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StrikeForce Union #22 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angus Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjarni Agnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryant's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Scotland the Brave. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bjarni Agnarsson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Angus Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bjarni Agnarsson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agnarsson throws a chopping leg kick but Bryant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Bryant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Agnarsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A shot to the body from Agnarsson misses
enabling Bryant to counter with a crisp jab.
Bryant lands a big head kick that sends Agnarsson tumbling to the mat! Bryant takes a step backwards and waves Agnarsson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Agnarsson is rocked!
Bryant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryant finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Agnarsson misses with a hook to the body
and Bryant counters with a good low kick that Agnarsson was not able to check.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson feints and then cracks Bryant's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bryant down.
Agnarsson misses with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a good low kick that Agnarsson was not able to check.
Bryant moves out of range as Agnarsson throws a body kick.
Agnarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Agnarsson misses with a body kick.
Bryant lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bryant slips a straight right by Agnarsson.
Bryant throws a quick counter kick to the body but Agnarsson avoids it.
Agnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a huge left! Agnarsson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bryant isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Agnarsson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bryant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Bryant!
A relieved looking Angus Bryant thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso Garrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfonso Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seven Nine Zero Four Two gets the takedown into side control.
Garrett is trying to control Seven Nine Zero Four Two's posture but Seven Nine Zero Four Two avoids it.
Garrett prevents Seven Nine Zero Four Two from moving into mount.
Garrett seems a little lost for a moment, as Seven Nine Zero Four Two dominates the positioning.
Garrett is trying to get back to half guard.
Garrett is being controlled here.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two working away.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two working the ground and pound.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two controls the position from side control.
Garrett struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett is trying to escape the position but Seven Nine Zero Four Two is controlling the position.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two scoring with punches from side control.
Garrett is trying to control Seven Nine Zero Four Two's posture but Seven Nine Zero Four Two avoids it.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two advances to mount.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two landing punches.
Garrett is trying desperately to improve position.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Garrett can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven Nine Zero Four Two drops a big elbow. That's hurt Garrett! More shots from Seven Nine Zero Four Two and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two!
A less than humble Inmate Seven Nine Zero Four Two misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Rodgers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nino Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nino Brown!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers throws a leg kick but Brown moved away.
Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rodgers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brown throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Rodgers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodgers moves away.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodgers bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rodgers.
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
You can see the frustration on Rodgers's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brown 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.
Brown working the ground and pound.
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rodgers defending against the ground and pound.
Brown looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rodgers is avoiding damage well.
Brown cracks Rodgers with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Brown is chipping away with strikes.
Rodgers avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Brown.
Rodgers is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brown connects with a decent elbow.
Brown trying to control the position but Rodgers is working away.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Brown scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown working the body and head with strikes.
Rodgers is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown looking to control but instead Rodgers has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Brown working Rodgers over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers is positioning himself well to prevent Brown advancing to mount.
Brown thows a huge punch but Rodgers dodges it nicely.
Rodgers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rodgers is not content to let Brown control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Rodgers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
Brown not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodgers blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
Brown throws a strike but Rodgers avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brown working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rodgers's head.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown postures up in Rodgers's guard and throws a big left but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Rodgers blocks nicely.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Rodgers has wrist control.
Rodgers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown lands a nice hook to Rodgers's body. Rodgers takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A low kick from Rodgers is predictable there
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rodgers working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brown.
Rodgers has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodgers controlling Brown's posture.
Rodgers trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brown throws a strike but Rodgers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers looking to pass the guard.
Rodgers stays in close to Brown's body and controls the position.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Rodgers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodgers is controlling him.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown postures up in Rodgers's guard and throws a big left but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Nino Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodgers is retaining full guard.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodgers keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brown's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rodgers's head.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodgers works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Rodgers preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown trying to control but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nino Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rodgers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the action but Rodgers is working from the bottom.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Brown postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodgers keeps working.
Brown in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ground and pound from Brown seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Brown fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nino Brown 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! And we move into the final round!
Rodgers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rodgers won't be happy with that.
Rodgers bucks up and tries to throw Brown off but instead Brown has got his back!
Brown missing with strikes from the back.
Brown scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rodgers is looking for a way out.
Rodgers is keeping busy.
Rodgers looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brown is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers covers up after that shot from Brown.
Rodgers trying to control the hands but Brown breaks the grip.
Brown is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Brown gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Brown gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Brown apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Rodgers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice takedown defense from Rodgers. No joy for Brown on that attempt.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Rodgers's belly button to the back.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rodgers lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Aaron Rodgers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab, jab by Brown - just one landing.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.
Rodgers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Nino Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brown moves away.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rodgers stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rodgers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throws a big right hand that misses.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Rodgers blocks nicely.
Brown wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Brown throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nino Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodgers is rocked!
Brown wants to control from the top but Rodgers keeps moving.
Oh Rodgers is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodgers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodgers seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown is pushing down on Rodgers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rodgers is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
Brown throwing shots but Rodgers is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nino Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nino Brown!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamiril Cragla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Victorio Faber Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). . Chooooooooon! I think Cragla might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bones - HDMI. Jamiril Cragla has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamiril Cragla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Victorio Faber Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cragla is looking to clinch but Faber Jr. is avoiding it.
Cragla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Faber Jr. throws a shot from downtown. Cragla moves away and avoids it.
Cragla throws out a loose jab but Faber Jr. uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cragla takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cragla misses with a wild body shot.
Faber Jr. is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cragla doesn't manage to clinch there - Faber Jr. circles away.
Faber Jr. scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Faber Jr. tries to move to mount but Cragla blocks the move with his legs.
Faber Jr. is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cragla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Faber Jr. thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Faber Jr. is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cragla has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cragla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faber Jr. is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Cragla is trying to escape and Faber Jr. transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Cragla is forced to tap! Nice work there by Faber Jr.! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Victorio Faber Jr.!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phil Leotardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dirt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Joe Dirt enters the cage!
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167 lbs
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Leotardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Dirt!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leotardo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Our sources have told us that Leotardo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dirt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Leotardo won't allow Dirt to sweep him here.
Dirt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Leotardo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dirt is tightening it up a little... Leotardo has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Leotardo reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Leotardo taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dirt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joe Dirt!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Saad AbdUllah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Saad AbdUllah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
AbdUllah misses with a straight left.
AbdUllah seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
AbdUllah misses with a wild body shot.
Bordignon Miyao slips a straight right by AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bordignon Miyao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bordignon Miyao slips under a jab from AbdUllah.
AbdUllah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
AbdUllah misses with a body shot.
AbdUllah swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao wants to counter the offense by AbdUllah and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AbdUllah throws a lazy right hand but Bordignon Miyao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah shakes him off and moves away.
AbdUllah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bordignon Miyao counters with a single leg into guard. AbdUllah didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AbdUllah is controlling Bordignon Miyao's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bordignon Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bordignon Miyao wants to control from the top but AbdUllah keeps moving.
AbdUllah looking for a sweep. Not yet AbdUllah, not yet.
Bordignon Miyao looking to pass the guard.
Bordignon Miyao is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bordignon Miyao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. AbdUllah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bordignon Miyao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bordignon Miyao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bordignon Miyao is still trying to improve position.
AbdUllah trying to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bordignon Miyao 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.
AbdUllah takes a swing at Bordignon Miyao's ribcage but misses.
AbdUllah misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Bordignon Miyao tries to counter it with a takedown but AbdUllah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
AbdUllah throws an overhand right that lands on Bordignon Miyao's shoulder, as Bordignon Miyao tries to avoid the shot.
AbdUllah looks to score with a jab to the body but Bordignon Miyao is just out of range.
AbdUllah throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
AbdUllah misses with a looping left.
AbdUllah misses with a wild body shot.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but AbdUllah defends it well.
AbdUllah lands a right hook to the body.
Bordignon Miyao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao drops his hands momentarily and AbdUllah takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
AbdUllah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saad AbdUllah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
AbdUllah looks to land a left hand but Bordignon Miyao moved out of range nicely.
Bordignon Miyao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
AbdUllah misses with a hook. Bordignon Miyao ducked under it nicely.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but AbdUllah defends it well.
AbdUllah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao moves away.
AbdUllah misses with a hook. Bordignon Miyao ducked under it nicely.
AbdUllah throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
AbdUllah digs a good body shot into Bordignon Miyao's ribs.
AbdUllah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bordignon Miyao with the counter takedown but AbdUllah avoids it easily.
Bordignon Miyao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao wants to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah pushes him away.
AbdUllah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AbdUllah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bordignon Miyao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from AbdUllah.
AbdUllah keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
AbdUllah lands a body shot.
AbdUllah misses with a body shot.
Bordignon Miyao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
AbdUllah loads up on a big right hand but Bordignon Miyao slips the punch.
Bordignon Miyao steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from AbdUllah.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
AbdUllah swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao wants to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah pushes him away.
AbdUllah throws a lazy uppercut
and Bordignon Miyao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
AbdUllah misses with a punch to the body.
Bordignon Miyao manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bordignon Miyao has his foot on AbdUllah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. AbdUllah works his way back into a safe position though.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saad AbdUllah dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
AbdUllah misses the shot to the body.
AbdUllah throws a body punch but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao drops down looking to force a counter takedown but AbdUllah defends it well.
AbdUllah stuns Bordignon Miyao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
AbdUllah misses with a jab to the body
and Bordignon Miyao counters by moving into the clinch.
Bordignon Miyao keeps control of AbdUllah as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
AbdUllah misses with a punch to the body.
Bordignon Miyao ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bordignon Miyao no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bordignon Miyao wants to stand up but AbdUllah is controlling him.
AbdUllah postures up.
AbdUllah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bordignon Miyao on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
AbdUllah being controlled here momentarily.
AbdUllah scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao is pulling down on AbdUllah's head. It's preventing any offense from AbdUllah, at least for the moment.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to keep AbdUllah in close.
Bordignon Miyao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst AbdUllah is controlling him.
Bordignon Miyao escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. AbdUllah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bordignon Miyao has his foot on AbdUllah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. AbdUllah works his way back into a safe position though.
Bordignon Miyao being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bordignon Miyao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
AbdUllah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bordignon Miyao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bordignon Miyao manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
AbdUllah struggles to land a body shot inside as Bordignon Miyao controls his hands.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a body shot from AbdUllah.
Bordignon Miyao manages to pull guard.
Bordignon Miyao working for a triangle but AbdUllah defends it easily.
AbdUllah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
AbdUllah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bordignon Miyao can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bordignon Miyao looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
AbdUllah lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao has got the better of the ground game so far.
AbdUllah throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bordignon Miyao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to keep AbdUllah in close.
AbdUllah postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bordignon Miyao is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
AbdUllah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
AbdUllah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for AbdUllah.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao decides to pull guard.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bordignon Miyao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. AbdUllah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. AbdUllah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bordignon Miyao is trying to keep AbdUllah in close.
Bordignon Miyao wants to sweep but no luck.
Bordignon Miyao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
AbdUllah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
AbdUllah won't allow Bordignon Miyao to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
AbdUllah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bordignon Miyao looking for a guillotine here but AbdUllah defends easily.
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!
AbdUllah prevents Bordignon Miyao from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joao Ricardo Bordignon Miyao 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!
AbdUllah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
AbdUllah throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bordignon Miyao stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
AbdUllah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bordignon Miyao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bordignon Miyao has AbdUllah pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. AbdUllah manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
AbdUllah tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bordignon Miyao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bordignon Miyao gets control of AbdUllah's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bordignon Miyao will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bordignon Miyao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
AbdUllah works over Bordignon Miyao with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bordignon Miyao has a closed guard, preventing AbdUllah from standing up.
Bordignon Miyao keeping moving, preventing AbdUllah from controlling successfully.
AbdUllah throws a big right hand that misses.
Bordignon Miyao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as AbdUllah controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
AbdUllah is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bordignon Miyao has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes AbdUllah off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
AbdUllah dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from AbdUllah finds it's way through Bordignon Miyao's defenses.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
AbdUllah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bordignon Miyao moves away.
A lazy left from AbdUllah finds it's target.
AbdUllah throws a jab when Bordignon Miyao was well out of range.
AbdUllah swings widly with a right hand
and Bordignon Miyao counters by moving into the clinch.
AbdUllah tries to throw a body punch but Bordignon Miyao avoids it by throwing AbdUllah back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao manages to pull guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bordignon Miyao is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bordignon Miyao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bordignon Miyao looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells AbdUllah's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bordignon Miyao trying to control the position.
Bordignon Miyao might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control AbdUllah haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
AbdUllah trying to control the position from guard on top but Bordignon Miyao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
AbdUllah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bordignon Miyao is looking for a triangle but AbdUllah pushes his legs off easily.
AbdUllah preventing the sweep.
AbdUllah wants to control from the top but Bordignon Miyao keeps moving.
AbdUllah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bordignon Miyao is adopting a defensive guard.
Bordignon Miyao keeping moving, preventing AbdUllah from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bordignon Miyao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
AbdUllah misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
AbdUllah swings for the body but Bordignon Miyao moves out of range.
Bordignon Miyao takes one on the button.
AbdUllah misses with a series of wild punches.
AbdUllah just misses with a punch to the body.
AbdUllah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by closing the distance.
AbdUllah misses with a body shot.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter by closing the distance.
AbdUllah misses with an uppercut
and Bordignon Miyao counters by clinching up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
AbdUllah is pressed up against the cage. Bordignon Miyao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag AbdUllah down to the mat. AbdUllah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
AbdUllah waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bordignon Miyao.
Bordignon Miyao tries to counter with a clinch but AbdUllah shakes him off and moves away.
AbdUllah misses the shot to the body.
Bordignon Miyao changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saad AbdUllah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think AbdUllah 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saad AbdUllah!
Saad AbdUllah made sure to mention his sponsor, Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$225 in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noam Nystrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Noam Nystrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Battle!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nystrom slips a jab and a cross from Battle.
Nystrom moves into the clinch successfully.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Nystrom.
Battle fails to pull guard.
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Battle takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Christian Battle has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Battle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Nystrom on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nystrom.
Nystrom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Battle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nystrom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Noam Nystrom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Battle.
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nystrom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Battle takes a shot to the head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Battle 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.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Battle is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nystrom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Battle is still on wobbly legs! Can Nystrom finish him?
Nystrom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nystrom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Battle or not.
Battle seems to have recovered his senses.
Nystrom lands with a left to the head.
Nystrom drops Battle onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Battle is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nystrom pushes Battle against the cage. Nystrom is working some dirty boxing. Nystrom pushes off with a quick right hook! Battle goes down! Battle tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Nystrom moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
During a confident post fight interview, Noam Nystrom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rupert McCaffrey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rupert McCaffrey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jeff Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCaffrey pinned against the cage. McCaffrey gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCaffrey connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Roberts's hands.
McCaffrey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
McCaffrey throwing a counter right hand but Roberts manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts gets a double leg takedown into McCaffrey's guard.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Roberts has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCaffrey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts wants to pass the guard but McCaffrey is keeping the position.
Roberts postures up in McCaffrey's guard and throws a big left but McCaffrey blocks it.
Roberts throws a strike but McCaffrey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCaffrey won't allow Roberts to get back to his feet.
Roberts is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Roberts is pulling down on McCaffrey's head. It's preventing any offense from McCaffrey, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts wants to stand up but McCaffrey is controlling him.
Roberts is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
McCaffrey looking to sit in guard and control but Roberts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCaffrey's head.
Roberts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roberts wants to control from the top but McCaffrey keeps moving.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but McCaffrey blocks nicely.
McCaffrey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCaffrey tries to get out of the position.
McCaffrey keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Roberts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McCaffrey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Geo77 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
McCaffrey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roberts.
Roberts throws a big elbow that misses.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCaffrey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberts controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roberts throwing strikes from guard but McCaffrey blocks nicely.
McCaffrey is breathing heavily.
McCaffrey keeping full guard, as Roberts tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roberts shoots for a takedown but McCaffrey saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from McCaffrey misses its target.
Rupert McCaffrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCaffrey as he jumps to the side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCaffrey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roberts tries for a takedown but McCaffrey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Roberts dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McCaffrey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McCaffrey lands a body shot.
McCaffrey looks for the body kick but Roberts saw that one coming.
Roberts with the counter takedown but McCaffrey avoids it easily.
Roberts moves out of range as McCaffrey throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts has his takedown stuffed
enabling McCaffrey to counter with a crisp jab.
McCaffrey stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from McCaffrey misses the target.
Rupert McCaffrey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Roberts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaffrey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCaffrey wants it to stay on the feet.
Jeff Roberts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roberts takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Roberts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCaffrey defends well and Roberts ends up having to push McCaffrey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Roberts with a poor takedown
and McCaffrey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberts looking to score a takedown here. McCaffrey is defending well but Roberts drives through and ends up in McCaffrey's guard.
Roberts is breathing heavily.
Roberts stands up over McCaffrey, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but McCaffrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McCaffrey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCaffrey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roberts on the ground.
McCaffrey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCaffrey keeping moving, preventing Roberts from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roberts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Roberts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roberts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCaffrey's head.
Roberts's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Roberts throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaffrey slaps away a takedown attempt from Roberts, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCaffrey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roberts shoots in looking for a takedown. McCaffrey tries to sprawl out of it but Roberts keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCaffrey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCaffrey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McCaffrey stuffs the takedown.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCaffrey but McCaffrey pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McCaffrey stuffs the takedown.
McCaffrey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Roberts shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCaffrey as he jumps to the side.
McCaffrey lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
McCaffrey scores with the left hand. Roberts knows he should have avoided that one.
Roberts dives in for a single leg takedown but McCaffrey sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roberts shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roberts showed some decent athleticism there.
McCaffrey is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert McCaffrey dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Roberts shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McCaffrey's guard.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but McCaffrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCaffrey pulls Roberts in close to prevent any damage.
Roberts trying to control the position from guard on top but McCaffrey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roberts postures up and lands a big shot to McCaffrey's brow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roberts throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Roberts makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Roberts cracks McCaffrey with a solid left hand.
Jeff Roberts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts with a nice head shot there.
McCaffrey is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Roberts is stalling in the full guard.
Oh McCaffrey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Roberts working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCaffrey's head.
Roberts sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Roberts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roberts gets to his feet and stands over McCaffrey, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! McCaffrey felt that one! Roberts unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save McCaffrey from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeff Roberts!
A victorious Jeff Roberts thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Carlos Aymara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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
11 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ramon Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Juan Carlos Aymara!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aymara clinches with his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Gracie.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Aymara holds him up against the cage and eventually Gracie drops back down to his feet.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Aymara won't allow it.
Gracie jumps guard and drags Aymara to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie controlling the position.
Gracie is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Aymara rolls with it to try and escape but Gracie cranks on the arm and Aymara is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Ramon Gracie, 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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