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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mauricio saluta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and andres no access (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

saluta
vs
no access

173 cm
20
165 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
25
162 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, mauricio saluta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, andres no access!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
no access shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has saluta pinned against the cage. saluta gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
no access is looking to clinch.
no access fails with a takedown attempt.
saluta lands a right hook to the body.
Nice shot by saluta.
no access shoots for a takedown but saluta saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
mauricio saluta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of andres no access.
no access looks gassed!
saluta throws a combination. no access tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
saluta connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
saluta closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks no access out cold! no access corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). mauricio saluta!

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mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hortons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and rick johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: my sacrifice by creed. 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.

Hortons
vs
johnson

195 cm
20
300 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

225 cm
25
309 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tim Hortons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, rick johnson!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hortons looks to land a combination but johnson avoids it well.
Hortons looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tim Hortons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
johnson looks for a takedown but Hortons sprawls well.
johnson slips under a jab from Hortons.
Hortons throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hortons has a takedown stuffed.
Hortons fakes high and swings low for a body shot but johnson manages to avoid it.

johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hortons napping and manages to drive through into side control!

johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hortons has escaped the position, nice work there.

johnson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hortons is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hortons might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hortons prevents johnson from improving position.
Hortons manages to work his way to half guard, despite johnson's best efforts.
johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Hortons defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hortons moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hortons is looking for a triangle but johnson pushes his legs off easily.

Hortons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. johnson defends it easily.

johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hortons keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

johnson 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.

Hortons is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hortons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Hortons looking for a guillotine here but johnson defends easily.

johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
johnson is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Hortons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. johnson is aware though and is defending well.

Hortons has his foot on johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. johnson works his way back into a safe position though.

johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

johnson drops back looking for a leg! Hortons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hortons manages to kick johnson off! johnson jumps back into Hortons's guard.

Hortons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hortons is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

johnson drops back looking for a leg! Hortons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hortons manages to kick johnson off! johnson jumps back into Hortons's guard.

johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hortons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Hortons's legs - danger averted.

Hortons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and johnson defends well.

Hortons is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. johnson is aware though and is defending well.

johnson 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.

johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hortons, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but rick johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

johnson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hortons paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hortons misses the jab.
Hortons throws a jab when johnson was well out of range.
Hortons tries for a takedown but johnson circles away easily
and johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hortons throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
johnson throws a right and a left that Hortons avoids nicely.
Hortons fails to land with a series of punches.
johnson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Tim Hortons has been cut.
johnson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A big left from Hortons misses.

johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hortons is trying to defend but johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hortons has managed to free his arm - good work.

johnson is trying to work for a kimura but Hortons is defending well.

johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hortons sees it coming and defends easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hortons is defending against the submission attempts here by johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hortons looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
johnson prevents Hortons from improving his position.
Hortons is trying to stand.

Hortons actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hortons is looking to escape.
johnson passes to full mount!
Hortons working to try and regain half guard.

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.

johnson is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hortons to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hortons shrugs it off.

johnson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Hortons has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hortons tries to get back to half guard but can't.

johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hortons manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hortons manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

johnson looking for submissions off his back.

johnson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hortons throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hortons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hortons working johnson over with strikes.
Hortons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
johnson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

johnson looking for submissions off his back.
johnson is looking for a sweep. Hortons is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hortons missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hortons lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
johnson wants to improve his position but Hortons is controlling well.
Hortons looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

johnson actively working from the bottom here.
johnson manages to get to full guard.
johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hortons scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hortons missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hortons accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hortons defends well.

johnson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Hortons breaks from the clinch.
Hortons connects with a nice looking jab.
johnson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

It looks like rick johnson has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hortons lands with a nice combination. johnson backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hortons misses with a straight left.
Hortons misses with a wild body shot.

johnson instigates a clinch.

johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hortons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Hortons.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but rick johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hortons fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hortons throws out the jab.
johnson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hortons's corner calls for a 1-2. Hortons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hortons moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hortons throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hortons scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hortons scores with a decent looking hook.

That has opened up rick johnson's cut even more.
Tim Hortons is winning the standup battle so far.
Hortons darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hortons will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hortons shoots in for a double leg but johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hortons pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
johnson fails with the takedown
and Hortons counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hortons to score with a decent uppercut.
Hortons throws a combination that misses

and johnson counters with a single leg into guard. Hortons didn't expect that.

Hortons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hortons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

johnson drops back looking for a leg! Hortons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hortons manages to kick johnson off! johnson jumps back into Hortons's guard.
Hortons has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Hortons is looking for a triangle but johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Hortons is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hortons is keeping the position for now.

Hortons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hortons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Hortons looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

johnson 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Hortons is retaining full guard.

johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Hortons throws a body punch but johnson moves out of range.
Hortons throws a hook but johnson avoids it easily.
johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tim Hortons has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of rick johnson.
johnson takes one to the side of the head.
Hortons misses with the combination.
Hortons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice defenses there by johnson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hortons misses with a looping right.
Hortons fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hortons is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of johnson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take johnson's back!
johnson turns into Hortons and is now in his guard.

Hortons working for a triangle but johnson defends it easily.
johnson trying to control but Hortons is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hortons looking for a sweep. Not yet Hortons, not yet.
Hortons is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hortons looking to hit a scissor sweep but johnson is one step ahead there.
Hortons keeping moving, preventing johnson from controlling successfully.

Hortons has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but johnson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hortons manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hortons punishing his opponent with strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hortons showed his dominance in that final round.
I think johnson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... rick johnson!

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FIGHT
RATING
93%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Krigare (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl The Crusher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krigare's entrance music is Achtung Pantzer by Raubtier. 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.

Krigare
vs
The Crusher

168 cm
20
167 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
157 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Krigare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl The Crusher!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krigare uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Crusher.
Krigare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good leg kick by Krigare there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The Crusher cracks a nice hook into Krigare's ribs.
Krigare misses with a body punch
and The Crusher counters with a stiff right hand.
Krigare bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

It looks like Carl The Crusher has been cut.
Krigare misses with a double jab
and The Crusher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krigare swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and The Crusher counters with a stiff right hand.
Krigare walks into a left hand.
The Crusher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krigare.
Horrible takedown by The Crusher or perhaps it was just good defense by Krigare which made him look bad.
Krigare throws a combination that misses
and The Crusher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Crusher fails with an attempt to clinch.

Krigare shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krigare throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krigare tries to pass the half guard into mount. The Crusher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The Crusher is looking to control Krigare's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Crusher avoid being mounted?
The Crusher has his hands clasped together around Krigare's back. He's all about the action.
The Crusher trying to hold on to Krigare's head to control him but Krigare postures up.

Krigare decides to stand and escape the position.
Krigare lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krigare swings and misses with a shot to the body
and The Crusher counters with a left to the body.
Krigare jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Crusher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Krigare sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Krigare throws a shot to the body.
Krigare connects with an inside leg kick.
The Crusher blocks a head kick by Krigare.
The Crusher closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The Crusher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Krigare misses
and The Crusher counters with a nice body shot.
The Crusher misses with a series of wild punches.
The Crusher will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daniel Krigare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl The Crusher.
Krigare throws a hook but The Crusher blocks it.
Krigare misses with a combination
and Krigare takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krigare thows a leg kick but The Crusher checks it
and The Crusher counters with a nice body shot.
Krigare throws a jab when The Crusher was well out of range.

Krigare shoots in and gets a takedown into The Crusher's guard.
Krigare throws a big right hand that misses.
Krigare is looking to work some ground and pound but The Crusher has wrist control.
Krigare throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Crusher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The Crusher keeping full guard, as Krigare tries to pass.
The Crusher is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The Crusher looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Crusher is looking to stall here but Krigare recovers full guard.
The Crusher passes Krigare's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Crusher with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Crusher thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krigare's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crusher prevents Krigare from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Daniel Krigare dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carl The Crusher's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

The Crusher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krigare.
Krigare is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by The Crusher.
The Crusher ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The Crusher works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The Crusher changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krigare tries to avoid it but The Crusher manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krigare to the ground. Krigare escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Crusher uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krigare.
Krigare throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Crusher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krigare misses with a body shot
and The Crusher counters with a series of strikes. Krigare will be more careful next time no doubt.

The Crusher gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Krigare's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by The Crusher.
A jab from Krigare misses.
The Crusher uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krigare.
Krigare cracks The Crusher with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Crusher looks to score with a jab to the body but Krigare is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krigare misses the body punch
and The Crusher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Krigare throws the left hand but The Crusher avoids the punch easily.
The Crusher defending well as Krigare loads up on a big left hand.
Krigare clinches but The Crusher breaks the clinch

and The Crusher counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Krigare's guard now.

Krigare is working an open guard so The Crusher takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Krigare thows a body shot but no joy.
Krigare pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

The Crusher instigates a clinch.
The Crusher has Krigare pressed against the cage, preventing Krigare from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Crusher lands with a left to the head.

Krigare breaks from the clinch.
The Crusher fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Crusher takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Krigare throws a looping overhand right but The Crusher ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krigare wants to clinch.
Krigare fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krigare throws a leg kick but The Crusher sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Crusher cracks Krigare with a right hand to the side of the head.
Krigare throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krigare shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and The Crusher connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Crusher tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krigare sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Crusher somewhat.
Krigare throws a left and a right that both miss

and The Crusher holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Krigare lands a hook that snaps the head of The Crusher backwards.
The Crusher lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Krigare is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Crusher is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krigare gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Daniel Krigare has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carl The Crusher.

Krigare breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krigare misses with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krigare throws a big shot that misses.

The Crusher scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Krigare is looking for a sweep.
Krigare stops The Crusher from passing to mount.
The Crusher advances to mount.
Krigare avoids a series of strikes thrown by The Crusher.
The Crusher trying to control but Krigare is having none of it.

The Crusher is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Krigare has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Krigare!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krigare postures up.
Krigare throws and elbow that misses. The Crusher uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Krigare's guard. Nice move by The Crusher!
Krigare looking to hit a scissor sweep but The Crusher is one step ahead there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Crusher trying to control the position from guard on top but Krigare is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carl The Crusher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Carl The Crusher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

The Crusher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Krigare.
The Crusher thuds his right hand into Krigare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Crusher takes a swing at Krigare's ribcage but misses.
Krigare misses with an uppercut.
The Crusher circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Crusher tries to close the distance and clinch but Krigare swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Krigare looks to land a left hand but The Crusher moved out of range nicely.
The Crusher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krigare misses with a shot to the body
and The Crusher counters with a two punch combo.

The Crusher throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Krigare tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. The Crusher is in Krigare's guard.
The Crusher missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The Crusher trying to control but Krigare is working from the bottom.
The Crusher throwing strikes from guard but Krigare blocks nicely.
Krigare on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Krigare tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The Crusher sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Krigare doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! The Crusher paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Krigare - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Daniel Krigare!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konan Obrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacky Wacky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konan Obrien had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Obrien
vs
Wacky

193 cm
27
270 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

190 cm
21
278 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Konan Obrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacky Wacky!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wacky misses with a takedown attempt - Obrien sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wacky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obrien tries to avoid it but Wacky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obrien to the ground. Obrien escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Obrien misses with an uppercut. Wacky saw that one coming.
Obrien is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wacky will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Konan Obrien has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacky Wacky.
Obrien ducks under a wild hook from Wacky.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wacky.
Obrien motions for Wacky to come forward. Obrien throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wacky ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wacky drops his hands momentarily and Obrien takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wacky doesn't manage to clinch there - Obrien circles away.
Obrien lands a head kick. Wacky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

It looks like Jacky Wacky has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wacky throws a low kick but it's checked well by Obrien.
Obrien connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Obrien.
A jab lands there for Obrien.
A lazy left from Obrien finds it's target.

Obrien pushes Wacky up against the cage in a clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Obrien lands with a right to the head.
Obrien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wacky looks gassed!
A right handed body shot lands from Obrien.
Obrien misses with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Obrien as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wacky letting Obrien take a breather here.
Obrien lands a shoulder strike.

Obrien breaks from the clinch.
Nice cross by Obrien.
Obrien with a hook.
Obrien Rushes Wacky and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Wacky is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Obrien Piles on the pressure and Wacky crumples to the floor! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konan Obrien!

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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Bautin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Roland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bautin comes to the cage accompanied by Lobotomy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bautin
vs
Roland

220 cm
22
300 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

200 cm
28
290 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Bautin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Roland!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roland connects with a nice looking jab.
Roland walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Roland throws a jab when Bautin was well out of range.
Bautin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bautin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roland.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roland.
Nice shot lands for Roland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautin looks to throw the jab but Roland is out of range.
Roland throws a hook but Bautin blocks it.
Bautin moves away from the strike by Roland.
Bautin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Roland.
Roland slips under a jab.
Bautin thuds his shin into the meat of Roland's side.
Roland lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Roland slips under a jab from Bautin.
A telegraphed right hand from Roland misses the target.
Roland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bautin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roland manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Roland blocks the low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautin ducks under a wild hook from Roland.
Bautin stuns Roland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Roland looks gassed!

Bautin lands a big head kick that sends Roland tumbling to the mat! Bautin takes a step backwards and waves Roland back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Roland is rocked!

It looks like Antonio Roland has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bautin sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Roland's defenses. It connects perfectly with Roland's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Bautin!

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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Supko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Holy Girl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Supko comes to the cage accompanied by HERE WE GOOOOO!. The crowd seem to be enjoying Girl's choice of entrance music: Holy Ghost. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Supko
vs
Girl

185 cm
26
218 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

190 cm
22
221 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ben Supko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Holy Girl!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Supko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Supko misses with a short punch on the inside.

Girl gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Supko keeping moving, preventing Girl from controlling successfully.
Supko wants to sweep here but Girl controlling him for the moment.
Girl trying to control but Supko is working from the bottom.
Supko wants to stand but Girl is controlling the position.
Supko looking to control.
Supko is controlling Girl's posture.

Ben Supko has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Supko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Girl swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Girl wants to clinch
and Supko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Girl looks to land a right hand but Supko moved out of range.
Supko moves away from the strike by Girl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Girl throws an overhand right that lands on Supko's shoulder, as Supko tries to avoid the shot.
Supko slips a jab and a cross from Girl.
Supko is looking to slow Girl down with leg kicks.
A punch lands to the side of Supko 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Supko misses with a wild combination.
Ben Supko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Supko fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Girl, pushing him back against the cage.
Supko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Supko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Supko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Girl tries to clinch
and Supko counters with a nice body kick.
Girl throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Girl swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Supko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Girl.
Holy Girl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Girl looks gassed!
Supko tries to clinch up but Girl circles away and keeps his distance.

Girl closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Girl lands in his opponent's guard.
Girl stopping the sweep attempt from Supko.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supko keeping moving, preventing Girl from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Supko is on top in guard.
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!

Girl is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Supko looking to pass the guard.

Supko is posturing up here but Girl has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Supko tries to roll out but it's too tight and Supko has to tap! Slick submission there by Girl!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Holy Girl!

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FIGHT
RATING
56%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Randaberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Strikes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randaberg comes to the cage accompanied by The Lucky Bullets . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Randaberg
vs
Strikes

181 cm
23
178 lbs
11 - 3 - 1

186 cm
22
180 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

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 11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Ricky Randaberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Carlos Strikes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Randaberg.
Strikes takes one to the chin there.
Strikes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Randaberg.
A telegraphed right hand from Randaberg misses the target.
Strikes slips a straight right by Randaberg.
Strikes tries to work over Randaberg's front leg with a kick but Randaberg checks it.
Randaberg lands with a right hand.
Strikes misses with a low kick.
Strikes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randaberg lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Randaberg lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Randaberg wants to clinch up but Strikes keeps it at a distance.

Strikes has managed to clinch.
Strikes is stalling here.
Strikes lands with a light punch inside.
Strikes has had enough of the clinch but Randaberg keeps him there for the moment.
Strikes tries to stall but Randaberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Randaberg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Randaberg misses with some punches.
Randaberg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Strikes up against the cage.
Randaberg is looking to control Strikes's arms but Strikes gets an underhook and turns him. Now Randaberg has his back to the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Randaberg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Randaberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Strikes tries a knee to the head but Randaberg blocks it.
Randaberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Randaberg shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Strikes as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Randaberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strikes moves into range and connects with a jab.
Randaberg cracks Strikes with a good jab.
A big right from Randaberg misses.
Randaberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strikes is looking to clinch.
Randaberg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Ricky Randaberg has been cut.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch but Randaberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randaberg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Strikes sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Randaberg pushes Strikes up against the cage in a clinch.
Strikes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Strikes.
Randaberg is breathing heavily.
Strikes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Strikes works on Randaberg's body with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg being controlled against the cage.
Strikes looking to stall.
Randaberg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Strikes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Randaberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randaberg avoiding damage as Strikes throws knees to the body.
Strikes is pressed up against the cage. Randaberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strikes down to the mat. Strikes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Strikes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strikes wants to clinch
and Randaberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Strikes lands a left and a right that send Randaberg crashing to the mat, dazed. Strikes thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Randaberg is rocked!

Strikes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Randaberg, pushing him back against the cage.
Oh Randaberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Strikes lands a hook that snaps the head of Randaberg backwards.

Ricky Randaberg's cut is getting worse.
Strikes lands a nice uppercut.
Strikes blocks an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Strikes.
Randaberg seems to have got his legs back now.

Strikes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Strikes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some wild striking there from Strikes.

Strikes gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strikes stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Randaberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Strikess head.
Strikes is pressed up against the cage. Randaberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Strikes down to the mat. Strikes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Randaberg has taken the fight to the clinch.
Randaberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Strikes gets an underhook and turns Randaberg into the cage.
Strikes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Strikes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Randaberg.
Strikes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Strikes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Randaberg lands a hook that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Randaberg lands with a light punch inside.

Strikes breaks from the clinch.
Strikes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strikes on the side of the head.
Randaberg connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strikes.
Randaberg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Strikes counters with a good low kick that Randaberg was not able to check.
A clash of legs there as Strikes blocks the low kick.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randaberg lands a slapping body shot.
Randaberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Strikes's waist but Strikes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Randaberg off to one side.
Randaberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Randaberg.
Randaberg looks to throw the jab but Strikes is out of range.
Good work by Randaberg as he checks the leg kick.
Randaberg connects with the punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Randaberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
Randaberg throws an overhand right that lands on Strikes's shoulder, as Strikes tries to avoid the shot.
Randaberg is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strikes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Randaberg avoids the head kick by Strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Strikes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Randaberg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Randaberg lands the left hand.
Strikes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Strikes moves into range and clinches up with Randaberg.
Randaberg misses with the head strike.
Randaberg is trying to drag Strikes to the mat but Strikes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Strikes looking to stall.
Randaberg lands an uppercut.

Strikes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Randaberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Randaberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Strikes pinned against the cage. Strikes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Randaberg lands with a cross.
Randaberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randaberg connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strikes momentarily.
Randaberg fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Randaberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strikes slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Strikes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Randaberg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randaberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Randaberg tries to clinch up but Strikes circles away and keeps his distance.

Strikes takes the fight into the clinch.
Randaberg trying to control the position but instead, Strikes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Randaberg into the cage.

Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randaberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Strikes.
Strikes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strikes. That's going to slow Randaberg down.
Strikes throws a right and a left that Randaberg avoids nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Randaberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randaberg checks a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Randaberg.
Randaberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Randaberg circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strikes wants to clinch.
Randaberg misses the shot to the body.
Ricky Randaberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randaberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randaberg throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Carlos Strikes has been cut.
Randaberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Carlos Strikes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Strikes misses with a head kick.
Carlos Strikes seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Strikes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Randaberg as Strikes tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Strikes - that landed with a thud.
Strikes is trying to maintain a safe position but Randaberg gets an underhook and turns Strikes into the cage.

Strikes breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Randaberg is predictable there
and Strikes counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Randaberg lands with an overhand left.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Randaberg circles away.
Randaberg throws a one two combo.
Donk. Randaberg catches Strikes right on the button with a cross.
Strikes on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strikes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strikes lands with an uppercut that bounces Randaberg off the cage and back into rage.
Strikes throws a series of punches but Randaberg moves out of range.
Randaberg dips to his left and cracks Strikes with an uppercut!
The crowd cheers as Randaberg lands an impressive looking overhand right. Strikes doesn't seem phased though.
A punch lands to the side of Strikes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randaberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randaberg throws out a loose jab but Strikes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strikes lands a two punch combo.
Randaberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randaberg misses with a combination
and Strikes counters with a stiff right hand.
Randaberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Randaberg throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

Strikes has managed to clinch.
Carlos Strikes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Randaberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strikes looking to stall.

Strikes breaks from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg loads up on a big right hand but Strikes slips the punch.
Strikes doesn't manage to clinch there - Randaberg circles away.
Randaberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randaberg misses the jab.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randaberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randaberg cracks Strikes with an open hand slap.
Randaberg misses with a straight right.
Randaberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Randaberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Randaberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Randaberg misses with a looping left.
Strikes fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Randaberg throws a shot from downtown. Strikes moves away and avoids it.
Strikes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Randaberg.
Randaberg throws a looping overhand right but Strikes ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Carlos Strikes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Randaberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Randaberg shoots in for a takedown but Strikes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Randaberg tests Strikes's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Randaberg rushes Strikes and presses him up against the cage.

Strikes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Strikes tries to clinch up but Randaberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Randaberg misses with a hook.
Strikes tries to clinch but Randaberg is having none of it.
A cross from Randaberg lands.
Randaberg moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strikes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Randaberg throws a body punch but Strikes moves out of range.
Randaberg missing with a left hand there. Strikes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strikes tries to clinch up.
Randaberg throws a hook to the side of Strikes's head but Strikes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strikes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Strikes slips under a jab from Randaberg.
Randaberg misses with a straight right.
Strikes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Randaberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strikes. Strikes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Strikes misses with a kick to the body.
Randaberg with a nice cross.
Strikes lands a nice shot to the body.
Strikes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Randaberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Randaberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Strikes moves into the clinch.
A short left from Randaberg.
Strikes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Randaberg.
Randaberg is working for takedown but Strikes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Strikes trying to stall but Randaberg improves his position.
Randaberg has Strikes pressed against the cage, preventing Strikes from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strikes lands a nice shot to the body.
Strikes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Randaberg lands a nice uppercut.

Strikes manages to break the clinch.
Strikes moves away from the strike by Randaberg.
Randaberg throws a looping overhand right but Strikes ducks down to avoid it.

Strikes instigates a clinch.
Randaberg gets through Strikes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Strikes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Randaberg fails to land.
Strikes tries to land a knee to the head but Randaberg blocks with his arms.
Randaberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Randaberg working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Randaberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strikes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Randaberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Strikes scores with a hook to the body.
Randaberg lands a left hand that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Randaberg looking to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Randaberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Randaberg lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randaberg can't get the takedown.
Randaberg letting Strikes take a breather here.
Randaberg gets through Strikes's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Randaberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Randaberg working aggressively here.
Randaberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strikes tries to break free but Randaberg pushes him back against the cage.
Randaberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randaberg lands a nice uppercut.
Strikes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Randaberg can't get the takedown.
Randaberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Strikes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Randaberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Randaberg has a couple of punches blocked by Strikes.
Randaberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strikes is trying to break the clinch but Randaberg has him pressed against the cage.
Strikes is trying to maintain a safe position but Randaberg gets an underhook and turns Strikes into the cage.
Strikes lands an elbow that stopped Randaberg in his tracks for a moment.

Strikes breaks from the clinch.

Strikes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Randaberg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strikes backwards.
Strikes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Randaberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Strikes wants to stall.

Strikes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randaberg misses the jab.
Randaberg missing with a left hand there. Strikes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Randaberg throws a nice looking combination but Strikes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Randaberg throws a shot from downtown. Strikes moves away and avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strikes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Strikes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Strikes tries to close the distance and clinch but Randaberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Randaberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strikes was well out of range. Poor timing from Randaberg.
Randaberg throws a series of punches but Strikes avoids them all with ease.
Randaberg avoids the head kick by Strikes.
Randaberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Strikes.
Randaberg scores with a body shot.
Randaberg scores with a body shot.
Carlos Strikes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Randaberg throws a combination that misses
and Strikes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Strikes lands a nice hook to Randaberg's body. Randaberg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ricky Randaberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Strikes instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Strikes is trying to break the clinch but Randaberg has him pressed against the cage.
Strikes working Randaberg over with knees to the body.

Strikes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Strikes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carlos Strikes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strikes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ricky Randaberg.
Well Strikes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Carlos Strikes!

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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marko Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Green. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Gracie
vs
Jones

192 cm
22
222 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

190 cm
24
210 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricardo Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Jones.
A shot to the body from Jones misses
and Gracie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Gracie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gracie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gracie somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie slips a straight right by Jones.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jones does it's job there.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
Jones throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Gracie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.

Gracie is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.

Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Jones is trying to control but can't.

Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Gracie missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gracie scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but Jones defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Gracie misses with a head shot. Jones uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.

Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Jones looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Jones looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Jones!
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones gets to mount! Gracie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gracie keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ricardo Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gracie showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Gracie down.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body

so Gracie counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
Gracie throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Jones slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.

Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones looking to control.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Jones is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Jones still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Jones has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gracie has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones working the ground and pound but Gracie is defending the strikes.

Jones is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Jones works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie regains half guard.

Jones is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones prevents Gracie from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gracie, who protects the arm well.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Gracie is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Jones jumps into side control!
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Gracie is looking to reverse the position.
Jones gets to mount! Gracie was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jones connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Jones eventually gives up the hold.

Jones is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricardo Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!

Jones slips under a jab.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot

and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.

Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gracie's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gracie's back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Gracie is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Gracie is wriggling around trying to escape.

Jones is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Gracie sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jones pulls his head out easily.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.

Jones is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Gracie is not content to let Jones control the position.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Marko Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.

Jones avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gracie has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Gracie unloads with some shots from mount but Jones bucks and avoids them well.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Marko Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ricardo Jones!

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FIGHT
RATING
76%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mr white (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). white comes to the cage accompanied by yes. Hunter is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Used - The Taste Of Ink. mr white could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Roy Hunter's chin.

white
vs
Hunter

182 cm
24
158 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

177 cm
26
167 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, mr white!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Roy Hunter!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from white misses.
white moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says white as he avoids it easily.
Hunter shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. white defends it nicely.
Hunter takes a kick to the side of the head.

It looks like Roy Hunter has been cut.
white misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
mr white seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

white closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hunter quickly recovers to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. white connects with a nice short shot to Hunter's temple.
Hunter gets full guard.
white has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
white sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hunter's guard.
white works his way into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Hunter is rocked!
Hunter tries to get back to half guard but can't.
white scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hunter is still in real trouble! Can white finish him?
white cracks Hunter with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! white immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Hunter is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by white!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). mr white!
mr white retains his lightweight title!

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Makhdoom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Partlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Makhdoom might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Rocky Theme. Chris Partlow has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Makhdoom
vs
Partlow

186 cm
26
180 lbs
12 - 4 - 0

185 cm
23
179 lbs
12 - 5 - 1

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Makhdoom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Chris Partlow!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhdoom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Partlow doesn't manage to clinch there - Makhdoom circles away.
Makhdoom throws a body punch but Partlow moves out of range.
Makhdoom throws a right hand that Partlow ducks under and follows up with a left that Partlow also avoids with ease.
Partlow slips a jab and a cross from Makhdoom.
Partlow misses with a low kick.
Partlow scores with a leg kick.
Partlow lands a nice looking body kick.
Makhdoom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhdoom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Partlow on the side of the head.
Makhdoom keeps Partlow at a distance using the push kick.
Makhdoom thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom fails to land with a series of punches.
Makhdoom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A swing and a miss from Partlow.
Partlow is looking to slow Makhdoom down with leg kicks.
Partlow throws a head kick but Makhdoom moves out of range.
Partlow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Partlow throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makhdoom moves out of range as Partlow strikes.
Makhdoom misses with the combination.
Makhdoom throws a right and a left that both miss.

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.
Partlow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Makhdoom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No joy there for Partlow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Makhdoom.
Partlow digs a good hook to Makhdoom's body.
Partlow misses the shot to the body.
Makhdoom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Makhdoom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice defenses there by Makhdoom.
Partlow cracks a nice hook into Makhdoom's ribs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Makhdoom.
Partlow just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Partlow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makhdoom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makhdoom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partlow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Makhdoom at a distance.
Partlow closes the distance but Makhdoom moves to the side

and Makhdoom counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Partlow's guard now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Partlow uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Makhdoom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Makhdoom counters with a nice uppercut.
Partlow lands with a nice body punch.

Partlow has managed to clinch.
Partlow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Makhdoom backwards.
Partlow lands a shoulder strike.
Partlow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Partlow softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partlow tries to work over Makhdoom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Partlow dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Partlow misses with a wild body shot.
Makhdoom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Partlow counters with a nice body shot.
Partlow misses with a body shot.
Makhdoom misses with a combination
and Partlow counters with a slapping leg kick.
Partlow is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Makhdoom rather than just go for the knockout.
Partlow throws a hook but Makhdoom avoids it easily.

Partlow closes the distance and clinches.
Partlow dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Makhdoom blocks a body shot from Partlow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Partlow.
Partlow misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partlow pushes Makhdoom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Partlow stalling against the cage.
Partlow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makhdoom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Makhdoom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Partlow stalling in the clinch.

Makhdoom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Omar Makhdoom is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Partlow scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Makhdoom connects with a body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Makhdoom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Partlow throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Partlow avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Partlow misses the target.
Partlow checks a leg kick nicely.
Makhdoom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Partlow keeps Makhdoom at a distance using the push kick.
Partlow throws a big shot that misses.
Partlow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Makhdoom scores with a leg kick.
Partlow tries to clinch up but Makhdoom circles away and keeps his distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow throws out a loose jab but Makhdoom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Partlow misses with the combination.
Partlow tries to clinch up.
Partlow misses with an uppercut. Makhdoom saw that one coming.
Partlow wants to clinch but Makhdoom slips to the side
and Makhdoom counters with a left to the body.
Partlow misses with a looping left.
Makhdoom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Partlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makhdoom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

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.
Partlow is looking to clinch.
Makhdoom misses with a combination
and Partlow counters with a right hand to the body.
Partlow looks to score with a jab to the body but Makhdoom is just out of range.
Partlow thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from Partlow. Makhdoom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makhdoom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Partlow.
Partlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Makhdoom misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Partlow 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.

Partlow misses with an uppercut. Makhdoom saw that one coming.
Partlow looks to clinch
and Makhdoom counters with a left and a right that stings Partlow.
Makhdoom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Partlow counters with a nice low kick that buckles Makhdoom's knee momentarily.
Partlow connects with the punch.
Partlow slips a jab and a cross from Makhdoom.
Chris Partlow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Partlow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Makhdoom holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Partlow tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

Partlow jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Makhdoom is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Makhdoom and Partlow has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Partlow wants to control but Makhdoom is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom is trying to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Partlow crashes against the mat.

Partlow is trying to get an arm triangle but Makhdoom is defending well.

Partlow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makhdoom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Makhdoom is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Partlow trying to control the position but Makhdoom is working away.
Partlow throwing shots but missing, from side control.

Partlow working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Partlow tries to score with some ground and pound. Makhdoom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Partlow throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Partlow tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Partlow has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Makhdoom is trying to get back to half guard.

Partlow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Makhdoom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Makhdoom can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Makhdoom is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Partlow's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Partlow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Makhdoom trying to hold on to Partlow's head to control him but Partlow postures up.
Makhdoom is looking to improve his position.

Partlow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Partlow wants to work for an arm triangle but Makhdoom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Partlow really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Makhdoom looks to land a combination but Partlow avoids it well.
Partlow swings away with a body shot that misses
and Makhdoom counters with a one-two to the body.
Makhdoom throws a nice looking combination but Partlow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chris Partlow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makhdoom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Partlow.
Makhdoom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makhdoom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Partlow counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Partlow tries for a takedown but Makhdoom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab
and Partlow counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Makhdoom thinking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhdoom leaves Partlow with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Makhdoom checks the leg kick.
Makhdoom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhdoom throws a combination that misses
and Partlow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Horrible takedown by Partlow or perhaps it was just good defense by Makhdoom which made him look bad.
Omar Makhdoom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Partlow.
A combination from Makhdoom does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Partlow throws a nice looking combination but Makhdoom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Makhdoom misses with a two punch combination.
Partlow throws a sloppy head kick
and Makhdoom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Makhdoom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partlow lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Partlow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makhdoom misses with the combination.
Partlow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Partlow takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Partlow dips to his left and cracks Makhdoom with an uppercut!
A shot to the body from Partlow misses
and Makhdoom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Partlow wants to slow Makhdoom down by chopping away at his legs.
A combination from Makhdoom does no damage.
Makhdoom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Partlow counters with a good low kick that Makhdoom was not able to check.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partlow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partlow misses with a jab to the body
and Makhdoom counters with a nice leg kick.
Makhdoom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Partlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Partlow lands an overhand right.
Partlow fakes the leg kick and cracks Makhdoom in the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Makhdoom ducks under a wild hook from Partlow.
Makhdoom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Partlow.
Makhdoom defending well as Partlow loads up on a big left hand.
Makhdoom slips a jab from Partlow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Partlow dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Makhdoom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Partlow tries for a takedown but Makhdoom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Makhdoom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Makhdoom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Partlow looks to throw the jab but Makhdoom is out of range.
Makhdoom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partlow.
Makhdoom moves out of range of the strikes.
Makhdoom throws a combination that misses
and Partlow counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partlow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Makhdoom.
Makhdoom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Partlow tries to clinch up.
Makhdoom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Makhdoom circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Makhdoom counter with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Makhdoom blocks the low kick.
Makhdoom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Partlow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Makhdoom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Partlow scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makhdoom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
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.
Partlow just misses with a punch to the body.
Partlow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makhdoom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab
and Partlow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Makhdoom throws a series of punches but Partlow moves out of range.
Makhdoom closes this distance looking for a takedown but Partlow circles away.
Partlow throws a head kick that misses
and Makhdoom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Partlow swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Partlow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partlow misses with a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Partlow. Beautiful body shot.
Makhdoom misses with a double jab
and Partlow counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Omar Makhdoom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makhdoom tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Partlow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That kick from Partlow tenderised Makhdoom's leg. Makhdoom is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Partlow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Partlow throws a shot from downtown. Makhdoom moves away and avoids it.
Makhdoom fails to land with a series of punches.
Partlow scores with a jab to the head.
Partlow misses with a body shot.
Partlow shoots for a takedown but Makhdoom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makhdoom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Partlow wants to clinch
and Makhdoom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Partlow thinking.
Partlow is looking to slow Makhdoom down with leg kicks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Partlow comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Partlow has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Partlow!
Chris Partlow is the new welterweight champion!