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WFC-L18 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Behr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Nikita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Behr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daisuke Nikita!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikita bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Behr is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Nikita is controlling him well.
Nikita working away.
Nikita stands up.
Behr throws a looping overhand right but Nikita ducks down to avoid it.
Behr scores with a nice strike.
Behr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Nikita's hands.
Nikita shoots in but no luck this time.
Behr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Behr looks to score with a jab to the body but Nikita is just out of range.
Behr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nikita in his tracks.
Nikita slips a straight right by Behr.
Nikita misses with the combination.
Nikita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Behr swivels and escapes.
Nikita takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nikita takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Behr connects with a looping right hand.
Nikita throws a series of punches but Behr avoids them all with ease.
Nikita shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Behr pinned against the cage. Behr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Danny Behr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daisuke Nikita.
Nikita looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikita shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nikita takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Behr scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Nikita misses.
Danny Behr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nikita on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nikita shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Behr as he jumps to the side.
Nikita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Behr lands a jab to the nose.
Nikita takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Daisuke Nikita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikita walks into a jab.
Behr connects with a body shot.
Behr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nikita. Nikita circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Behr throws a shot to the body.
Behr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Behr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nikita doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Behr lands a glancing blow to the side of Nikita's head.
Behr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikita has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Behr.
Behr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nikita has time to react.
Behr lands a really nice looking cross but Nikita seems unphased.
Behr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nikita doesn't seem bothered though.
Behr connects with a body shot.
Behr lands with a good body shot.
Behr connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nikita takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Behr scores with the left hand. Nikita knows he should have avoided that one.
Behr lands with a shot to the body.
Behr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Behr throws a shot to the body.
Behr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nikita drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Behr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nikita on the side of the head.
Behr scores with a body shot.
Behr scores with a punch to the head.
Behr swinging wildly here.
Behr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Behr scores with a punch to the head.
A shot to the liver by Behr. Beautiful body shot.
Behr connects with a jab.
Behr scores with a hook.
Behr stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab from Behr.
Nikita takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nikita is rocked!
A big right from Behr misses.
Nikita is still on wobbly legs! Can Behr finish him?
Behr punishes Nikita's body with a nice straight punch.
Nikita seems to have recovered his senses.
Behr sizes up Nikita with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice shot by Behr.
Behr closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Nikita! Behr dives in looking to finish! Nikita is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Behr!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Franek Polel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Franek Polel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Russo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Russo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Russo trying to move into half guard but instead Polel has managed to sweep!
Polel postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Russo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Polel, into his guard.
Russo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Polel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Russo is one step ahead there.
Russo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Polel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russo prevents Polel from getting back to his feet.
Polel wants to sweep here but Russo controlling him for the moment.
Russo landing some decent shots from guard.
Russo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Russo with a nice head shot there.
Russo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Polel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Russo postures up and lands a big shot to Polel's brow.
Polel is rocked!
Russo is stalling in the full guard.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Polel blocks nicely.
Russo landing some decent shots from guard.
Russo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Polel is keeping the position for now.
Russo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Polel's head.
Polel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russo chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Polel is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Polel controls Russo momentarily but Russo frees himself.
Russo trying to control but Polel is working from the bottom.
Polel is trying to keep Russo in close.
Polel seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Russo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Polel keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Russo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Russo preventing the sweep.
Polel is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Polel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Russo stands up over Polel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Russo postures up and lands a big shot to Polel's brow.
Russo trying to control but Polel is working from the bottom.
Polel being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Russo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Polel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Russo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polel keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Polel keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo working some strikes from top position.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Russo landing some decent shots from guard.
Russo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polel working a defensive guard here.
Russo arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Polel's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ryan Russo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katarushi Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Rogers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Katarushi Li's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Katarushi Li!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice sprawl there from Li as Rogers shoots in.
Rogers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Li tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rogers is in Li's guard.
Li keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Li is on top in guard.
Rogers 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Li avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Li has gone for a leg lock! Rogers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Li's guard.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li keeping moving, preventing Rogers from controlling successfully.
Li looking to control.
Rogers trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Li looking for a sweep. Not yet Li, not yet.
We're going to have a standup here because Steve Rogers wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rogers showed some decent athleticism there.
Rogers is working for a kimura but Li is defending it quite comfortably.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rogers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Rogers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Li is just riding it out for now. Rogers eventually gives up the hold.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura but Li is defending 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. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Li's temple.
Li is defending against the submission attempts here by Rogers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers seems to be working for a kimura but Li defends the submission attempt.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Li is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Rogers is staying active.
Rogers trying to control from half guard but Li is working away.
Li is trying to control but Rogers manages to pass to mount!
Rogers is working for a guillotine from mount but Li frees his head quite easily.
Li is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four 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.
Rogers looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rogers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rogers working for a guillotine from mount but Li is in no mood to give up.
Rogers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Li wants to control but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers has hold of Li's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Li manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rogers jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Li manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Li misses the shot to the body.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Li pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rogers moves away from the strike by Li.
Rogers closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rogers.
Rogers manages to pull guard.
Rogers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rogers will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rogers looking for a guillotine here but Li defends easily.
Li is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Li won't allow Rogers to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers looking for a guillotine here but Li defends easily.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Li works over Rogers with some ground and pound from guard.
Li trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rogers keeping moving, preventing Li from controlling successfully.
Rogers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Li doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Li manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Li is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rogers is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rogers has escaped and now he's on top!
Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Li's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rogers tries to free his leg and advance position but Li is retaining full guard.
Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Li is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Li manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Li's guard.
Li is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rogers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rogers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Li keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Li closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Li is breathing heavily.
Li misses with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Li.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Li is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Li circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Rogers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Li doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Li wants to hit a switch here but Rogers passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Li there!
Rogers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Li to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Li shrugs it off.
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!
Rogers is working for a guillotine from mount but Li frees his head quite easily.
Rogers is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Li is surviving well by controlling Rogers's body position as best he can.
Rogers working for a guillotine from mount but Li is in no mood to give up.
Li tries to reverse the position but Rogers maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Rogers dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No luck for Rogers with that takedown attempt.
Rogers has a takedown stuffed.
Li connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rogers shoots in and gets a takedown into Li's guard.
Li lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rogers!
Rogers can't escape the position.
Li working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rogers is looking to get to half guard.
Rogers prevents Li from taking his back.
Li prevents Rogers from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Li is working for a guillotine from mount but Rogers frees his head quite easily.
Rogers is looking to improve his position but Li isn't that keen on the idea.
Rogers regains half guard.
Rogers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rogers is looking for a sweep. Li is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rogers gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rogers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Li has managed to get both his arms back between Rogers's legs - danger averted.
Steve Rogers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Li drops back, looking for a kneebar! Rogers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Rogers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Rogers!
Li wants to control but Rogers postures up.
Rogers is trying to get an arm triangle but Li is defending well.
Rogers tries for a kimura but Li is defending well.
Li gets back to half guard.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Katarushi Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers is working for a kimura but Li is defending it quite comfortably.
Rogers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Li sees it coming and defends easily.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Li wants to get back to full guard.
Rogers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Li doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rogers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Li has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rogers is working away from the top position though.
Rogers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Li has managed to free his arm - good work.
Steve Rogers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Li trying to control from the bottom.
Li works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rogers thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Rogers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rogers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Rogers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane McMahon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Percell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane McMahon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Percell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McMahon throws a combination. Percell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McMahon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McMahon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McMahon misses with a wild combination.
Percell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McMahon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Percell misses with a combination
and McMahon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McMahon drops Percell with a beautiful combination! Percell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McMahon is looking for the KO!
It looks like Daniel Percell has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Percell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Percell looks gassed!
McMahon scores with a three punch combo!
Percell is rocked!
McMahon lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Percell falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shane McMahon!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Coco Bongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Svensson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Fuck the world. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Coco Bongo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bongo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Svensson defends it nicely.
Svensson misses with a double jab.
Svensson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Svensson wants it to stay on the feet.
Bongo throws a low kick but Svensson avoids it.
Svensson looks to land a body kick but Bongo moved away.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Svensson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bongo to the mat! Bongo manages to get full guard.
Bongo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Svensson stopping the sweep attempt from Bongo.
Bongo working for a triangle but Svensson defends it easily.
Bongo has his feet on Svensson's thighs here. He's pushed Svensson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Svensson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Coco Bongo!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Barkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitali Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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300 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Barkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitali Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barkley defending well as Klitschko loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barkley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Klitschko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barkley is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.
Barkley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barkley throws a big right hand that misses.
Barkley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Barkley wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
Barkley in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barkley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klitschko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barkley is looking to work some ground and pound but Klitschko has wrist control.
Barkley forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klitschko defending well though.
Klitschko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Barkley seems content to control.
Barkley slips a nice elbow through Klitschko's hands, connecting with Klitschko's forehead.
Barkley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Barkley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barkley is keen to just control but Klitschko is a slippery customer.
Klitschko wants to get back to full guard.
Barkley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Klitschko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barkley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Barkley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Klitschko is looking to escape.
Barkley is trying to control the action in half guard but Klitschko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
Barkley is looking to take a break and control but Klitschko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barkley is working for a kimura but Klitschko is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Barkley is keen to just control but Klitschko is a slippery customer.
Klitschko won't allow Barkley to pass to mount.
Klitschko is looking for a sweep. Barkley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barkley is working for a submission of some sort.
Klitschko wants to control but Barkley is keeping busy.
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.
Barkley is keen to just control but Klitschko is a slippery customer.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klitschko is concentrating on defense, preventing Barkley from advancing position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Barkley scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barkley seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Klitschko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barkley on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Klitschko throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Klitschko missing with a left hand there. Barkley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klitschko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barkley counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Klitschko is looking to control Barkley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Klitschko avoid being mounted?
Barkley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barkley is looking to take a break and control but Klitschko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
Klitschko is trying to stand up here but Barkley is controlling him well.
Barkley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barkley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barkley tries to pass to full mount but Klitschko defends it.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klitschko defending well though.
Klitschko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Charles Barkley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Klitschko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barkley.
Barkley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Klitschko defending well though.
Barkley is looking to take a break and control but Klitschko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Barkley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Ground and pound from Barkley.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
Barkley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barkley is nestled in close to Klitschko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
Barkley not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barkley thows a huge punch but Klitschko dodges it nicely.
Klitschko avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barkley.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Klitschko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barkley wants to pass the guard but Klitschko is defending well.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
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.
Barkley is keen to just control but Klitschko is a slippery customer.
Barkley is looking for a kimura but Klitschko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barkley to get the leverage.
Klitschko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barkley.
Klitschko regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Barkley.
Barkley tries to free his leg and advance position but Klitschko is retaining full guard.
Barkley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Klitschko's head.
Barkley throws a strike but Klitschko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Barkley pulls Klitschko in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Barkley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Charles Barkley's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Klitschko. No joy for Barkley on that attempt.
Barkley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Klitschko is trying to defend but Barkley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barkley wants to control but Klitschko is keeping him busy.
Klitschko is trying to get back to full guard.
Barkley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Klitschko's head.
Barkley throwing shots but Klitschko is blocking nicely.
Klitschko keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barkley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barkley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barkley throws a strike but Klitschko avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Barkley loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barkley throws and elbow that misses. Klitschko uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barkley's guard. Nice move by Klitschko!
Klitschko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Klitschko tries to stand but Barkley is controlling from the bottom.
Klitschko wants to control from the top but Barkley keeps moving.
Barkley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Klitschko stopping the sweep attempt from Barkley.
Barkley looking for a triangle here. Klitschko is fighting it but it looks tight! Barkley pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Klitschko is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:02 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Charles Barkley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pain McGraw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenhud comes to the cage accompanied by Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen. Gronk Groenhud is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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135 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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24
143 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Pain McGraw!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGraw connects with a crisp jab.
Donk. Groenhud catches McGraw right on the button with a cross.
Groenhud uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGraw.
Groenhud misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGraw takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McGraw throws a shot from downtown. Groenhud moves away and avoids it.
McGraw avoids the head kick by Groenhud.
McGraw thows a body shot but no joy.
McGraw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Groenhud manages to avoid it.
Groenhud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Groenhud throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McGraw.
McGraw takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
McGraw is rocked!
Groenhud shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGraw as he jumps to the side.
McGraw is still on wobbly legs! Can Groenhud finish him?
McGraw moves into the clinch.
McGraw tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Groenhud.
A short right from Groenhud.
Groenhud unloads with a big right hand that wobbles McGraw! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Groenhud is unloading with more strikes now! McGraw drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gronk Groenhud!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Mathers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mathers comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Buck cherry kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Benoit Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Mathers!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mathers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mathers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kong.
A jab lands there for Mathers.
It looks like Benoit Kong has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Mathers misses the target.
Mathers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mathers throws a sloppy body shot
and Kong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mathers misses with a hook.
Mathers missing with a left hand there. Kong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mathers misses with a wild combination.
Mathers throws a combination that misses
and Kong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mathers dips to his left and cracks Kong with an uppercut!
Kong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mathers throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kong counters with a straight right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kong.
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!
Mathers connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kong. Kong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Some wild striking there from Mathers.
Kong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mathers tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kong is in Mathers's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mathers controls Kong momentarily but Kong frees himself.
Kong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mathers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mathers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mathers looks gassed!
Kong is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kong drops back looking for a leg! Mathers is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mathers manages to kick Kong off! Kong jumps back into Mathers's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Kong trying to control but Mathers is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kong wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.
Kong 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.
Kong wants to control from the top but Mathers keeps moving.
Kong pushes down on Mathers's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kong is working for a kimura but Mathers is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to work for an arm triangle but Mathers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mathers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mathers does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mathers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mathers is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Kong is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mathers!
Mathers in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four 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.
Kong misses with some ground and pound and Mathers recovers position to half guard.
Kong is thwarting Mathers's attempts to control the position.
Kong is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mathers defends it well.
Mathers actively working from the bottom here.
Mathers gets full guard.
Mathers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mathers is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kong is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kong jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benoit Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Benoit Kong's cut.
That's time! Kong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mathers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mathers throws a nice looking combination but Kong bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mathers throws a looping overhand right but Kong ducks down to avoid it.
Karl Mathers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mathers looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong lands a lovely overhand right.
Mathers looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Mathers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mathers looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Kong slips under a jab from Mathers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Some bone on bone action there as Mathers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mathers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mathers is out of range.
Kong punishes Mathers's body with a nice straight punch.
Mathers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kong counters with a nice body shot.
Mathers is breathing heavily.
Mathers throws a sloppy body shot
and Kong counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Mathers does no damage.
Mathers misses with a combination
and Kong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mathers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kong counters with a takedown into side control.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Mathers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kong working away.
Kong tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kong has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kong working the strikes but Mathers uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers looking for submissions off his back.
Mathers is trying to maintain the position but Kong is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Kong 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.
Mathers is defending against the submission attempts here by Kong.
Mathers is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong passes to side control.
Mathers pushes Kong away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kong gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Kong is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathers is defending well.
Mathers can't do much from the bottom here.
Kong is trying to get an arm triangle but Mathers is defending well.
Mathers wants to control but Kong postures up.
Mathers tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Kong tries for a kimura but Mathers is defending well.
Mathers struggling a bit here.
Kong thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mathers has one of Kong's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Kong working away.
Mathers is looking for a sweep.
Kong passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mathers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benoit Kong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Benoit Kong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Nice shot lands for Kong.
Mathers misses with a hook to the body
and Kong counters with a right hand to the body.
Mathers misses with a double jab
and Kong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mathers sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mathers lands with a straight right. Kong didn't see that one coming.
Mathers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kong ducks under a wild hook from Mathers.
Mathers connects with a body shot.
Kong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mathers stuns Kong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mathers throws a big shot that misses.
Kong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mathers bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mathers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kong circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Mathers misses.
Kong avoids the body shot from Mathers.
Mathers misses with a hook. Kong ducked under it nicely.
Mathers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mathers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mathers checks it well.
Kong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mathers.
Mathers misses with a double jab.
Mathers leaves Kong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mathers swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kong counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kong.
Kong stopping the sweep attempt from Mathers.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mathers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kong defends it easily.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Mathers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mathers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mathers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kong defends it easily.
Benoit Kong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong trying to control but Mathers is working from the bottom.
Kong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mathers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mathers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mathers manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kong is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mathers is just riding it out for now. Kong eventually gives up the hold.
Mathers looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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.
Kong thows a huge punch but Mathers dodges it nicely.
Mathers is pressing down on Kong's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mathers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mathers is on top in guard.
Karl Mathers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathers drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mathers has Kong in his guard.
Mathers is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Karl Mathers.
Well Kong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benoit Kong!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaylee Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Gunn's choice of entrance music: England belongs to me. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaylee Frye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye tries to land a leg kick but Gunn saw it coming and moves away.
Gunn forces Frye back against the cage and clinches.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Frye is blocking nicely.
Gunn lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Kaylee Frye has been cut.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunn is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gunn throws an elbow that misses.
Frye blocks the elbow strike.
Gunn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frye's efforts to push away.
Gunn tries to stall but Frye uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunn.
Gunn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunn misses with a knee to the head.
Gunn lands an elbow inside that Frye shrugs off.
Gunn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frye blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn misses with an elbow strike.
Frye fails to pull guard.
Gunn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frye tries to pull guard but Gunn won't allow it.
Frye fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaylee Frye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frye fails to pull guard.
Frye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Frye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frye blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frye's brow.
Gunn lands an elbow inside.
Gunn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gunn lands a nice elbow.
Frye blocks an elbow strike.
Gunn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Frye's defenses.
Frye fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frye dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
Gunn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frye fails to pull guard.
Gunn pushes off an throws an elbow but Frye leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Frye tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gunn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunn looking to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunn.
Frye tries to break free but Gunn pushes him back against the cage.
Frye fails to pull guard.
Gunn misses with the head strike.
Gunn tries a knee to the head but Frye blocks it.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frye's brow.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
Frye blocks an elbow strike.
Frye manages to break the clinch.
Gunn has managed to clinch.
Frye takes an elbow to the temple.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunn with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frye blocks the elbow strike.
Frye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gunn pushes off an throws an elbow but Frye leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Frye dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
A short uppercut from Gunn.
Frye blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Gunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Frye fails to pull guard.
Gunn lands a nice elbow.
Gunn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frye's efforts to push away.
Gunn misses with an elbow strike.
Gunn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gunn is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Frye has denied him.
Gunn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frye backwards.
Gunn tries to stall but Frye uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunn just stands there and leans against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frye blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Frye jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gunn walks away with a smile on his face. Frye gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frye misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Frye to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gunn wants to get back to his feet but Frye is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Gunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaylee Frye's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gunn checks a leg kick.
Gunn lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gunn forces Frye back against the cage and clinches.
Frye blocks an elbow strike from Gunn.
Gunn stalling.
Frye dodges an elbow strike from Gunn.
Frye is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
Gunn swings wildly with an uppercut but Frye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frye tries to stall but Gunn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frye pulls guard successfully.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Frye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gunn might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Frye kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gunn stopping the sweep attempt from Frye.
Gunn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn trying to control the position from guard on top but Frye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Frye wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Ray Gunn was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gunn connects with a solid leg kick.
Frye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frye throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gunn loads up on a big right hand but Frye slips the punch.
Gunn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frye misses with a leg kick
and Gunn counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Frye is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Good work by Gunn as he checks the leg kick.
Gunn slaps away a takedown attempt from Frye, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Frye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frye shoots in but Gunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaylee Frye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gunn throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn wants to clinch up but Frye keeps it at a distance.
A low kick from Frye misses
and Gunn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Frye's knee momentarily.
Frye thumps Gunn with a low kick.
Frye pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gunn misses with a head kick.
Frye motions for Gunn to come forward. Frye throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kaylee Frye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn lands a jab.
Frye circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Frye.
Gunn gets caught flat footed, as Frye shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Frye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frye passes into half guard.
Gunn really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Frye. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Frye working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gunn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Frye has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gunn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Frye.
Frye sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunn defending well though.
Frye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gunn has hold of Frye's hands but Frye slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Frye seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Frye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunn defends it well.
Frye prevents Gunn from improving his position.
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.
Frye thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gunn trying to control here.
Gunn blocking the ground and pound attempt from Frye.
Frye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frye sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gunn defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaylee Frye dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kaylee Frye's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Frye swats away the attempt to clinch by Gunn.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Frye.
Frye lands a head kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gunn.
Frye finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Frye throws a leg kick
and Gunn counters with a two punch combo.
Gunn blocks a head kick by Frye.
Gunn tries to clinch up but Frye circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunn pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frye has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gunn.
Frye throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gunn counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Good shot there by Gunn.
Frye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Frye thows a leg kick but Gunn checks it
and Gunn counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gunn.
Frye is trying to force a seperation but Gunn has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn looking to throw knees to the head but Frye is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gunn throws an elbow but misses.
Frye is trying to break free.
Gunn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Frye as Gunn tries to tie him up.
Frye trying to control the position but instead, Gunn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Frye into the cage.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gunn taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Gunn's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Frye is trying to break the clinch but Gunn is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frye tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frye blocks the elbow strike.
Frye wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunn pushes off an throws an elbow but Frye leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Frye avoids a wild elbow strike from Gunn.
Frye blocks the elbow strike.
Gunn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frye is keeping busy.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gunn.
Frye blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gunn throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gunn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frye's brow.
Gunn stalls.
Frye blocks an elbow strike.
Frye tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gunn smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Gunn misses
and Frye counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gunn's guard now.
Gunn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frye trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gunn is keeping the position for now.
Frye throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gunn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frye prevents Gunn from getting back to his feet.
Frye might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frye scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frye passes Gunn's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Frye passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gunn!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frye landing strikes from the mount.
Frye fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gunn is trying to escape the mount.
Frye with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunn blocking the ground and pound.
Frye landing strikes from the mount.
Frye cracks Gunn with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Frye.
Frye with a couple of short strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kaylee Frye showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Frye has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaylee Frye!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Hais (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hais comes to the cage accompanied by Time to Say Goodbye by Bocelli & Brightman. Machine is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stupid KId. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Vladimir Hais!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Machine!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hais misses with a takedown attempt - Machine sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hais avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machine doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machine moves in looking to clinch but Hais pushes him off.
Hais fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machine manages to avoid it.
Machine wants to clinch up but Hais keeps it at a distance.
Hais bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Machine's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hais goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Machine has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hais but great work by Machine.
Machine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hais keeps working.
Hais tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais is working hard here to advance position.
Machine looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hais gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hais is looking to escape.
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hais keeps working.
Hais tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.
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.
Machine is pressing down on Hais's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hais is holding on for now.
Machine looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hais tries to get to full guard but Machine has control of the leg.
Hais regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hais has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Machine has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hais gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais wants to control but Machine is keeping busy.
Machine wants to control but Hais is keeping him busy.
Machine is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine tries to pass to full mount but Hais defends it.
Hais is looking to improve his position.
Machine wants to take a breather but Hais is having none of it.
Hais kicks Machine off and gets back to his feet.
Hais closes the distance and clinches.
Hais really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Machine goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hais prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais wants the takedown. Machine is fighting it off but Hais persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Machine's guard against the cage.
Hais is pushing down on Machine's leg trying to pass to half guard. Machine is fighting to maintain full guard but Hais has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hais is working for a kimura but Machine is defending it quite comfortably.
Hais lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hais is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hais to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Hais dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hais drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hais drops back, looking for a kneebar! Machine looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Machine looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Machine!
Hais sneaks back into half guard.
Hais slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Machine is looking to advance position but Hais has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hais goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Machine is on top in guard.
Hais throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Machine escapes and throws Hais's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hais wants to free his trapped foot but Machine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hais is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hais is looking for a kimura but Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hais to get the leverage.
Machine blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hais.
Hais is pressing down on Machine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machine is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hais is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machine has managed to free his arm - good work.
Machine is trying to stand.
Hais is stalling here. Machine is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hais seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Machine has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hais is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machine off and has taken his back!
Hais is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Machine is defending well though. Hais let's go of the attempt for now.
Hais punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hais is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hais working for the choke.
Hais working for a choke but Machine is defending well.
Machine trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Machine preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hais.
Machine is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Hais off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hais has got his arm under Machine's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Machine has spun round into Hais's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Hais.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Hais dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hais with a jab.
Machine throws out a loose jab but Hais uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hais wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vladimir Hais seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hais scores with a sloppy right hand. Machine should have avoided that one.
Machine throws a leg kick but Hais checks it.
Machine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hais wants to clinch up but Machine keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hais!
Poor strikes thrown by Machine there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Machine with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hais is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hais really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Machine working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hais bucks Machine off and manages to get back to his feet!
Hais lands a head kick. Machine smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Ray Machine has been cut.
Machine gets a clinch.
Hais has picked Machine up - he's going for a ride! Hais dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Vladimir Hais overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hais is trying to work for a kimura but Machine is defending well.
Hais wants to pass to mount but Machine is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hais seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Machine has recovered full guard.
Machine working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hais.
Hais drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Machine manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hais has Machine in his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hais is on top in guard.
Hais tries to free his leg and advance position but Machine is retaining full guard.
Machine pushes Hais off and gets back to his feet.
Hais throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hais rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hais passes into half guard.
Machine wants to get back to full guard.
Hais is trying to control the action in half guard but Machine is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hais is working for a submission of some sort.
Machine is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Hais clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Machine's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hais closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hais tries to advance position but instead Machine slips a leg back in to half guard.
Hais is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hais wants to free his trapped foot but Machine is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Machine trying to hold on to Hais's head to control him but Hais postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hais seems to be working for a kimura but Machine defends the submission attempt.
Hais throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hais is working for a submission of some sort.
Hais is pressing down on Machine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Machine is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machine is looking for a sweep. Hais is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machine works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hais trying to control but Machine is working from the bottom.
Hais throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hais trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Machine manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hais is on top in guard.
Hais with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hais prevents Machine from getting back to his feet.
Hais pushes down on Machine's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machine is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hais tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hais passes to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais wants to control but Machine is keeping him busy.
Hais looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Machine is avoiding damage well.
Hais has knee on belly momentarily but Machine bucks him off and regains half guard.
Machine wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hais uses his free foot to push down on Machine's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Machine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Hais had his way with Ray Machine in that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Machine's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hais looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hais throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.
Hais defending well as Machine loads up on a big left hand.
Hais fails with the takedown
and Machine counters with a single leg into guard. Hais didn't expect that.
Machine slips nicely into half guard.
Hais trying to control from the bottom.
Hais actively working from the bottom here.
Hais tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hais looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine wants to work for an arm triangle but Hais is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Machine prevents Hais from improving his position.
Hais is defending against the submission attempts here by Machine.
Hais gets back to full guard.
Hais looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machine looking to pass the guard.
Hais looking for a guillotine here but Machine defends easily.
Machine drops back looking for a leg! Hais is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hais manages to kick Machine off! Machine jumps back into Hais's guard.
Machine wants to control from the top but Hais keeps moving.
Hais has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hais will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hais tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hais has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Machine has managed to get both his arms back between Hais's legs - danger averted.
Hais bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machine's guard.
Haisis looking to pass into half guard but Machine pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Machine is in guard.
Machine thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Machine passes Hais's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hais tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Hais is staying active underneath Machine, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Machine content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hais tries to roll over but Machine keeps him under control.
Hais is refusing to be controlled, as Machine sits in half guard.
Vladimir Hais is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hais is looking to control Machine's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hais avoid being mounted?
Machine wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hais keeps working.
Machine prevents Hais from improving his position.
Machine thows a huge punch but Hais dodges it nicely.
Ray Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hais has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Hais!
Vladimir Hais is the new bantamweight champion!
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