raises his hands in defense, Lancaster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dawson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Lancaster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lancaster is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dawson is trying to control here but Lancaster has managed to regain half guard.
Lancaster kicks Dawson off and gets back to his feet.
Lancaster gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster misses with the ground and pound.
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dawson keeps working.
Dawson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster is trying to get an arm triangle but Dawson is defending well.
Lancaster working the strikes but Dawson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lancaster is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lancaster prevents Dawson from improving his position.
Lancaster works his way into side control.
Avro Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster taking a breather here.
Dawson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lancaster wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dawson is trying to escape the position but Lancaster is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lancaster slows the pace down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Avro Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lancaster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Avro Lancaster!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Torpedo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Torpedo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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26
184 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Torpedo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Romulo Barral!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barral misses with a takedown
so Torpedo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Torpedo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Torpedo trying to control the position from guard on top but Barral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torpedo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Barral looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barral is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Torpedo defends well.
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!
Torpedo works over Barral with some ground and pound from guard.
Torpedo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Barral is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Torpedo frees his head nicely. Oh but Barral has switched to an armbar! Torpedo is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Romulo Barral!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laimonas Zemaitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Longbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zemaitis comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - 'Don't Stop Me Now. Longbottom has chosen Jedi Mind Tricks - Heavy Metal Kings as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Laimonas Zemaitis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jim Longbottom!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zemaitis gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Longbottom to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Longbottom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zemaitis has his hands on Longbottom's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Longbottom working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Longbottom throws a big right hand that misses.
Longbottom scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zemaitis controls Longbottom momentarily but Longbottom frees himself.
Longbottom throwing strikes from guard but Zemaitis blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbottom wants to control from the top but Zemaitis keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zemaitis throws a head kick that half lands.
Zemaitis dodges the punch combination from Longbottom.
Zemaitis throws a head kick that Longbottom semi-blocks.
It looks like Jim Longbottom has been cut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zemaitis.
Zemaitis throws a head kick but Longbottom moves out of range.
Longbottom scores with a takedown into Zemaitis's 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!
Zemaitis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longbottom postures up in Zemaitis's guard and throws a big left but Zemaitis blocks it.
Longbottom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Longbottom lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Longbottom postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Longbottom connects with a couple of short punches.
Longbottom is pushing down on Zemaitis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zemaitis is fighting to maintain full guard but Longbottom has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zemaitis is not content to let Longbottom control the position.
Zemaitis wants to get back to full guard.
Longbottom looks to land a strike but Zemaitis avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Longbottom postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbottom with a nice head shot there.
Zemaitis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Longbottom.
Longbottom looking to sit in guard and control but Zemaitis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Longbottom looking for a guillotine here but Zemaitis defends easily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Longbottom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Longbottom looking for a sweep. Not yet Longbottom, not yet.
Zemaitis wanted to stand there but Longbottom had control of the position.
Longbottom is looking to stand up but Zemaitis isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbottom trying to control the position.
Zemaitis tries to stand but Longbottom is controlling from the bottom.
Longbottom is looking to stand up but Zemaitis isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Longbottom has control of Zemaitis's left arm, preventing Zemaitis from doing any damage.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Longbottom wasn't active enough on the ground.
Longbottom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zemaitis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Longbottom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Longbottom's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Longbottom moves out of range of the body kick.
Longbottom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zemaitis wants to get back to full guard.
Longbottom thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zemaitis's head.
Longbottom is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zemaitis is just riding it out for now. Longbottom eventually gives up the hold.
Longbottom decides to stand up.
Zemaitis throws a body punch but Longbottom moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zemaitis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Longbottom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zemaitis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zemaitis prevents Longbottom from improving position.
Longbottom is trying to ground and pound but Zemaitis uses the momentary lack of control by Longbottom to regain half guard.
Zemaitis looks like he's trying to stand up.
Longbottom sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zemaitis defending well though.
Zemaitis is not content to let Longbottom control the position.
Longbottom is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Longbottom connects with a nice short shot to Zemaitis's temple.
Zemaitis is refusing to be controlled, as Longbottom sits in half guard.
Longbottom is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zemaitis sees it coming and defends easily.
Zemaitis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Longbottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Longbottom lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Longbottom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zemaitis gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbottom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zemaitis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zemaitis scores with a head kick.
Zemaitis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zemaitis throws a combination that misses
and Longbottom counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Longbottom tries to pass to full mount but Zemaitis defends it.
Zemaitis is looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zemaitis wants to get back to full guard.
Zemaitis is looking to get back to full guard here but Longbottom has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbottom cracks Zemaitis with a big elbow.
Longbottom looks up at the clock and then as Zemaitis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Longbottom smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
A big shot lands for Longbottom! That's hurt Zemaitis! Will he recover? Longbottom fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Longbottom!
Jim Longbottom is the new light heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Jim Longbottom, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlo Froch!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steven Smith!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Froch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Froch lunges at Smith with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Smith's hand.
Froch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Froch gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice cross by Smith.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Froch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a jab when Froch was well out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Froch.
Smith tries to clinch but Froch moves out of range.
Froch takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands a two punch combo.
Froch misses with a two punch combination.
Smith defending well as Froch loads up on a big left hand.
Froch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smith circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith misses with a hook. Froch ducked under it nicely.
Froch avoids a punch combination nicely.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith tries to clinch but Froch is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Froch.
Smith tries to bum rush Froch with a series of wild strikes but Froch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Froch connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Froch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Froch ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Froch 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.
Smith throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Froch trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Froch sitting in guard here, content to control.
Froch is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Froch stays in close to Smith's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Froch slips an elbow through the middle.
Froch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Froch content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Froch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Froch trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith wants to stand up but Froch is controlling him.
Froch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Froch's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Froch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Froch passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Froch lands with a punch from half guard.
Froch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Smith!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch scoring with strikes but Smith is staying in there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Froch raining down hammerfists from mount.
Froch in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Froch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Smith is rocked!
Froch lands a big shot there that rocks Smith but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Froch finish him?
Froch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Smith?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Froch lands a big elbow - Smith is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Smith is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Carlo Froch!
Carlo Froch retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Carlo Froch, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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