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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between bob bobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joachim dondee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bobson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Rock Superstar. The crowd seem to be enjoying dondee's choice of entrance music: Slew dem wiz Karate. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, bob bobson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, joachim dondee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bobson looks for a takedown but dondee sprawls well.
dondee misses with a series of wild punches.
bobson shoots in looking for a takedown. dondee tries to sprawl out of it but bobson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. dondee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
dondee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
bob bobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
dondee keeps the fight on the outside.
bobson shoots in but dondee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bob bobson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from bobson.
bobson tries to score a power double leg takedown but dondee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten bobson somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dondee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and dondee wants it to stay on the feet.
dondee lands a left and a right that send bobson crashing to the mat, dazed. dondee thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
bobson is rocked!
It looks like bob bobson has been cut.
dondee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oh bobson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
dondee connects with a superb combination that knocks bobson out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles dondee before he can land any more shots to the unconscious bobson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). joachim dondee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitaly Smirnoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy comes to the cage accompanied by I shot the Sheriff. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cardio machine |
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Smirnoff!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smirnoff paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Smirnoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy blocks a head kick by Smirnoff.
Smirnoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy tries to clinch but Smirnoff moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hardy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Hardy throws a hook to the side of Smirnoff's head but Smirnoff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hardy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smirnoff tries to move into range but Hardy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Smirnoff circles away.
Hardy tries to clinch there but Smirnoff circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hardy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smirnoff moves away.
Hardy tries to clinch up.
Hardy looks to land a combination but Smirnoff avoids it well.
Hardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smirnoff throws a leg kick but Hardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smirnoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smirnoff misses with a few strikes there.
Hardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smirnoff.
Smirnoff bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Smirnoff circles away.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. Smirnoff was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Smirnoff circles away and keeps his distance.
Smirnoff keeps the fight on the outside.
Smirnoff closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Hardy tries to clinch but Smirnoff is having none of it.
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnoff, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Smirnoff blocks it.
Smirnoff throws an elbow but it misses.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Vitaly Smirnoff has been cut.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smirnoff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Hardy just leaning against Smirnoff, taking a breather.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hardy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smirnoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smirnoff missing with knees to the body.
Hardy crunches a lovely knee into Smirnoff's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Smirnoff can't break the clinch.
Smirnoff is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Smirnoff blocks the elbow strike.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Smirnoff landing knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Smirnoff as the two fighters clinch.
Hardy is trying to maintain a safe position but Smirnoff gets an underhook and turns Hardy into the cage.
Smirnoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy looking to throw knees to the head but Smirnoff is blocking nicely.
Hardy is breathing heavily.
Hardy stalling in the clinch but Smirnoff improves position.
Smirnoff is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Smirnoff jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Smirnoff around his waist. Smirnoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hardy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Smirnoff tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Smirnoff blocks it.
Smirnoff takes an elbow to the temple.
Hardy misses with an elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Smirnoff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hardy walks away with a smile on his face. Smirnoff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Hardy moves in looking to clinch but Smirnoff pushes him off.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Smirnoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy tries to clinch up but Smirnoff circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnoff needs to keep his hands up - Hardy had a free shot at his head there.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smirnoff swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smirnoff misses with a head kick.
Hardy doesn't manage to clinch there - Smirnoff circles away.
Smirnoff misses with a double jab
and Hardy counters by moving into the clinch.
Smirnoff jumps guard but Hardy stands there with Smirnoff around his waist. Smirnoff gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ray Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Smirnoff.
Hardy misses with a knee to the head.
Smirnoff tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Smirnoff avoids the elbow strike from Hardy, against the cage.
Hardy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smirnoff.
Hardy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Smirnoff up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Smirnoff blocks it.
Smirnoff blocks the elbow strike.
Hardy tries to land knees in the clinch but Smirnoff avoids the damage to the body.
Hardy keeps control of Smirnoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Smirnoff wants to break free but Hardy has control.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Smirnoff blocks it.
Hardy stalling in the clinch but Smirnoff improves position.
Hardy seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Smirnoff is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hardy as Smirnoff tries to tie him up.
Smirnoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hardy lands a nice knee to the body.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smirnoff tries to circle away but Hardy has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hardy throws an elbow but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Smirnoff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Smirnoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy trying to land knees to the body.
Smirnoff has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy slows down the pace here.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Smirnoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Smirnoff is trying to force a seperation but Hardy has the dominant position.
Smirnoff struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardy controls his hands.
Smirnoff tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
Hardy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Smirnoff's efforts to push away.
Hardy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Smirnoff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hardy wants to clinch.
Hardy dodges the punch combination from Smirnoff.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smirnoff in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Hardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardy tries to close the distance and clinch but Smirnoff swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hardy is looking to clinch but Smirnoff is avoiding it.
Hardy clinches up with Smirnoff and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hardy.
Smirnoff wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Hardy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smirnoff blocks it with crossed arms.
Smirnoff wants to get back to striking at distance but Hardy won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Smirnoff looking for a takedown.
Smirnoff is breathing heavily.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hardy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smirnoff blocks an elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy has Smirnoff pressed against the cage, preventing Smirnoff from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnoff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hardy keeps control of Smirnoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smirnoff tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Smirnoff wants to break free but Hardy has control.
Hardy prevents Smirnoff from breaking the clinch.
Smirnoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Smirnoff.
Smirnoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smirnoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnoff throws a head kick but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardy closes the distance and clinches.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Smirnoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Hardy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Smirnoff lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Smirnoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Smirnoff tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hardy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Smirnoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smirnoff tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Hardy lands a knee to the head.
Smirnoff is rocked!
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smirnoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Hardy finish him?
Hardy lands an elbow inside.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Smirnoff letting Hardy take a breather here.
Hardy lands a nice elbow.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hardy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Hardy working Smirnoff over with knees to the body.
Hardy connects with a knee to the head.
Hardy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Smirnoff tries to break free but Hardy pushes him back against the cage.
Smirnoff takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smirnoff wants to break free but Hardy has control.
Hardy with a knee to the head.
Smirnoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hardy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smirnoff seems to have recovered his senses.
Hardy working Smirnoff over with knees to the body.
Hardy misses with an elbow strike.
Hardy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Smirnoff breaks the clinch.
Smirnoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hardy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smirnoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ray Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smirnoff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smirnoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Smirnoff connects with a solid leg kick.
Hardy closes the distance but Smirnoff moves to the side
and Smirnoff counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Smirnoff misses with a head kick.
Hardy rushes Smirnoff and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hardy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hardy.
Hardy with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Smirnoff pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hardy moves into range and clinches up with Smirnoff.
Nice elbow from Hardy.
Smirnoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy lands a damaging elbow.
Ray Hardy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hardy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hardy looking to throw knees to the head but Smirnoff is blocking nicely.
Hardy scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smirnoff as Hardy tries to tie him up.
Smirnoff manages to pull guard.
Hardy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hardy wants to stand but Smirnoff has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Smirnoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Smirnoff's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardy blocks a head kick by Smirnoff.
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnoff, pushing him back against the cage.
Hardy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smirnoff tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smirnoff.
Smirnoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Smirnoff lands a knee to the body.
Hardy blocks an elbow strike from Smirnoff.
Hardy lands an elbow that stopped Smirnoff in his tracks for a moment.
Smirnoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smirnoff avoids a wild elbow strike from Hardy.
Hardy looking to throw knees to the head but Smirnoff is blocking nicely.
Smirnoff is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smirnoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hardy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hardy landing knees to the head.
Smirnoff has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hardy uses from the top position.
Hardy is looking to advance position but Smirnoff has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Smirnoff looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smirnoff can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
Smirnoff get's back to his feet.
Hardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnoff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hardy wants to clinch
and Smirnoff counters with a nice body kick.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smirnoff.
Ray Hardy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Smirnoff, pushing him back against the cage.
Smirnoff letting Hardy take a breather here.
Smirnoff is trying to break the clinch but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy avoiding damage as Smirnoff throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Smirnoff's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hardy misses with a knee strike.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Smirnoff 's eye.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Smirnoff blocks it.
Smirnoff is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Smirnoff fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hardy just misses with a elbow thrown towards Smirnoff's brow.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Smirnoff blocks it.
Hardy lands a good knee to the midsection. Smirnoff won't want to take too many of those.
Smirnoff is looking to break free of the clinch but Hardy has double underhooks.
Smirnoff has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy keeps control of Smirnoff as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hardy lands an elbow just above Smirnoff 's eye.
Hardy lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smirnoff tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hardy smiles and moves away.
Ray Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vitaly Smirnoff.
Smirnoff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smirnoff misses with a double jab.
Smirnoff throws a head kick that misses
and Hardy moves into the clinch.
Smirnoff has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smirnoff is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
Smirnoff breaks from the clinch.
Smirnoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smirnoff counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardy wants to clinch
enabling Smirnoff to counter with a crisp jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Smirnoff tries to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling the position.
Vitaly Smirnoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Hardy.
Smirnoff looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smirnoff wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hardy has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hardy tries a knee to the head but Smirnoff blocks it.
Hardy landing knees to the body.
Hardy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Smirnoff is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hardy, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hardy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TJ Sommers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Nana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nana has chosen Diamonds From Sierra Leone as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, TJ Sommers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Prince Nana!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sommers.
Nana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sommers clinches.
Nana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nana closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nana lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sommers fails to land the takedown.
Nana is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sommers has time to react.
Nana connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Nana.
Nana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nana can't break the clinch.
Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nana 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.
Sommers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Nana's half guard.
Nana keeping hold of Sommers's head, controlling as best he can.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sommers lands strikes from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nana moves into full guard.
Sommers won't allow Nana to sweep him here.
Nana striking from his own guard.
Nana had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sommers defends it easily.
Nana is trying to keep Sommers in close.
Sommers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nana's head.
Sommers chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sommers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nana, not yet.
Sommers cracks Nana with a solid left hand.
Nana trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sommers 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nana pulls Sommers in to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sommers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nana working for a triangle but Sommers defends it easily.
Nana looks gassed!
Sommers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sommers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sommers connects with a couple of short punches.
Sommers wants to pass the guard but Nana is keeping the position.
Nana is looking to stand up but Sommers isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sommers works over Nana with some ground and pound from guard.
Sommers landing with the ground and pound.
Nana utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nana wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nana trying to keep a closed guard but Sommers is proving a slippery customer.
Sommers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sommers won't allow Nana to sweep him here.
Sommers lands a couple of elbows.
Sommers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sommers working some strikes from top position.
Sommers works over Nana with some ground and pound from guard.
Sommers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sommers postures up and lands a big shot to Nana's brow.
Sommers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sommers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sommers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nana's head.
Nana wants to sweep here but Sommers controlling him for the moment.
Sommers stands up over Nana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sommers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sommers stopping the sweep attempt from Nana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nana's head.
Sommers lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sommers is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sommers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sommers chips away with some ground and pound.
Sommers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nana looking to control.
Sommers working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sommers working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sommers scoring with some ground and pound.
Sommers content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sommers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sommers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Sommers dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sommers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sommers shoots in for a double leg but Nana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nana moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good shot there by Nana.
Nana connects with a crisp jab.
Nice shot by Nana.
Sommers tries to clinch up but Nana circles away and keeps his distance.
Nana bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sommers's head backwards.
Nana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nana misses with the combination.
Nana lands a body shot.
Nana throws a combination. Sommers tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nana digs a good hook to Sommers's body.
Sommers dives in and grabs Nana's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nana pushes down on Sommers's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Sommers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sommers slips a jab and a cross from Nana.
Prince Nana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nana lands a slapping body shot.
Nana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Nana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sommers.
Nana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sommers shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sommers moves forwards but Nana connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sommers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nana.
Nana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sommers fails to land the takedown.
Nana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nana's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Nana duly obliges.
Nana pushes Sommers up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nana throws a one two combo.
Sommers shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sommers is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nana.
Nice sprawl there from Nana as Sommers shoots in.
Prince Nana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nana gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Nana coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Nana. That snapped Sommers's head back.
Sommers tries to move into range but Nana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sommers doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nana is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nana displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Nana closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nana is trying to break free.
Sommers can't get the takedown.
Nana breaks the clinch.
Nana darts in and clinches Sommers up against the cage.
Nana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nana goes for a takedown attempt but Sommers pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sommers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sommers tries to close the distance and clinch but Nana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sommers tries to move into range but Nana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Nana does it's job there.
Nana misses with a low kick.
Nice takedown defense from Nana. No joy for Sommers on that attempt.
Nana cracks Sommers with an open hand slap.
Nana catches Sommers with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sommers takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nana lands a really nice looking cross but Sommers seems unphased.
Nana has closed the distance and engaged Sommers in a clinch.
Sommers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nana is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sommers tries to score a body lock takedown but Nana shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nana is trying to break the clinch but Sommers has him pressed against the cage.
Nana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sommers.
Nana gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sommers.
Nana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sommers has him pressed against the cage.
Nana turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Nana manages to end up in side control.
Nana lands a few punches from side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sommers is looking to reverse the position.
Nana trying to control the action but Sommers is working from the bottom.
TJ Sommers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sommers is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prince Nana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nana darts in and clinches Sommers up against the cage.
Nana is pressed up against the cage. Sommers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nana down to the mat. Nana avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sommers shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Nana sprawls well. Nana wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sommers gets slowly back to his feet.
Nana lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sommers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sommers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sommers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Nana holds of for dear life.
Sommers with shots to the head and body - Nana looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sommers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sommers avoids the attempt from Nana to control.
Sommers prevents Nana from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sommers with good strikes from the mount here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sommers breaks from Nana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sommers raining down shots from the mount!
Sommers is landing with some decent strikes but Nana is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nana tries to hold on but Sommers pushes him away.
Sommers is landing with some decent strikes but Nana is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sommers with a couple of short strikes.
Sommers breaks from Nana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nana tries to hold on but Sommers pushes him away.
Nana taking shots to the head.
Sommers landing shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nana tries to reverse the position but Sommers maintains control.
Sommers working the ground and pound effectively.
Nana is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sommers lands a nice shot to the head.
Nana is in a horrible position here. Sommers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sommers scoring with strikes but Nana is staying in there.
Nana is trying desperately to improve position.
Nana is in a horrible position here. Sommers smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nana is trying desperately to improve position.
Nana in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Nana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sommers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sommers in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sommers with shots to the head and body - Nana looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sommers fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nana tries to hold on but Sommers postures up.
Sommers looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sommers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sommers working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sommers with a couple of short strikes.
Sommers scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Sommers postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Nana looks a forlorn figure.
Sommers pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Nana gets back to half guard.
Nana is trying to maintain the position but Sommers is very close to passing his half guard.
Sommers is nestled in close to Nana, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sommers working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sommers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nana is looking to improve his position.
Nana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sommers is working away from the top position though.
Sommers looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Sommers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nana tries to roll over but Sommers keeps him under control.
Nana wants to control but Sommers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sommers scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sommers working over Nana with some ground and pound. Nana looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nana has hold of Sommers's hands but Sommers slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nana tries to get to full guard but Sommers has control of the leg.
Nana moves into full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
TJ Sommers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sommers 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 Glass scores the fight 28:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Farrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gracie St Ella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Farrow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gracie St Ella's chin.
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200 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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175 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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Farrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gracie St Ella!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Ella avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farrow closes the distance and pushes St Ella back into the cage.
Farrow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Gracie St Ella has been cut.
Farrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
St Ella fails with a takedown attempt.
Farrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but St Ella swats him away and circles back towards the center.
St Ella shoots in for a takedown but Farrow shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Farrow slips a jab and a cross from St Ella.
Farrow wants to clinch.
Farrow moves in looking to clinch but St Ella pushes him off.
St Ella swats away the attempt to clinch by Farrow.
St Ella avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Farrow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but St Ella paws at him with a jab and circles away.
St Ella feints and as Farrow raises his hands in defense, St Ella changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. St Ella manages to get himself to full guard.
St Ella looking for a guillotine here but Farrow defends easily.
Farrow wants to pass the guard but St Ella is keeping the position.
St Ella wants to get back to his feet but Farrow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
St Ella keeping moving, preventing Farrow from controlling successfully.
St Ella looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Ella wants to improve his position but instead Farrow has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
St Ella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Farrow there.
Farrow is nestled in close to St Ella, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
St Ella tries to roll over but Farrow keeps him under control.
St Ella works his way to full guard. Good work.
Farrow postures up in St Ella's guard and throws a big left but St Ella blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Farrow trying to control the position from guard on top but St Ella is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Farrow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! St Ella is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! St Ella has escaped and now he's on top!
Farrow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Farrow is breathing heavily.
Farrow keeping moving, preventing St Ella from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Farrow throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
St Ella 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.
St Ella thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Farrow throws his legs up looking for a submission but St Ella uses it to pass to side control.
St Ella tries for a kimura but Farrow is defending well.
Farrow tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but St Ella presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
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 Eric Farrow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gracie St Ella's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Farrow tries to clinch up but St Ella circles away and keeps his distance.
St Ella swats away the attempt to clinch by Farrow.
St Ella shoots in and drives through. Farrow sprawls well.
Farrow misses with a takedown
and St Ella counters with a low kick, right behind Farrow 's knee.
Farrow darts in trying to clinch
and St Ella moves into the clinch.
Farrow tries a knee to the head but St Ella blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Ella jumps guard.
St Ella looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farrow looking to sit in guard and control but St Ella gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
St Ella drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and St Ella jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrow looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Ella avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St Ella is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St Ella 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.
St Ella stopping the sweep attempt from Farrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Ella trying to control the position from guard on top but Farrow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Farrow shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Farrow showed some decent athleticism there.
St Ella kicks Farrow off and gets back to his feet.
St Ella bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Farrow tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Ella looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Farrow is not content to let St Ella control the position.
Check out the look on St Ella's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Farrow is trying to get back to his feet.
Farrow tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St Ella is looking to take a break and control but Farrow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farrow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
St Ella wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farrow keeps working.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Farrow misses with a takedown
and St Ella counters with a nice body kick.
Farrow tries to keep at a distance but St Ella has taken the fight into the clinch.
Farrow throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Ella blocks it with crossed arms.
St Ella pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by St Ella.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gracie St Ella showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gracie St Ella's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
St Ella fails to land with a series of punches.
Farrow misses with a takedown attempt
and St Ella counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Farrow!
Farrow is desperately trying to improve his position but St Ella has a good base and remains in mount.
St Ella controlling from mount.
St Ella landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Farrow is looking to improve his position but St Ella isn't that keen on the idea.
St Ella tries to control but Farrow wriggling away.
St Ella is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Farrow has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Farrow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farrow tries to hold on but St Ella postures up.
St Ella trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for St Ella. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Farrow has given up his back. Will we see St Ella going for some submissions?
St Ella trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
St Ella wants to control but Farrow manages to buck him off and is now in St Ella's guard! Nice work there by Farrow!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Farrow throws a big right hand that misses.
St Ella trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Farrow throws and elbow that misses. St Ella uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farrow's guard. Nice move by St Ella!
St Ella drops back looking for a leg! Farrow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Farrow manages to kick St Ella off! St Ella jumps back into Farrow's guard.
St Ella pushes down on Farrow's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Farrow actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Ella is trying to work for a kimura but Farrow is defending well.
St Ella has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
St Ella dominating with strikes here.
St Ella can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Farrow is looking to escape.
St Ella lands a heavy elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Ella looking to secure an arm triangle but Farrow defends it well.
St Ella trying to control but he's not successful this time.
St Ella is landing with some decent strikes but Farrow is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Farrow working to try and regain half guard.
Farrow regains half guard.
St Ella is looking to take a break and control but Farrow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Farrow is trying to stand back up but St Ella is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie St Ella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think St Ella has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gracie St Ella!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Flare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that John Flare has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily John Flare seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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21
206 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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212 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Brawler
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Flare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flare shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flare doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flare manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flare gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Flare looking to pass the guard.
Flare is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flare defends it easily.
Flare has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Gracie working for a triangle but Flare defends it easily.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flare wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Flare pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flare lands a couple of elbows.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Flare defends easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Flare won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Flare postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.
Flare gets to his feet - Gracie follows without any prompting.
Flare throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gracie was covering up waiting for the punch and Flare finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flare defends it easily.
Gracie has his foot on Flare's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flare works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie looks gassed!
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flare gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flare wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flare trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie has momentary wrist control but Flare slips an elbow through the middle.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Flare stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Flare!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Flare passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gracie!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flare fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Flare breaks from Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare scoring with strikes but Gracie is staying in there.
Flare with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Flare maintains control.
Flare scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Gracie?
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flare working the ground and pound effectively.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Flare fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Flare with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Flare working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Flare dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie tries to clinch up.
Gracie fails with the takedown
and Flare connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Flare rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
Flare gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Flare.
Flare landing knees to the body.
Gracie is trying to drag Flare to the mat but Flare just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
John Flare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Gracie.
Flare breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
Flare could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Flare scores with a hook to the body.
Flare escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Flare.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Flare counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Flare trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flare defends it easily.
Gracie 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.
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flare defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flare looking to pass the guard.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flare is aware though and is defending well.
Flare stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
Gracie throws his legs up looking for a submission but Flare uses it to pass to side control.
Gracie tries to bench press Flare off him but Flare keeps the position.
Flare in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gracie takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throws Flare to one side and escapes!
Flare thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Gracie shoots and misses
and Flare counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Flare scores a takedown into full mount!
Gracie taking shots to the head.
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Gracie is in a horrible position here. Flare smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Flare looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
John Flare overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie regains half guard.
Flare is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Flare avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flare gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flare passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Flare dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flare counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flare missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flare is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Flare has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flare is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Flare eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Flare is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Flare wants to free his trapped foot but Gracie is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Flare circles away easily
and Flare counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Flare.
Flare might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flare defends it easily.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Flare is one step ahead there.
Gracie has his foot on Flare's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flare works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Gracie, not yet.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Flare is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flare can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Flare is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flare trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Flare wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Flare is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gracie is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Flare off and has taken his back!
Gracie has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Flare is in real trouble here. Gracie gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Flare is tapping out! Gracie wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ricardo Gracie!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Batista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch has chosen Get Knocked Out as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Batista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Punch!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch lands with a straight right. Batista didn't see that one coming.
Punch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Punch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batista moves away.
A jab from Punch misses.
Punch avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Punch with that takedown attempt.
Punch shoots in for a takedown but Batista shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Batista throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Batista was well out of range. Poor timing from Punch.
Punch connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Batista's hands.
Punch takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Punch misses with a combination
and Batista counters with a nice body shot.
Punch shoots for a takedown but Batista saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dave Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Punch.
Punch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Batista misses with a straight right.
Batista throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Batista throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Punch misses with a few strikes there.
Punch throws a sloppy body shot
and Batista counters with a right hand to the body.
Punch looks gassed!
Batista lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch moves away from the strike by Batista.
Batista keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Batista uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punch. Batista does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Punch.
Punch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Batista as he avoids it easily.
Batista slips under a jab.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Punch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Punch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Batista is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Batista throws a series of punches but Punch moves out of range.
Punch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Punch is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Batista rather than just go for the knockout.
Batista throws an overhand right that lands on Punch's shoulder, as Punch tries to avoid the shot.
Punch loads up on a big right hand but Batista slips the punch.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Punch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Batista lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batista slips a straight right by Punch.
Punch connects with the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Batista fails to land with a series of punches.
Batista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batista's waist but Batista gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punch off to one side.
Batista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punch counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Batista's guard now.
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.
Punch postures up.
Punch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Punch wants to stand but Batista is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch throwing strikes but missing.
Punch throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Punch accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A big right from Punch misses.
Batista takes a swing at Punch's ribcage but misses.
Batista's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Batista duly obliges.
Punch misses with a looping right.
A jab from Punch misses.
Punch slips a jab and a cross from Batista.
Batista lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punch circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Batista uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punch.
Jab, jab by Punch - just one landing.
Dave Batista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck for Punch with that takedown attempt.
Batista misses with a few strikes there.
Batista throws a right and a left that Punch avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Punch lands an impressive looking overhand right. Batista doesn't seem phased though.
Batista throws a combination that misses
and Punch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Batista thinking.
A right-left combo lands from Batista.
Batista throws a combination that misses
and Punch counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Batista throws a jab but it's blocked by Punch.
Punch takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Batista uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Punch.
Batista walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punch tests Batista's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Batista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Punch misses with a series of wild punches.
Punch moves away from the strike by Batista.
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 Dave Batista will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Batista showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Punch.
Punch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Dave Batista has been cut.
Punch stuns Batista with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Batista stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Batista wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters circling - Punch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Punch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batista misses with a double jab
and Punch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Punch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Punch lands a nice looking body shot.
Punch throws a hook to the side of Batista's head but Batista sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dave Batista is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Punch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Punch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Batista counters with a straight right hand.
Batista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punch throws a hook but Batista avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punch. Batista does a little dance to reset his feet.
Punch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batista at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Punch counters with a right hand to the body.
Punch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batista at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punch shoots for a takedown but Batista saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dave Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Punch.
No joy there for Punch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punch throws a combination. Batista tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Batista takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Batista walks into a jab.
Batista moves away from the strike by Punch.
Batista throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Punch cracks Batista with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Batista misses.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Punch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Batista thinking.
Punch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Punch feints and as Batista raises his hands in defense, Punch changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Punch wants to control from the top but Batista keeps moving.
Batista is working an open guard so Punch takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch throws the left hand but Batista avoids the punch easily.
Punch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batista defending well as Punch loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Punch misses the target.
Batista takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Punch misses with a hook. Batista ducked under it nicely.
Punch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Batista takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Punch cracks a nice hook into Batista's ribs.
Batista throws a one two combo.
Punch scores with a hook to the body. Batista takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Punch as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punch moves away from the strike by Batista.
Batista on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Punch thows a body shot but no joy.
Punch misses with a double jab
and Batista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch blocks a jab.
Punch misses with a looping right.
Punch avoids a punch combination nicely.
Batista ducks under a wild hook from Punch.
Punch has a takedown stuffed.
Punch scores a takedown into full mount!
Punch throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Punch there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Batista really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Punch looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch wants to control the pace but Batista is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Punch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dave Batista's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Punch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Batista lands a jab-cross combination.
Batista looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punch. Batista does a little dance to reset his feet.
Batista scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab from Punch misses.
Punch throws a hook but Batista blocks it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Punch.
Batista moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Punch jabs Batista right on the nose. Batista blinks but takes it well.
Nice takedown defense from Batista. No joy for Punch on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Batista.
Batista blocks a jab.
A left and a right from Batista both land. Nice combination.
Punch lands a really nice looking cross but Batista seems unphased.
Punch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Punch fails with a takedown attempt.
Dave Batista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Punch.
Batista scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batista misses with a series of wild punches.
Batista jabs at Punch's body.
Batista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Punch to counter with a crisp jab.
Batista takes a swing at Punch's ribcage but misses.
Punch slips under a jab from Batista.
Batista throws a combination that misses
enabling Punch to counter with a crisp jab.
Batista misses with a straight left.
Batista throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Batista misses with a wild body shot.
Punch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Punch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Punch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Batista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Batista moves out of range as Punch strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Punch goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Batista as Punch shoots in.
Dave Batista is winning the standup battle so far.
Punch takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Batista tries to bum rush Punch with a series of wild strikes but Punch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batista falls off balance throwing a combination
and Punch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Punch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Batista avoids it really well and circles away.
Batista throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Punch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A jab from Punch misses.
Punch dodges the punch combination from Batista.
Batista throws a series of punches but Punch avoids them all with ease.
Batista lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Punch circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Batista misses.
Punch lands a jab to the nose.
A cross from Punch lands.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Punch.
Punch throws a nice looking combination but Batista bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punch moves out of range as Batista strikes.
A punch combination from Batista misses.
Batista misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punch lands the left hand.
Punch scores with a jab to the head.
Punch lands a lovely overhand right.
Batista throws a nice looking combination but Punch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Batista takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good exchange - Punch coming out on top.
Punch misses with a wild combination.
Punch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Batista slips a jab from Punch.
Batista rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Punch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Punch lands with a straight right. Batista didn't see that one coming.
Punch scores with a nice head shot.
Punch scores with a one two! Batista had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Batista walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punch lands a glancing blow to the side of Batista's head.
Batista on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Batista slips a straight right by Punch.
Batista is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Punch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Batista sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Batista does no damage.
Punch moves into range and connects with a jab.
Batista fails to land with a series of punches.
No luck for Punch with that takedown attempt.
Punch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Punch slips a jab from Batista.
Batista swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Batista at a distance.
Punch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Punch shoots for a double leg takedown but Batista sprawls well. He's pushed Punch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Punch lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Punch changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Batista showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Batista 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Batista!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas Faria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucas Faria has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ryan Russo's chin.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Faria!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo gets the takedown into side control.
Faria trying to remain calm as Russo controls from the top position.
Russo moves into full mount!
Faria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Russo punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo controlling the pace for now.
Russo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Russo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Faria can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Faria working to try and regain half guard.
Russo working for a guillotine from mount but Faria is in no mood to give up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Russo controlling the position easily from mount.
Russo 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.
Russo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Faria is in all sorts of trouble here.
Russo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria wants to hold on but Russo pushes him away.
Russo tries to control but Faria wriggling away.
Russo raining down shots from the mount!
Russo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Russo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Ryan Russo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Faria lands a front kick.
Faria throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Russo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Russo dominated that round.
That's time! Russo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice body kick from Faria.
It looks like Ryan Russo has been cut.
Russo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Faria is looking to clinch but Russo is avoiding it.
Faria scoring well with a low kick there.
Russo gets a takedown into half guard.
Russo is looking to take a break and control but Faria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Faria is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Russo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Faria wants to improve his position but Russo is controlling well.
Russo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Faria kicks off Russo and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Faria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Russo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Faria misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Faria.
Russo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Russo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Faria is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faria is wriggling around but Russo manages to pass to half guard.
Russo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Faria is not content to let Russo control the position.
Russo works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Faria sneaks out the side door and pushes Russo away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Russo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Russo lands in his opponent's guard.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Faria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Faria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Russo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Russo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Faria throws a nice outside leg kick.
Faria misses with a double jab.
Faria throws a sloppy head kick and Russo moves out of range easily.
Russo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Russo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Russo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Faria doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Russo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russo lands a nice short elbow.
Faria keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Russo works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Russo connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Russo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Russo is landing with some decent strikes but Faria is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Russo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Russo pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Faria is squirming around, avoiding Russo's attempts to control the action.
Russo looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Russo landing shots from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo unloading with bombs!
Russo content just to control the position here.
Russo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Faria hang on?
Russo controlling the pace for now.
Russo with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russo with shots to the head and body - Faria looks very uncomfortable down there.
Faria is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Russo controlling his opponent.
Russo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lucas Faria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Russo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Russo controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Russo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Russo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Russo!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stephenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenhud comes to the cage accompanied by Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen. Stephenson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Black Stymphalian - Deadlock (The Fall of Angels). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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27
135 lbs
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135 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Stephenson!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Groenhud shoots in for a takedown but Stephenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Groenhud shoots in and bounces Stephenson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Groenhud drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Groenhud jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Groenhud wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.
Stephenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Groenhud. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stephenson keeping moving, preventing Groenhud from controlling successfully.
Groenhud wants to pass the guard but Stephenson is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groenhud in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Groenhud is trying to get an arm triangle but Stephenson is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groenhud looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Groenhud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud misses with the ground and pound.
Stephenson throws Groenhud to one side and escapes!
Groenhud avoids the head kick by Stephenson.
Groenhud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A head kick by Stephenson misses
and Groenhud counters with a shoot takedown. Stephenson fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stephenson keeping full guard, as Groenhud tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Groenhud slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stephenson is letting Groenhud control him for a moment.
Groenhud working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stephenson prevents Groenhud from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gronk Groenhud dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Groenhud changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stephenson tries to avoid it but Groenhud manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stephenson to the ground. Stephenson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Groenhud fails with a takedown attempt.
Groenhud shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stephenson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gronk Groenhud. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stephenson throws a sloppy head kick
and Groenhud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stephenson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A head kick by Stephenson misses
and Groenhud counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice takedown defense from Stephenson. No joy for Groenhud on that attempt.
Stephenson throws a lazy head kick
and Groenhud counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stephenson won't be happy with that.
Groenhud looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Groenhud will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Groenhud is trying to get an arm triangle but Stephenson is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stephenson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud controls the position.
Stephenson is trying to get back to his feet.
Stephenson is not content to let Groenhud control the position.
Groenhud is trying to get an arm triangle but Stephenson is defending well.
Groenhud is working to tighten is grip on Stephenson's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Stephenson has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Groenhud is really squeezing tight and eventually Stephenson passes out! Groenhud breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gronk Groenhud!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrett Sheeks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheeks has chosen Heman "What makes A man" as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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190 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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183 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 Amsterdam, Rick Ross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Garrett Sheeks!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheeks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ross needs to keep his hands up - Sheeks had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Rick Ross has been cut.
Sheeks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ross. Sheeks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ross scores with a nice head shot.
Sheeks just misses with a punch to the body.
Ross lands with an overhand left.
Garrett Sheeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sheeks dances in with a quick combination. Ross is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Sheeks snaps Ross's head back. Ross stumbles backwards against the cage. Sheeks steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Ross's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Ross just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Garrett Sheeks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Owen Schmitt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Fists (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schmitt comes into the arena with In God We Trust - Stryper blaring out of the sound system. 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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171 lbs
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166 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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Owen Schmitt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, King Fists!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmitt slips under a jab.
Schmitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fists gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Schmitt.
Schmitt tries to clinch but Fists moves out of range.
Schmitt misses with the combination.
Schmitt fails to land the takedown.
Schmitt looks for a takedown but Fists sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt misses with an uppercut.
Schmitt cracks Fists with a right hand to the side of the head.
Schmitt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Owen Schmitt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt misses with a hook to the body
and Fists counters with a right hand to the body.
Fists looks to land a right hand but Schmitt moved out of range.
Schmitt throws a combination that misses
and Fists counters with a nice uppercut.
Fists swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Schmitt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fists.
King Fists is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fists cracks Schmitt with an open hand slap.
Fists walks into a stiff left hand from Schmitt.
Fists getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Schmitt closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fists circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmitt looks to throw the jab but Fists is out of range.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fists sprawls well. Fists wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmitt gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt connects with the punch.
Fists stuns Schmitt with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fists connects with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Schmitt is defended easily by Fists.
Schmitt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schmitt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fists counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fists swings for the body but Schmitt moves out of range.
Schmitt tries to clinch up
and Fists makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt throws a combination that misses
and Fists counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schmitt throws a shot from downtown. Fists moves away and avoids it.
Schmitt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Schmitt walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fists misses with a looping right.
Fists lands with a good body shot.
Schmitt misses with a shot to the body
and Fists counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fists displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Schmitt throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Schmitt lands a jab.
Schmitt looks to land a combination but Fists avoids it well.
Schmitt dives in and grabs Fists's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fists pushes down on Schmitt's head and hops out.
Fists misses the shot to the body.
Schmitt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fists ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schmitt shoots in and bounces Fists off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fists can do anything to dispel that myth.
Schmitt tries to free his leg and advance position but Fists is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Fists dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fists thows a body shot but no joy.
Schmitt thows a leg kick but Fists checks it
and Fists counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmitt thinking.
Fists fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmitt manages to avoid it.
Fists throws a hook but Schmitt avoids it easily.
Schmitt misses with an uppercut. Fists saw that one coming.
Good exchange - Fists coming out on top.
A jab from Schmitt misses.
Schmitt throws a leg kick that misses.
Schmitt misses with a hook.
Schmitt throws out a leg kick but Fists moves out of range and Schmitt only half commits.
Schmitt misses with a shot to the body
and Fists counters with a nice body shot.
Schmitt fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists ducks under a wild hook from Schmitt.
Schmitt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Schmitt misses with a body shot.
Fists ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fists takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fists fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schmitt manages to avoid it.
A big right from Schmitt misses.
Schmitt misses with a body punch
and Fists counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Schmitt.
Fists stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fists wants it to stay on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fists missing with a left hand there. Schmitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fists swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fists ducks right into an uppercut from Schmitt.
Schmitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fists.
Schmitt tries to close the distance and clinch but Fists swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Schmitt misses with the combination.
King Fists seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fists just misses with a punch to the body.
Schmitt scores with a kick to the midsection.
Schmitt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt misses with a combination
and Fists counters with a nice body shot.
Schmitt lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schmitt misses with a takedown
and Fists counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fists keeps the fight on the outside.
Fists throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schmitt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fists is able to avoid easily.
Schmitt tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fists counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt lands a nice shot that snaps Fists's head back.
Schmitt ducks under a wild hook from Fists.
Schmitt ducks under a wild hook from Fists.
Schmitt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fists on the side of the head.
Schmitt lands with a good body shot.
Schmitt looks for a takedown but Fists sprawls well.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fists as he avoids it easily.
Schmitt tries to clinch up
and Schmitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Fists 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!
Schmitt throws a sloppy body shot
and Fists counters with a right hand to the body.
Schmitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fists counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fists sprawls well. Fists wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schmitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Schmitt throws a jab when Fists was well out of range.
Fists dodges the punch combination from Schmitt.
Schmitt shoots in for a takedown but Fists shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fists connects with the punch.
Fists smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists scores with a nice head shot.
Schmitt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schmitt is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Schmitt tries to land a leg kick but Fists saw it coming and moves away.
A good leg kick by Schmitt.
Schmitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fists.
Schmitt looks to throw the jab but Fists is out of range.
Schmitt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fists scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schmitt in his tracks.
Schmitt throws out a loose jab but Fists uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fists is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmitt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fists's hands.
It looks like King Fists has been cut.
Fists misses with a jab to the body
letting Schmitt counter with a right hand.
Schmitt throws a hook but Fists blocks it.
Schmitt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmitt tries to clinch
and Fists makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schmitt misses with a straight left.
Fists stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fists wants it to stay on the feet.
Schmitt throws a head kick but Fists moves out of range.
Fists throws a shot to the body.
Fists cracks Schmitt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt throws a big shot that misses.
Fists lands with a hook. Schmitt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schmitt throws a head kick but Fists moves out of range.
Fists circles away from the clinch attempt
and Schmitt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fists walks into a stiff left hand from Schmitt.
Fists is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fists shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good work by Fists as he checks the leg kick.
Schmitt takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fists tests Schmitt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Schmitt throws a looping overhand right but Fists ducks down to avoid it.
Fists takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fists defending well as Schmitt loads up on a big left hand.
Schmitt throws the left hand but Fists avoids the punch easily.
Schmitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fists throws out the jab.
Schmitt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fists counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Schmitt thinking.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fists connects with the punch.
Fists throws a predictable looking body shot
and Schmitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fists looks to score with a jab to the body but Schmitt is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Fists really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on King Fists's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schmitt throws out a loose jab but Fists uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schmitt takes one on the button.
Schmitt moves out of range of the strikes.
Fists throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schmitt stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Schmitt connects with a nice looking jab.
Schmitt has a takedown stuffed.
Schmitt scores with a punch to the head.
Fists circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fists counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fists avoids the body shot from Schmitt.
Schmitt tries to land a leg kick but Fists saw it coming and moves away.
Fists tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schmitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Fists.
Nice takedown defense from Fists. No joy for Schmitt on that attempt.
The crowd cheers as Fists lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schmitt doesn't seem phased though.
Fists loads up on a big right hand but Schmitt slips the punch.
Schmitt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fists tries to avoid it but Schmitt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fists to the ground. Fists escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Schmitt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schmitt swings for the body but Fists moves out of range.
Fists keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Schmitt.
Schmitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fists sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Schmitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fists.
Fists thows a body shot but no joy.
Fists swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Schmitt counter with a right hand.
Fists stuffs the takedown attempt from Schmitt. Schmitt gets slowly back to his feet.
Schmitt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Schmitt misses.
Schmitt avoids the body shot from Fists.
Schmitt pushes Fists up against the cage in a clinch.
Schmitt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fists looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt misses with a punch to the body.
Fists has had enough of the clinch but Schmitt keeps him there for the moment.
Schmitt can't get the takedown.
Schmitt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schmitt misses with a body punch.
Schmitt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Schmitt unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Schmitt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Schmitt working hard to break the clinch.
Schmitt wants a takedown.
Fists has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schmitt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fists blocks an uppercut.
Fists has had enough of the clinch but Schmitt keeps him there for the moment.
Schmitt fails to pull guard.
Schmitt tries for a takedown. No joy.
Schmitt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schmitt throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fists prevents a body shot from Schmitt.
Schmitt has had enough of the clinch but Fists keeps him there for the moment.
Schmitt is trying to stall.
Schmitt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Schmitt fails to land.
Schmitt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fists tries to break free but Schmitt pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Schmitt.
Schmitt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fists's elbow.
Schmitt's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Schmitt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Schmitt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Owen Schmitt will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on King Fists's cut.
That's time! Schmitt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fists takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fists sizes up Schmitt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schmitt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fists.
Schmitt tries to clinch up.
Schmitt walks into a jab.
Schmitt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fists checks it well.
Fists moves out of range as Schmitt strikes.
Fists slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmitt darts in trying to clinch
and Fists counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmitt wants to clinch but Fists slips to the side
and Fists counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fists. Schmitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schmitt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fists sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schmitt somewhat.
Schmitt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fists counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Schmitt lands with an overhand left.
Schmitt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fists.
Fists bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Schmitt.
A big left from Fists misses.
Fists takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Fists misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fists comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Schmitt misses.
Fists checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fists misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmitt.
Fists keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schmitt.
Fists lands with a shot to the body.
Schmitt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmitt swings around for an armbar but Fists sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Schmitt's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fists has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Schmitt is proving hard to escape from.
Schmitt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fists gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Schmitt has a closed guard, preventing Fists from standing up.
Schmitt has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Schmitt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fists defends it easily.
Fists must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schmitt looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fists puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Owen Schmitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King Fists is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schmitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schmitt trying to control from the bottom.
Schmitt tries to get to full guard but Fists has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to King Fists.
I think Fists has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... King Fists!
King Fists is the new welterweight champion!
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