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Trash Boys II PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ron Fiddler (ranked 5174 p4p, 4643 weight class) and Vlad Tabares (ranked 589 p4p, 547 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Excellent boxer
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ron Fiddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Vlad Tabares!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fiddler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fiddler throws a head kick but Tabares moves out of range.
Tabares misses with a wild combination.
Tabares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fiddler moves away.
Tabares will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good shot there by Tabares.
Tabares throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fiddler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tabares lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiddler fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fiddler slips a jab and a cross from Tabares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabares throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fiddler was covering up waiting for the punch and Tabares finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Fiddler has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Tabares is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fiddler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tabares throws a nice looking combination but Fiddler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fiddler slips under a jab from Tabares.
As Tabares tries to get set, Fiddler tries to push him back and clinch up but Tabares manages to avoid the attempt.
Fiddler jabs at Tabares's body.
Fiddler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fiddler has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Fiddler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tabares bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fiddler throws Tabares to one side and escapes!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabares scores with a takedown into Fiddler's guard.
Fiddler has his feet on Tabares's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Tabares shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fiddler manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tabares keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fiddler tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tabares closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tabares postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Fiddler to stand up.
Tabares defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fiddler.
Tabares drives through with a takedown into Fiddler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tabares controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fiddler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tabares's guard.
Tabares really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fiddler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fiddler gets to his feet. Tabares looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vlad Tabares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler tries to clinch up.
Tabares decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fiddler has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Tabares is on him like a limpet, forcing Fiddler back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Fiddler taking a breather.
Fiddler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tabares smiles and moves away.
Fiddler gets caught flat footed, as Tabares shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fiddler is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tabares presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fiddler fails to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Fiddler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fiddler dodges the punch combination from Tabares.
Tabares scores with a jab to the head.
Tabares lunges at Fiddler with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fiddler's hand.
Fiddler tries to sprawl but Tabares drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fiddler manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Tabares connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tabares moves away from the strike by Fiddler.
Fiddler leaves Tabares with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fiddler tries to counter with a takedown but Tabares is quick to defend against it.
Ron Fiddler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fiddler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tabares counters with a right hand to the body.
Fiddler shoots in looking for a takedown. Tabares tries to sprawl out of it but Fiddler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tabares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tabares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fiddler tries to avoid it but Tabares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fiddler to the ground. Fiddler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tabares keeps the fight on the outside.
Tabares closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Ron Fiddler has been cut.
Fiddler throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tabares is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fiddler's half guard.
Fiddler regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tabares stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fiddler fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ron Fiddler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tabares drives through with a takedown into Fiddler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fiddler is trying to keep Tabares in close.
Tabares is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fiddler wants to stand and escape but Tabares is having none of it.
Tabares gets to his feet. Fiddler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fiddler avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Tabares misses the target.
Fiddler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tabares manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fiddler on his heels. He'll look to pass Fiddler's guard now, I'm sure.
Fiddler has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tabares off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tabares throws a series of punches but Fiddler moves out of range.
Tabares lands a nice shot to the body.
Tabares looking to score a takedown here. Fiddler is defending well but Tabares drives through and ends up in Fiddler's guard.
Tabares is breathing heavily.
Tabares has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Fiddler to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tabares is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Fiddler pulls down on the head and he's put Tabares to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ron Fiddler!
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Suga Cee really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 268.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with France Nbannou was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Spam (ranked 4642 p4p, 5210 weight class) and Dirty Paki (ranked 531 p4p, 586 weight class). Brian Spam has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brian Spam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirty Paki!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spam throws a one two combo.
Paki throws a front kick aimed at Spam's knee but Spam avoids it well.
Spam lands a jab to the nose.
Spam throws a right and a left that both miss.
Spam throws a series of punches but Paki moves out of range.
Spam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paki was well out of range. Poor timing from Spam.
Spam misses with the combination.
Spam throws a series of punches but Paki avoids them all with ease.
Paki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spam but Spam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Spam scores with a jab.
Spam slaps away a takedown attempt from Paki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spam's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Spam duly obliges.
 Paki is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spam lands with a big right hook that stumbles Paki - he's out on his feet here! Spam follows up with another monster hook that separates Paki from consciousness! Paki falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Spam stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brian Spam!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Child Pounder (ranked 4832 p4p, 3072 weight class) and Brutus SassyPants (ranked 545 p4p, 381 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Child Pounder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Brutus SassyPants!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SassyPants shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
SassyPants looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pounder is refusing to be controlled, as SassyPants sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
SassyPants tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pounder knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
SassyPants is stalling here. Pounder is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! SassyPants seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pounder has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
SassyPants is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pounder's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pounder postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for SassyPants to stand up.
Pounder tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. SassyPants manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for SassyPants.
SassyPants scores with a kick to the body.
SassyPants moves out of range of the body kick.
Pounder tries to close the distance and clinch but SassyPants swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
SassyPants is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pounder tries to clinch but SassyPants moves out of range.
Pounder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but SassyPants paws at him with a jab and circles away.
SassyPants fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounder is looking to clinch but SassyPants is avoiding it.
Child Pounder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pounder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from SassyPants.
Pounder throws a quick head kick that skims the top of SassyPants's head.
SassyPants moves into the clinch.
SassyPants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pounder has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pounder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pounder moves into the clinch successfully.
SassyPants working aggressively here.
SassyPants breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pounder lands a nice looking kick to the body. SassyPants takes a step back to recover.
SassyPants looks winded!
Pounder gets in close and instigates a clinch.
SassyPants breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounder scores with a head kick.
SassyPants closes the distance and clinches up with Pounder, looking for a takedown. SassyPants pushes Pounder against the cage but Pounder circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Child Pounder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brutus SassyPants.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from SassyPants.
SassyPants sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pounder tries to clinch up.
Pounder circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! SassyPants drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Pounder follows SassyPants to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Child Pounder!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Obama (ranked 5200 p4p, 5165 weight class) and Fart Jr (ranked 594 p4p, 590 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Barack Obama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fart Jr!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obama tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jr defends well and Obama ends up having to push Jr into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Jr misses.
Jr breaks from the clinch.
Jr looking to score a takedown here. Obama is defending well but Jr drives through and ends up in Obama's guard.
Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jr stays in close to Obama's body and controls the position.
Jr forces his way into half guard.
Jr is taking a breather. Obama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Obama is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr throwing shots but Obama is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jr tries to stand but can't do so whilst Obama controls his leg.
Obama tries to get to full guard but Jr has control of the leg.
Jr is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Obama!
Jr working Obama over with strikes here.
Jr with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Jr dominating with strikes here.
Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Obama's face.
Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Jr controlling the pace for now.
Jr is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Obama is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Obama trying to get back to his feet but Jr is in full control for now.
Jr keeps control of the position easily here as Obama tries to buck him off.
Obama is trying to get back to his feet but Jr has full control of the position and if anything, Obama has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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.
Jr is persistently looking for the submission but Obama is defending it well.
Obama trying to get back to his feet but Jr is in full control for now.
Obama can't escape the position.
Jr controls the action.
Obama defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jr is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fart Jr dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jr stuns Obama with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jr fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Obama sprawls well initially but Jr persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Obama moves into full guard.
Jr content to stall in guard here.
Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jr seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Obama has recovered full guard.
Jr wants to get up but he can't break Obama's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr slips nicely into half guard.
Obama is trying to maintain the position but Jr is very close to passing his half guard.
Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Obama trying to control but Jr postures up.
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.
Obama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jr scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jr is taking a breather. Obama says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jr seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Obama is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fart Jr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Willy Johnson (ranked 3094 p4p, 4833 weight class) and Black Guy (ranked 385 p4p, 548 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Willy Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Guy!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Guy avoids nicely.
Guy has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Guy's front leg but catches the back leg as Guy tries to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a spinning back kick!
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Johnson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Guy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Guy is still on wobbly legs! Can Johnson finish him?
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson being controlled against the cage.
Guy seems to have recovered his senses.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Guy manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.
Johnson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Guy is pulling down on Johnson's head to control his posture.
Guy has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Johnson should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Guy has tightened it up now! Johnson should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Black Guy!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Jenkins (ranked 3095 p4p, 5215 weight class) and Anthony Smith (ranked 384 p4p, 583 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Smith!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Jenkins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jenkins moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Jenkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jenkins duly obliges.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Jenkins does no damage.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jenkins clinches with his opponent.
Jenkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Bob Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Smith.
Smith looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jenkins decides to pull guard.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jenkins keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Smith has passed into half guard!
Smith seems to be looking for submissions.
Jenkins is trying to stand up here but Smith is controlling him well.
Jenkins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smith seems to be working for a kimura but Jenkins defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jenkins is looking to improve his position.
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.
Jenkins moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jenkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jenkins wants to stand and escape but Smith is having none of it.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Jenkins is not content to let Smith control the position.
Smith stops Jenkins from getting back to his feet.
Smith has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Jenkins works to full guard.
Smith won't allow Jenkins to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jenkins moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
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.
Jenkins is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jenkins has him pressed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jenkins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smith successfully pulls guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Jenkins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jenkins defends it nicely.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Jenkins is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jenkins is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Anthony Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is trying to get an arm triangle but Jenkins is defending well.
Smith trying to control the position but Jenkins is working away.
Smith tries to score with some ground and pound. Jenkins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith decides to stand back up.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jenkins defends well and Smith ends up having to push Jenkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Jenkins tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
A lull in the action here.
Smith tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jenkins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jenkins scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Smith manages to mount him!
Smith is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jenkins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jenkins shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith scoring with strikes but Jenkins is staying in there.
Jenkins tries to buck Smith off but he can't manage it.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jenkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Smith working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jenkins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jenkins is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jenkins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith with good strikes from the mount here!
Jenkins is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Smith has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jenkins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith working away.
Jenkins bucks up and tries to throw Smith off but instead Smith has got his back!
Jenkins looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Smith lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jenkins has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins trying to get back to his feet but Smith is in full control for now.
Smith looking to break Jenkins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jenkins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Smith will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
Smith is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith 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, Jenkins has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Smith is hanging on to Jenkins's back as he tries to escape.
Jenkins is trying to stand back up.
Smith trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
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.
Smith has the hooks in. Jenkins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith is looking for a choke. Jenkins gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Jenkins manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Smith is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jenkins looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jenkins working a defensive guard but Smith passes into half guard.
Jenkins wants to stand back up but Smith manages to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith swings around for an armbar but Jenkins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Smith's guard.
Jenkins cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Jenkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jenkins chips away with some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith controls Jenkins momentarily but Jenkins frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Smith!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ceasar Gonzalez (ranked 2918 p4p, 4831 weight class) and Cock Goblin (ranked 318 p4p, 460 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ceasar Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cock Goblin!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goblin throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gonzalez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goblin is in Gonzalez's guard.
Gonzalez has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Goblin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gonzalez has tightened it up now! Goblin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ceasar Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lestat Garsevanishvili (ranked 4500 p4p, 5217 weight class) and Gopher Cox (ranked 376 p4p, 406 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lestat Garsevanishvili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gopher Cox!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Garsevanishvili might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cox cracks Garsevanishvili with an elbow. That is naaassty.
A lull in the action here.
Cox working the head with strikes.
Cox connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garsevanishvili some visible discomfort.
Cox is working Garsevanishvili over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cox just content to control the position.
Cox is working Garsevanishvili over with some ground and pound from side control.
Cox scoring with punches from side control.
Cox lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Garsevanishvili down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garsevanishvili tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox slows the pace down.
Cox scoring with punches and elbows.
Garsevanishvili taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cox landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Garsevanishvili taking a bit of punishment here - Cox scoring with strikes.
Cox working the ground and pound from side control.
Cox in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cox is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Garsevanishvili will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Garsevanishvili takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cox slows the pace down.
Cox scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Garsevanishvili to see if he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox landing a few strikes.
Cox cracks Garsevanishvili with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cox is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Garsevanishvili has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cox connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Garsevanishvili some visible discomfort.
Cox is working to tighten his grip on Garsevanishvili's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Garsevanishvili has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cox is really squeezing tight and eventually Garsevanishvili passes out! Cox breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gopher Cox!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mumma Cuddla (ranked 4730 p4p, 5214 weight class) and Walbert Don (ranked 455 p4p, 491 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 London, Mumma Cuddla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Walbert Don!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Don tries to close the distance and clinch but Cuddla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuddla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Don.
Cuddla lands the left hand.
Don throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Don instigates a clinch.
Cuddla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Don walks into a jab.
Donk. Don catches Cuddla right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Mumma Cuddla has been cut.
Don gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Don is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Don has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cuddla is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cuddla wants to break the clinch but can't.
Don lands a left hand.
Cuddla is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cuddla is trying to force a seperation but Don has the dominant position.
Cuddla jumps guard but Don turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuddla wants to break free but Don has control.
Cuddla working hard to break the clinch.
Don wants a takedown.
Mumma Cuddla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walbert Don.
Cuddla is trying to break free.
Don drags the fight down to the ground.
Cuddla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Don is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cuddla wants to control from the top but Don keeps moving.
Don throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Don has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Cuddla off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Don throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cuddla's head.
Don darts in looking for a takedown but Cuddla gets double underhooks and turns Don into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cuddla!
 It looks like Walbert Don has been cut.
Cuddla connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Don's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Don circles away from the clinch attempt.
Don tries to counter with a clinch but Cuddla shakes him off and moves away.
Don displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Don shoots in for a double leg but Cuddla sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Don looks winded!
Don on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cuddla has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cuddla.
Cuddla presses Don against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cuddla manages to break the clinch.
Don shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Don is working for a kimura but Cuddla is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuddla preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Don stops Cuddla from getting back to his feet.
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.
Don trying to control from half guard but Cuddla is working away.
Don takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Don sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cuddla defending well though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cuddla cracks Don with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Don takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sloppy strikes from Cuddla. Those never looked like landing.
Don scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Don misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Cuddla is trying to control Don's posture but Don avoids it.
Cuddla seems a little lost for a moment, as Don dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mumma Cuddla will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cuddla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Don.
Cuddla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cuddla throws a leg kick
and Don counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Don.
Walbert Don has got the better of the ground game so far.
Don trying to control but Cuddla is working from the bottom.
Don seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Don stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cuddla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuddla trying to keep a closed guard but Don is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuddla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuddla 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Don looking to sit in guard and control but Cuddla gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Don is on top in guard.
Cuddla wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Don throws a strike but Cuddla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Don is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Don is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cuddla trying to control but Don is working from the bottom.
Cuddla stopping the sweep attempt from Don.
Don is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cuddla prevents Don from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuddla decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cuddla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Cuddla. Those never looked like landing.
Cuddla fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Don has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cuddla leaves Don with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mumma Cuddla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Don is breathing heavily.
Cuddla throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cuddla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Don moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Good shot there by Cuddla.
A low kick from Cuddla is predictable there
and Don counters by clinching up.
Cuddla is trying to break the clinch but Don is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuddla tries to break free but Don pushes him back against the cage.
Cuddla is looking to break free of the clinch but Don has double underhooks.
Don goes for a takedown attempt but Cuddla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cuddla misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cuddla looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Don drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cuddla defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cuddla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cuddla crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Don - the referee stops the clock and Cuddla gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Don. Cuddla manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Don shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Don was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Don decides to stand back up. Don steps back and let's Cuddla get back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Don.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mumma Cuddla dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cuddla tries to clinch up.
Don tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cuddla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Don somewhat.
Don has a takedown stuffed.
Don's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cuddla connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Don scrambles back to his feet.
Cuddla misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuddla is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuddla clinches up with Don and pushes him back against the cage.
Don drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuddla scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Don pulls Cuddla in close to prevent any damage.
Don takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cuddla trying to control the position from guard on top but Don is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cuddla postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Don avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cuddla throws a strike but Don rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuddla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Don is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuddla trying to control the position.
Don gets to his feet. Cuddla looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cuddla throws the left hand but Don avoids the punch easily.
Don doesn't manage to clinch there - Cuddla circles away.
Cuddla tries to bum rush Don with a series of wild strikes but Don uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Don throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cuddla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Don is in Cuddla's guard.
Cuddla keeping full guard, as Don tries to pass.
Cuddla wants to get back to his feet but Don passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Don throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cuddla to regain full guard.
Cuddla keeping moving, preventing Don from controlling successfully.
Don controlling from the top position.
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.
Cuddla keeping moving, preventing Don from controlling successfully.
Mumma Cuddla is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Don connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuddla wants to stand but Don is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cuddla tries to clinch but Don moves out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuddla closes the distance looking to clinch
and Don counters with a series of strikes. Cuddla will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walbert Don.
I think Cuddla 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mumma Cuddla!
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