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JF 42 - Gates vs Killer PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordyn Conley (ranked 4478 p4p, 21967 weight class) and Karter Carey (ranked 396 p4p, 509 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Jordyn Conley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Karter Carey!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carey throws a right hand that Conley ducks under and follows up with a left that Conley also avoids with ease.
Carey lands with a slapping head kick.
Carey tries for a takedown but Conley circles away easily
and Conley counters with a three punch combo that has Carey backing up. Carey nods at Conley to acknowledge the strikes.
Carey looking to score a takedown here. Conley is defending well but Carey drives through and ends up in Conley's guard.
Conley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Conley wants to stand and escape but Carey is having none of it.
Carey is pushing down on Conley's leg trying to pass to half guard. Conley is fighting to maintain full guard but Carey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Conley wants to stand back up but Carey manages to pass into side control.
Carey just content to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Conley is trying to work for a sweep but Carey has mounted him!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carey pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Conley swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Carey stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Carey shoots in looking for a takedown but Conley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Carey's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Carey shoots in but Conley avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conley is looking to counter the offense by Carey and move into the clinch.
Jordyn Conley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karter Carey.
Conley misses with a low kick.
Conley throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carey.
Conley moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Carey closes the distance and clinches.
Carey tries to work over Conley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Conley's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Carey breaks the clinch.
Carey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Conley scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carey looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carey tries to close the distance and clinch but Conley swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Conley misses with a body kick.
Conley feints a jab promting Carey to slip. Conley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Carey slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Conley! Carey is backing up but he can't get away as Conley lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Carey and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jordyn Conley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Cyr (ranked 3415 p4p, 4398 weight class) and Fred Jose (ranked 385 p4p, 439 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 Las Vegas, Sebastian Cyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Jose!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cyr throws a series of punches but Jose moves out of range.
Jose scores with a nice strike.
Cyr misses with a wild combination.
Jose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cyr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cyr.
Cyr misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyr looks to land a combination but Jose avoids it well.
Jose steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cyr.
Cyr misses with a two punch combination.
Jose avoids the body shot from Cyr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jose is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cyr throws a combination that misses
and Jose counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cyr misses with a double jab
and Jose counters with a nice body shot.
Jose gets a clinch.
Jose will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cyr up against the cage.
Jose working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr missing with knees to the body.
Cyr tries to land knees in the clinch but Jose avoids the damage to the body.
Jose lands with a right to the head.
Jose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jose on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cyr prevents a body shot from Jose.
Jose misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose effectively controlling the action here.
Jose scores with a hook to the body.
Jose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Jose scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jose.
A short left from Jose.
Cyr trying to land knees to the body.
Jose fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyr missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jose.
 It looks like Sebastian Cyr has been cut.
Cyr has had enough of the clinch but Jose keeps him there for the moment.
Cyr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jose avoids it.
Cyr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cyr tries to throw a body punch but Jose avoids it by throwing Cyr back against the cage.
Cyr trying to control the position but instead, Jose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cyr into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jose lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jose dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Cyr'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.
Cyr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cyr misses with a body shot
and Jose counters with a nice uppercut.
Cyr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fred Jose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jose cracks Cyr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cyr misses with a wild combination.
Cyr misses with an uppercut. Jose saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jose scores with a jab to the head.
Jose has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cyr in his tracks.
Cyr misses with an uppercut
and Jose counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr takes a swing at Jose's ribcage but misses.
Cyr throws a right and a left that Jose avoids nicely.
Sebastian Cyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cyr swats away the attempt to clinch by Jose.
Cyr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cyr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jose circles away quickly and effectively.
Jose might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Jose avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cyr misses with a shot to the body
and Cyr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jose scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cyr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jose.
Jose tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jose.
Cyr throws a right hand that Jose ducks under and follows up with a left that Jose also avoids with ease.
Jose cracks Cyr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jose lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cyr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jose counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jose.
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!
Jose keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cyr's efforts to push away.
Jose slows down the pace here.
Jose'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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jose managing to block the knees to the body from Cyr.
Cyr taking a breather.
Good body shot from Jose.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cyr working hard to break the clinch.
Cyr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jose managing to block the knees to the body from Cyr.
Jose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cyr backwards.
Jose slowing the pace effectively.
Cyr is trying to push Jose away but Jose has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jose displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cyr up against the cage.
Jose misses with the head strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cyr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jose is defending well for now.
Jose effectively controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Jose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sebastian Cyr'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Cyr throws a body punch but Jose moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Jose. Those never looked like landing.
A jab lands there for Jose.
Cyr misses with a body punch
and Jose counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cyr. Jose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cyr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jose.
Cyr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jose was well out of range. Poor timing from Cyr.
Jose tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cyr misses with a double jab.
Cyr throws a nice looking combination but Jose bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jose lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cyr misses with a double jab
and Jose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cyr wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jose is struggling to control the position.
Cyr tries to land knees in the clinch but Jose avoids the damage to the body.
Cyr wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Jose has him pressed against the cage.
Jose is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sebastian Cyr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cyr dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cyr blocks an uppercut.
Jose avoiding damage as Cyr throws knees to the body.
Jose throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cyrs head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jose as Cyr tries to tie him up.
Jose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jose.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cyr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jose's elbow.
Cyr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jose softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cyr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jose pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jose controlling the action here for a moment.
Jose takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cyr struggles to land a body shot inside as Jose controls his hands.
Cyr tries to break the clinch but Jose is controlling the position.
Cyr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cyr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cyr backwards.
Cyr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jose scores with a shoulder strike.
Fred Jose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jose managing to block the knees to the body from Cyr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Jose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jose 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Jose!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malaki Solis (ranked 5288 p4p, 3678 weight class) and Ed Swirly (ranked 475 p4p, 404 weight class). Solis comes to the cage accompanied by VtM Redemption OST - Redemption Theme Modern. Swirly has chosen The sound of goats screaming as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ed Swirly told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Malaki Solis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ed Swirly!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swirly throws a shot to the body.
Solis tries a head kick but it misses.
Swirly cracks Solis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Swirly has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Solis to stand back up!
 Solis is rocked!
It looks like Malaki Solis has been cut.
Swirly ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Solis's jaw. Solis's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Swirly does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ed Swirly!
A less than humble Ed Swirly misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bastien Deny (ranked 3374 p4p, 3601 weight class) and Sigandi Legend (ranked 385 p4p, 408 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 New York, Bastien Deny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sigandi Legend!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legend shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Deny manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Deny 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.
Legend lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Deny looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Legend's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Deny is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legend can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Legend has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Legend stopping the sweep attempt from Deny.
Deny is working hard here to advance position.
Legend avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Legend preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deny trying to keep a closed guard but Legend is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Legend's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deny wants to sweep here but Legend controlling him for the moment.
Legend keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Deny's head.
Deny is trying to keep Legend in close.
Legend postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Deny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legend can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Legend wants to control from the top but Deny keeps moving.
Deny has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Legend has passed into side control.
Legend works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Legend working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Legend lands some shots froms side control.
Deny tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Legend wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Legend lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Deny down.
Deny wants to control but Legend postures up.
Deny is breathing heavily.
Deny is working to avoid the ground and pound but Legend connects with a decent elbow.
Deny is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legend wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deny keeps working.
Deny prevents Legend from improving position.
Deny takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deny tries to bench press Legend off him but Legend keeps the position.
Deny is not content to let Legend control the position.
Deny is trying to control Legend's posture but Legend avoids it.
Deny takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Deny on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Deny tries to get out of the position.
Deny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Legend is putting a hurting on Deny here, landing some big shots from side control.
Deny is looking to regain half guard here but Legend keeps moving and retains side control.
Deny is trying to control Legend's posture but Legend avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deny is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legend off and has taken his back!
Legend wants to control his opponent's hands but Deny gets his hands free.
Legend tries to escape the position.
Deny avoiding Legend 's attempts to control his hands.
Legend tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Legend throwing hammer fists to the chest of Deny. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deny is looking to stand but Legend has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Legend tries to lock up and control but Deny gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Legend defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Deny.
Deny throws some wild stikes that Legend manages to avoid easily.
Deny really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Legend tries to lock up and control but Deny gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Deny blocks Legend's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Deny goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Legend is on top in guard.
Deny will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Legend trying to control but Deny is working from the bottom.
Deny looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sigandi Legend dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Legend misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deny half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Legend looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Deny tries to counter with a takedown but Legend is quick to defend against it.
Legend shoots in looking for a takedown but Deny manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Legend's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Legend shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Deny sprawls well. Deny wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legend gets slowly back to his feet.
Deny drops down looking for a counter takedown but Legend sprawls and moves away.
Bastien Deny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sigandi Legend.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend shoots in but no luck this time.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Legend.
Legend is breathing heavily.
Deny is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Legend off and has taken his back!
Deny working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Deny is hanging on to Legend's back as he tries to escape.
Legend fending off the submission attempt from Deny.
Deny doesn't have the hooks in and Legend manages to turn into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Legend preventing the sweep.
Deny wants to control but Legend passes easily into half guard.
Deny actively working from the bottom here.
Deny is looking to improve his position.
Deny is not content to let Legend control the position.
Deny is trying to control but can't.
Sigandi Legend has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deny wants to improve his position but Legend is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Legend connects with a nice short shot to Deny's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deny is trying to maintain the position but Legend is very close to passing his half guard.
Legend working the head and body with strikes.
Legend prevents Deny from improving his position.
Legend has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Deny is looking to control Legend's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deny avoid being mounted?
Legend takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Deny wants to control but Legend is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Legend lands a nice short elbow.
Deny is looking to control Legend's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deny avoid being mounted?
Deny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legend is thwarting Deny's attempts to control the position.
Legend trying to control the action but Deny is working from the bottom.
Deny is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Deny manages to get to full guard.
Legend works over Deny with some ground and pound from guard.
Legend preventing the sweep.
Legend wants to control from the top but Deny keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Deny has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Legend can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Deny has his foot on Legend's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Legend works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sigandi Legend will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Deny has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Legend finds it's way round the side to connect with Deny's head.
Legend closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deny changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Legend fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Legend feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legend working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Deny's head.
Deny looking for a triangle here. Legend is fighting it but it looks tight! Deny pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Legend is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bastien Deny!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanky Limbs (ranked 2143 p4p, 3974 weight class) and Apoloniusz Abramowicz (ranked 254 p4p, 433 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220
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212
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lanky Limbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Apoloniusz Abramowicz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abramowicz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Limbs's head backwards.
Abramowicz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Limbs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abramowicz closes the distance and pushes Limbs back into the cage.
Abramowicz misses with some punches.
Abramowicz misses with a body punch.
Abramowicz tries a body shot but Limbs blocks it.
Abramowicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Limbs blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Abramowicz.
Limbs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Limbs misses with some punches.
Limbs definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Limbs.
Limbs misses with the head strike.
Abramowicz is working Limbs over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abramowicz.
Limbs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abramowicz gets through Limbs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Limbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramowicz misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abramowicz.
Limbs blocks a body shot from Abramowicz.
A right handed body shot lands from Abramowicz.
Limbs struggles to land a body shot inside as Abramowicz controls his hands.
Abramowicz throws a punch but it's blocked by Limbs.
Abramowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abramowicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Limbs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Limbs has a couple of punches blocked by Abramowicz.
Limbs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abramowicz lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Abramowicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Abramowicz.
Abramowicz lands with a short shot to the head.
Abramowicz throws a head punch that misses.
Abramowicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Limbs dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Limbs tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abramowicz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Limbs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramowicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abramowicz misses with a body punch.
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!
Abramowicz works on Limbs's body with a couple of short punches.
Abramowicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limbss head.
Abramowicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Limbs backwards.
Limbs is rocked!
Abramowicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Limbss head.
Oh Limbs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Limbs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abramowicz takes a shot to the head.
Limbs swings wildly with an uppercut but Abramowicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abramowicz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abramowicz lands with a right to the head.
Abramowicz blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abramowicz.
Abramowicz lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Limbs to his knees! Abramowicz keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Apoloniusz Abramowicz!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thaddeus Matthews (ranked 3325 p4p, 3037 weight class) and Bronson Cobb (ranked 305 p4p, 283 weight class). Thaddeus Matthews had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thaddeus Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bronson Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews pushes Cobb up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobb's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Matthews is not content to let Cobb control the position.
Cobb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Matthews on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Matthews tries to get out of the position.
Matthews tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Cobb tries to move to mount but Matthews blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews tries to improve position but can't.
Matthews sneaks back into half guard.
Matthews is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cobb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cobb's back!
Matthews thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Matthews is punishing Cobb with strikes - can he finish him?!
I really don't envy Cobb right now.
Matthews trying to control momentarily.
Matthews really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cobb.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews has the hooks in. Cobb is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matthews lands a shot to the head.
Cobb avoids the strikes from Matthews.
Can Cobb hold on?! Matthews is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Cobb is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cobb trying to control the action but Matthews just sinks the hooks in.
Cobb covering up well under a barage of strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb is covering up but some of the strikes from Matthews are getting through and doing damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobb trying to control the hands but Matthews breaks the grip.
Cobb wants to escape the position.
Cobb trying to control the action but Matthews just sinks the hooks in.
Cobb manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matthews's guard. Nice work there by Cobb.
Cobb postures up.
Cobb wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Cobb tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Matthews trying to control the position here.
Matthews looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Cobb wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
Cobb passes Matthews's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cobb is looking for a kimura here.
Matthews is staying active underneath Cobb, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thaddeus Matthews 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.
Cobb looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matthews keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Matthews wants to get back to full guard but Cobb has passed into side control.
Cobb tries to move to mount but Matthews blocks the move with his legs.
Cobb tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb happy to just control the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Cobb thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cobb working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cobb working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cobb blocks the strikes from Matthews.
Cobb looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cobb working away.
Matthews wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Cobb is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matthews has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cobb is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Matthews is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bronson Cobb has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is looking for a sweep.
Cobb is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Matthews knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Matthews manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cobb is trying to get back to full guard.
Matthews lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb is not content to let Matthews control the position.
Cobb tries to roll over but Matthews keeps him under control.
Cobb is refusing to be controlled, as Matthews sits in half guard.
Matthews slows the pace down in half guard.
Cobb looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bronson Cobb 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!
Matthews tries for a takedown but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cobb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobb shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Matthews's guard.
Cobb trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cobb controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews keeping full guard, as Cobb tries to pass.
Matthews can't keep his opponent in guard - Cobb advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb works his way into full mount!
Matthews is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews tries to lock up and control but Cobb gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Matthews is working to get back to half guard.
Cobb avoids the attempt from Matthews to control.
Cobb can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matthews is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cobb with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Matthews regains half guard.
Cobb wants to free his trapped foot but Matthews is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matthews wants to control but Cobb is keeping busy.
Cobb prevents Matthews from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews manages to get to full guard.
Cobb drops back looking for a leg! Matthews is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Matthews manages to kick Cobb off! Cobb jumps back into Matthews's guard.
Matthews keeping moving, preventing Cobb from controlling successfully.
That's four 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.
Matthews can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cobb controls the pace.
Matthews has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cobb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cobb wants to pass the guard but Matthews is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cobb drives through with a takedown into Matthews's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cobb is pushing down on Matthews's leg trying to pass to half guard. Matthews is fighting to maintain full guard but Cobb has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cobb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Matthews is just riding it out for now. Cobb eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bronson Cobb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cobb 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bronson Cobb!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Stone (ranked 2664 p4p, 2933 weight class) and Toad Hopper (ranked 169 p4p, 185 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Toad Hopper was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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135
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Wayne Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Toad Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper drives through with a takedown into Stone's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hopper is stalling in the full guard.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hopper is in close to Stone's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stone trying to control the position.
Stone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopper defends well.
Stone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopper doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopper manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Stone is looking for a triangle but Hopper pushes his legs off easily.
Hopper trying to control the position from guard on top but Stone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopper makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper pushing down on Stone's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hopper controlling the action here.
Stone is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopper scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stone trying to hold on to Hopper's head to control him but Hopper postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hopper is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Well, if Hopper is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Hopper throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hopper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hopper lands with a punch from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopper seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopper pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toad Hopper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hopper shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hopper lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hopper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hopper drops an elbow to the side of Stone's head.
Stone taking some punishment here, with Hopper in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Stone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper is keen to just control but Stone is a slippery customer.
Hopper working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Hopper lands with a punch from half guard.
Hopper looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hopper is just content to waste time from the top position. Stone takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Stone wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopper advances position into side control!
Hopper lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone is not content to let Hopper control the position.
Hopper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
You can see the frustration on Stone's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hopper scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to buck Hopper off but Hopper is having none of it.
Stone is being controlled here.
Stone is not content to let Hopper control the position.
Hopper just content to control the position.
Stone is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hopper connects with a decent elbow.
Hopper trying to control the action but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stone is working hard here to advance position.
Hopper wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stone keeps working.
Hopper is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hopper scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopper wants to control but Stone is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toad Hopper 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hopper shoots in and gets a takedown into Stone's guard.
Hopper stays in close to Stone's body and controls the position.
Stone tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hopper can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper working some strikes from top position.
Stone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopper defends it easily.
Hopper wants to control from the top but Stone keeps moving.
Stone is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopper is aware though and is defending well.
Stone trying to control the 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.
Stone working for a triangle but Hopper defends it easily.
Hopper with a nice head shot there.
Hopper postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopper with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopper trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper looking to sit in guard and control but Stone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hopper's guard.
Hopper moves into full guard.
Hopper bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Stone's guard.
Hopper working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hopper avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopper trying to control but Stone is working from the bottom.
Stone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Toad Hopper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Stone working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopper engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toad Hopper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopper 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toad Hopper!
Toad Hopper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Ray Watcher (ranked 2511 p4p, 2912 weight class) and Alessandro Padrilo (ranked 292 p4p, 328 weight class). Jimmy Ray Watcher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alessandro Padrilo's chin.
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169
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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 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Ray Watcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessandro Padrilo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watcher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Padrilo.
Padrilo tries to clinch but Watcher moves away
and Watcher counters with a single leg into guard. Padrilo didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Padrilo 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.
Watcher looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Watcher trying to control but Padrilo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watcher works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Padrilo trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watcher wants to free his trapped foot but Padrilo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Padrilo is defending against the submission attempts here by Watcher.
Watcher tries to pass to full mount but Padrilo defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Padrilo is trying to control but can't.
Watcher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Watcher prevents Padrilo from improving his position.
Padrilo trying to control but Watcher postures up.
Watcher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Padrilo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padrilo trying to hold on to Watcher's head to control him but Watcher postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Padrilo shoots in and gets a takedown into Watcher's guard.
Padrilo won't allow Watcher to sweep him here.
Watcher manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Padrilo manages to get himself to full guard.
Padrilo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Padrilo has his hands on Watcher's head, controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Padrilo controls Watcher momentarily but Watcher frees himself.
Padrilo pulls Watcher in close to prevent any damage.
Padrilo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Ray Watcher dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Watcher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Padrilo tries to avoid it but Watcher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Padrilo to the ground. Padrilo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alessandro Padrilo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watcher scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Watcher wants to work for an arm triangle but Padrilo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Watcher is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Padrilo is just riding it out for now. Watcher eventually gives up the hold.
Padrilo is trying to maintain the position but Watcher is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Padrilo is looking for a sweep. Watcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watcher tries to pass to full mount but Padrilo defends it.
Padrilo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watcher is working away from the top position though.
Watcher wants to pass to mount but Padrilo is defending the position.
Watcher is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Padrilo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Watcher is working away from the top position though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Watcher not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Watcher is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Padrilo is staying active underneath Watcher, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Padrilo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Watcher is pressing down on Padrilo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Padrilo cracks Watcher with a solid left hand.
Watcher has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Padrilo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Padrilo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Padrilo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Padrilo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Watcher is refusing to be controlled, as Padrilo sits in half guard.
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.
Padrilo is trying for a kimura here. Watcher looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Padrilo wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alessandro Padrilo!
A relieved looking Alessandro Padrilo thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Gates (ranked 1715 p4p, 2322 weight class) and Al Happy Killer (ranked 212 p4p, 272 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Gates!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Al Happy Killer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Happy Killer throws a combination that misses
and Gates counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Happy Killer wants to get back to full guard.
Gates works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gates moves to the back.
Gates is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Happy Killer is defending well though. Gates let's go of the attempt for now.
Gates looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Happy Killer taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jason Gates!
Jason Gates retains his welterweight title!
An intense looking Jason Gates took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'DRENGR! TIL VALHALA!!
Skål! Skål! Skål!'.
Al Happy Killer was interviewed post fight and said 'Call the police, I've been assaulted!'.
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