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LFNC 53 - Pure Aggression PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Convex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rich Convex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brick Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson tries to clinch but Convex moves out of range.
Wilson throws a head kick but Convex moves out of range.
Convex moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Convex avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Convex scores with a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Convex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Convex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Convex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Convex thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Convex postures up.
Convex thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Convex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Convex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Convex won't allow Wilson to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Convex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Convex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Convex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Convex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Convex wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Convex thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wilson looking for a guillotine here but Convex defends easily.
Wilson is looking for a triangle but Convex pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Convex isn't so interested in that idea.
Convex drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Convex jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
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.
Convex drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilson!
Convex tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilson working the strikes but Convex uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wilson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Convex is not content to let Wilson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is pressing down on Convex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Convex is holding on for now.
Wilson stalling away here and it's allowed Convex to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Convex can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Convex is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Convex controls his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilson looks gassed!
Wilson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wilson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Convex is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wilson, into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Convex drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Convex off! Convex jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Wilson wants to stand but Convex is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Convex dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Convex circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Convex is avoiding it.
Convex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Convex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson sizes up Convex with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Convex displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Convex.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Convex pushes him off.
Convex closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent Convex getting side control.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Convex is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Convex.
Convex is working for a submission of some sort.
Convex looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Convex is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Convex is looking for a kimura here.
Convex prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Wilson is looking to control Convex's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Convex prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Convex is trying for a kimura here. Wilson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Convex wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Convex!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Haye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Arnold Haye has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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222 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Haye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kevin Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Haye.
Michaels is looking to land body kicks.
Michaels is looking to land body kicks.
Haye punishes Michaels's body with a nice straight punch.
Haye lands a really nice looking cross but Michaels seems unphased.
Michaels has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Kevin Michaels has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haye bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Michaels's head.
Michaels looks for the body kick but Haye saw that one coming.
Michaels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Haye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Haye.
Haye tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Michaels was well out of range. Poor timing from Haye.
Haye will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Haye blocks the body kick.
Haye moves out of range of the body kick.
Haye blocks the body kick.
A shot to the liver by Haye. Beautiful body shot.
Haye fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Michaels slips a jab and a cross from Haye.
Haye throws a hook but Michaels blocks it.
Haye fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Michaels on the side of the head.
Michaels pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haye is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haye. Michaels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haye throws an overhand right that lands on Michaels's shoulder, as Michaels tries to avoid the shot.
Haye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Haye jabs Michaels right on the nose. Michaels blinks but takes it well.
Haye scores with a nice head shot.
Michaels ducks right into an uppercut from Haye.
Haye cracks Michaels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Michaels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
Haye misses with a jab, cross combination.
Haye ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Michaels moves away.
Michaels shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Haye napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Michaels in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Michaels seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Michaels is looking to take a break and control but Haye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Michaels advances to mount.
Michaels has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Haye really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Haye is bucking up trying to escape but Michaels cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Michaels looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Haye is breathing heavily.
You get the feeling that Haye really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Haye takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Michaels looking to secure an arm triangle but Haye defends it well.
Haye knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michaels on the ground.
Haye is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michaels is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Haye to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Haye shrugs it off.
Haye on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Haye tries to get out of the position.
Michaels with shots to the head and body - Haye looks very uncomfortable down there.
Haye taking shots to the head.
Michaels looking to isolate an arm here. Haye doesn't see it coming and as Michaels extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Michaels!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kevin Michaels!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Melartin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Marcheweka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Melartin comes to the cage accompanied by Pennywise- Homesick . Marcheweka has chosen Skinnyman-Static-X as his entrance music. Rafael Melartin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
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141 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Melartin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michal Marcheweka!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Melartin lands with an uppercut that bounces Marcheweka off the cage and back into rage.
Melartin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Melartin, as that shot connected.
Melartin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Melartin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marcheweka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Marcheweka moves forwards but Melartin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Melartin. That snapped Marcheweka's head back.
Melartin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Marcheweka shoots in but Melartin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marcheweka is defended easily by Melartin.
Marcheweka tries to move into range but Melartin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marcheweka has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Melartin lands with an overhand left.
Melartin scores with a sloppy right hand. Marcheweka should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Melartin.
Melartin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Melartin connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Melartin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Melartin sizes up Marcheweka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marcheweka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Melartin tests Marcheweka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Melartin thuds his right hand into Marcheweka's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marcheweka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Melartin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Melartin connects with a single shot there.
Melartin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcheweka looks gassed!
Melartin slaps away a takedown attempt from Marcheweka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rafael Melartin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Marcheweka.
Melartin lands a head shot.
Marcheweka takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcheweka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Marcheweka feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marcheweka being controlled here momentarily.
Melartin is looking to stand up but Marcheweka isn't so interested in that idea.
Melartin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Melartin pushes Marcheweka off and gets back to his feet.
Marcheweka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcheweka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Melartin scores with a punch to the head.
Melartin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Marcheweka has time to react.
Jab by Melartin.
Melartin lands with a shot to the body.
Marcheweka takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Marcheweka takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Melartin works Marcheweka's body with a nice hook.
Marcheweka takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Melartin throws a combination. Marcheweka tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Marcheweka is rocked!
Marcheweka ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marcheweka is still on wobbly legs! Can Melartin finish him?
Melartin misses with a hook. Marcheweka ducked under it nicely.
Melartin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Melartin.
Marcheweka seems to have recovered his senses.
Melartin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Melartin connects with the punch.
Marcheweka has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Melartin lands a nice hook to Marcheweka's body. Marcheweka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Melartin lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Melartin with a nice cross.
Marcheweka takes one on the button.
Marcheweka walks straight into a right hand from Melartin - that's dropped him! Melartin jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Marcheweka from any more punishment! Marcheweka complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rafael Melartin!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shannon Khoury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Shannon Khoury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hart!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khoury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khoury tries a head kick but it misses.
Khoury misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Khoury. Those never looked like landing.
Hart blocks a head kick by Khoury.
Hart lands a nice looking kick to the body. Khoury takes a step back to recover.
Khoury throws a head kick that misses.
Hart throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Khoury throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
Khoury is looking to clinch but Hart is avoiding it.
Hart tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hart closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart landing a few strikes.
Hart is working Khoury over with some ground and pound from side control.
Khoury is looking to regain half guard here but Hart keeps moving and retains side control.
Hart has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Khoury throws a few strikes from the bottom but Hart takes advantage and mounts!
Hart working the ground and pound effectively.
Khoury is rocked!
Hart raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Khoury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hart drops a big elbow. That's hurt Khoury! More shots from Hart and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Hart!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fred Boyle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Belin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fred Boyle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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172 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fred Boyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Karl Belin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyle feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boyle wants to control from the top but Belin keeps moving.
Boyle preventing the sweep.
Belin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boyle wants to control but Belin is having none of it.
Boyle is looking to improve his position but Belin isn't that keen on the idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Boyle wants to hold on but Belin pushes him away.
Boyle is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Boyle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Belin is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Boyle blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boyle because Belin loaded up on that one.
Boyle can't escape the position.
Belin with the ground and pound from mount.
Boyle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Belin.
Belin working for a submission but Boyle is keeping him at bay.
Boyle working to try and regain half guard.
Belin working the ground and pound effectively.
Boyle is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Belin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Boyle is on top in guard.
Boyle slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyle is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boyle is looking for a kimura here.
Belin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyle is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Belin to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Belin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Boyle, into his guard.
Belin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Boyle looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Belin wants to pass the guard but Boyle is keeping the position.
Belin wants to control from the top but Boyle keeps moving.
Belin postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boyle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Belin, into his guard.
Boyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Belin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boyle looking to pass the guard.
Boyle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Belin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Belin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Belin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Belin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boyle.
Belin bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Belin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belin is looking to take a break and control but Boyle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boyle manages to get back to half guard.
Boyle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Belin is trying to control. Boyle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boyle is in trouble now - Belin has advanced to mount!
Boyle sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Belin trying to control but Boyle is working from the bottom.
Boyle has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Belin should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Boyle has tightened it up now! Belin should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Fred Boyle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bismol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bismol comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes The Pain. Gracie has chosen Fort Minor - Petrified (Gracie Remix) as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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150 lbs
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143 lbs
9 - 3 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Bismol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Christopher Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bismol.
Bismol avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Bismol.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie wants to clinch up but Bismol keeps it at a distance.
Bismol on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gracie with a jab.
Matt Bismol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie slips under a jab from Bismol.
Gracie slips a jab from Bismol.
Bismol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Bismol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Bismol misses.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gracie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bismol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bismol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bismol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bismol misses with a body punch.
Bismol tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Bismol back against the cage.
Bismol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gracie scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Bismol.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Bismol.
Bismol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bismol has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Bismol has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie trying to control the position but instead, Bismol has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gracie into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bismol swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Gracie.
Gracie stalls.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Bismol.
Bismol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bismol backwards.
Bismol is rocked!
Bismol misses with a body punch.
Oh Bismol is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bismol is breathing heavily.
Gracie throws a big uppercut that drops Bismol! More strikes from Gracie and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bismol lies dazed against the cage as Gracie celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Milito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arnold Robinson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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230 lbs
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278 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Diego Milito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Robinson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson misses the shot to the body.
Milito jabs at Robinson's body.
Milito throws a head kick that misses.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Milito.
Nice shot lands for Robinson.
It looks like Diego Milito has been cut.
Robinson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Milito to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Arnold Robinson has been cut.
Milito misses with a series of wild punches.
Milito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robinson.
Milito changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robinson throws a hook but Milito blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Milito. Those never looked like landing.
Diego Milito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson slips a straight right by Milito.
Milito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Milito misses with a few strikes there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robinson throws a right and a left that Milito avoids nicely.
A big left from Milito misses.
A punch combination from Milito misses.
Milito lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Milito misses
and Robinson counters with a straight right hand.
Milito stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robinson looks to land a combination but Milito avoids it well.
Milito misses with a two punch combination.
Milito throws a right hand that Robinson ducks under and follows up with a left that Robinson also avoids with ease.
Milito misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Robinson misses its intended target.
Robinson looks to land a left hand but Milito moved out of range nicely.
Milito lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Milito stuns Robinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Milito is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Robinson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robinson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Robinson connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robinson.
Robinson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Milito's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robinson. Milito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Milito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Milito.
Robinson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Robinson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Milito.
Robinson cracks Milito with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Milito looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Robinson finish him?
Milito is rocked!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Robinson! Milito is backing up but he can't get away as Robinson lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Milito and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Arnold Robinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lorian Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Van Defoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Twilight Of The Thunder God. On his way into the cage it seems that Lorian Jones has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lorian Jones seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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267 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
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233 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lorian Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rafael Van Defoe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Defoe throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Defoe throws out the jab.
Van Defoe has a takedown stuffed.
Van Defoe misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Rafael Van Defoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Defoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Van Defoe.
Lorian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Van Defoe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Defoe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Defoe toppling to the canvas! Van Defoe scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jones finish him?!
It looks like Rafael Van Defoe has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a double jab.
Van Defoe tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Van Defoe.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lorian Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Defoe scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Van Defoe trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Defoe tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Van Defoe looks gassed!
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Van Defoe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Van Defoe tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Van Defoe has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Defoe trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones stops Van Defoe from passing to mount.
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.
Van Defoe is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Van Defoe is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorian Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Van Defoe's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Defoe fails with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Van Defoe shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Van Defoe sprawling to the canvas! Van Defoe rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Jones finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Defoe fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
Lorian Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Van Defoe.
Jones throws a right and a left that Van Defoe avoids nicely.
Van Defoe is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Defoe is holding his hands too far apart here. Jones throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Van Defoe is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lorian Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Stillwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marvin Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marvin Jackson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 1 |
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Thomas Stillwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Jackson does it's job there.
It looks like Thomas Stillwell has been cut.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Stillwell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson moves in close and cracks Stillwell with a massive right hand! Stillwell, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marvin Jackson!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Haskins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hades Underworld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haskins comes to the cage accompanied by Amazing. Underworld is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Mr. Torture. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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192 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Todd Haskins!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hades Underworld!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underworld defending well as Haskins loads up on a big left hand.
Underworld throws a hook but Haskins avoids it easily.
Haskins looks to score with a jab to the body but Underworld is just out of range.
Underworld swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Haskins.
Underworld lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Haskins shoots in for a double leg but Underworld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Haskins staying out of range there.
Haskins shoots in but Underworld avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Underworld stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Underworld wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haskins fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Underworld sprawls well initially but Haskins persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haskins trying to control from half guard but Underworld is working away.
Haskins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Underworld is not content to let Haskins control the position.
Haskins wants to advance to full mount but Underworld doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Haskins trying to control the position from guard on top but Underworld is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Haskins passes Underworld's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Haskins trying to pass the guard but Underworld defending well.
Underworld wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Haskins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Underworld has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haskins seems to be working for a kimura but Underworld defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Underworld blocking the ground and pound attempt from Haskins.
Haskins is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Underworld doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haskins.
Haskins stops Underworld from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Haskins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Underworld.
Nice sprawl there from Underworld as Haskins shoots in.
Haskins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Haskins shoots in for a double leg but Underworld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Underworld lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Underworld tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haskins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Haskins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Underworld pinned against the cage. Underworld gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins swings for the body but Underworld moves out of range.
Underworld connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins looks for a takedown but Underworld sprawls well.
Underworld lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hades Underworld is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haskins throws a one two combo.
Underworld fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haskins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Underworld fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haskins feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins stops Underworld from standing up.
Haskins wants to control from the top but Underworld keeps moving.
Underworld wants to stand but Haskins is controlling the position.
Underworld keeping moving, preventing Haskins from controlling successfully.
Underworld wants to stand but Haskins is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Todd Haskins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Haskins just misses with a punch to the body.
Underworld slips under a jab.
Underworld moves out of range of the strikes.
Haskins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Underworld swivels and escapes.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but Underworld shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Haskins misses the target.
A big left from Haskins misses.
Underworld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
No luck for Haskins with that takedown attempt.
Haskins shoots for a takedown but Underworld saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Underworld bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Todd Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haskins just misses with a punch to the body.
Underworld leaves Haskins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Underworld misses with a few strikes there.
Jab, jab by Haskins - just one landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Haskins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Underworld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Haskins fails with the takedown.
Underworld fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haskins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haskins shoots in but no luck this time.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Underworld as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Underworld might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haskins is defended easily by Underworld.
Underworld slaps away a takedown attempt from Haskins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Underworld swivels and escapes.
Underworld fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Underworld lands a nice looking body shot.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Underworld as he jumps to the side.
Haskins takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haskins misses with a body punch
and Underworld counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Haskins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Underworld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haskins, pushing him back against the cage.
Underworld digs a right hand into Haskins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haskins's gas tank.
Underworld throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Underworld stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Underworld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Underworld lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Underworld softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Underworld lands a left hand.
Underworld cracks Haskins with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Underworld.
Underworld lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haskins.
Underworld lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haskins or not.
Underworld lands a shot to the body.
Underworld scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Underworld creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Underworld scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Underworld throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haskinss head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Underworld scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Underworld lands a hook to the side of the head.
Underworld working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Underworld digs a right hand underneath Haskins's ribcage. Haskins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Underworld digs a right hand into Haskins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haskins's gas tank.
Underworld is leaning against Haskins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Underworld throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Underworld lands a body shot.
Underworld lands a body shot.
A right hand to the body from Underworld.
Underworld scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Underworld lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Underworld lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Underworld.
Underworld lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Underworld works on Haskins's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Underworld.
Underworld lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Underworld cracks Haskins with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underworld lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hades Underworld seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Underworld scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Nice body punch from Underworld.
Underworld lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Haskins or not.
Underworld stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Underworld.
Underworld lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Haskins.
Underworld lands with a right to the head.
Underworld lands a body shot in the clinch.
Underworld lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Underworld.
Underworld lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Underworld cracks Haskins with a nice body shot.
Underworld pushes Haskins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Underworld lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Underworld lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
A short body shot lands from Underworld as the two fighters clinch.
Underworld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Underworld scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Underworld really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Haskins on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Haskins shoots in but Underworld avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Haskins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haskins has his takedown stuffed
and Underworld counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Haskins tries to move into range but Underworld moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Underworld lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Underworld connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haskins momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins shoots in looking for a takedown but Underworld manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haskins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Haskins takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Underworld leaves Haskins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Underworld is looking to clinch but Haskins is avoiding it.
Haskins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Underworld counters with a nice body shot.
A shot to the body from Haskins misses
and Underworld counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Haskins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Underworld has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haskins has his takedown stuffed
and Underworld counters with a straight right hand.
Haskins shoots in looking for a takedown but Underworld manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Haskins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice cross by Underworld.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt
and Underworld counters with a series of strikes. Haskins will be more careful next time no doubt.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Haskins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Underworld lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Underworld. No joy for Haskins on that attempt.
Underworld lands with a nice combination. Haskins backs away looking to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underworld leaves Haskins with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Underworld lands a nice shot that snaps Haskins's head back.
Haskins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Underworld counters with a straight right hand.
Haskins fails with the takedown
letting Underworld counter with a right hand.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Underworld makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Haskins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Underworld counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underworld lands a body shot.
Underworld lands a nice shot that snaps Haskins's head back.
Underworld fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haskins, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Underworld.
Underworld works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Underworld lands with a left to the head.
Haskins goes for a takedown attempt but Underworld pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hades Underworld seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Underworld does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Underworld connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Haskins momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hades Underworld dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Haskins shoots in for a double leg but Underworld sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Underworld darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haskins misses with a looping left.
Underworld jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haskins on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Haskins throws a combination that misses
and Underworld counters with a stiff right hand.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt
and Underworld counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Haskins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Todd Haskins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Haskins misses with a takedown attempt - Underworld sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Underworld counters with a straight right hand.
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.
Haskins with a poor takedown
and Underworld counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Haskins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haskins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Underworld counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Underworld moves into the clinch.
Underworld working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Underworld working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Underworld lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Underworld is working Haskins over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Underworld.
A right hook to the body lands for Underworld.
A shot in the inside from Underworld.
Underworld lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Hades Underworld is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underworld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards.
Underworld lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Underworld.
Haskins has had enough of the clinch but Underworld keeps him there for the moment.
Haskins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins is trying to drag Underworld to the mat but Underworld just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Haskins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot in the inside from Underworld.
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.
Haskins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Haskins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haskins is working for takedown but Underworld is calmly controlling the position for now.
Todd Haskins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short body shot lands from Underworld as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hades Underworld comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Underworld 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 43:49
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 43:49
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 43:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hades Underworld! Hades Underworld retains his middleweight title!
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