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GCC: End of the Month PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cadiz Chiclana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sun Shine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cadiz Chiclana has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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169 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cadiz Chiclana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sun Shine!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chiclana blocks a head kick by Shine.
Shine cracks Chiclana with an open hand slap.
Chiclana pushes Shine up against the cage in a clinch.
Chiclana drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shine pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chiclana is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shine scores with a one two! Chiclana had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chiclana falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shine.
A short uppercut from Shine.
Shine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chiclana has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chiclana tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shine smiles and moves away.
Chiclana lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Shine tests Chiclana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shine misses with a head kick.
Shine moves into the clinch.
Shine throws a punch but it's blocked by Chiclana.
Chiclana is trying to force a seperation but Shine has the dominant position.
Chiclana tries to pull guard but Shine holds him up against the cage and eventually Chiclana drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadiz Chiclana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shine tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chiclana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shine lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shine.
Shine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Shine pushes Chiclana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chiclana backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shine.
Shine misses with some punches.
Shine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shine lands an elbow that stopped Chiclana in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Shine.
Chiclana is breathing heavily.
Shine working Chiclana over with knees to the body.
Shine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chiclana's defenses.
Shine with a knee to the head.
Shine lands a right hand.
Shine connects with a knee to the head.
Chiclana pushes Shine back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shine connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chiclana's face.
Shine lands an elbow inside that Chiclana shrugs off.
Shine lands a shot to the body.
Chiclana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shine lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chiclana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chiclana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shine lands a left hand.
Shine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chiclana is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shine.
Shine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chiclana is working for takedown but Shine is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shine lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shine stalling.
Shine lands with a short shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Shine.
Chiclana can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shine.
Shine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chiclana backwards.
A short right from Shine.
Chiclana is trying to break the clinch but Shine has him pressed against the cage.
Shine has Chiclana pressed against the cage.
Shine landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiclana drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shine gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shine crunches a lovely knee into Chiclana's ribcage.
Shine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chiclana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short right from Shine on the inside.
Shine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chiclana backwards.
Shine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chiclana is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shine scores with a hook to the body.
Shine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chiclana's defenses.
Chiclana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shine lands with a light punch inside.
Shine lands a nice knee to the body.
Shine unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chiclana lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chiclana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shine scores with a sloppy right hand. Chiclana should have avoided that one.
Shine defending well as Chiclana loads up on a big left hand.
Chiclana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shine lands with a nice body punch.
Sun Shine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shine moves into range and clinches up with Chiclana.
Shine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shine scores with a knee to the head.
Chiclana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shine just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chiclana's brow.
Shine tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chiclana works on Shine's body with a couple of short punches.
Chiclana blocks a body shot from Shine.
Shine prevents the takedown attempt.
A right handed body shot lands from Shine.
Shine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chiclana backwards.
Shine just leaning against Chiclana, taking a breather.
Chiclana looking for a takedown.
Chiclana tries to circle away but Shine has him pinned against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chiclana takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shine scores with a shoulder strike.
Shine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Shine.
Shine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sun Shine dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chiclana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Shine manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Chiclana wants to control from the top but Shine keeps moving.
Chiclana slips nicely into half guard.
Chiclana passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shine!
Shine is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiclana goes for an armbar but Shine turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Shine.
Shine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chiclana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chiclana looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shine is one step ahead there.
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.
Shine stands up and waves to Chiclana to follow him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shine wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chiclana throws a hook but Shine avoids it easily.
Chiclana walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shine.
Shine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chiclana.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shine!
Danga de danga de dang - Shine scores with a four punch combination!
Shine throws a combination. Chiclana tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shine throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shine clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shine gets through Chiclana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Shine.
Shine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Shine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chiclana backwards.
Shine lands a right hand.
Chiclana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shine.
Shine misses with the head strike.
Shine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chiclana takes an elbow to the temple.
Shine is pressed up against the cage. Chiclana has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shine down to the mat. Shine avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chiclana instigates a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shine.
Shine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chiclana blocks it with crossed arms.
Chiclana wants to break free but Shine has control.
Chiclana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shine scores with a shot to the side of Chiclana's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiclana tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shine lands a right hand.
Shine crunches a lovely knee into Chiclana's ribcage.
Chiclana gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shine regains guard.
Chiclana tries to free his leg and advance position but Shine is retaining full guard.
Chiclana trying to control but Shine is working from the bottom.
Shine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Sun Shine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Chiclana takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shine lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shine drives through and clinches with Chiclana against the cage.
Shine has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shine lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shine lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shine gets through Chiclana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chiclana has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shine avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shine.
Shine lands a body punch.
Shine lands an uppercut.
Sun Shine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stalling in the clinch from Shine.
Shine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chiclana backwards.
Shine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chiclana backwards.
A short right from Shine on the inside.
Shine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chiclana backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shine.
Good body shot from Shine.
Shine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice left hand lands by Shine.
A short body shot lands from Shine as the two fighters clinch.
Shine scores with a knee to the head.
Shine stalling.
Shine is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiclana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shine lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Shine with a knee to the head.
Chiclana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shine misses with a knee strike.
Shine digs a right hand into Chiclana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chiclana's gas tank.
Shine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shine.
Good body shot from Shine.
Shine lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chiclana or not.
Shine throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chiclana blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shine creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shine presses Chiclana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shine has Chiclana pressed against the cage, preventing Chiclana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shine lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shine.
Shine pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chiclana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shine tries a knee to the head but Chiclana blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Chiclana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shine lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chiclana looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chiclana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Shine lands a body shot.
Chiclana can't get the takedown.
Chiclana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shine lands with a light punch inside.
Shine working aggressively here.
Shine lands an elbow that stopped Chiclana in his tracks for a moment.
Shine blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shine lands with a left to the head.
Shine tries a knee to the head but Chiclana blocks it.
Shine missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Shine.
Chiclana is trying to break the clinch but Shine is controlling him.
Shine lands an uppercut.
Chiclana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cadiz Chiclana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chiclana avoiding damage as Shine throws knees to the body.
Shine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chiclana's defenses.
A hook to the body from Shine.
Chiclana drags the fight down to the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiclana looking to control.
Chiclana wants to sweep but no luck.
Shine would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chiclana wants to sweep but no luck.
Chiclana thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chiclana's guard.
Chiclana trying to keep a closed guard but Shine is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Cadiz Chiclana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chiclana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shine is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cadiz Chiclana.
Shine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chiclana momentarily.
Shine lands with a kick to the temple. Chiclana shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chiclana misses with a hook. Shine ducked under it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sun Shine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sun Shine!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Touchin Bungholz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Knudsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knudsen has chosen Gorgoroth - Destroyer as his entrance music. Touchin Bungholz has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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168 lbs
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168 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Touchin Bungholz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Konrad Knudsen!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Bungholz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bungholz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Knudsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bungholz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knudsen misses with a low kick as Bungholz jumps back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bungholz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Knudsen throws a hook to the side of Bungholz's head but Bungholz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Knudsen tries to work over Bungholz's front leg with a kick but Bungholz checks it.
Bungholz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Knudsen.
Knudsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knudsen throws a solid leg kick but Bungholz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Knudsen.
Bungholz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knudsen clinches but Bungholz breaks the clinch
and Bungholz counters with a single leg into guard. Knudsen didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz tries to free his leg and advance position but Knudsen is retaining full guard.
Bungholz is working hard here to advance position.
Bungholz stands and throws Knudsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bungholz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Knudsen stops Bungholz from passing to mount.
Bungholz goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Knudsen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bungholz's guard! Nice work there by Knudsen!
Bungholz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knudsen is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen tries to stand but Bungholz is controlling from the bottom.
Bungholz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Knudsen's guard.
Knudsen keeping full guard, as Bungholz tries to pass.
Bungholz wants to control from the top but Knudsen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knudsen keeping full guard, as Bungholz tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Knudsen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Knudsen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Knudsen!
Knudsen has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Knudsen misses with a two punch combination.
Knudsen tries to score with a low kick but Bungholz moves his leg out of the way.
Nice body kick there by Knudsen.
Bungholz moves forwards but Knudsen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Knudsen throws a hook to the side of Bungholz's head but Bungholz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen clinches but Bungholz breaks the clinch
and Bungholz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knudsen thinking.
Knudsen stuns Bungholz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bungholz is breathing heavily.
Bungholz dodges the punch combination from Knudsen.
Knudsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bungholz counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bungholz moves out of range as Knudsen throws a body kick.
Knudsen throws a leg kick but Bungholz checks it.
Knudsen darts in trying to clinch
and Bungholz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bungholz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Touchin Bungholz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Knudsen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bungholz moves into the clinch.
Knudsen working hard to break the clinch.
Knudsen pulls guard.
Knudsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bungholz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knudsen is keeping the position for now.
Knudsen is trying to control the position but Bungholz postures up.
Bungholz has gone for a leg lock! Knudsen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bungholz's guard.
Bungholz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Knudsen stacks Bungholz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Knudsen!
Bungholz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Knudsen is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz is trying to escape the mount.
Knudsen stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Knudsen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bungholz is out of range.
Knudsen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bungholz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Knudsen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knudsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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.
Knudsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bungholz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Knudsen!
Bungholz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bungholz working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Knudsen tries to hold on but Bungholz postures up.
Bungholz with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz trying to control but Knudsen is having none of it.
Knudsen gets back to half guard.
Bungholz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Bungholz wants to work for an arm triangle but Knudsen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Knudsen is trying to stand up here but Bungholz is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bungholz seems to be looking for submissions.
Bungholz prevents Knudsen from standing back up.
Knudsen manages to get to full guard.
Touchin Bungholz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bungholz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Knudsen is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Touchin Bungholz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Knudsen wants to clinch but Bungholz slips to the side
and Bungholz counters with a takedown into side control.
Bungholz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Knudsen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Knudsen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bungholz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bungholz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Knudsen is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bungholz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Knudsen, who protects the arm well.
Bungholz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Knudsen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bungholz tries for a kimura but Knudsen is defending well.
Bungholz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bungholz swings around for an armbar but Knudsen sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bungholz's guard.
Knudsen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Knudsen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bungholz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knudsen is looking to stand up but Bungholz won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bungholz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Knudsen advances position into side control!
A lull in the action here as Knudsen stalls from top position.
Touchin Bungholz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Knudsen decides to stand back up. Knudsen steps back and let's Bungholz get back to his feet.
Konrad Knudsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knudsen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Konrad Knudsen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knudsen connects with a body shot.
Knudsen tries to clinch up but Bungholz circles away and keeps his distance.
Knudsen tries to clinch but Bungholz moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knudsen throws the kick towards the body but Bungholz avoids it.
Knudsen thows a body shot but no joy.
Konrad Knudsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Knudsen wants to land a leg kick but Bungholz is out of range.
Knudsen avoids the body shot from Bungholz.
Bungholz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Knudsen.
Knudsen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knudsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bungholz blocks a jab.
Bungholz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knudsen moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Konrad Knudsen.
I think Bungholz 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Touchin Bungholz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Garion Bel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Brand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brand is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Russell Brand and Katie Perry. Garion Bel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Russell Brand's chin.
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135 lbs
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143 lbs
5 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent 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
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Garion Bel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Russell Brand!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brand shoots for a double leg takedown but Bel sprawls well. He's pushed Brand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bel misses with a wild combination.
Bel throws a right and a left that Brand avoids nicely.
Brand fails to land the takedown.
Garion Bel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brand throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bel throws an overhand right that lands on Brand's shoulder, as Brand tries to avoid the shot.
Bel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bel lands a nice looking body shot.
Brand shoots in but Bel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garion Bel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Brand.
No joy there for Bel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brand fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brand looks for a takedown but Bel sprawls well.
Brand throws a series of punches but Bel avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bel throws a jab but it's blocked by Brand.
Bel scores with a one two! Brand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brand counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brand.
Brand holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bel wants to get back to striking at distance but Brand won't allow it.
Brand gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Brand is controlling him.
Brand tries to free his leg and advance position but Bel is retaining full guard.
Bel keeping moving, preventing Brand from controlling successfully.
Bel controls Brand momentarily but Brand frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brand prevents Bel from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brand showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Russell Brand hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Brand drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Brand looks gassed!
Brand throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Brand stands up.
Bel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brand momentarily.
Bel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brand tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bel is able to avoid easily.
Bel lands a jab.
Bel looks to score with a jab to the body but Brand is just out of range.
Brand has taken the fight to the clinch.
Brand has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brand is trying to break free.
Brand decides to pull guard.
Bel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bel wants to control from the top but Brand keeps moving.
Brand keeping full guard, as Bel tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bel preventing the sweep.
Brand keeping moving, preventing Bel from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bel content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Garion Bel just wasn't active enough.
Brand looks to land a combination but Bel avoids it well.
Brand changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bel tries to avoid it but Brand manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bel to the ground. Bel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brand will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bel thuds a left hand into Brand's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Brand dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brand moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bel misses with an uppercut.
Bel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bel throws out a loose jab but Brand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brand moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brand shoots in but no luck this time.
Bel misses with a double jab
and Brand counters with a head kick.
Brand staying out of range there.
Bel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brand.
Bel scores with a one two! Brand had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garion Bel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A shot to the liver by Bel. Beautiful body shot.
No joy there for Bel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brand uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brand closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brand lands in his opponent's guard.
Brand is breathing heavily.
Brand tries to free his leg and advance position but Bel is retaining full guard.
Brand wants to control from the top but Bel keeps moving.
Brand won't allow Bel to sweep him here.
Brand trying to control but Bel is working from the bottom.
Brand advances to half guard.
Brand wants to take a breather but Bel is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brand is looking for a kimura here.
Bel is not content to let Brand control the position.
Bel is looking for a sweep. Brand is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brand is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Bel wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bel tries to roll over but Brand keeps him under control.
Brand throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brand prevents Bel from improving his position.
Bel wants to stand back up but Brand manages to pass into side control.
Brand stands up.
Bel keeps the fight on the outside.
Brand is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brand drives through and clinches with Bel against the cage.
Bel working hard to break the clinch.
Brand decides to pull guard.
Bel stays in close to Brand's body and controls the position.
Brand working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Brand showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Bel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brand counters with a nice body kick.
Bel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bel throws a lazy right hand but Brand sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brand tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bel paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brand scores with a body shot.
Brand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brand fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bel manages to avoid it.
Brand misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Bel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bel connects with a crisp jab.
Brand defending well as Bel loads up on a big left hand.
Brand shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bel throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bel moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bel fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bel misses the shot to the body.
Brand shoots in for a double leg but Bel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bel.
Brand dodges the punch combination from Bel.
Bel throws a combination that misses
and Brand counters with a single leg into guard. Bel didn't expect that.
Bel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bel controls Brand momentarily but Brand frees himself.
Brand thows a big elbow that misses.
Brand advances to half guard.
Bel is trying to stand up here but Brand is controlling him well.
Bel trying to control but Brand postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brand content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bel won't allow Brand to pass to mount.
Bel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bel tries to get out of the position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Brand misses with a few strikes there.
Brand tries to clinch up.
Bel throws a combination that misses
and Brand counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brand swinging wildly here.
Brand tries to clinch but Bel is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bel. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bel.
Bel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brand backs up against the cage.
Brand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brand's head.
Donk. Bel catches Brand right on the button with a cross.
Brand forces Bel back against the cage and clinches.
Bel wants to get back to striking at distance but Brand won't allow it.
Brand content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brand tries to score a body lock takedown but Bel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Garion Bel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Brand.
Bel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brand has him pressed against the cage.
Bel manages to break the clinch.
Brand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brand shoots in for a double leg but Bel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bel lands a nice hook to Brand's body. Brand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bel misses with a double jab
and Brand counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brand moves away.
Garion Bel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Bel as Brand shoots in.
Garion Bel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bel scores with a jab to the body.
Bel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Bel scores with a four punch combination!
Brand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bel tries to bum rush Brand with a series of wild strikes but Brand uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Russell Brand is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bel throws a series of punches but Brand avoids them all with ease.
And that's the end of the fight!
Russell Brand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brand winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russell Brand!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nori Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Forlan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec's entrance music is Cannibal Corpse - I Will Kill You. A fine choice. 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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215 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Nori Borec!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Forlan!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borec throws a nice outside leg kick.
Borec throws a half hearted mid kick.
Borec defending well as Forlan loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Borec lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Forlan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Forlan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Forlan throws a series of punches but Borec moves out of range.
Borec slips under a jab from Forlan.
Borec slips a straight right by Forlan.
Forlan throws a jab when Borec was well out of range.
Borec walks into a jab.
Borec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Borec throws a leg kick but Forlan moved away.
Borec moves away from the strike by Forlan.
Diego Forlan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forlan lands with a right hand.
Forlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Borec.
Nice defenses there by Borec.
Borec with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Forlan to score with a decent uppercut.
Forlan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Forlan misses with a straight left.
Forlan throws a jab when Borec was well out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Forlan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Borec - the referee stops the clock and Forlan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Borec. Forlan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forlan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Forlan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Forlan misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Forlan misses its intended target.
Forlan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borec plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A decent looking cross lands there for Forlan.
A head kick misses from Borec.
Forlan just misses with a punch to the body.
Borec moves away from the strike by Forlan.
Borec misses with a head kick.
Borec takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Borec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forlan.
Forlan misses with an uppercut.
Forlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borec.
Crunch! Borec slams his shin into Forlan's torso.
Borec moves out of range as Forlan strikes.
Forlan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Forlan tries to bum rush Borec with a series of wild strikes but Borec uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borec connects with a solid leg kick.
Borec stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Borec slips a straight right by Forlan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forlan misses the jab.
Borec chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Borec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big left from Forlan misses.
Forlan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borec manages to avoid it.
Forlan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Borec was well out of range. Poor timing from Forlan.
Borec turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Forlan looks gassed!
Borec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forlan.
Borec lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Borec lands a high kick!
Borec throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Borec lands a high kick!
Borec lands with a straight right. Forlan didn't see that one coming.
Forlan looks to land a combination but Borec avoids it well.
Borec explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Borec fakes the leg kick and cracks Forlan in the body.
Borec changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Borec.
Forlan walks into a straight right hand from Borec.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Borec.
Borec looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Forlan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Borec.
Good leg kick by Borec there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Borec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Borec.
Borec connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Borec.
Borec lands a nice looking kick to the body. Forlan takes a step back to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borec lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Borec scores with a jab.
Borec throws a nice head kick!
Borec lands with a slapping head kick.
Borec scores with a leg kick.
Borec feints and then cracks Forlan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Forlan down.
Both fighters circling a little - Borec finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Forlan takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Borec.
Forlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borec looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Borec moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Forlan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Borec.
Forlan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Borec throws a nice inside leg kick.
Forlan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Forlan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borec can pounce on him.
Borec lands a really nice looking cross but Forlan seems unphased.
Forlan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borec throws a leg kick which misses Forlan's front leg but catches the back leg as Forlan tries to avoid it.
Forlan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forlan 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.
Borec turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Borec.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borec slips under a jab.
Forlan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Borec feints and then cracks Forlan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Forlan down.
Borec moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nori Borec dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Borec lunges at Forlan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forlan's hand.
Forlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nori Borec is winning the standup battle so far.
Borec scoring well with a low kick there.
Borec moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Borec looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Borec. Forlan shrugs it off though.
Borec tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Forlan.
Forlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borec moves away.
Jab, jab by Forlan - just one landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Forlan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Borec has got the better of the exchanges.
A slapping body kick lands there for Borec.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borec.
Forlan throws a lazy right hand but Borec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borec throws a leg kick which misses Forlan's front leg but catches the back leg as Forlan tries to avoid it.
Borec throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Borec, as that shot connected.
Forlan dodges the punch combination from Borec.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borec tries to bum rush Forlan with a series of wild strikes but Forlan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Both fighters circling a little - Borec finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Forlan looks to land a right hand but Borec moved out of range.
A head kick from Borec lands but Forlan takes it in his stride.
Forlan lands a jab to the head.
Borec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Forlan can do to turn this around?
Borec slips a jab from Forlan.
Borec keeps Forlan at a distance using the push kick.
Forlan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Forlan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borec.
Nori Borec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borec lands with a cross.
Borec with a jab.
Borec dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Forlan. That did some damage!
A combination from Forlan does no damage.
Borec scores with a kick to the body.
Borec delivers a nice body kick.
Borec throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borec throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Forlan.
Forlan looks to throw the jab but Borec is out of range.
Borec uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Forlan.
Borec scores with a spinning back kick!
A solid leg kick lands there for Borec.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forlan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borec.
Borec ducks under a wild hook from Forlan.
Forlan looks to land a left hand but Borec moved out of range nicely.
Borec moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Forlan connects with a crisp jab.
Forlan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Borec lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Borec explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Borec scores with a leg kick.
Borec connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borec.
Borec moves away from the strike by Forlan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Forlan on the side of the head.
Borec thuds a left hand into Forlan's body.
A good leg kick by Borec.
Borec throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borec throws a front kick that sends Forlan stumbling back into the cage.
Borec buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Borec scores with a kick to the midsection.
Borec turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Borec lands with a thumping leg kick.
Forlan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Borec lands a nice looking kick to the body. Forlan takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Borec!
Borec lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Forlan walks into a left hand.
Forlan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Forlan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Borec cracks the inside of Forlan's front leg.
Borec scores with a spinning back kick!
Forlan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Forlan drops his hands momentarily and Borec takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Forlan throws a hook to the side of Borec's head but Borec sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forlan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Borec bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Borec scores with a one two! Forlan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Forlan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Borec fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Forlan.
Borec lands with a kick to the temple. Forlan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Borec scores with a nice body kick.
Borec scores with a push kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borec connects with a body shot.
Borec bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Borec scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Borec. That's going to slow Forlan down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nori Borec dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Forlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Borec.
Borec lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Borec connects with a solid leg kick.
Borec throws a wild body kick that Forlan sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Borec.
Borec lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Forlan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Forlan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borec.
Borec moves out of range of the strikes.
Borec is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Borec defending well as Forlan loads up on a big left hand.
Forlan looks to score with a jab to the body but Borec is just out of range.
Forlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Forlan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forlan misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Forlan misses the target.
Forlan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Forlan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Forlan staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Forlan throws a combination that misses
and Borec counters with a low kick, right behind Forlan 's knee.
Forlan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Borec.
Borec lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Forlan throws a hook but Borec avoids it easily.
Borec moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Borec slips a jab from Forlan.
Forlan throws a hook but Borec blocks it.
Borec lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crunch! Borec slams his shin into Forlan's torso.
Borec throws a front kick that sends Forlan stumbling back into the cage.
Borec throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Forlan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Borec goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Borec.
A head kick from Borec lands but Forlan takes it in his stride.
Borec thows a body kick. Forlan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Borec feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Forlan's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec connects with a good right hand that stumbles Forlan. Forlan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Borec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forlan.
Borec with a hook.
Forlan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Borec looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Borec cracks a nice hook into Forlan's ribs.
Borec throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Forlan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Borec.
Forlan misses with an uppercut. Borec saw that one coming.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Forlan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Borec - the referee stops the clock and Forlan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Borec. Forlan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Borec throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Forlan.
Forlan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Borec bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Borec scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Borec cracks the inside of Forlan's front leg.
Borec looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borec lands with a kick to the temple. Forlan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forlan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice shot lands for Forlan.
Borec feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Forlan's calf.
Forlan misses with a hook. Borec ducked under it nicely.
Borec lands with a thumping leg kick.
Borec scores with a leg kick.
Forlan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Forlan misses the jab.
Forlan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Borec. That one must have hurt.
Borec ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Borec avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forlan thows a body shot but no joy.
Borec throws the kick towards the body but Forlan avoids it.
Borec pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Forlan lands a glancing blow to the side of Borec's head.
Borec throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borec staying out of range there.
Borec lands with a thumping leg kick.
Borec takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Forlan misses with a looping right.
Borec throws a push kick but Forlan slaps the foot to one side.
Forlan throws the left hand but Borec avoids the punch easily.
Borec lets loose with a powerful body kick. Forlan will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Forlan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borec throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Borec.
Borec is looking to slow Forlan down with leg kicks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Borec - that will leave a mark!
Forlan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Forlan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Borec buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Borec cracks the inside of Forlan's front leg.
Borec lunges at Forlan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Forlan's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nori Borec clearly takes that round.
That's time! Borec's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Borec works the jab nicely.
Borec scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Forlan throws an overhand right that lands on Borec's shoulder, as Borec tries to avoid the shot.
Borec walks into a left hand.
Borec misses with a kick to the body.
Borec keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Forlan.
Borec slips under a jab.
Forlan throws a series of strikes that have Borec backpedaling.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Borec.
Borec defending well as Forlan loads up on a big left hand.
Forlan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Forlan throws a lazy right hand but Borec sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Borec throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Forlan.
Borec scores with a nice strike.
Forlan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Forlan is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Borec fakes the leg kick and cracks Forlan in the body.
Forlan throws a jab when Borec was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forlan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borec.
Borec feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Forlan's calf.
Borec lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Borec lands a head kick!
Borec lands a jab to the nose.
Borec fakes the leg kick and cracks Forlan in the body.
Borec moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Borec.
A thudding body kick lands there by Borec!
Forlan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Borec scores with a head kick.
Forlan misses with a straight right.
Borec lands a head kick. Forlan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borec throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big right from Forlan misses.
Borec lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Borec pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Borec pushes Forlan away with a front kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Forlan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Forlan throws out a loose jab but Borec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borec ducks under a wild hook from Forlan.
Forlan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Forlan throws a body punch but Borec moves out of range.
A slow jab from Forlan misses its intended target.
Borec throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Forlan.
Borec throws a nice outside leg kick.
Forlan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Forlan connects with a nice looking jab.
Borec throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Borec scores with a kick to the midsection.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Borec.
Forlan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Forlan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec thumps Forlan with a low kick.
Borec thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Forlan if he has to take too many more of those.
Forlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Borec.
A thudding body kick lands there by Borec!
Borec bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Borec scoring well with a low kick there.
Forlan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Borec scores with the left hand. Forlan knows he should have avoided that one.
Forlan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Borec. Borec obviously looking to wear him down.
Borec throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Borec.
A slapping leg kick lands for Borec.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borec, right into the meat.
A head kick from Borec lands but Forlan takes it in his stride.
Borec throws a head kick that Forlan semi-blocks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borec turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Borec lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Forlan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Borec scores with a kick to the midsection.
Forlan tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Forlan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Borec.
An inside leg kick lands from Borec.
Borec scores with a kick to the body.
Borec scores with a leg kick.
Nice body punch from Borec.
An inside leg kick lands from Borec.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Borec - that will leave a mark!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borec, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Borec.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Borec lands a body shot.
Forlan fails to land with a series of punches.
Borec cracks the inside of Forlan's front leg.
Borec throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nori Borec had his way with Diego Forlan in that round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Borec lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Borec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A clash of legs there as Forlan blocks the low kick.
Borec lands a nice looking kick to the body. Forlan takes a step back to recover.
A big right from Forlan misses.
Borec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Forlan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Borec catches Forlan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Borec, right into the meat.
Borec punishes Forlan's body with a nice straight punch.
Borec throws a head kick that misses.
Borec thuds his shin into the meat of Forlan's side.
Borec blocks a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Borec.
Forlan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borec sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borec lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Forlan has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Borec.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec lands with a thumping leg kick.
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.
Borec scores with a kick to the midsection.
Borec misses with a head kick.
Borec lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Forlan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Forlan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Borec throws a leg kick which misses Forlan's front leg but catches the back leg as Forlan tries to avoid it.
Borec lands with a kick to the ribs.
Borec thumps Forlan with a low kick.
Borec throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Borec.
Borec connects with a solid leg kick.
Forlan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borec.
Borec throws a front kick that sends Forlan stumbling back into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Borec.
Borec keeps Forlan at a distance using the push kick.
Borec chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Diego Forlan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Borec chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Borec. Forlan shrugs it off though.
Forlan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Borec can pounce on him.
Forlan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A good leg kick by Borec.
Borec lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick from Borec.
A slapping body kick lands there for Borec.
Borec closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Borec lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Borec cracks a nice hook into Forlan's ribs.
Borec lands a head kick. Forlan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Forlan misses the jab.
Borec scores with a push kick.
Forlan misses with a wild combination.
Borec bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Borec displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forlan throws out the jab.
Forlan throws a hook but Borec blocks it.
Borec tries to bum rush Forlan with a series of wild strikes but Forlan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Borec throws a quick inside leg kick.
Borec on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A nice leg kick lands there from Borec.
Forlan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Forlan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Borec moves away from the strike by Forlan.
Borec lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Forlan circles away quickly and effectively.
Forlan misses with a body shot.
Forlan takes a swing at Borec's ribcage but misses.
Forlan moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circling - Forlan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Borec. That's going to slow Forlan down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forlan misses with a wild combination.
Borec with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nori Borec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Forlan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Forlan!
Forlan stalks Borec and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Borec's face. Borec staggers backwards, shaken.
Forlan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borec moves away.
Borec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borec lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body kick there by Borec.
Borec thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Forlan if he has to take too many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borec.
Borec lands with a kick to the temple. Forlan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters circling a little - Borec finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borec thumps Forlan with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Borec.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nori Borec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Borec 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:41
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:41
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:42
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nori Borec!
Nori Borec is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between crazy legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Odafin Tutuola (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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25
173 lbs
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180 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, crazy legs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Odafin Tutuola!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
legs misses with a looping left.
legs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tutuola goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tutuola takes a swing at legs's ribcage but misses.
Tutuola closes the distance and clinches up with legs, looking for a takedown. Tutuola pushes legs against the cage but legs circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
legs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tutuola paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tutuola swats away the attempt to clinch by legs.
legs throws a head kick but Tutuola moves out of range.
legs gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tutuola to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tutuola must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tutuola looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
legs keeping moving, preventing Tutuola from controlling successfully.
Tutuola stands and throws legs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
legs throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Odafin Tutuola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from legs.
Tutuola with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
legs is looking to slow Tutuola down with leg kicks.
Tutuola clinches but legs breaks the clinch
and legs counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola with a lazy takedown attempt
and legs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
crazy legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odafin Tutuola.
legs stalling.
Tutuola flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tutuola wants to control but legs is keeping busy.
Tutuola actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
legs thows a huge punch but Tutuola dodges it nicely.
Tutuola won't allow legs to pass to mount.
legs is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tutuola has managed to free his arm - good work.
legs is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tutuola is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
legs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
legs lands strikes from half guard.
legs postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Tutuola to stand up.
Tutuola clinches with his opponent.
legs crunches a lovely knee into Tutuola's ribcage.
Tutuola jumps guard but legs stands there with Tutuola around his waist. Tutuola gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
legs throws a knee to the head but misses.
legs gets underhooks to prevent Tutuola's takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
crazy legs dominated that round.
That's time! legs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
legs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
legs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tutuola shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches legs napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tutuola laying and praying for a moment but legs takes advantage and regains half guard.
Tutuola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but legs sees it coming and defends easily.
legs is doing well to control the position and prevent Tutuola from advancing to side control.
Tutuola is sneakily working for an arm triangle but legs sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
legs wants to get back to his feet.
legs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tutuola scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tutuola tries to stand but can't do so whilst legs controls his leg.
legs is trying to stand.
Tutuola seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. legs is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Odafin Tutuola!
Odafin Tutuola is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bloggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Green acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Bloggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, James Green!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green wants to clinch up but Bloggs keeps it at a distance.
Green fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bloggs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bloggs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Green paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Green fails to land the takedown.
Green circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bloggs throws a hook but Green blocks it.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Bloggs has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Green can't find room to land a body shot as Bloggs controls the action.
Green works on Bloggs's body with a couple of short punches.
Bloggs fails to pull guard.
Green jumps into guard, dragging Bloggs to the mat.
Green trying to keep a closed guard but Bloggs is proving a slippery customer.
Bloggs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Green looking for a sweep. Not yet Green, not yet.
Bloggs postures up.
Bloggs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Green's guard.
Green tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Green avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bloggs.
Green gets back to full guard.
Green lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bloggs!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Bloggs is looking to improve his position but Green isn't that keen on the idea.
Bloggs tries to improve his position but instead Green has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bloggs manages to reverse the position and now he's in Green's guard. Nice work there by Bloggs.
Bloggs wants to stand but Green has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Green lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bloggs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green stands up from mount. Strange move.
Bloggs darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Green actively working from the bottom here.
Green trying to control from the bottom.
Green is staying active underneath Bloggs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Green tries to roll over but Bloggs keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bloggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bloggs prevents Green from improving his position.
Bloggs is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Green wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green gets full guard.
Green controls Bloggs momentarily but Bloggs frees himself.
Green keeping full guard, as Bloggs tries to pass.
Bloggs makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bloggs pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Green is keeping the position for now.
Bloggs working some strikes from top position.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green is pulling down on Bloggs's head. It's preventing any offense from Bloggs, at least for the moment.
Green looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bloggs has picked Green up and slammed him! Green can't keep hold of the triangle and Bloggs manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Green's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Green manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Green looks gassed!
Bloggs moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bloggs keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Bloggs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bloggs working for a triangle but Green defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green trying to control but Bloggs is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Bloggs will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Green on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bloggs rushes Green and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green is working Bloggs over against the cage.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Bloggs avoids it by throwing Green back against the cage.
Green misses with a body punch.
Green stalling.
A right hand to the body from Green.
Green is leaning against Bloggs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Green cracks Bloggs with a nice body shot.
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!
Green escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bloggs takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Green connects with a body shot.
Green closes the distance and clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Green.
Green stalls.
Green stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Green misses with a punch to the body.
Green goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bloggs prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bloggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloggs swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bloggs tries to pull guard but Green holds him up against the cage and eventually Bloggs drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green breaks the clinch.
Bloggs gets caught flat footed, as Green shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Green trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Green got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bloggs has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Green has managed to get both his arms back between Bloggs's legs - danger averted.
Green 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.
Bloggs keeping full guard, as Green tries to pass.
Bloggs looking to control.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Greenis looking to pass into half guard but Bloggs pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Bloggs is in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Green tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bloggs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bloggs tries to free his leg and advance position but Green is retaining full guard.
Green is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bloggs stands and steps away. Green gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
No joy there for Bloggs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bloggs darts in trying to clinch
and Green counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloggs fails to pull guard.
Green lands a shot to the body.
Green goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bloggs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Green just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bloggs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloggs.
Bloggs is trying to break the clinch but Green is controlling him.
Bloggs misses with a short punch on the inside.
Green lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Green - that landed with a thud.
Green lands a body punch.
Green lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bloggs backwards.
Good body shot from Green.
Green tries a body shot but Bloggs blocks it.
Nice body punch from Green.
Green tries to land knees in the clinch but Bloggs avoids the damage to the body.
Green tries to work over Bloggs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bloggs has had enough of the clinch but Green keeps him there for the moment.
A right hand to the body from Green.
Green pulls guard effortlessly.
Green working for a triangle but Bloggs defends it easily.
Bloggs looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloggs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Bloggs with a nice head shot there.
Bloggs 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.
Bloggs stopping the sweep attempt from Green.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green pushes Bloggs off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Green showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bloggs throws a one two combo.
Green scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bloggs misses the jab.
Joe Bloggs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green lands a body shot.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green lands a nice shot that snaps Bloggs's head back.
Bloggs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bloggs jabs Green right on the nose. Green blinks but takes it well.
Bloggs fails to land the takedown.
Bloggs shoots in for a takedown but Green shows good takedown defense.
Bloggs wants to clinch
and Green counters with a right hand to the body.
Green closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good body shot from Green.
A right hook to the body lands for Green.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green pushes Bloggs back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Green has hold of one of Bloggs's legs. Bloggs is fighting the takedown attempt but Green gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Green controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green looking to pass the guard.
Green is pushing down on Bloggs's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bloggs is fighting to maintain full guard but Green has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
Green trying to control from half guard but Bloggs is working away.
Green looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bloggs looking for submissions off his back.
James Green has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bloggs defend it? Green steps over the head and cranks it - Bloggs is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Green!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Green! James Green retains his heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mack Donalds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mack Donalds is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Mack Donalds!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donalds lands with an overhand left.
Donalds throws a lazy right hand but Zoolander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donalds works Zoolander's body with a nice hook.
Donalds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donalds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Donalds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zoolander checks it well.
Zoolander looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Donalds throws a series of strikes that have Zoolander backpedaling.
Donalds lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zoolander at a distance.
Donalds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoolander.
Donalds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zoolander in his tracks.
Zoolander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donalds.
Donalds lands a nice looking body shot.
Donalds scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Donalds misses with an uppercut. Zoolander saw that one coming.
Donalds looks to score with a jab to the body but Zoolander is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Donalds.
Zoolander misses the jab.
Zoolander misses with a body punch
and Donalds counters with a stiff right hand.
Zoolander lands a head kick. Donalds smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donalds throws a looping overhand right but Zoolander ducks down to avoid it.
Zoolander misses with a straight left.
Mack Donalds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donalds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zoolander. Zoolander obviously looking to wear him down.
Zoolander slips a jab from Donalds.
Zoolander swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donalds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoolander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zoolander looks to score with a jab to the body but Donalds is just out of range.
Donalds looks to land a combination but Zoolander avoids it well.
Donalds will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zoolander displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donalds throws out the jab.
Donalds throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zoolander bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donalds getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donalds gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donalds tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zoolander moves out of range as Donalds strikes.
Zoolander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zoolander stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Donalds.
Zoolander throws a head kick but Donalds moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donalds lands a lovely overhand right.
Donalds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Donalds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zoolander's head backwards.
Donalds takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donalds fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zoolander is out of range.
Zoolander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zoolander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zoolander takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Donalds throws a nice looking combination but Zoolander bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donalds staying out of range there.
Zoolander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zoolander misses with a hook. Donalds ducked under it nicely.
Zoolander steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donalds.
A lazy left from Donalds finds it's target.
Zoolander throws a sloppy body shot
and Donalds counters with a straight right hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zoolander.
Donalds lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Donalds catches Zoolander right on the button with a cross.
Donalds misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick from Zoolander lands but Donalds takes it in his stride.
Donalds takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Donalds defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zoolander.
Zoolander scores with a one two! Donalds had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Donalds misses with a hook. Zoolander ducked under it nicely.
Donalds misses the jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zoolander!
Zoolander scores with a hook to the body. Donalds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donalds looks gassed!
A big left from Donalds misses.
Zoolander closes the distance and clinches up with Donalds, looking for a takedown. Zoolander pushes Donalds against the cage but Donalds circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Zoolander. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donalds scores with a three punch combo!
Zoolander misses with a wild combination.
Donalds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zoolander.
Zoolander takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zoolander changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Donalds looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donalds is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zoolander tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zoolander with the ground and pound but Donalds regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Zoolander sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Donalds defending well though.
Donalds really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zoolander. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Donalds is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zoolander thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Donalds's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoolander looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Donalds with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derek Zoolander will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zoolander connects with a right hand. Donalds shakes it off.
Donalds misses with a combination
letting Zoolander counter with a right hand.
Donalds is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Zoolander! Donalds is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Zoolander!
Derek Zoolander retains his middleweight title!
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