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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Chicken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Lane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chicken kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Killing in the name of. 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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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Dangerous knees
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Chicken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Lane!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chicken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chicken misses with the combination.
Chicken gets a clinch.
Chicken scores with a hook to the body.
Chicken managing to block the knees to the body from Lane.
Chicken decides to pull guard.
Chicken has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lane off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chicken throws a head kick that Lane semi-blocks.
Lane wants to clinch up but Chicken keeps it at a distance.
Chicken lands with a shot to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chicken.
Chicken scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lane doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chicken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chicken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chicken is looking to land body kicks.
Chicken moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lane tries to clinch up but Chicken circles away and keeps his distance.
Chicken throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chicken misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Chicken does no damage.
Chicken pushes Lane away with a front kick.
Chicken throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chicken misses with a head kick.
Chicken avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chicken fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chicken misses with a wild combination.
Chicken rushes Lane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chicken is looking to break free of the clinch but Lane has double underhooks.
Chicken is trying to break free.
Chicken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lane missing with knees to the body.
Chicken is looking to break free of the clinch but Lane has double underhooks.
Chicken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chicken wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chicken is looking to break free of the clinch but Lane has double underhooks.
Lane with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chicken is leaning against Lane and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lane managing to block the knees to the body from Chicken.
Lane misses with a knee strike.
Lane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lane lands a nice knee to the body.
Chicken missing with knees to the body.
Chicken wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chicken wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chicken blocks it with crossed arms.
Chicken cracks Lane with a nice body shot.
Lane looks gassed!
Chicken wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chicken manages to break the clinch.
Chicken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lane closes the distance but Chicken moves to the side
and Chicken counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chicken looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lane!
Chicken controlling the position easily from mount.
Lane is squirming around, avoiding Chicken's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane tries to lock up and control but Chicken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chicken controlling the pace for now.
Lane is squirming around, avoiding Chicken's attempts to control the action.
Chicken controlling the position easily from mount.
Lane is squirming around, avoiding Chicken's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Chicken dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lane looks to clinch
and Chicken holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chicken breaks the clinch.
Lane is looking to clinch.
Chicken pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chicken clinches up with Lane and pushes him back against the cage.
Lane prevents Chicken from breaking the clinch.
Lane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chicken is looking to break free of the clinch but Lane has double underhooks.
Chicken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lane has him pressed against the cage.
Chicken wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lane lands an elbow inside that Chicken shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lane.
Chicken wants to break the clinch but can't.
A knee to the head by Lane.
Lane using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lane connects with a knee to the head.
Lane tries to land a knee to the head but Chicken blocks with his arms.
Lane scores with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Lane.
Chicken blocks the elbow strike.
Lane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chicken goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lane prevents it.
Lane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lane connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chicken's face.
Chicken is trying to break the clinch but Lane has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane lands a nice elbow.
Lane tries to land a knee to the head but Chicken blocks with his arms.
Chicken tries to pull guard but Lane won't allow it.
Lane landing knees to the head.
Chicken tries to break the clinch but Lane is controlling the position.
Lane gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Lane.
Lane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chicken breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chicken fails to land with a series of punches.
Chicken throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lane.
Lane cracks the inside of Chicken's front leg.
Chicken goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Chicken throws a one two combo.
Lane stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chicken.
Lane fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lane clinches but Chicken breaks the clinch
and Chicken counters with a big head kick but Lane shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Chicken.
Chicken 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.
Chicken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chicken stands up and waves to Lane to follow him.
Lane gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chicken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chicken stands up and waves to Lane to follow him.
Chicken lands a front kick.
Chicken fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lane sprawls well initially but Chicken persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Chicken postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lane to stand up.
Lane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lane dodges the punch combination from Chicken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lane wants to clinch
and Chicken holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chicken lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lane comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lane misses with a knee strike.
Chicken missing with knees to the body.
Lane tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lane unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chicken lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lane landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lane with a knee to the head.
Lane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lane lands a knee to the head.
Chicken works on Lane's body with a couple of short punches.
Chicken on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chicken tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Chicken. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lane landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chicken tries to break the clinch but Lane is controlling the position.
Lane throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chicken misses with a knee strike.
Chicken wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lane has him pressed against the cage.
Lane lands an elbow that stopped Chicken in his tracks for a moment.
Chicken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Lane showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chicken throws a wild body kick that Lane sees coming a mile off.
Chicken throws a series of punches but Lane avoids them all with ease.
Lane avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lane tries to clinch up
and Chicken counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lane blocks a head kick by Chicken.
Lane tries to clinch there but Chicken circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lane uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chicken.
Chicken misses with a few strikes there.
Lane avoids the head kick by Chicken.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lane prevents Chicken from breaking the clinch.
Lane connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chicken is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chicken can't break the clinch.
Lane throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chicken blocks it with crossed arms.
Chicken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lane with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lane lands a knee to the body.
Chicken manages to break the clinch.
Chicken throws a series of punches but Lane moves out of range.
Chicken feints and then cracks Lane's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lane down.
Chicken drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Chicken gets to his feet - Lane follows without any prompting.
Chicken keeps the fight on the outside.
Lane wants to clinch but Chicken slips to the side
and Chicken counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Lane!
Lane is squirming around, avoiding Chicken's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lane tries to lock up and control but Chicken gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chicken controlling the pace for now.
Lane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chicken. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chicken trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chicken controlling the position easily from mount.
Lane is squirming around, avoiding Chicken's attempts to control the action.
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.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mike Chicken just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Chicken thows a body shot but no joy.
Chicken scores with a one two! Lane had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chicken drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chicken decides to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Chicken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chicken 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for Mike Chicken!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Mike Chicken!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Mike Chicken!
Mike Chicken wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Paul Valley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iso Nyrkki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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172 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Paul Valley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Iso Nyrkki!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nyrkki has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nyrkki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Valley controlling the pace for now.
Nyrkki tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Valley looking to control but Nyrkki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valley wants to take his opponent's back but Nyrkki doesn't allow it.
Nyrkki has given up his back. Will we see Valley going for some submissions?
Nyrkki can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valley lands strikes to the head.
Valley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valley has the hooks in. Nyrkki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nyrkki fending off the submission attempt from Valley.
Nyrkki is in bad spot here.
Nyrkki defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Valley's arms.
Nyrkki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Valley is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nyrkki can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Valley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Valley is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nyrkki is pressing down on Valley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Valley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nyrkki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valley is one step ahead there.
Nyrkki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Valley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nyrkki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valley pushes down on Nyrkki's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Valley trying to control the action but Nyrkki is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valley controlling the action here.
Valley seems to be looking for submissions.
Valley passes to full mount!
Nyrkki can't escape the position.
Nyrkki tries to improve his position but Valley has taken his back! Valley has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Nyrkki tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Valley pushes Nyrkki away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jean Paul Valley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey The Dumbass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mal Reynolds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Dumbass kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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255 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey The Dumbass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mal Reynolds!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reynolds gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Dumbass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reynolds swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Dumbass drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. The Dumbass seems to have locked his on tight now - Reynolds screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for The Dumbass, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Joey The Dumbass!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Simon Dark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelai Niska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dark has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Dark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adelai Niska!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska looks for a takedown but Dark sprawls well.
Dark lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Niska will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dark displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Niska throws out the jab.
Niska misses with a double jab
and Dark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niska dodges the punch combination from Dark.
Some wild striking there from Dark.
Niska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dark counters with a two punch combo.
Dark is breathing heavily.
Niska with a poor takedown
and Dark counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simon Dark has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adelai Niska.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Niska 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Dark does no damage.
Niska fails with the takedown
and Dark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niska is looking to clinch.
Niska tries to clinch but Dark moves away
and Dark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Dark misses.
Niska fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Dark to counter with a crisp jab.
Niska clinches but Dark breaks the clinch
and Dark counters with a left and a right that stings Niska.
Niska tries a low kick but Dark avoids it.
Niska shoots in and bounces Dark off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Niska not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska advances position into side control!
Niska is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dark knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ground and pound from Niska seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dark!
Niska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Dark dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Niska has his takedown stuffed
and Dark counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A big right from Dark misses.
Niska throws a sloppy head kick and Dark moves out of range easily.
Niska tries to clinch up but Dark circles away and keeps his distance.
Dark blocks a head kick by Niska.
Niska tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dark counters with a two punch combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska looks for the body kick but Dark saw that one coming.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dark misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dark gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Niska pushes down on Dark's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Niska seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska controlling from mount.
Dark is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Niska quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Niska but it's paid off an Dark is forced to tap! Nice work by Niska.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adelai Niska!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Uki Goshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Bairstow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Devon Bairstow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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153 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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153 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Uki Goshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Devon Bairstow!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bairstow closes the distance and clinches up with Goshi, looking for a takedown. Bairstow pushes Goshi against the cage but Goshi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Goshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bairstow looks for a takedown but Goshi sprawls well.
Goshi misses with a body shot.
Goshi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goshi scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Goshi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Goshi moves forwards but Bairstow connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Goshi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Good exchange - Goshi coming out on top.
Bairstow tries to close the distance and clinch but Goshi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bairstow throws a right and a left that Goshi avoids nicely.
Bairstow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Uki Goshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Bairstow.
Goshi has managed to clinch.
Bairstow is looking to break free of the clinch but Goshi has double underhooks.
Goshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goshi avoids the head kick by Bairstow.
Goshi misses with a double jab.
Goshi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bairstow moves into the clinch.
Goshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Goshi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bairstow avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bairstow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bairstow tries to clinch
and Goshi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goshi swats away the attempt to clinch by Bairstow.
Goshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goshi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goshi seems to be working for a kimura but Bairstow defends the submission attempt.
Bairstow wants to control but Goshi is keeping busy.
Bairstow kicks off Goshi and gets to his feet.
Bairstow moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bairstow cracks Goshi with a good jab.
Bairstow throws a combination that misses
letting Goshi counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bairstow takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bairstow throws a series of punches but Goshi moves out of range.
Bairstow throws a head kick that misses
and Goshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Bairstow looks gassed!
Some bone on bone action there as Goshi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bairstow blocks a head kick by Goshi.
Goshi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Goshi are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Bairstow managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goshi.
Goshi decides to stand back up.
Goshi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bairstow lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Goshi sprawling to the canvas. Bairstow follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Goshi hang on?
Goshi is rocked!
Bairstow is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Oh Goshi is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bairstow escapes and gets back to his feet.
Goshi seems to have got his legs back now.
Goshi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bairstow clinches up with Goshi and pushes him back against the cage.
Goshi manages to break the clinch.
Goshi thows a body shot but no joy.
Goshi tries to clinch but Bairstow moves out of range.
Goshi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goshi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goshi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Goshi cracks the inside of Bairstow's front leg.
Bairstow misses with a wild combination.
Goshi throws a head kick that misses
and Bairstow counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Goshi is looking to clinch.
Bairstow scores with a body shot.
Goshi takes one on the button.
Bairstow misses with a body shot.
Bairstow connects with the punch.
Bairstow fails to land with a series of punches.
Bairstow swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Goshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Bairstow blocks a head kick by Goshi.
Bairstow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bairstow catches Goshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Bairstow sizes up Goshi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bairstow swats away the attempt to clinch by Goshi.
Bairstow throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Goshi.
Bairstow wants to clinch up but Goshi keeps it at a distance.
Bairstow fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Goshi.
Bairstow lands with an uppercut that bounces Goshi off the cage and back into rage.
Bairstow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goshi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Goshi throws a wild body kick that Bairstow sees coming a mile off.
Bairstow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Goshi scores a takedown into full mount!
Goshi throws some wild stikes that Bairstow manages to avoid easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goshi stands up from mount. Strange move.
A right-left combo lands from Bairstow.
Bairstow misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Bairstow dominated that round.
That's time! Goshi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Goshi!
Bairstow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bairstow misses with a takedown attempt - Goshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A combination from Bairstow does no damage.
Goshi instigates a clinch.
Goshi keeps control of Bairstow as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goshi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Goshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bairstow.
Bairstow avoids a punch combination nicely.
Goshi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Goshi is looking to wear down Bairstow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bairstow scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Goshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bairstow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bairstow shoots in for a takedown but Goshi shows good takedown defense.
Bairstow takes a swing at Goshi's ribcage but misses.
Goshi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Goshi throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goshi throws a head kick that Bairstow semi-blocks.
A nice combination there by Bairstow.
Goshi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bairstow's sensitive parts.
Goshi scores with a head kick.
Bairstow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Uki Goshi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bairstow moves in looking to clinch but Goshi pushes him off.
Bairstow throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Bairstow with that takedown attempt.
Uki Goshi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devon Bairstow.
Goshi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bairstow's calf.
Bairstow misses with a wild combination.
Goshi clinches with his opponent.
Goshi scores with a shot to the side of Bairstow's head.
Goshi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goshi tries to clinch but Bairstow moves out of range.
Goshi misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bairstow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Goshi counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bairstow thinking.
Bairstow throws a front kick aimed at Goshi's knee but Goshi avoids it well.
Goshi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No joy there for Bairstow, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Goshi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bairstow throws a hook to the side of Goshi's head but Goshi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Some wild striking there from Bairstow.
Bairstow lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goshi closes the distance and clinches.
Goshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Goshi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bairstow. That did some damage!
Bairstow lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Goshi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bairstow.
Bairstow avoids the body shot from Goshi.
Goshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bairstow catches Goshi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goshi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bairstow's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bairstow misses with a double jab.
Bairstow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Goshi counters with a solid body kick.
Goshi closes the distance and clinches.
Goshi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Goshi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bairstow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bairstow moves away from the strike by Goshi.
Goshi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Danga de danga de dang - Bairstow scores with a four punch combination!
Bairstow misses with a wild body shot.
Bairstow tries to move into range but Goshi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Goshi lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Goshi.
Decent striking displayed by Bairstow there.
Goshi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bairstow throws out the jab.
Goshi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Bairstow's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goshi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bairstow's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bairstow is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bairstow is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goshi's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Goshi seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bairstow actively working from the bottom here.
Goshi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goshi stands up and beckons Bairstow to join him on the feet.
Bairstow avoids the head kick by Goshi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Devon Bairstow will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bairstow lands with an uppercut that bounces Goshi off the cage and back into rage.
Goshi tries to move into range but Bairstow moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bairstow misses with a two punch combination.
A left lands for Bairstow.
Goshi is looking to slow Bairstow down with leg kicks.
Bairstow tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goshi swivels and escapes.
Goshi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goshi clinches up against the cage.
Goshi manages to break the clinch.
Bairstow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goshi.
Bairstow takes one to the side of the head.
Bairstow lands a head kick!
Bairstow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goshi tries to avoid it but Bairstow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goshi to the ground. Goshi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Goshi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bairstow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Goshi checks a low kick from Bairstow.
Goshi gets the takedown into side control.
Goshi throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bairstow is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goshi off and has taken his back!
Bairstow keeps control of the position as Goshi tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bairstow is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Goshi rolls, trying to escape but Bairstow keeps control of the position.
Goshi is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Goshi turns into Bairstow and is now in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Goshi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bairstow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goshi.
Bairstow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bairstow holds on and takes a little breather.
Goshi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goshi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bairstow is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bairstow has escaped and now he's on top!
Bairstow gets to his feet - Goshi follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bairstow keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A punch combination from Bairstow misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Bairstow misses the target.
Goshi displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goshi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bairstow cracks Goshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Goshi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goshi manages to break the clinch.
Goshi misses with a head kick.
Bairstow throws a head kick that Goshi semi-blocks.
Bairstow misses with a few strikes there.
Goshi scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Goshi trying to control the action but Bairstow is working from the bottom.
Bairstow is trying to get back to full guard.
Bairstow is in trouble now - Goshi has advanced to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bairstow is looking to improve his position but Goshi isn't that keen on the idea.
Goshi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Bairstow is desperately trying to improve his position but Goshi has a good base and remains in mount.
Bairstow takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Goshi scoring with strikes but Bairstow is staying in there.
Bairstow is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Goshi.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Devon Bairstow.
I've got Bairstow winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Devon Bairstow!
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Devon Bairstow!
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight for Devon Bairstow!
Devon Bairstow 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 Vladimir Dragomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Eastman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard Eastman will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Solid 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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Vladimir Dragomon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Howard Eastman!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eastman jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Vladimir Dragomon has been cut.
Eastman throws a head kick but Dragomon moves out of range.
Dragomon clinches up with Eastman and pushes him back against the cage.
Dragomon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Eastman avoiding damage as Dragomon throws knees to the body.
Dragomon goes for a takedown attempt but Eastman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Eastman moves in looking to clinch but Dragomon pushes him off.
Dragomon shoots in for a double leg but Eastman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Dragomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dragomon closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dragomon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Eastman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dragomon off and has taken his back!
Eastman controls the action.
Eastman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dragomon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Eastman controlling well, preventing Dragomon from escaping the position.
Eastman slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Dragomon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Eastman.
Dragomon tries to escape but Eastman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dragomon trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
Dragomon manages to reverse the position and now he's in Eastman's guard. Nice work there by Dragomon.
Dragomon is breathing heavily.
Eastman is looking to stand back up but Dragomon counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Eastman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eastman is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Eastman throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Eastman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dragomon doesn't seem phased though.
Dragomon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eastman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dragomon wants to improve his position but Eastman is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eastman in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dragomon is looking for a sweep. Eastman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eastman trying to control the action but Dragomon is working from the bottom.
Eastman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Eastman looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Eastman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Dragomon'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.
Dragomon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dragomon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Eastman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragomon shoots in and bounces Eastman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Eastman looking for a sweep. Not yet Eastman, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eastman working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eastman 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.
Eastman controls Dragomon momentarily but Dragomon frees himself.
Eastman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dragomon is pressing down on Eastman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dragomon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Eastman escapes and throws Dragomon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Eastman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragomon is looking to regain half guard here but Eastman keeps moving and retains side control.
Eastman has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dragomon doesn't manage to clinch there - Eastman circles away.
Dragomon slips a jab and a cross from Eastman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragomon slips a straight right by Eastman.
Eastman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dragomon swivels and escapes.
Dragomon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Eastman tries to avoid it but Dragomon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Eastman to the ground. Eastman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Eastman shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Dragomon but Dragomon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut there from Eastman.
Eastman misses with a takedown attempt - Dragomon sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vladimir Dragomon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howard Eastman.
Eastman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice sprawl there from Eastman as Dragomon shoots in.
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.
Dragomon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eastman throws an overhand right that lands on Dragomon's shoulder, as Dragomon tries to avoid the shot.
Eastman thuds his right hand into Dragomon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice takedown defense from Dragomon. No joy for Eastman on that attempt.
Dragomon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Eastman pinned against the cage. Eastman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dragomon tries to clinch but Eastman is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howard Eastman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Dragomon's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Eastman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragomon.
Dragomon fails with a takedown attempt.
Eastman scores with a punch to the head.
Dragomon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dragomon checks a low kick from Eastman.
Dragomon is looking to clinch.
Eastman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dragomon.
Jab, jab by Eastman - just one landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragomon moves away from the strike by Eastman.
Eastman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vladimir Dragomon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dragomon has managed to clinch.
Dragomon prevents Eastman from breaking the clinch.
Eastman is trying to break the clinch but Dragomon has him pressed against the cage.
Dragomon successfully pulls guard.
Eastman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragomon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eastman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dragomon controls Eastman momentarily but Eastman frees himself.
Dragomon looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Eastman trying to control but Dragomon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragomon is looking for a triangle but Eastman pushes his legs off easily.
Eastman tries to free his leg and advance position but Dragomon is retaining full guard.
Dragomon has a closed guard, preventing Eastman from standing up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
A head kick from Dragomon lands but Eastman takes it in his stride.
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.
Eastman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Eastman fails to land with a series of punches.
Dragomon shoots in but Eastman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dragomon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Dragomon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eastman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Eastman closes the distance and clinches up with Dragomon, looking for a takedown. Eastman pushes Dragomon against the cage but Dragomon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Howard Eastman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Eastman winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Howard Eastman!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Howard Eastman!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for Howard Eastman!
Howard Eastman wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kaylee Frye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yonaz Obsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obsen has chosen WWE Theme song - The Rock as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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18
160 lbs
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22
156 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaylee Frye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Yonaz Obsen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Obsen tries to clinch up but Frye circles away and keeps his distance.
Obsen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No luck for Frye with that takedown attempt.
Frye avoids the head kick by Obsen.
Kaylee Frye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frye changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Obsen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Frye passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Obsen!
Obsen can't escape the position.
Frye looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Frye could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Obsen is trying desperately to improve position.
Obsen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Obsen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frye swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obsen has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Frye to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Obsen is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Frye pulls down on the head and he's put Obsen to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kaylee Frye!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoban Washburne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toby Lamb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamb has chosen Saltwater as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Hoban Washburne had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hoban Washburne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Toby Lamb!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washburne looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamb is fending him off so far but Washburne persists. Nope, Lamb circles away and we're back to standing.
Lamb 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.
Lamb is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Washburne has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lamb is looking to defend but Washburne has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lamb! Washburne pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lamb taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hoban Washburne!
Hoban Washburne is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Graham Polliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rob Wallace has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Graham Polliver!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rob Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace blocks a head kick by Polliver.
Polliver throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wallace takes a swing at Polliver's ribcage but misses.
Polliver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Polliver throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Polliver is just out of range.
Polliver missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Polliver struggling a bit here.
Polliver tries to escape but Wallace is in control.
Wallace in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wallace works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polliver keeps working.
Wallace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace landing strikes.
Polliver tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wallace working the body and head with strikes.
Wallace moves into full mount!
Polliver is working to get back to half guard.
Polliver regains half guard.
Wallace trying to control the action but Polliver is working from the bottom.
Wallace is looking for a kimura but Polliver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wallace to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Polliver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wallace is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Polliver is just riding it out for now. Wallace eventually gives up the hold.
Polliver wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wallace is trying to control the action in half guard but Polliver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wallace working over Polliver with some ground and pound. Polliver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Polliver is trying to maintain the position but Wallace is very close to passing his half guard.
Wallace works his way into full mount!
Wallace wants to finish this one by submission but Polliver is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wallace.
Wallace is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Polliver tries to lock up and control but Wallace gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wallace can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Polliver is looking to escape.
Polliver throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wallace lands a big shot there that rocks Polliver but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Polliver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wallace breaks from Polliver's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Polliver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wallace is landing with some decent strikes but Polliver is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Polliver working to try and regain half guard.
Wallace sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
A nice elbow there by Wallace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working for a guillotine from mount but Polliver is in no mood to give up.
Wallace looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wallace lands a heavy elbow.
Polliver in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Polliver is squirming around, avoiding Wallace's attempts to control the action.
Polliver is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wallace with shots to the head and body - Polliver looks very uncomfortable down there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Polliver is desperately trying to improve his position but Wallace has a good base and remains in mount.
Wallace putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Polliver holds of for dear life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Wallace 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.
Wallace tries to move into range but Polliver moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Polliver lands with a hook. Wallace tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Polliver throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Polliver moves away and avoids it.
Graham Polliver is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Polliver misses with a hook. Wallace ducked under it nicely.
Wallace throws a front kick aimed at Polliver's knee but Polliver avoids it well.
Polliver misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Polliver.
Wallace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Polliver pinned against the cage. Polliver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A head kick misses from Polliver.
Wallace darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver won't allow Wallace to pass to mount.
Wallace throwing shots but Polliver is blocking nicely.
Wallace seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Polliver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Polliver is trying to stand back up but Wallace is controlling him
Wallace is looking to advance position but Polliver won't allow it.
Polliver is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace wants to pass to mount but Polliver is defending the position.
Polliver controlling the position well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Polliver stuffs the takedown attempt from Wallace. Wallace gets slowly back to his feet.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
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.
Polliver scores with a head kick.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace slips a straight right by Polliver.
Polliver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wallace.
Polliver throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Polliver throws a head kick that misses.
Polliver lands with a kick to the temple. Wallace shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A nice inside leg kick there by Wallace. That's going to slow Polliver down.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but Polliver shows good takedown defense.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Wallace.
Polliver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Polliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallace gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wallace connects with a nice short shot to Polliver's temple.
Wallace wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polliver keeps working.
Wallace missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Polliver is trying to stand up here but Wallace is controlling him well.
Polliver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Polliver keeping moving, preventing Wallace from controlling successfully.
Wallace scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wallace is stalling in the full guard.
Polliver is trying to keep Wallace in close.
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.
Wallace looking to sit in guard and control but Polliver gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wallace has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Polliver 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 Wallace.
Wallace tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Polliver wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Wallace's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Polliver tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wallace struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Polliver ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Polliver.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Polliver.
Polliver pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wallace shoots for a takedown but Polliver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graham Polliver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace swats away the attempt to clinch by Polliver.
A punch combination from Polliver misses.
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polliver tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polliver to the ground. Polliver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Polliver digs a good body shot into Wallace's ribs.
Wallace looks for the body kick but Polliver saw that one coming.
Wallace walks forward, straight into a front kick from Polliver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Polliver misses with a body shot.
Wallace looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Polliver moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Polliver.
Polliver throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Polliver checks it
and Polliver counters with a two punch combo.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wallace. Polliver shrugs it off though.
Wallace throws a leg kick which misses Polliver's front leg but catches the back leg as Polliver tries to avoid it.
Polliver scores with a jab. Wallace acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wallace swings for the body but Polliver moves out of range.
Polliver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Polliver. No joy for Wallace on that attempt.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Wallace.
Polliver tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Graham Polliver is winning the standup battle so far.
Polliver throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Polliver as he avoids it easily.
Polliver lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wallace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wallace can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Polliver is looking to escape.
Wallace goes for an armbar but Polliver turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Polliver.
Polliver stands up from Wallace's guard - Polliver perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wallace is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Polliver rather than just go for the knockout.
Wallace takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Polliver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polliver throws a sloppy head kick
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Polliver swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wallace counters with a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polliver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wallace looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Polliver avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Polliver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wallace wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polliver digs a good hook to Wallace's body.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Polliver, as that shot connected.
Polliver throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
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.
Polliver dodges the punch combination from Wallace.
Wallace swings for the body but Polliver moves out of range.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Wallace missing with a left hand there. Polliver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polliver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Polliver misses with a series of wild punches.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Polliver.
Polliver looks to land a combination but Wallace avoids it well.
Wallace fails with the takedown
enabling Polliver to counter with a crisp jab.
Wallace connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Graham Polliver clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Polliver lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wallace has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wallace and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wallace works over Polliver's head and body with a nice combination.
Polliver slips a jab from Wallace.
Polliver swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wallace closes this distance looking for a takedown but Polliver circles away.
Wallace blocks a head kick by Polliver.
Wallace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Polliver with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Polliver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Polliver throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wallace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polliver throws a series of punches but Wallace avoids them all with ease.
Polliver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace shoots for a takedown but Polliver saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Wallace.
Wallace throws a leg kick
and Polliver counters with a head kick. That will keep Wallace thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Polliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Polliver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wallace scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Polliver takes a jab right on the kisser.
Polliver tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Polliver scores with a nice right hand.
Wallace pivots, looking for a leg kick but Polliver is out of range and Wallace settles back down.
Wallace throws a head kick that misses.
Wallace closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Polliver just misses with a punch to the body.
Polliver throws a hook but Wallace blocks it.
Polliver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace with a poor takedown
and Polliver counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Polliver misses with a low kick.
A jab from Polliver misses.
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.
Polliver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polliver manages to avoid it.
Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Polliver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polliver moves away.
Polliver throws a head kick that misses.
Polliver avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wallace walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Polliver checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Polliver explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wallace punishes Polliver's body with a nice straight punch.
Wallace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Polliver throws a head kick that misses
and Wallace counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wallace was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Polliver is squirming around, avoiding Wallace's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver is looking to improve his position but Wallace isn't that keen on the idea.
Wallace scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Polliver?
Wallace with a couple of short strikes.
Wallace avoids the attempt from Polliver to control.
Wallace fails to move to back control.
Wallace with a couple of short strikes.
Wallace with a couple of short strikes.
Polliver is trying to escape the mount.
Polliver wants to control but Wallace is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polliver takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Polliver can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Wallace.
Polliver is working to get back to half guard.
Wallace trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wallace raining down shots from the mount!
Polliver is trying desperately to improve position.
Wallace scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Polliver?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rob Wallace dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Wallace staying out of range there.
Wallace tries for a takedown but Polliver sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Polliver throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Polliver checks a leg kick nicely.
Wallace avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polliver keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Wallace shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wallace showed some decent athleticism there.
Wallace prevents Polliver from standing back up.
Polliver taking some punishment here, with Wallace in his half guard.
Wallace is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polliver tries to kick Wallace off but Wallace keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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.
Wallace is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polliver defends it well.
Wallace working the head and body with strikes.
Polliver is pressing down on Wallace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wallace trying to move into half guard but instead Polliver has managed to sweep!
Polliver decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Polliver fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Polliver is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Polliver circles away and we're back to standing.
Wallace dodges the punch combination from Polliver.
Polliver fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Wallace cracks Polliver with a right hand to the side of the head.
Polliver throws a body punch but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wallace attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wallace throws a hook but Polliver avoids it easily.
Polliver throws a one two combo.
Polliver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wallace throws a body kick that misses.
Wallace tries to work over Polliver's front leg with a kick but Polliver checks it.
Wallace thows a body shot but no joy.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polliver misses with a straight left.
Polliver lands a high kick!
Graham Polliver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polliver throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace takes a swing at Polliver's ribcage but misses.
Polliver misses with a head kick.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Polliver moves away and avoids it.
Wallace looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Polliver is fending him off so far but Wallace persists. Nope, Polliver circles away and we're back to standing.
Graham Polliver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Wallace.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Polliver moved away.
Nice defenses there by Polliver.
Polliver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wallace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Polliver pinned against the cage. Polliver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Polliver throws a head kick that misses
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Polliver tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Polliver to the ground. Polliver escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Polliver misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace throws a hook but Polliver avoids it easily.
Wallace throws a low kick, looking for Polliver's leg but Polliver calmly moves out of range.
Polliver throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace gets the takedown into side control.
Wallace has hold of Polliver's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Polliver tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Wallace cranks the arm and Polliver screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Polliver, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rob Wallace!
Rob Wallace is the new lightweight champion!
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