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RRFC Fight Night London PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Nogueira (ranked 4206 p4p, 365 weight class) and Anderson Gabriel (ranked 5721 p4p, 417 weight class). Antonio Nogueira looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Nogueira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anderson Gabriel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nogueira wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Nogueira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nogueira cracks a nice hook into Gabriel's ribs.
Nogueira gets caught napping as Gabriel dives in and scores a takedown. Nogueira manages to retain guard.
Gabriel throwing strikes from guard but Nogueira blocks nicely.
Gabriel is looking to work some ground and pound but Nogueira has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gabriel wants to stand but Nogueira is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gabriel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gabriel looking to sit in guard and control but Nogueira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to control from the top but Gabriel keeps moving.
Gabriel wants to sweep here but Nogueira controlling him for the moment.
Gabriel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nogueira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Gabriel trying to control the position.
Gabriel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nogueira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nogueira trying to move into half guard but instead Gabriel has managed to sweep!
Nogueira keeping full guard, as Gabriel tries to pass.
Gabriel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gabriel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nogueira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gabriel controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gabriel sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Nogueira doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Gabriel paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Nogueira - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Antonio Nogueira!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Fierce (ranked 5298 p4p, 407 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 3606 p4p, 326 weight class). Smith has chosen Panini as his entrance music. John Smith has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Fierce's chin.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Fierce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Fierce circles away.
Smith looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Fierce dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Fierce sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fierce pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Fierce showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Fierce slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fierce working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fierce tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fierce scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fierce trying to stand up but can't free himself from Smith's guard.
Fierce is stalling in the full guard.
Fierce chips away with some ground and pound.
Fierce sitting in guard here, content to control.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fierce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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.
Fierce pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA Las Vegas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fierce lands a nice short elbow.
Fierce is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ground and pound from Fierce.
Fierce perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fierce seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fierce continues to stall.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fierce drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Fierce shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fierce looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fierce lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fierce slips a nice elbow through Smith's hands, connecting with Smith's forehead.
Still in half guard, Fierce seems content to control.
More hug and hope from Fierce.
Fierce tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fierce dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fierce feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Fierce changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fierce with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fierce content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fierce lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fierce landing some decent shots from guard.
Fierce works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fierce content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith has hold of Fierce's hands but Fierce slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fierce in particular looking to stall.
Fierce has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fierce decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fierce scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Fierce distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fierce controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith wants to control the position but Fierce says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Fierce trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fierce working the head and body with strikes.
Fierce is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Fierce performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fierce is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fierce is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fierce scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fierce takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fierce wants to stand but Smith has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Johnny Fierce overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fierce looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fierce controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Fierce dominated that second round.
That's time! Fierce's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fierce clinches.
Fierce has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Smith clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fierce is working for a rear naked choke. Smith is not defending it well and Fierce has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Smith refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Smith's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny Fierce!
John Smith was interviewed post fight and said 'he did a great job'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deair Shaw (ranked 3456 p4p, 178 weight class) and Doadan Beachgon (ranked 6944 p4p, 257 weight class). Deair Shaw has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Deair Shaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doadan Beachgon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beachgon sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shaw somewhat.
Beachgon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Beachgon gets caught napping as Shaw dives in and scores a takedown. Beachgon manages to retain guard.
Shaw tries to stand but Beachgon is controlling from the bottom.
Shaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Beachgon keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beachgon is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beachgon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beachgon throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beachgon working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Shaw.
Shaw closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Beachgon's guard.
Shaw content to stall in guard here.
Beachgon managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beachgon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shaw is one step ahead there.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Beachgon keeps moving.
Shaw throwing strikes but missing.
Beachgon keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw landing some decent shots from guard.
Shaw might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shaw trying to control but Beachgon is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beachgon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Shaw has his feet on Beachgon's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Beachgon misses with the combination.
Beachgon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beachgon tries a head kick but it misses.
Beachgon misses with a head kick.
Shaw shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deair Shaw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beachgon manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shaw on his heels. He'll look to pass Shaw's guard now, I'm sure.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw managing to control the position.
Beachgon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shaw is trying to keep Beachgon in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beachgon controls from within his opponent's guard.
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 Deair Shaw will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Beachgon.
Beachgon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Shaw has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Shaw shoots in and gets a takedown into Beachgon's guard.
Beachgon is pulling down on Shaw's head. It's preventing any offense from Shaw, at least for the moment.
Beachgon keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beachgon has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Beachgon dives on top into guard.
Beachgon looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beachgon stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Beachgon misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beachgon tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beachgon to the ground. Beachgon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beachgon shoots in and bounces Shaw off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beachgon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Shaw looking to control.
Beachgon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beachgon is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Beachgon displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to sprawl but Beachgon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Shaw has one foot on Beachgon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Shaw changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Beachgon tries to avoid it but Shaw manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Beachgon to the ground. Beachgon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beachgon moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beachgon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Shaw to the ground. Beachgon is now in Shaw's guard.
Beachgon controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beachgon stands up over Shaw, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Beachgon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Beachgon wants to pass the guard but Shaw is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doadan Beachgon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Shaw takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beachgon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Beachgon wants it to stay on the feet.
Beachgon swats away the attempt to clinch by Shaw.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beachgon turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beachgon manages to end up in side control.
Shaw prevents Beachgon from improving position.
Shaw wants to control but Beachgon postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw gets back to half guard.
Shaw wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beachgon content to control rather than advance.
Beachgon tries to pass to full mount but Shaw defends it.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Beachgon in particular looking to stall.
Shaw trying to control but Beachgon postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shaw shoots in but Beachgon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Beachgon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Beachgon showed some decent athleticism there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw pushes Beachgon off looking to stand but Beachgon dives back in and keeps control.
Beachgon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beachgon winds up and cracks Shaw with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Deair Shaw overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beachgon content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw actively working from the bottom here.
Beachgon sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Beachgon escapes and gets back to his feet.
Beachgon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Shaw keeping full guard, as Beachgon tries to pass.
Shaw trying to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beachgon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doadan Beachgon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beachgon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doadan Beachgon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elias Pukki (ranked 2987 p4p, 371 weight class) and Syd Nelson (ranked 5685 p4p, 537 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Elias Pukki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Syd Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pukki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nelson connects with an inside leg kick.
Pukki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nelson sprawling to the canvas! Nelson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Pukki finish him?!
It looks like Syd Nelson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pukki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nelson is rocked!
Pukki fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Nelson out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Elias Pukki!
An out of breath Elias Pukki thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Jones (ranked 5032 p4p, 454 weight class) and Peter Dinklage (ranked 2283 p4p, 268 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Number 1. Peter Dinklage will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peter Dinklage!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dinklage pulls Jones into guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dinklage keeps moving.
Dinklage controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones has gone for a leg lock! Dinklage slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jones's guard.
Jones looking for subs off his back but Dinklage has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dinklage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage is looking for a kimura here.
Dinklage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to stand back up but Dinklage is controlling him
Dinklage with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Dinklage.
Dinklage moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jones.
That's two 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.
Jones wants to get back to his feet but Dinklage is dominant here and he's now got Jones's back!
Dinklage biding his time, controlling Jones.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones trying to control the hands but Dinklage won't let him.
Dinklage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jones is defending well though. Dinklage let's go of the attempt for now.
Dinklage lands strikes to the head.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Dinklage is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Jones might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Jones has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dinklage's arms.
Dinklage looking for the RNC.
Jones trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Jones prevents Dinklage from getting a body triangle.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Dinklage is in full control for now.
Dinklage controlling the position well here. Jones rolled but Dinklage kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage is hanging on to Jones's back as he tries to escape.
Dinklage working for a choke but Jones is defending well.
Dinklage is riding his opponent, not letting Jones buck him off.
Jones trying to get back to his feet but Dinklage is in full control for now.
Jones trying to control but not successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dinklage is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Dinklage is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jones knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jones for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dinklage tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Dinklage ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Daniel Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dinklage forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Dinklage wants a takedown.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dinklage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinklage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dinklage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Dinklage has the dominant position.
Jones tries to break the clinch but Dinklage is controlling the position.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dinklage defends well and Jones ends up having to push Dinklage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dinklage is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Dinklage rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones can't get the takedown.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dinklage - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dinklage is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dinklage is looking for a takedown.
Dinklage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dinklage stalling against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dinklage clinches.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones wants to break free but Dinklage has control.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Dinklage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Dinklage, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Dinklage moves out of range easily.
Daniel Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinklage prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Dinklage lands a nice knee to the body.
Dinklage working Jones over with knees to the body.
Jones tries to circle away but Dinklage has him pinned against the cage.
Dinklage manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dinklage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones is looking to stand up but Dinklage won't let him.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dinklage uses it to pass to side control.
Dinklage takes a little break here. Jones wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dinklage trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Dinklage decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dinklage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Dinklage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jones throws a head kick that misses
and Dinklage counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones throws a leg kick but Dinklage sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dinklage tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dinklage somewhat.
Dinklage lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A clash of legs there as Dinklage blocks the low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch but Dinklage moves away
and Dinklage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Dinklage moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage.
Jones is trying to push Dinklage away but Dinklage has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Dinklage is controlling him.
Dinklage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
The referee calls for Dinklage to work.
Dinklage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Daniel Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Dinklage.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dinklage pulls guard successfully.
Dinklage scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Dinklage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Dinklage, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Dinklage against the cage but Dinklage circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jones wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to clinch up but Dinklage keeps it at a distance.
Dinklage shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Dinklage blocks a head kick by Jones.
Dinklage drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dinklage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dinklage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jones is defending well.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dinklage's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Dinklage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Dinklage controlling from the top position.
Dinklage throws a big right hand that misses.
Peter Dinklage has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dinklage landing with the ground and pound.
Dinklage trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dinklage on the ground.
Jones has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dinklage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dinklage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinklage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dinklage gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Dinklage closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Dinklage getting side control.
Jones tries to kick Dinklage off in order to stand up. Dinklage Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Dinklage content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Dinklage decides to stand back up. Dinklage steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
Daniel Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dinklage moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones wants to break free but Dinklage has control.
Peter Dinklage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Dinklage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Dinklage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dinklage has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Dinklage!
Daniel Jones spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. Trust me.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darko Milicic (ranked 3474 p4p, 404 weight class) and Koichi Uematsu (ranked 6534 p4p, 567 weight class). Milicic comes to the cage accompanied by THCF - GDE SI POŠ'O. Uematsu has chosen Maximum the Hormone - What's Up People? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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180 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darko Milicic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koichi Uematsu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milicic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uematsu circles away quickly and effectively.
Uematsu with a poor takedown
and Milicic counters with a straight right hand.
Milicic misses with a series of wild punches.
Uematsu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Milicic tries to bum rush Uematsu with a series of wild strikes but Uematsu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Milicic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Milicic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Milicic throws a one two combo.
Uematsu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Milicic misses the target.
Uematsu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Milicic lands with a straight right. Uematsu didn't see that one coming.
Uematsu shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Milicic counter with a right hand.
Darko Milicic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koichi Uematsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milicic wants to clinch up but Uematsu keeps it at a distance.
Uematsu fails to land the takedown.
Uematsu wants to clinch up but Milicic keeps it at a distance.
Milicic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Milicic misses with a few strikes there.
Uematsu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Milicic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Uematsu throws a head kick that misses
and Uematsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milicic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Uematsu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Milicic gets caught flat footed, as Uematsu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Milicic manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Uematsu looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milicic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Milicic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Uematsu should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Uematsu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Milicic shoots for a takedown but Uematsu saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Uematsu has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Milicic!
Milicic lands a left and a right that send Uematsu crashing to the mat, dazed. Milicic thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Uematsu is rocked!
It looks like Koichi Uematsu has been cut.
Uematsu walks straight into a right hand from Milicic - that's dropped him! Milicic jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Uematsu from any more punishment! Uematsu complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Darko Milicic!
Darko Milicic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konichiwa Jempsa (ranked 2003 p4p, 259 weight class) and Jonny Dash (ranked 2925 p4p, 368 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Konichiwa Jempsa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Dash!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dash misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dash. Jempsa shrugs it off though.
Dash has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A swing and a miss from Dash.
Jempsa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dash changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jempsa tries to avoid it but Dash manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jempsa to the ground. Jempsa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A low kick from Dash is predictable there
and Jempsa counters with a one-two to the body.
Dash lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Konichiwa Jempsa has been cut.
Dash throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jempsa closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Jempsa lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jempsa stops Dash from standing up.
Jempsa throws a big elbow that misses.
Jempsa landing some decent shots from guard.
Dash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jempsa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jempsa stays in close to Dash's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa is in close to Dash's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jempsa distracts Dash with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dash has momentary wrist control but Jempsa slips an elbow through the middle.
Dash wants to get back to his feet but Jempsa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jempsa works over Dash with some ground and pound from guard.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dash can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jempsa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dash's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jempsa controlling the pace.
Dash tries to kick Jempsa off but Jempsa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dash has hold of Jempsa's hands but Jempsa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jempsa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jempsa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dash looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jempsa working the head and body with strikes.
Jempsa is nestled in close to Dash, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jempsa winds up and cracks Dash with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Jempsa seems content to control.
Dash is looking to escape.
Jempsa not doing much here.
Jempsa 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa stops Dash from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jempsa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dash tries to sprawl but Jempsa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dash kicks off Jempsa and gets to his feet.
Dash misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dash tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dash enables Jempsa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dash manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jempsa prevents Dash from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jempsa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dash was covering up waiting for the punch and Jempsa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Dash wants to stand and escape but Jempsa is having none of it.
Jempsa chips away with some ground and pound.
Jempsa content to stall in guard here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jempsa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jempsa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dash can do to turn this around?
Jempsa works over Dash with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dash is looking to stand up but Jempsa isn't so interested in that idea.
Jempsa cracks Dash with a solid left hand.
Jempsa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jempsa stops Dash from standing up.
Jempsa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
Jempsa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jempsa passes into half guard.
Jempsa working Dash over with strikes.
Jempsa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jempsa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jempsa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Jempsa works his way into side control.
Dash takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa working the ground and pound.
Konichiwa Jempsa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jempsa lands some shots froms side control.
Dash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Dash wants to get back to his feet.
The referee asks Jempsa politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Jempsa prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dash is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dash pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dash takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Jempsa landing strikes.
Jempsa lands some shots froms side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jempsa cracks Dash with a big elbow.
Dash pushes Jempsa away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Jempsa gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Jempsa is working Dash over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jempsa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Jempsa trying to control the action but Dash is working from the bottom.
Jempsa controlling from side mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konichiwa Jempsa dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Konichiwa Jempsa's cut.
That's time! Jempsa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jempsa takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jempsa gets a takedown into half guard.
Jempsa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jempsa passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BOOM! Jempsa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jempsa postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dash looks a forlorn figure.
Jempsa with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jempsa lands a big elbow.
Dash is rocked!
Dash's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Jempsa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jempsa raining down hammerfists from mount.
Dash is still in real trouble! Can Jempsa finish him?
Jempsa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jempsa postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dash badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jempsa around the waist but Jempsa pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jempsa is the winner by TKO! Jempsa jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konichiwa Jempsa!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Webb (ranked 2280 p4p, 238 weight class) and Urwifs Othrguy (ranked 3292 p4p, 308 weight class). Urwifs Othrguy will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Urwifs Othrguy!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb instigates a clinch.
Webb keeps control of Othrguy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Webb goes for a takedown in the clinch but Othrguy prevents it.
Othrguy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Webb is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Othrguy to the mat. Othrguy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Webb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Othrguy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Webb is controlling him.
Webb lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Othrguy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Othrguy is trying to control the position but Webb postures up.
Webb scoring with punches to the head and body.
It looks like Urwifs Othrguy has been cut.
Othrguy pulls Webb in close to prevent any damage.
Othrguy has momentary wrist control but Webb slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb stops Othrguy from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webb definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Webb is working Othrguy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That has opened up Urwifs Othrguy's cut even more.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Urwifs Othrguy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). David Webb!
David Webb very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny McCartney (ranked 1501 p4p, 171 weight class) and Justin Bennett (ranked 2174 p4p, 231 weight class). McCartney 's entrance music is Fade to Black- Metallica. A fine choice. 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny McCartney !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Bennett!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett misses with a jab to the body
enabling McCartney to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennett has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and McCartney counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCartney .
Bennett misses with a left hand
and McCartney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett catches McCartney with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
McCartney throws a body punch but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCartney was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennett.
McCartney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McCartney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McCartney looks to land a combination. Bennett sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McCartney avoids the body shot from Bennett.
Bennett throws a right hand that misses
letting McCartney counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCartney misses with a hook
and Bennett counters with a stiff right hand.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
and McCartney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCartney moves away.
McCartney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCartney throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett throws a body punch but McCartney moves out of range.
Justin Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
McCartney went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fighters circling - McCartney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCartney misses with a looping left.
Bennett slips under a jab.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McCartney lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bennett moves out of range of the strikes.
Bennett slips a jab from McCartney .
Bennett is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McCartney rather than just go for the knockout.
No joy there for McCartney , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bennett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCartney manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCartney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCartney gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Johnny McCartney has been cut.
Bennett misses with a hook
and McCartney counters with a stiff right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCartney throws a shot from downtown. Bennett moves away and avoids it.
Bennett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennett misses with the combination.
McCartney quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennett. McCartney does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennett throws a body punch but McCartney moves out of range.
Bennett scores with a jab to the body.
McCartney on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCartney missing with a left hand there. Bennett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCartney misses with an uppercut.
Bennett throws the left hand but McCartney avoids the punch easily.
McCartney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
An attempted straight right counter from McCartney misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McCartney throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCartney works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCartney is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McCartney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCartney throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Bennett swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCartney counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Bennett moves out of range as McCartney strikes.
Bennett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McCartney looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett misses with an uppercut
enabling McCartney to counter with a crisp jab.
Bennett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCartney .
McCartney works the jab nicely.
McCartney throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bennett slips a jab from McCartney .
McCartney throws a head kick but Bennett moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCartney sizes up Bennett with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bennett connects with the punch.
Nice body punch from Bennett.
McCartney throws an overhand right that lands on Bennett's shoulder, as Bennett tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett moves out of range as McCartney strikes.
Bennett works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice body kick there by McCartney .
Bennett misses with a hook to the body
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennett scores with the left hand. McCartney knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennett digs a good body shot into McCartney 's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennett misses with a body shot
and McCartney counters with a nice uppercut.
Bennett defending well as McCartney loads up on a big left hand.
McCartney throws a jab when Bennett was well out of range.
Bennett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny McCartney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny McCartney '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.
McCartney moves forwards but Bennett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bennett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett throws a shot from downtown. McCartney moves away and avoids it.
McCartney swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bennett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCartney looks to throw the jab but Bennett is out of range.
McCartney displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennett throws out the jab.
It looked like McCartney wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
Bennett slips a straight right by McCartney .
Bennett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCartney .
Bennett misses with a hook
and McCartney counters with a stiff right hand.
Johnny McCartney is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCartney uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennett.
McCartney takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennett throws an overhand right that lands on McCartney 's shoulder, as McCartney tries to avoid the shot.
Bennett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCartney is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCartney throws the left hand but Bennett avoids the punch easily.
Bennett throws a body punch but McCartney moves out of range.
Bennett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCartney .
McCartney looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Bennett misses with a hook
and McCartney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCartney swings widly with a right hand
and Bennett counters with a straight right hand.
Bennett slips a straight right by McCartney .
McCartney connects with a right hand. Bennett shakes it off.
Bennett takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut lands for Bennett. That snapped McCartney 's head back.
McCartney misses with a hook. Bennett ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCartney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from McCartney .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bennett! But no joy.
Bennett misses with a wild body shot.
As Bennett looks to move away, McCartney throws a big counter combo but Bennett just gets out of the way.
Bennett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McCartney . That one must have hurt.
McCartney misses with a right hand
and Bennett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett misses with an uppercut. McCartney saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for McCartney .
Bennett cracks McCartney with an open hand slap.
Bennett jabs McCartney to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bennett moves away from the strike by McCartney .
Bennett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCartney .
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting McCartney here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bennett looks to land a left hand but McCartney moved out of range nicely.
Bennett with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennett lands a glancing blow to the side of McCartney 's head.
Bennett slips a jab from McCartney .
McCartney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bennett misses the body punch
and McCartney counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCartney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennett to score with a decent uppercut.
Bennett throws a jab when McCartney was well out of range.
McCartney is looking to counter punch.
McCartney misses the jab.
Bennett connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Bennett misses its intended target.
Bennett throws a body punch but McCartney moves out of range.
McCartney walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCartney steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
A swing and a miss from McCartney .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCartney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett throws a sloppy body shot
and McCartney counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCartney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bennett has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McCartney throws a big shot that misses.
McCartney misses with a wild body shot.
McCartney takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Bennett. Beautiful body shot.
McCartney blocks a jab.
Bennett misses with a hook to the body
and Bennett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bennett takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McCartney tries a head kick but it misses.
Bennett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCartney .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Bennett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnny McCartney 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bennett misses with a body shot
and McCartney counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bennett throws a jab but it's blocked by McCartney .
McCartney swings for the body but Bennett moves out of range.
Bennett ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCartney ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Bennett moves in looking to clinch but McCartney pushes him off.
McCartney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennett misses the shot to the body.
McCartney is looking to counter punch.
McCartney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett misses with a hook.
McCartney was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McCartney pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCartney uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bennett.
Bennett misses with a straight left.
Bennett throws a poor cross that misses
letting McCartney counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCartney pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennett lands with a good body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bennett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McCartney moves away from the strike by Bennett.
McCartney takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bennett has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCartney is trying to break the clinch but Bennett has him pressed against the cage.
McCartney tries to circle away but Bennett has him pinned against the cage.
Bennett working aggressively here.
Bennett swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennett softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennett misses with some punches.
McCartney blocks a body shot from Bennett.
McCartney blocks a body shot from Bennett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bennett presses McCartney against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bennett throws a head punch that misses.
Bennett gets through McCartney 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Bennett.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennett pushes McCartney back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bennett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bennett.
McCartney is rocked!
Bennett scores with a hook to the body.
Oh McCartney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bennett lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bennett creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends McCartney 's eyes rolling into the back of his head! McCartney drops to his knees and Bennett pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Bennett!
Justin Bennett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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