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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Bradley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Head (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bradley might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ride Of The Valkyries. Dan Bradley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hammer Head's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hammer Head!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Head with that takedown attempt.
Head shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Head is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Bradley to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Head wants to control from the top but Bradley keeps moving.
Bradley working for a triangle but Head defends it easily.
Bradley looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley keeping full guard, as Head tries to pass.
Bradley 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.
Bradley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Head.
Bradley working for a triangle but Head defends it easily.
Bradley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Head is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bradley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bradley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradley looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Head looks gassed!
Bradley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bradley lands a couple of digs.
Head has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bradley is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Head.
Bradley stands up.
Dan Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bradley finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bradley clinches with his opponent.
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradley gets a clinch.
Bradley manages to break the clinch.
Head gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Head not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Head working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bradley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bradley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Head throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley pushing down on Head's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Head tries to roll over but Bradley keeps him under control.
Head is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bradley jumps into side control!
Head tries to bench press Bradley off him but Bradley keeps the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradley has hold of Head's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Head tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Bradley cranks the arm and Head screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Head, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dan Bradley!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dangerous Daisy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Chidwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Dangerous Daisy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Chidwick!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chidwick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Daisy, pushing him back against the cage.
Daisy has a couple of punches blocked by Chidwick.
Daisy working aggressively here.
Daisy misses with a knee strike.
Daisy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chidwick landing knees to the body.
Daisy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chidwick blocks the elbow strike.
Chidwick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chidwick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chidwick blocks the elbow strike.
Daisy lands an elbow inside.
Chidwick manages to break the clinch.
Chidwick tries for a takedown but Daisy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Daisy gets the takedown into side control.
Daisy tries for a kimura but Chidwick is defending well.
Chidwick tries to buck Daisy off but Daisy is having none of it.
Daisy has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dangerous Daisy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daisy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chidwick counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Daisy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Daisy keeping moving, preventing Chidwick from controlling successfully.
Chidwick seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Daisy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chidwick postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Daisy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chidwick is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Daisy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chidwick's back instead.
Daisy gets his hands free as Chidwick looks to control.
Chidwick is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Daisy is staying active.
Daisy misses with punches from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chidwick trying to control the position but Daisy manages to sink in the hooks.
Chidwick wants to get back to his feet.
Chidwick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Daisy doesn't have the hooks in and Chidwick manages to turn into his guard.
Chidwick tries to stand but Daisy is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daisy throws a looping overhand right but Chidwick ducks down to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chidwick.
Dangerous Daisy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Chidwick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chidwick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chidwick stops Daisy from getting back to his feet.
Chidwick thows a huge punch but Daisy dodges it nicely.
Chidwick is trying to control the action in half guard but Daisy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daisy wants to get back to full guard.
Daisy is looking to control Chidwick's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daisy avoid being mounted?
Chidwick is tying to control. Daisy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chidwick tries to stand but can't do so whilst Daisy controls his leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chidwick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daisy is fending him off so far but Chidwick persists. Nope, Daisy circles away and we're back to standing.
Daisy shoots in but Chidwick avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Horrible takedown by Daisy or perhaps it was just good defense by Chidwick which made him look bad.
Daisy misses the jab.
Daisy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chidwick counters with a left and a right that stings Daisy.
Chidwick stuffs the takedown attempt from Daisy. Daisy gets slowly back to his feet.
Chidwick shoots in and drives through. Daisy sprawls well.
Daisy closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Daisy trying to control from half guard but Chidwick is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daisy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chidwick defending well though.
Chidwick wants to control but Daisy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Daisy wants to stand but Chidwick has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Daisy stands up from half guard.
No luck for Daisy with that takedown attempt.
Chidwick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chidwick gets a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chidwick comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daisy misses with a punch on the inside.
Chidwick takes an elbow to the temple.
Daisy lands a damaging elbow.
Chidwick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chidwick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Daisy is looking to clinch.
Dangerous Daisy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chidwick lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Daisy darts in trying to clinch
and Chidwick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Chidwick.
Daisy wants to stand but Chidwick is controlling the position.
Chidwick trying to control but Daisy is working from the bottom.
Chidwick tries to free his leg and advance position but Daisy is retaining full guard.
Chidwick is looking to work some ground and pound but Daisy has wrist control.
Daisy wants to stand and escape but Chidwick is having none of it.
Chidwick connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Daisy keeping moving, preventing Chidwick from controlling successfully.
Daisy pushes Chidwick off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chidwick drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chidwick stopping the sweep attempt from Daisy.
Chidwick being controlled here momentarily.
Daisy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chidwick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Daisy wants to stand and escape but Chidwick is having none of it.
Daisy had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Chidwick is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Daisy Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Chidwick's back instead.
Chidwick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chidwick is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daisy controlling well, preventing Chidwick from escaping the position.
Daisy lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Chidwick.
Chidwick just trying to survive but Daisy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Chidwick tries to break free.
Chidwick is trying to get back to his feet but Daisy has full control of the position and if anything, Chidwick has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Daisy is hanging on to Chidwick's back as he tries to escape.
Chidwick looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Daisy is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Chidwick. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chidwick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Daisy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chidwick on the ground.
Daisy lands punches and elbows.
Chidwick rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Daisy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chidwick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chidwick trying to control but Daisy postures up.
Chidwick is trying to stand up here but Daisy is controlling him well.
Daisy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chidwick is just riding it out for now. Daisy eventually gives up the hold.
Chidwick kicks Daisy off and gets back to his feet.
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.
Daisy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chidwick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Daisy.
Nice sprawl there from Daisy as Chidwick shoots in.
Daisy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Daisy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daisy circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chidwick moves into range and clinches up with Daisy.
Chidwick wants to stall.
Chidwick lands a knee to the body.
Chidwick just leaning against Daisy, taking a breather.
Daisy misses with some punches.
Daisy misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Chidwick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chidwick clinches.
Chidwick connects with a knee to the head.
Chidwick blocking some punches.
Daisy looking to throw knees to the head but Chidwick is blocking nicely.
Chidwick scores with a knee to the head.
Daisy lands an elbow inside.
Daisy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chidwick has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chidwick lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chidwick scores with a knee to the head.
Chidwick stalls.
Chidwick jumps into guard, dragging Daisy to the mat.
Chidwick uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chidwick staying out of range there.
Chidwick looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Daisy!
Chidwick cracks Daisy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Chidwick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Daisy has given up his back here. Will Chidwick look for the submission or keep pounding away?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daisy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daisy is trying desperately to improve position.
Daisy bucks up and throws Chidwick to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Daisy has a takedown stuffed.
Chidwick shoots in and drives through. Daisy sprawls well.
Daisy wants to land a leg kick but Chidwick is out of range.
Chidwick is looking to clinch but Daisy is avoiding it.
Daisy bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Chidwick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Chidwick is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Daisy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Daisy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chidwick defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chidwick is trying to stand.
Chidwick is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Daisy jumps into side control!
Chidwick tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Daisy wants to control but Chidwick is keeping him busy.
Daisy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chidwick's legs.
Daisy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Chidwick to his feet.
Chidwick scoring well with a low kick there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chidwick pushes Daisy up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Daisy throws an elbow but misses.
Chidwick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Daisy fails with a takedown attempt.
Chidwick clinches.
Daisy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chidwick looking to stall.
Daisy pushes off an throws an elbow but Chidwick leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Daisy misses with the head strike.
Daisy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Daisy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Daisy lands with a left to the head.
Chidwick jumps guard but Daisy stands there with Chidwick around his waist. Chidwick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chidwick.
Chidwick takes a knee right on the jaw!
Daisy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Daisy throws an elbow but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chidwick takes a shot to the head.
Chidwick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Daisy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Dangerous Daisy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Chidwick.
Daisy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Daisy throws a head punch that misses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chidwick.
Chidwick pulls Daisy into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chidwick escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daisy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Daisy preventing the sweep.
Chidwick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chidwick trying to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Daisy is looking to stand up but Chidwick won't let him.
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 Dangerous Daisy.
I think Chidwick 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 William Gold scores the fight for Alex Chidwick!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Alex Chidwick!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Alex Chidwick!
Alex Chidwick wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Ramsbottom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and sparka man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Ramsbottom could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to sparka man's 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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Ramsbottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, sparka man!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramsbottom looks for a takedown but man sprawls well.
Ramsbottom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ramsbottom just misses with a punch to the body.
man showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ramsbottom.
Ramsbottom is breathing heavily.
Ramsbottom tries to close the distance and clinch up but man swats him away and circles back towards the center.
man scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ramsbottom is looking to improve his position.
man looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
man is trying to work for a kimura but Ramsbottom is defending well.
man lands strikes from half guard.
Ramsbottom wants to improve his position but man is controlling well.
Still in half guard, man seems content to control.
Ramsbottom is trying to stand.
man is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Ramsbottom looking for submissions off his back.
Ramsbottom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ramsbottom actively working from the bottom here.
Ramsbottom tries to get to full guard but man has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
man scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ramsbottom is trying to buck man off.
Ramsbottom trying to remain calm as man controls from the top position.
man landing a few strikes.
man scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ramsbottom tries to bench press man off him but man keeps the position.
Ramsbottom sneaks back into half guard.
man is tying to control. Ramsbottom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramsbottom is staying active underneath man, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
man trying to work for an americana but Ramsbottom has managed to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ramsbottom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst man is controlling him.
Ramsbottom scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
sparka man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ramsbottom misses with a takedown
and man counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ramsbottom keeping moving, preventing man from controlling successfully.
man advances to half guard.
Ramsbottom is looking to improve his position.
man is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ramsbottom throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and man manages to pass to side control.
man is breathing heavily.
Ramsbottom tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramsbottom sneaks out the side door and pushes man away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A head kick by Ramsbottom misses
and man counters with a big head kick but Ramsbottom shrugs it off.
Ramsbottom looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
man gets full guard.
man looking for a guillotine here but Ramsbottom defends easily.
Ramsbottom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ramsbottom drops back looking for a leg! man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and man manages to kick Ramsbottom off! Ramsbottom jumps back into man's guard.
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.
man is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
man keeping full guard, as Ramsbottom tries to pass.
man keeping moving, preventing Ramsbottom from controlling successfully.
Ramsbottom wanted to stand there but man had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
man looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
man looking for a sweep. Not yet man, not yet.
man trying to keep a closed guard but Ramsbottom is proving a slippery customer.
man wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
man with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Ramsbottom can't handle though.
Ramsbottom postures up.
man wants to sweep but no luck.
man manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ramsbottom manages to get himself to full guard.
Ramsbottom looking to control but man passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
sparka man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ramsbottom tries to clinch up
and man counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ramsbottom won't be happy with that.
man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
man trying to control the action but Ramsbottom is working from the bottom.
man should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Ramsbottom manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
man prevents Ramsbottom from improving his position.
man working the head and body with strikes.
man slips a nice elbow through Ramsbottom's hands, connecting with Ramsbottom's forehead.
man is trying to work for a kimura but Ramsbottom is defending well.
Ramsbottom is trying to get back to full guard.
man lands strikes from 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.
Ramsbottom wants to get back to his feet.
Ramsbottom is refusing to be controlled, as man sits in half guard.
sparka man has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ramsbottom wants to get back to full guard.
Ramsbottom looking for submissions off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
man bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramsbottom trying to control but man flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
man controls the position.
Ramsbottom trying to control the position but man manages to sink in the hooks.
Ramsbottom is trying to break free.
Ramsbottom is working hard here to advance position.
man is trying to stick to Ramsbottom's back but Ramsbottom is turning into man. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in man's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramsbottom.
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.
Ramsbottom wanted to stand there but man had control of the position.
Ramsbottom wants to stand and escape but instead man has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Ramsbottom has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but man can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ramsbottom's head.
Ramsbottom throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! man escapes and throws Ramsbottom's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Ryan Ramsbottom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
man happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
sparka man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well man 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for sparka man!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for sparka man!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for sparka man!
sparka man wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dimitar Schvenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ura Nage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nage has chosen Who Wants To Live Forever as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dimitar Schvenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ura Nage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schvenko wants to clinch up but Nage keeps it at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nage.
Schvenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Schvenko takes one to the chin there.
Nage gets a clinch.
Schvenko lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nage successfully pulls guard.
Nage manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Nage has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Schvenko's face.
Schvenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nage lands a big shot there that rocks Schvenko but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Schvenko is working to get back to half guard.
Nage landing shots from mount.
Nage in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nage cracks Schvenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Schvenko is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schvenko throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Schvenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Nage is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Schvenko can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Schvenko is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schvenko is bucking up trying to escape but Nage cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Oh Schvenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nage putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Nage landing punches.
Nage is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Schvenko has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nage lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Schvenko seems to have got his legs back now.
Nage cracks Schvenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Schvenko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nage lands a big elbow.
Schvenko is looking to improve his position but Nage isn't that keen on the idea.
Schvenko is breathing heavily.
Nage with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nage working the ground and pound effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schvenko sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nage perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ground and pound from Nage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nage trying to control from half guard but Schvenko is working away.
Schvenko wants to control but Nage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nage takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
It looks like Nage is going to stand back up.
Nage working over Schvenko with some ground and pound. Schvenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nage stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nage has Schvenko up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice inside leg kick there by Nage. That's going to slow Schvenko down.
Nage rushes Schvenko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schvenko wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nage escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schvenko looks to land a combination but Nage avoids it well.
Schvenko wants to clinch but Nage slips to the side
and Nage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nage.
Schvenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Schvenko lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Ura Nage has been cut.
Schvenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nage.
Schvenko comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Schvenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Schvenko with a knee to the head.
Nage tries to pull guard but Schvenko holds him up against the cage and eventually Nage drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Schvenko.
Nage scores a nice knee to the body.
Nage has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Schvenko uses from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nage has his foot on Schvenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schvenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Nage 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.
Schvenko with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nage striking off his back but it's not causing Schvenko any problems.
Schvenko working some strikes from top position.
Nage trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Nage looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nage has his foot on Schvenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Schvenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Nage looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Schvenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nage tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nage has an active guard here but Schvenko has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nage is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Schvenko scores with a couple of nice shots.
Schvenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nage knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ura Nage dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ura Nage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schvenko wants to clinch but Nage slips to the side
and Nage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Schvenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Schvenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Nage scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schvenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Schvenko looking to slow down the pace here.
Schvenko landing knees to the body.
Nage breaks the clinch.
Nage has managed to clinch.
Schvenko lands a nice knee to the body.
Nage jumps into guard, dragging Schvenko to the mat.
Nage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schvenko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schvenko throwing strikes but missing.
Schvenko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nage has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Schvenko doesn't defend quickly enough and Nage has managed to lock this one up! Can Schvenko escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Nage on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ura Nage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between mr gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Urias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urias has chosen Mexican Heaven as his entrance music. Paul Urias is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, mr gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Urias!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gold looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Urias!
Urias is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gold has isolated one of Urias's arms. Urias looking to fight him off but gold twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). mr gold!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jack Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Downing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winchester comes to the cage accompanied by Jack The Ripper - Nick Cave. Downing comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ya Life's on the line by 50 Cent kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Danny Downing will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Brawler
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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
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Downing!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Paul Tew and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winchester shoots for a takedown but Downing saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winchester moves into the clinch successfully.
Downing jumps guard but Winchester stands there with Downing around his waist. Downing gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Downing is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Downing gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Winchester.
Downing successfully pulls guard.
Downing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winchester has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Downing escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Winchester gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Winchester controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Winchester forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downing trying to control here.
Downing missing with punches from the bottom.
Winchester wants to lay and pray for a moment but Downing keeps working.
Downing trying to hold on to Winchester's head to control him but Winchester postures up.
Winchester trying to control the action but Downing is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Winchester is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Downing is just riding it out for now. Winchester eventually gives up the hold.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winchester shoots in and drives through. Downing sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Winchester. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downing has his takedown stuffed
and Winchester counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Winchester gets caught flat footed, as Downing shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Winchester is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Winchester is breathing heavily.
Downing controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downing trying to control but Winchester is working from the bottom.
Winchester is trying to keep Downing in close.
Downing passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Downing has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Downing misses with a takedown attempt
and Winchester counters with a shoot takedown. Downing fights it but they end up in guard.
Winchester might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downing wants to sweep but no luck.
Winchester trying to control but Downing is working from the bottom.
Downing trying to control the position here.
Downing looking to control.
Downing managing to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Downing is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Downing will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Winchester tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winchester fails with the takedown.
Winchester pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Downing misses with a takedown
and Winchester counters by clinching up.
Downing drags the fight down to the ground.
Downing looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Winchester tries to stand but Downing is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Winchester has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Downing to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Winchester is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Downing pulls down on the head and he's put Winchester to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Danny Downing!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carey Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: Supermassive Black Hole by Muse. Carey Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carey Williams!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a jab when McDonald was well out of range.
McDonald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Carey Williams has been cut.
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
McDonald blocking some punches.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Williams tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonald lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Williams wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
McDonald manages to pull guard.
McDonald 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.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDonald is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McDonald's guard.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but McDonald is defending well.
Williams escapes and gets back to his feet.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a few strikes there.
McDonald moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams is trying to break free.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
No luck for McDonald with that takedown attempt.
McDonald scores a takedown into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by McDonald.
McDonald breaks from Williams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Williams can't escape the position.
McDonald thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams moves into full guard.
McDonald is breathing heavily.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping full guard, as McDonald tries to pass.
McDonald drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick McDonald off! McDonald jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. McDonald is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Williams Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take McDonald's back instead.
Williams lands strikes to the head.
Williams has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, McDonald has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Williams working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stick to McDonald's back but McDonald is turning into Williams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Williams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by McDonald.
Williams lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
McDonald avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carey Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carey Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams clinches but McDonald breaks the clinch
and McDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Williams tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McDonald keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McDonald lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
McDonald softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McDonald lands a body shot.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald misses with some punches.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald jumps guard and drags Williams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McDonald is on top in guard.
Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
McDonald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
McDonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald throws an elbow that misses.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
McDonald looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams slips a jab from McDonald.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams throws McDonald to one side and escapes!
McDonald circles away from the clinch attempt
and McDonald counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McDonald gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McDonald is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but McDonald defends easily.
McDonald is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McDonald slips nicely into half guard.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
McDonald working Williams over with strikes.
McDonald is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams kicks McDonald off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams slips a jab from McDonald.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McDonald is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
McDonald has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
McDonald moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
McDonald breaks the clinch.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris McDonald dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carey Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McDonald fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
McDonald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
Williams misses with a hook.
McDonald keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams misses with an uppercut. McDonald saw that one coming.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDonald circles away.
No joy there for McDonald, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Still in the clinch, McDonald scores with a nice short uppercut.
McDonald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams looks to land a left hand but McDonald moved out of range nicely.
McDonald tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch
and McDonald moves into the clinch.
McDonald manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McDonald is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McDonald is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard.
McDonald is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
McDonald is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch up
and McDonald counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Williams breaks the clinch.
McDonald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch there but McDonald circles away.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McDonald tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually McDonald drops back down to his feet.
Williams is trying to break free.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but McDonald has double underhooks.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but McDonald keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris McDonald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McDonald slips a straight right by Williams.
McDonald loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
McDonald has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Williams tries to break the clinch but McDonald is controlling the position.
Williams wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams wants to break free but McDonald has control.
McDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McDonald throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. McDonald moves away and avoids it.
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.
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
McDonald keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McDonald has him pressed against the cage.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McDonald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from McDonald.
McDonald lands a left hand.
McDonald prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but McDonald won't allow it.
McDonald keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams wants to break free but McDonald has control.
Williams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McDonald has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Chris McDonald!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Chris McDonald!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Chris McDonald!
Chris McDonald wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Hatton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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290 lbs
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280 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Hatton!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson shoots in and bounces Hatton off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hatton seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hatton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilkinson wanted to stand there but Hatton had control of the position.
Wilkinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Hatton keeps moving.
Hatton pushes Wilkinson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tyson Hatton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatton is looking to clinch but Wilkinson is avoiding it.
Wilkinson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hatton.
Wilkinson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wilkinson is breathing heavily.
Hatton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hatton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilkinson circles away.
Wilkinson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hatton is pressing down on Wilkinson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilkinson wants to stand and escape but instead Hatton has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hatton won't allow Wilkinson to sweep him here.
Wilkinson is looking to stand up but Hatton isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Wilkinson wants to stand but Hatton is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hatton uses it to pass to side control.
Wilkinson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hatton's best efforts.
Hatton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hatton decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wilkinson gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hatton is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Wilkinson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Wilkinson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Hatton is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Wilkinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Wilkinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire. Jonathan Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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272 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonathan Williams!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zentsov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zentsov slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams slips a jab from Zentsov.
Williams tries for a takedown but Zentsov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Zentsov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Zentsov sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zentsov throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Zentsov looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zentsov but Zentsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Andrei Zentsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Williams.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Zentsov.
Zentsov swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Zentsov gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams stops Zentsov from standing up.
Williams pushing down on Zentsov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Zentsov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Zentsov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looks gassed!
Zentsov controlling the position for now.
Zentsov gets back to full guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Zentsov keeps moving.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zentsov wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zentsov, who protects the arm well.
Williams prevents Zentsov from escaping the position.
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zentsov, who protects the arm well.
Williams wants to take a breather but Zentsov manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Williams.
Zentsov is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Zentsov wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams passes into half guard.
Williams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zentsov has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zentsov!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zentsov rolls with it to try and escape but Williams cranks on the arm and Zentsov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Williams!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Clayborne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Phil Clayborne!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clayborne keeps the fight on the outside.
Clayborne throws a head kick that misses.
Clayborne slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clayborne has Cekada up against the cage in a clinch.
Clayborne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clayborne breaks from the clinch.
Cekada fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Clayborne doesn't manage to clinch there - Cekada circles away.
Clayborne closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Good body shot from Clayborne.
Clayborne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cekada lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cekada manages to pull guard.
Cekada wants to improve his position but instead Clayborne has moved into half guard.
Cekada trying to control but Clayborne postures up.
Clayborne tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Cekada is looking to get to half guard.
Cekada is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cekada is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cekada manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cekada punching from the bottom.
Cekada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cekada wants to sweep here but Clayborne controlling him for the moment.
Clayborne is looking to stand up but Cekada won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Clayborne throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Clayborne loads up on a big right hand but Cekada slips the punch.
Cekada checks a leg kick.
Clayborne has Cekada up against the cage in a clinch.
Clayborne is trying to break the clinch but Cekada has him pressed against the cage.
Cekada stalling the fight.
Clayborne scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cekada keeps control of Clayborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cekada has Clayborne pressed against the cage.
Clayborne prevents a body shot from Cekada.
Cekada blocks an uppercut.
Cekada wants to stall.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cekada keeps control of Clayborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clayborne working aggressively here.
Cekada blocks the elbow strike.
Cekada tries to score a body lock takedown but Clayborne shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from Cekada.
Clayborne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cekada closes the distance but Clayborne moves to the side
and Clayborne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cekada ducks right into an uppercut from Clayborne.
Cekada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clayborne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clayborne misses with the combination.
Clayborne lands with a hook. Cekada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cekada tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clayborne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Clayborne dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cekada dodges the punch combination from Clayborne.
Clayborne misses with a head kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Clayborne finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Clayborne lands the left hand.
Clayborne misses with a wild body shot.
Cekada closes the distance but Clayborne moves to the side
and Clayborne counters with a left to the body.
Clayborne is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Clayborne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Clayborne misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cekada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clayborne.
Clayborne connects with a single shot there.
Clayborne throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clayborne tries a head kick but it misses.
Clayborne doesn't manage to clinch there - Cekada circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayborne looks to land a combination. Cekada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Clayborne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cekada has time to react.
Clayborne misses with a head kick.
Clayborne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cekada moves away from the strike by Clayborne.
Clayborne connects with a looping right hand.
Clayborne misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clayborne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clayborne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clayborne fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cekada fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phil Clayborne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cekada is looking to clinch but Clayborne is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cekada fails to land the takedown.
Cekada tries to clinch but Clayborne moves away
and Clayborne counters with an outside leg kick.
Boris Cekada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clayborne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cekada's hands.
Clayborne pushes Cekada up against the cage in a clinch.
Cekada prevents Clayborne from breaking the clinch.
Clayborne wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Clayborne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cekada shoots in and drives through. Clayborne sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Cekada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cekada tries to clinch up
and Clayborne counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Clayborne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cekada.
Phil Clayborne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Clayborne there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Clayborne throws a right and a left that Cekada avoids nicely.
Cekada takes one to the chin there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Clayborne there.
Clayborne throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cekada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cekada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clayborne counters with a right hand to the body.
Cekada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cekada wants to clinch.
Clayborne lands a nice hook to Cekada's body. Cekada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cekada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cekada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clayborne darts in and clinches Cekada up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clayborne is trying to break free.
Cekada keeps control of Clayborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cekada keeps control of Clayborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clayborne trying to land knees to the body.
Clayborne is breathing heavily.
Clayborne is trying to break the clinch but Cekada has him pressed against the cage.
Clayborne wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cekada has him pressed against the cage.
Cekada jumps guard and drags Clayborne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cekada is on top in guard.
Cekada trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Clayborne keeping full guard, as Cekada tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Clayborne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cekada wants to clinch up but Clayborne keeps it at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clayborne, right into the meat.
Clayborne throws a good cross that connects.
Cekada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clayborne is fending him off so far but Cekada persists. Nope, Clayborne circles away and we're back to standing.
Cekada slips a jab and a cross from Clayborne.
Clayborne moves into range and clinches up with Cekada.
Clayborne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clayborne lands a nice elbow.
Cekada is looking to control Clayborne's arms but Clayborne gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cekada has his back to the cage.
Clayborne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayborne looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cekada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clayborne.
Cekada tries to clinch up
and Cekada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clayborne has managed to clinch.
Clayborne has had enough of the clinch but Cekada keeps him there for the moment.
Cekada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clayborne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cekada prevents Clayborne from breaking the clinch.
Cekada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Cekada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cekada keeps control of Clayborne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cekada wants a takedown.
Clayborne wants to get back to striking at distance but Cekada won't allow it.
Clayborne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clayborne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Clayborne throws a solid leg kick but Cekada takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Clayborne.
Cekada tries to clinch but Clayborne moves out of range.
Clayborne clinches but Cekada breaks the clinch
and Cekada counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Clayborne is rocked!
Clayborne takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Clayborne has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clayborne is refusing to be controlled, as Cekada sits in half guard.
Cekada controlling the action here.
Cekada wants to control but Clayborne is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada passes to side control.
Cekada is looking to take a break and control but Clayborne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cekada is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Clayborne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Cekada is looking to take a break and control but Clayborne is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Cekada crashes against the mat.
Cekada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clayborne pushes Cekada away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cekada gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Cekada clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clayborne tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cekada decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Clayborne's guard.
Cekada scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clayborne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cekada is controlling him.
Cekada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Clayborne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cekada trying to control but Clayborne is working from the bottom.
Clayborne is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Boris Cekada just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Cekada tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Clayborne counters with a one-two to the body.
Clayborne keeps the fight on the outside.
Clayborne misses with a two punch combination.
Cekada has taken the fight to the clinch.
Clayborne is looking to break free of the clinch but Cekada has double underhooks.
Clayborne can't break the clinch.
Clayborne manages to break the clinch.
Cekada closes the distance but Clayborne moves to the side
and Clayborne counters with a three punch combo that has Cekada backing up. Cekada nods at Clayborne to acknowledge the strikes.
Cekada tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clayborne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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.
Cekada tries to clinch
enabling Clayborne to counter with a crisp jab.
Clayborne throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cekada holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cekada prevents Clayborne from breaking the clinch.
Cekada stalling the fight.
Clayborne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cekada wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Boris Cekada.
Cekada tries to clinch up.
Clayborne works the jab nicely.
Clayborne tries to clinch up but Cekada circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada closes the distance looking to clinch
and Clayborne counters with a nice uppercut.
Cekada wants to clinch
and Clayborne counters with a one-two to the body.
Cekada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good exchange - Clayborne coming out on top.
Cekada tries to clinch
and Clayborne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clayborne breaks the clinch.
Cekada shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cekada showed some decent athleticism there.
Cekada trying to control the action but Clayborne is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cekada trying to control the pace.
Cekada working Clayborne over with strikes.
Cekada is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Clayborne is just riding it out for now. Cekada eventually gives up the hold.
Cekada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Cekada had his way with Phil Clayborne in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Clayborne circles away from the clinch attempt
and Clayborne counters with a stiff right hand.
Clayborne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cekada circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clayborne lands an overhand right.
Clayborne will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Clayborne closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayborne is looking to break free of the clinch but Cekada has double underhooks.
Clayborne lands a nice elbow.
Cekada cracks Clayborne with a nice body shot.
Clayborne wants to break the clinch but can't.
Clayborne is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Cekada manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Cekada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cekada is trying to keep Clayborne in close.
Cekada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cekada controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cekada looking to ground and pound but Clayborne is blocking nicely.
Cekada working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Cekada looking to isolate an arm here. Clayborne doesn't see it coming and as Cekada extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cekada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Cekada!
Boris Cekada retains his lightweight title!
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