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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Carl Barat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Svenne Nyckelben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svenne Nyckelben has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Barat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Svenne Nyckelben!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyckelben fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nyckelben throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nyckelben tries for a takedown but Barat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A shot to de liver by Barat. Beautiful body shot.
Barat wants to clinch up but Nyckelben keeps it at a distance.
Nyckelben moves forwards but Barat connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Barat dances in with a quick combination. Nyckelben is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Barat snaps Nyckelben's head back. Nyckelben stumbles backwards against the cage. Barat steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Nyckelben's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Nyckelben just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Carl Barat!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dingadingading Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dingadingading Dong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Dingadingading Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Wellington!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Wellington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dong shoots in for a takedown but Wellington shows good takedown defense.
Wellington lands with a nice body punch.
Dong slips a jab from Wellington.
Wellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellington.
Dong looks for a takedown but Wellington sprawls well.
Wellington lands a with a good body shot.
Dong is breathing heavily.
Dong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wellington.
Wellington throws a shot to the body.
Dong walks into a stiff left hand from Wellington.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dingadingading Dong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dong avoids the body shot from Wellington.
Wellington scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Dingadingading Dong has been cut.
Dong takes one on the button.
Dong is rocked!
Wellington lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dong falls backwards - clearly groggy! Wellington dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Wellington!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hane Goshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Experiment III's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Come To Daddy. Hane Goshi has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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167 lbs
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Russian Experiment III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hane Goshi!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Goshi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Goshi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Experiment III checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goshi moves away from the strike by Experiment III.
Experiment III checks the leg kick.
Goshi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Experiment III is able to avoid easily.
Experiment III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goshi as he avoids it easily.
Jab by Experiment III.
Goshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Experiment III works Goshi's body with a nice hook.
Goshi throws a leg kick but Experiment III moved away.
Goshi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Crunch! Goshi slams his shin into Experiment III's torso.
Experiment III connects with a jab.
Goshi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Experiment III instigates a clinch.
Goshi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Goshi wants to get back to striking at distance but Experiment III won't allow it.
Goshi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Experiment III blocks a head kick by Goshi.
Hane Goshi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goshi misses with a head kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goshi, right into the meat.
Goshi throws out a leg kick but Experiment III moves out of range and Goshi only half commits.
Experiment III throws a hook but Goshi blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment III avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goshi misses with the combination.
Goshi throws a head kick but Experiment III moves out of range.
Goshi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Goshi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goshi throws a head kick but Experiment III moves out of range.
Experiment III blocks a head kick by Goshi.
Goshi wants to clinch.
Goshi throws a head kick that Experiment III semi-blocks.
Experiment III lands a body shot.
Experiment III with a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Goshi 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 Experiment III has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Experiment III and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Experiment III takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Experiment III avoids the head kick by Goshi.
Goshi throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment III moves out of range easily.
Goshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Experiment III cracks Goshi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Goshi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goshi misses with a head kick.
Experiment III misses with a takedown attempt - Goshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goshi thumps Experiment III with a low kick.
Experiment III misses with a takedown attempt - Goshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Russian Experiment III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goshi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goshi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Experiment III scores with a shot to the body.
Experiment III throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Experiment III misses.
Good exchange - Goshi coming out on top.
Experiment III misses with a takedown attempt - Goshi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Experiment III lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Experiment III.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment III paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Goshi throws a leg kick but Experiment III checks it.
Goshi slips under a jab from Experiment III.
Experiment III scores with a nice head shot.
Experiment III scores with a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Goshi. That's going to slow Experiment III down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goshi throws a head kick that half lands.
Goshi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Goshi misses with a head kick.
Goshi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Experiment III with a nice cross.
Goshi misses with a head kick.
Goshi has managed to clinch.
Experiment III scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Experiment III lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Experiment III.
Goshi wants a takedown.
Goshi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Goshi.
Goshi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Experiment III lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Goshi is looking to break free of the clinch but Experiment III has double underhooks.
Experiment III lands a hook to the side of the head.
Experiment III scores with a nice hook to the head.
Goshi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Experiment III moves into range and connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Experiment III checks a leg kick.
Experiment III shoots for a takedown but Goshi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goshi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goshi tries a head kick but it misses.
Goshi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Experiment III.
Experiment III scores with a takedown into Goshi's guard.
Experiment III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goshi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Experiment III looking to pass the guard.
Goshi wants to stand and escape but Experiment III is having none of it.
Goshi looks gassed!
Experiment III scoring with punches to the head and body.
Experiment III drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Experiment III jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Experiment III content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goshi is looking to stand up but Experiment III isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goshi scores with a head kick.
Goshi throws a sloppy head kick and Experiment III moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Experiment III dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goshi throws a head kick that misses.
Experiment III drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Goshi is pushing Experiment III's head away, looking to escape. Experiment III manages to hold on to the position though.
Goshi is trying to control Experiment III's posture but Experiment III avoids it.
Experiment III working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Goshi is looking to reverse the position.
Goshi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Experiment III tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Experiment III has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goshi is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Experiment III's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goshi kicks Experiment III off and gets back to his feet.
Experiment III closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Goshi is trying to stand.
Experiment III is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Goshi is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Russian Experiment III!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Dole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johny Lock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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189 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Dole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Johny Lock!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock shoots in but Dole avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lock throws a shot to the body.
Lock fails to land the takedown.
Dole doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lock counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lock is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dole sees it coming and defends easily.
Dole slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lock tries to free his leg and advance position but Dole is retaining full guard.
Lock advances position into side control!
Lock tries to score with some ground and pound. Dole controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Lock in side control, throwing shots but Dole defends.
Lock tries for a kimura but Dole is defending well.
Lock tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock is looking to take a break and control but Dole is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lock is trying to get an arm triangle but Dole is defending well.
Dole is looking to regain half guard here but Lock keeps moving and retains side control.
Lock tries for a kimura but Dole is defending well.
Lock is trying to get an arm triangle but Dole is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lock looks gassed!
Dole sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dole makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dole.
Dole is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lock wants to get back to full guard.
Dole passes the guard and advances to mount!
Dole prevents Lock from getting the reversal.
Dole moves to back control.
Dole doesn't have the hooks in and Lock manages to turn into his guard.
Lock tries to free his leg and advance position but Dole is retaining full guard.
Dole has his hands on Lock's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dole is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lock sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dole's guard.
Lock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dole wants to improve his position but Lock is controlling well.
Dole is defending against the submission attempts here by Lock.
Dole tries to get to full guard but Lock has control of the leg.
Lock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock trying to control from half guard but Dole is working away.
Lock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dole is trying to get back to full guard.
Lock is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lock is working for a kimura but Dole is defending it quite comfortably.
Lock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Lock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lock misses with a takedown
and Dole counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lock won't be happy with that.
Lock is looking for a sweep.
Lock is trying to control Dole's posture but Dole avoids it.
Dole has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lock!
Dole is working for a guillotine from mount but Lock frees his head quite easily.
Lock sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lock moves into full guard.
Lock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lock is keeping the position for now.
Dole trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom.
Dole drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lock dives on top into guard.
Lock drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lock jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Dole 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.
Dole has his foot on Lock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lock works his way back into a safe position though.
Lock thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lock lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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.
Lock works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lock is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dole is trying to get back to full guard.
Dole is working hard here to advance position.
Lock missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dole is looking to improve his position.
Dole trying to control from the bottom.
Lock frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dole is bucking up trying to escape but Lock cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Johny Lock has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dole defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lock.
Lock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dole can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Dole is working to get back to half guard.
Dole stops Lock from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lock is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dole is surviving well by controlling Lock's body position as best he can.
Dole regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dole is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lock's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lock's back!
Lock manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dole's guard. Nice work there by Lock.
Dole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dole preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Lock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Dole's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lock fails with the takedown
so Dole counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dole looking to pass the guard.
Lock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dole's guard.
Lock works over Dole with some ground and pound from guard.
Lock trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lock trying to control the position from guard on top but Dole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dole working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lock advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dole!
Lock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lock thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dole prevents Lock from taking his back.
Lock prevents Dole from getting the reversal.
Lock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dole can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lock working for a submission but Dole is keeping him at bay.
Dole tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lock fails to advance to Dole's back.
Lock is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dole can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Lock looking to ground and pound but Dole is blocking nicely.
Lock looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Lock is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Dole has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Dole!
Lock has his foot on Dole's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dole works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lock tries to strike from the bottom.
Dole forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lock manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lock had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Dole is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Lock Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Dole's back instead.
Lock working for the choke.
Lock working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dole turns into Lock and is now in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dole trying to control the position from guard on top but Lock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lock is on top in guard.
Lock preventing the sweep.
Dole has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lock drops back looking for a leg! Dole is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dole manages to kick Lock off! Lock jumps back into Dole's guard.
Lock trying to control but Dole is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johny Lock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lock 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johny Lock!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gronk Groenhud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Xahli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Groenhud comes to the cage accompanied by Sometime Lonely by Kelly Chen. Xahli has chosen Crazy Train by Ozzy Osbourne as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gronk Groenhud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Xavier Xahli!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xahli is looking to clinch.
Xahli moves in looking to clinch but Groenhud pushes him off.
Xahli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xahli tries to clinch up.
Groenhud throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xahli scores with a punch to the head.
Groenhud throws a head kick that half lands.
Groenhud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Xahli takes one to the side of the head.
Groenhud throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xahli on the side of the head.
Xahli tries to clinch there but Groenhud circles away.
Groenhud lands a head kick!
Xahli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Groenhud throws a series of punches but Xahli avoids them all with ease.
Xahli takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Groenhud throws a leg kick which misses Xahli's front leg but catches the back leg as Xahli tries to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xahli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Groenhud swinging wilding here.
Xahli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Groenhud looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Groenhud manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Groenhud tries to get to full guard but Xahli has control of the leg.
Xahli thows a huge punch but Groenhud dodges it nicely.
Groenhud is looking for a sweep. Xahli is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Xahli decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Xahli showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Groenhud.
Xahli clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Groenhud.
Xahli lands a shoulder strike.
Groenhud lands a body shot.
Xahli avoiding damage as Groenhud throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Xahli fails to land.
Groenhud fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Groenhud.
Groenhud really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Groenhud.
Groenhud lands a body punch.
Xahli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xahli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Xahli backwards.
Xahli scores with a shot to the side of Groenhud's head.
Groenhud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Groenhud works on Xahli's body with a couple of short punches.
Groenhud scores with a hook to the body.
Xahli digs a right hand underneath Groenhud's ribcage. Groenhud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Groenhud.
Xahli has a couple of punches blocked by Groenhud.
Groenhud lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Groenhud.
Groenhud lands a nice shot to the body.
Groenhud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xahli scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Xahli fails to land.
Xahli is working Groenhud over against the cage.
Groenhud throws a head punch that misses.
Xahli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Groenhud blocking some punches.
Groenhud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Groenhud throws a punch but it's blocked by Xahli.
A short body shot lands from Xahli as the two fighters clinch.
Groenhud tries a body shot but Xahli blocks it.
Groenhud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Groenhud misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xahli.
Groenhud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xahli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xahli shoots in but Groenhud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Xahli tries to clinch up but Groenhud circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xahli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gronk Groenhud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xahli takes one to the chin there.
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xahli doesn't manage to clinch there - Groenhud circles away.
Xahli gets a takedown into half guard.
Xahli looks gassed!
Groenhud is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Groenhud looking for submissions off his back.
Groenhud wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xahli stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Groenhud to get to his feet.
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Groenhud misses with a head kick.
Xahli misses with a series of wild punches.
Xahli wants to clinch up but Groenhud keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xahli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Groenhud. That one must have hurt.
Groenhud ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Groenhud scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Groenhud misses with the combination.
Xahli takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gronk Groenhud will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xahli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Groenhud swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xahli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Groenhud throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xahli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Groenhud keeps the fight on the outside.
Xahli takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Groenhud connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gronk Groenhud is winning the standup battle so far.
Groenhud avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Groenhud plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Groenhud swinging wilding here.
Xahli takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Groenhud connects with a high kick.
Xahli avoids a kick to the body.
Xahli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Groenhud is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A head punch on the inside from Xahli fails to land.
Groenhud misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Groenhud.
Groenhud misses with a punch to the body.
Xahli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xahli scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Groenhud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xahli swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xahli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Groenhuds head.
Xahli managing to block the knees to the body from Groenhud.
Groenhud blocks an uppercut.
Groenhud working aggressively here.
Xahli digs a right hand underneath Groenhud's ribcage. Groenhud let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Xahli.
Xahli lands an elbow inside.
Groenhud blocking some punches.
Xahli tries to break the clinch but Groenhud is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Xahli fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Xahli fails to land.
A short right from Xahli on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Groenhud.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xahli.
Xahli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Xahli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xahli throws a punch but it's blocked by Groenhud.
Groenhud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Groenhud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Xahli misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Groenhud - that landed with a thud.
Groenhud lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Xahli.
Groenhud misses with a punch to the body.
Groenhud tries to throw a body punch but Xahli avoids it by throwing Groenhud back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Xahli.
Xahli misses with a body punch.
Xahli blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Groenhud.
Groenhud swings wildly with an uppercut but Xahli uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Groenhud.
Groenhud missing with knees to the body.
Xahli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Xahli blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Groenhud missing with knees to the body.
Xahli blocks a body shot from Groenhud.
Xahli scores with a hook to the body.
Groenhud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xahli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xahli wants the takedown. Groenhud is fighting it off but Xahli persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Groenhud's guard against the cage.
Xahli gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xahli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xahli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A combination from Groenhud does no damage.
Groenhud keeps the fight on the outside.
Groenhud scores with a nice head shot.
Xahli throws a jab when Groenhud was well out of range.
Groenhud lands a jab-cross combination.
Xahli wants to clinch up but Groenhud keeps it at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xahli tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xahli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Groenhud swats away the attempt to clinch by Xahli.
Xahli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Xahli darts in and clinches Groenhud up against the cage.
Xahli blocks a body shot from Groenhud.
Xahli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Groenhud misses with a punch on the inside.
Xahli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Groenhud backwards.
Xahli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Groenhud throws a punch but it's blocked by Xahli.
Groenhud gets through Xahli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Groenhud lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Xahli fails to land.
Groenhud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Xahli throws a punch but it's blocked by Groenhud.
Xahli has a couple of punches blocked by Groenhud.
A nice left hand lands by Groenhud.
Xahli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Groenhud lands a shot to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Groenhud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Xahli's brow.
Xahli blocks an uppercut.
Groenhud misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xahli throws a head punch that misses.
Groenhud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Groenhud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Groenhud takes a shot to the head.
Xahli misses with the head strike.
Xahli misses with a punch to the body.
Xahli pushes Groenhud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Xahli misses with some punches.
Xahli has a couple of punches blocked by Groenhud.
Xahli works on Groenhud's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Xahli.
Groenhud working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Xahli.
Xavier Xahli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Groenhud landing knees to the head.
Xahli is working Groenhud over against the cage.
Xahli lands with a left to the head.
Xahli misses with some punches.
Groenhud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Groenhud.
Groenhud lands a shoulder strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Groenhud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xahli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Groenhud keeps the fight on the outside.
Xahli tries to clinch but Groenhud is having none of it.
Groenhud misses with a wild combination.
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xavier Xahli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Xahli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Groenhud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Xahli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xahli tries to clinch there but Groenhud circles away.
Gronk Groenhud is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xahli tries to clinch there but Groenhud circles away.
Xahli doesn't manage to clinch there - Groenhud circles away.
Groenhud plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xahli slips a jab and a cross from Groenhud.
Xahli tries to clinch up.
Xahli tries to bum rush Groenhud with a series of wild strikes but Groenhud uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Groenhud connects with a looping right hand.
Groenhud misses with a double jab.
Xahli takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xahli shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Xahli was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Groenhud is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xahli looking to control and managing it successfully.
Xahli jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Groenhud manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Xahli decides to stand back up. Xahli steps back and let's Groenhud get back to his feet.
A head kick from Groenhud lands but Xahli takes it in his stride.
Groenhud lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Groenhud lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud looks to land a combination but Xahli avoids it well.
Xahli tries to clinch but Groenhud moves out of range.
Groenhud lands a jab to the head.
Xavier Xahli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xahli fails to land the takedown.
Groenhud plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Groenhud goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A head kick from Groenhud lands but Xahli takes it in his stride.
Xahli is looking to clinch.
Xahli closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Xahli.
Groenhud has a couple of punches blocked by Xahli.
Xahli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Groenhud creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xahli avoiding damage as Groenhud throws knees to the body.
Groenhud using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Xahli has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Xahli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Groenhud blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Groenhud.
Groenhud throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Xahli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Groenhud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xahli's elbow.
Groenhud blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xahli pushes Groenhud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Xahli fails to land.
Xahli gets through Groenhud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xahli lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Groenhud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xahli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Xahli lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Groenhud blocking some punches.
Xahli lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xahli lands with a light punch inside.
Xahli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xahli misses with the head strike.
Groenhud blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Xahli creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Xahli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Xahli.
Xahli blocks an uppercut.
Groenhud throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Groenhud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Groenhud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Groenhud cracks Xahli with a nice body shot.
Groenhud misses with a knee to the head.
Groenhud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xahli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Xahli fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Xahli - that landed with a thud.
Xahli breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Groenhud with a jab.
Groenhud lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xahli's sensitive parts.
Groenhud misses with a few strikes there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Xahli looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Groenhud throws a front kick that sends Xahli stumbling back into the cage.
Xahli tries to clinch up.
Xahli fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xahli doesn't manage to clinch there - Groenhud circles away.
Xahli takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xahli throws out a loose jab but Groenhud uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Groenhud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xahli tries to clinch but Groenhud moves out of range.
Xahli shoots in looking for a takedown. Groenhud tries to sprawl out of it but Xahli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Groenhud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Groenhud is looking to slow Xahli down with leg kicks.
Groenhud lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gronk Groenhud showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Groenhud 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gronk Groenhud!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raul Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Stiglitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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178 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Raul Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugo Stiglitz!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pendragon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pendragon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stiglitz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Pendragon wants to clinch.
Pendragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stiglitz misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pendragon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pendragon throws the kick towards the body but Stiglitz avoids it.
Stiglitz throws a looping overhand right but Pendragon ducks down to avoid it.
Stiglitz ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No joy there for Stiglitz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pendragon has closed the distance and engaged Stiglitz in a clinch.
Pendragon lands a left hand.
Pendragon tries to land knees in the clinch but Stiglitz avoids the damage to the body.
Pendragon lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Hugo Stiglitz has been cut.
Pendragon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pendragon lands an elbow inside.
Pendragon tries to stall but Stiglitz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stiglitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pendragon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stiglitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pendragon has him pressed against the cage.
Stiglitz avoiding damage as Pendragon throws knees to the body.
Pendragon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pendragon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pendragon is breathing heavily.
Pendragon trying to land knees to the body.
Stiglitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Pendragon won't allow it.
Stiglitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pendragon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Stiglitz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stiglitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pendragon lands an elbow inside that Stiglitz shrugs off.
Stiglitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pendragon lands an elbow just above Stiglitz 's eye.
Pendragon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stiglitz blocks an elbow strike from Pendragon.
Nice elbow from Pendragon.
Stiglitz can't break the clinch.
Stiglitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Pendragon won't allow it.
Stiglitz is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pendragon is keeping busy.
Pendragon is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stiglitz is keeping busy.
Stiglitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stiglitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
Pendragon misses with a knee to the head.
Pendragon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pendragon lands an elbow just above Stiglitz 's eye.
Pendragon trying to land knees to the body.
Pendragon throws an elbow but it misses.
Stiglitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pendragon has him pressed against the cage.
Stiglitz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stiglitz blocks an elbow strike.
Stiglitz manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stiglitz blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pendragon.
Stiglitz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pendragon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pendragon lands a shot to the body.
Stiglitz trying to control the position but instead, Pendragon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stiglitz into the cage.
Pendragon lands a damaging elbow.
Pendragon looking to throw knees to the head but Stiglitz is blocking nicely.
Pendragon lands with a short shot to the head.
Stiglitz blocks an elbow strike.
Stiglitz avoiding damage as Pendragon throws knees to the body.
Stiglitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pendragon has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stiglitz is trying to break free.
Stiglitz wants to break free but Pendragon has control.
Stiglitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stiglitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters up against the cage, Pendragon throws an elbow but misses.
Stiglitz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pendragon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pendragon throws an elbow but it misses.
Pendragon lands an elbow just above Stiglitz 's eye.
Stiglitz can't break the clinch.
Stiglitz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pendragon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Pendragon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stiglitz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Stiglitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stiglitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pendragon has him pressed against the cage.
Stiglitz avoiding damage as Pendragon throws knees to the body.
Pendragon throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pendragon trying to land knees to the body.
Stiglitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Pendragon won't allow it.
Pendragon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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.
Stiglitz misses with a body punch.
Stiglitz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Stiglitz can't break the clinch.
Stiglitz is trying to break the clinch but Pendragon has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Pendragon.
Stiglitz managing to block the knees to the body from Pendragon.
Stiglitz is trying to break free.
Stiglitz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stiglitz is looking to break free of the clinch but Pendragon has double underhooks.
Stiglitz is trying to break the clinch but Pendragon has him pressed against the cage.
Pendragon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stiglitz wants to get back to striking at distance but Pendragon won't allow it.
Stiglitz can't break the clinch.
Stiglitz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pendragon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Stiglitz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pendragon throws an elbow that misses.
Stiglitz has had enough of the clinch but Pendragon keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stiglitz is trying to break free.
Stiglitz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stiglitz is trying to stall.
Stiglitz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pendragon has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Stiglitz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hugo Stiglitz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pendragon ducks right into an uppercut from Stiglitz.
Pendragon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stiglitz.
Pendragon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pendragon misses with a looping left.
Stiglitz defending well as Pendragon loads up on a big left hand.
Stiglitz misses with an uppercut. Pendragon saw that one coming.
Stiglitz looks to score with a jab to the body but Pendragon is just out of range.
Pendragon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pendragon tries to clinch but Stiglitz is having none of it.
Nice shot by Stiglitz.
Nice shot lands for Stiglitz.
Pendragon is rocked!
Stiglitz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Pendragon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stiglitz.
Raul Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon tries to clinch but Stiglitz is having none of it.
Pendragon waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stiglitz.
Stiglitz misses with a double jab
and Pendragon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stiglitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stiglitz blocks a head kick by Pendragon.
Stiglitz throws a nice looking combination but Pendragon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stiglitz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pendragon.
Stiglitz fails to land the takedown.
Pendragon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raul Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pendragon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pendragon slips a jab from Stiglitz.
Stiglitz closes the distance and clinches up with Pendragon, looking for a takedown. Stiglitz pushes Pendragon against the cage but Pendragon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pendragon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pendragon takes one to the side of the head.
Pendragon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stiglitz was well out of range. Poor timing from Pendragon.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Stiglitz! Pendragon is backing up but he can't get away as Stiglitz lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Pendragon and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hugo Stiglitz!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wayne McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien has chosen Rocky Road to Dublin 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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144 lbs
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142 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Wayne McCullough!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie O Brien !
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Brien misses with a takedown attempt - McCullough sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
O Brien tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCullough swivels and escapes.
McCullough throws a head kick but O Brien moves out of range.
McCullough throws a low kick, looking for O Brien 's leg but O Brien calmly moves out of range.
McCullough misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McCullough throws a front kick aimed at O Brien 's knee but O Brien avoids it well.
O Brien shoots in but no luck this time.
Wayne McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
McCullough throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
O Brien fails with a takedown attempt.
McCullough tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullough thows a body shot but no joy.
McCullough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but O Brien paws at him with a jab and circles away.
O Brien shoots for a double leg takedown but McCullough sprawls well. He's pushed O Brien 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough misses with a double jab
and O Brien counters with a nice double leg into guard.
O Brien sitting in guard, not really doing much.
O Brien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O Brien stands and throws McCullough's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Brien postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
O Brien has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
O Brien wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCullough keeps working.
The ground and pound from O Brien seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
O Brien goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McCullough rolls with the submission and now he's on top in O Brien 's guard! Nice work there by McCullough!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough preventing the sweep.
O Brien looking to control.
O Brien looking for a sweep. Not yet O Brien , not yet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCullough looks to score with a jab to the body but O Brien is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from McCullough.
McCullough blocks a jab.
McCullough lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but O Brien circles away quickly and effectively.
O Brien shoots in and drives through. McCullough sprawls well.
Wayne McCullough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCullough as he jumps to the side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullough is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Brien .
Nice sprawl there from McCullough as O Brien shoots in.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but O Brien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McCullough rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Brien moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
O Brien closes the distance and pushes McCullough back into the cage.
O Brien tries to pull guard but McCullough holds him up against the cage and eventually O Brien drops back down to his feet.
McCullough is trying to break free.
McCullough is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCullough.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch but O Brien keeps him there for the moment.
McCullough taking a breather.
McCullough breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCullough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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.
McCullough scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McCullough is breathing heavily.
McCullough tries to clinch but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCullough but McCullough pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice defenses there by O Brien .
McCullough closes the distance and lands a one-two.
O Brien fails with the takedown.
O Brien bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McCullough managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by O Brien .
McCullough tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but O Brien wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCullough is not content to let O Brien control the position.
McCullough knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for O Brien on the ground.
McCullough is looking to get back to his feet here but O Brien is keeping cool and he's managed to take McCullough's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Wayne McCullough will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCullough throws a hook but O Brien avoids it easily.
O Brien fails with the takedown.
McCullough falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Brien counters with a nice double leg into side control. McCullough won't be happy with that.
McCullough is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McCullough on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McCullough tries to get out of the position.
O Brien is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McCullough stops O Brien from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McCullough!
O Brien throws some wild stikes that McCullough manages to avoid easily.
O Brien cracks McCullough with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
O Brien wants to control the pace but McCullough is squirming around nicely.
O Brien landing strikes from the mount and McCullough is in trouble!
McCullough keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
O Brien throws some wild stikes that McCullough manages to avoid easily.
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.
O Brien working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCullough is looking to escape.
O Brien is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
McCullough blocking the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullough is looking to get to half guard.
O Brien tries to control but McCullough wriggling away.
O Brien lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
O Brien working McCullough over with strikes here.
McCullough wants to hold on but O Brien pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Brien cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McCullough trying desperately to get to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCullough is looking to escape.
O Brien sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McCullough is in a horrible position here. O Brien smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
O Brien looking to finish McCullough with some ground and pound. This is bad for McCullough!
O Brien working the ground and pound effectively.
O Brien misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice elbow there by O Brien .
O Brien is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McCullough is surviving well by controlling O Brien 's body position as best he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien 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.
McCullough moves into the clinch successfully.
O Brien wants a takedown.
McCullough stalling in the clinch but O Brien improves position.
McCullough wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but O Brien has him pressed against the cage.
McCullough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from McCullough.
McCullough is trying to break free.
McCullough prevents a takedown attempt there.
McCullough works on O Brien 's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
O Brien has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McCullough is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wayne McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
McCullough wants to get back to striking at distance but O Brien won't allow it.
McCullough is trying to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCullough can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McCullough avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch but O Brien keeps him there for the moment.
McCullough wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
O Brien prevents McCullough from breaking the clinch.
O Brien is looking for a takedown up against the cage. McCullough gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
O Brien wants a takedown but no success here.
O Brien gets control of McCullough's arms and successfully pulls guard. O Brien will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
O Brien not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCullough sitting in guard here, content to control.
O Brien can't keep his opponent in guard - McCullough advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Brien wants to get back to full guard.
O Brien moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough wanted to stand there but O Brien had control of the position.
O Brien pulls McCullough in to control the position.
McCullough won't allow O Brien to sweep him here.
O Brien bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McCullough's guard.
O Brien passes easily into side control. Nice work.
O Brien prevents McCullough from escaping the position.
O Brien tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The referee asks O Brien politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. O Brien prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullough can't do much from the bottom here.
O Brien throws an elbow but McCullough slips to the side and avoids it well.
O Brien wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCullough, who protects the arm well.
McCullough wants to control but O Brien postures up.
McCullough is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
O Brien 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.
McCullough preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
O Brien is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCullough keeping moving, preventing O Brien from controlling successfully.
McCullough wants to get back to his feet but O Brien is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
O Brien drops back looking for a leg! McCullough is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCullough manages to kick O Brien off! O Brien jumps back into McCullough's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCullough keeping full guard, as O Brien tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
O Brien avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Brien throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCullough's waist but McCullough gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing O Brien off to one side.
McCullough throws a series of punches but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien shoots for a takedown but McCullough saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCullough jabs at O Brien 's body.
O Brien will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wayne McCullough has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie O Brien .
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McCullough.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Brien slips a jab and a cross from McCullough.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
McCullough does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but O Brien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Brien shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien prevents McCullough from getting the reversal.
O Brien controlling his opponent.
O Brien in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
O Brien breaks from McCullough's wrist control and lands an elbow.
O Brien working McCullough over with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by O Brien there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
McCullough is looking to improve his position but O Brien isn't that keen on the idea.
O Brien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
McCullough tries to get back to half guard but can't.
O Brien has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of McCullough's face.
O Brien tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCullough tries to hold on but O Brien postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, O Brien cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
O Brien is going olschool here, as he tries to force McCullough to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so McCullough shrugs it off.
McCullough regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCullough does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
O Brien is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
O Brien stops McCullough from getting back to his feet.
O Brien works his foot free and advances to mount.
McCullough takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McCullough tries to reverse the position but O Brien maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
O Brien landing strikes from the mount and McCullough is in trouble!
O Brien wants to control the pace but McCullough is squirming around nicely.
McCullough working to try and regain half guard.
O Brien lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
McCullough is trying to escape the mount.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McCullough is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O Brien landing strikes from the mount and McCullough is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
O Brien defending well as McCullough loads up on a big left hand.
O Brien shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
O Brien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
O Brien jabs McCullough right on the nose. McCullough blinks but takes it well.
McCullough throws a nice looking combination but O Brien bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
O Brien looks for a takedown but McCullough sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from McCullough. No joy for O Brien on that attempt.
O Brien shoots in and bounces McCullough off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCullough has his feet on O Brien 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
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.
O Brien scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien is trying to control the action in half guard but McCullough is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McCullough controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
O Brien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McCullough slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
O Brien looking to pass the guard.
McCullough is trying to keep O Brien in close.
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.
O Brien loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
O Brien is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCullough is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst O Brien is controlling him.
McCullough can't keep his opponent in guard - O Brien advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Brien is looking to take a break and control but McCullough is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCullough is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien moves nicely into side control.
O Brien is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McCullough knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McCullough can't do much from the bottom here.
McCullough is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
O Brien looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
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.
O Brien misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Donnie O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCullough prevents O Brien from moving into mount.
O Brien looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Brien tries to move to mount but McCullough blocks the move with his legs.
Wayne McCullough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCullough wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie O Brien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think O Brien has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie O Brien ! Donnie O Brien retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Layne Staley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staley comes into the arena with Alice in Chains - No Excuses blaring out of the sound system. Bull has chosen The Last Shadow Puppets "The Age Of The Understatement" as his entrance music. Terry Bull has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Layne Staley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Staley scores with a nice strike.
Bull misses with a two punch combination.
Staley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Terry Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bull throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Staley.
Bull clinches up with Staley and pushes him back against the cage.
Staley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bull trying to control the position but instead, Staley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bull into the cage.
Staley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Staley has had enough of the clinch but Bull keeps him there for the moment.
Bull lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Staley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Staley wants to break free but Bull has control.
Bull missing with knees to the body.
Bull trying to land knees to the body.
Bull missing with knees to the body.
Bull lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bull looking to throw knees to the head but Staley is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bull landing knees to the body.
Staley is breathing heavily.
Staley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Staley can't break the clinch.
A short right from Bull.
Staley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bull throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bull just misses with a elbow thrown towards Staley's brow.
Bull prevents Staley from breaking the clinch.
Staley blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bull.
Bull lands a knee to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Bull - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Bull on the inside.
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!
Bull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bull lands an elbow that stopped Staley in his tracks for a moment.
Bull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Staley wants to break free but Bull has control.
Staley takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Staley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bull taking a breather.
Bull with a knee to the head.
Bull lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bull scores a nice knee to the body.
Bull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bull lands a knee to the head.
Bull tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The is referee keeping an eye on Bull - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The crowd are getting on Bull's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bull crunches a lovely knee into Staley's ribcage.
Bull trying to land knees to the body.
Staley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bull throws the left hand but Staley avoids the punch easily.
Bull throws a hook to the side of Staley's head but Staley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bull lands with a right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Staley.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull connects with a single shot there.
Terry Bull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Staley looks to land a combination but Bull avoids it well.
Staley scores with a takedown into Bull's guard.
Bull trying to keep a closed guard but Staley is proving a slippery customer.
Staley scoring with some ground and pound.
Bull pushes Staley off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bull as Staley shoots in.
Bull throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Staley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Staley!
Staley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Staley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull's corner calls for a 1-2. Bull obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bull scores with a jab to the head.
Staley drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Staley wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Staley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Staley stopping the sweep attempt from Bull.
Staley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bull swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Staley won't allow Bull to sweep him here.
Bull thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Staley shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Staley postures up.
Bull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bull. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bull is looking to stand up but Staley isn't so interested in that idea.
Bull looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Staley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bull's guard.
Staley wants to pass to mount but Bull is defending the position.
Staley missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Staley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bull's head.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Staley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bull walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Staley scores with a jab.
Bull slips a jab and a cross from Staley.
Staley closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bull to the mat! Bull manages to get full guard.
Bull looking for a sweep. Not yet Bull, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Staley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Staley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bull lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Staley!
Staley tries to hold on but Bull pushes him away.
Staley is trying to escape the mount.
Bull lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bull trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bull thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Staley avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bull.
Staley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bull thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Staley's head.
Bull working Staley over with strikes.
Staley trying to control from the bottom.
Bull trying to control from half guard but Staley is working away.
Staley is pressing down on Bull's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Staley pulls Bull in close to his closed guard and prevents Bull from doing any damage or advancing position.
Staley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Staley is thwarting Bull's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staley trying to control the action but Bull is working from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Staley works his way into full mount!
Staley controlling the position easily from mount.
Staley looking to secure an arm triangle but Bull defends it well.
Bull is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bull is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
Bull tries to hold on but Staley postures up.
Staley jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bull manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Staley looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ground and pound from Staley seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Bull is looking for a sweep.
Bull is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Staley blocks a jab.
Staley misses with a series of wild punches.
Bull dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Staley gets a takedown into half guard.
Bull is trying to control but can't.
Staley is looking to advance position but Bull won't allow it.
Staley is keen to just control but Bull is a slippery customer.
Staley is looking to advance position but Bull won't allow it.
Bull is looking for a sweep. Staley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bull is trying to stand.
Bull gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bull looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Staley scores with the left hand. Bull knows he should have avoided that one.
Layne Staley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bull waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Staley.
Staley shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bull's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull wants to stand but Staley is controlling the position.
Bull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Layne Staley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Staley throws a big right hand that misses.
Bull working a defensive guard but Staley manages to pass into side control anyway.
Staley tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bull's legs.
Staley wants to control but Bull is keeping him busy.
Bull takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bull tries to escape but Staley is in control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Staley working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Staley landing strikes.
Staley wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bull, who protects the arm well.
Bull is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bull throws Staley to one side and escapes!
Staley shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bull fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Staley, pushing him back against the cage.
Staley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bull.
Bull misses with an elbow over the top.
Bull taking a breather.
Staley wants to get back to striking at distance but Bull won't allow it.
Bull misses with an elbow over the top.
Bull creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Staley blocks the elbow strike.
Staley wants to get back to striking at distance but Bull won't allow it.
Staley is looking to break free of the clinch but Bull has double underhooks.
Staley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bull keeps control of Staley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bull tries to land a knee to the head but Staley blocks with his arms.
Bull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staley.
Staley on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Staley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
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.
Staley wants to break free but Bull has control.
Staley wants to get back to striking at distance but Bull won't allow it.
Bull stalling in the clinch but Staley improves position.
Staley is trying to break free.
Staley can't break the clinch.
Staley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Bull is looking to control Staley's arms but Staley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bull has his back to the cage.
Staley wants to get back to striking at distance but Bull won't allow it.
Bull misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bull throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Staley blocks it with crossed arms.
Staley is trying to break free.
Terry Bull seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bull keeps control of Staley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bull missing with knees to the body.
Staley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Staley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Staley is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bull keeps control of Staley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Staley.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Staley scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Staley lands a jab-cross combination.
Bull looks to land a right hand but Staley moved out of range.
Staley keeps the fight on the outside.
Bull might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bull throws a big shot that misses.
Staley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Staley jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Staley avoids the body shot from Bull.
Staley clobbers Bull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bull misses with an uppercut.
Bull lands a nice shot that snaps Staley's head back.
Bull is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Staley lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bull circles away quickly and effectively.
Staley cracks Bull with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Bull as Staley shoots in.
Nice uppercut lands for Bull. That snapped Staley's head back.
Bull throws a body punch but Staley moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley throws a nice looking combination but Bull bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bull throws a head kick that misses.
Bull slips a jab and a cross from Staley.
Staley circles away from the clinch attempt.
Staley drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bull is trying to keep Staley in close.
Staley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bull is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Staley trying to control from the bottom.
Staley moves into full guard.
Bull wants to control from the top but Staley keeps moving.
Bull trying to stand up but can't free himself from Staley's guard.
Bull must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull trying to control but Staley is working from the bottom.
Bull is looking to stand up but Staley won't let him.
Staley looking for a guillotine here but Bull defends easily.
Staley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bull trying to control but Staley is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Staley is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Staley has passed into half guard!
Staley is thwarting Bull's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Staley seems content to control.
Bull punching from the bottom.
Bull misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Staley wants to pass to mount but Bull is defending the position.
Bull is looking for a sweep. Staley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Staley frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Staley working for a submission but Bull is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Staley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Staley working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Staley prevents Bull from getting the reversal.
Bull is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Staley lands a big shot there that rocks Bull but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Staley wants to control the pace but Bull is squirming around nicely.
Bull sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Staley is trying to control the action in half guard but Bull is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Layne Staley had his way with Terry Bull in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bull takes a swing at Staley's ribcage but misses.
Bull misses with a body shot.
Bull is looking to land body kicks.
Staley darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bull trying to control here.
Bull looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bull is staying active underneath Staley, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bull wants to get back to full guard.
Staley works his foot free and advances to mount.
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.
Bull is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Staley trying to control but Bull is having none of it.
Staley is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bull has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Staley cracks Bull with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bull wants to get back to his feet.
Staley has hold of Bull's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bull manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bull wants to try and get back to his feet.
Terry Bull has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Staley content just to control the position here.
Bull defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Staley.
Bull is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bull is working to get back to half guard.
Bull squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Staley unloading with bombs!
Bull is controlling an arm, preventing Staley from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Staley landing punches.
Bull wants to control but Staley is having none of it.
Staley working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Staley with good strikes from the mount here!
Staley is going olschool here, as he tries to force Bull to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bull shrugs it off.
Staley thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bull wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Staley.
Bull is working to get back to half guard.
Bull wants to hold on but Staley pushes him away.
Layne Staley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Staley looking to control and managing it successfully.
Bull throwing hammer fists to the chest of Staley. What's that going to do exactly?
Bull taking shots to the head.
Staley connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bull tries to reverse the position but Staley maintains control.
Staley is going olschool here, as he tries to force Bull to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bull shrugs it off.
Staley wants to control the pace but Bull is squirming around nicely.
Bull is looking to get to half guard.
Staley moves to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Layne Staley showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Staley 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Layne Staley!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Griifin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Pedofiili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pedofiili comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Judas Priest - Breaking The Law kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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, Stewie Griifin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Pedofiili!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Griifin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pedofiili pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Griifin shoots for a takedown but Pedofiili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pedofiili uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griifin.
Griifin gets a takedown into half guard.
Griifin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pedofiili defends it well.
Griifin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pedofiili doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Griifin.
Pedofiili is trying to get back to full guard.
Pedofiili really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Griifin. 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 one minute gone in the round.
Griifin slows the pace down in half guard.
Pedofiili wants to control but Griifin is keeping busy.
Griifin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Griifin is looking for a kimura but Pedofiili is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Griifin to get the leverage.
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.
Griifin is working for a kimura here but Pedofiili manages to reverse the position and he's now in Griifin's guard.
Griifin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pedofiili gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Griifin looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pedofiili puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Griifin wants to control but Pedofiili is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like Pedofiili is going to stand back up.
Pedofiili prevents Griifin from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin is working hard here to advance position.
Pedofiili is looking to take a break and control but Griifin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pedofiili lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedofiili looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Griifin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pedofiili is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Griifin wants to control but Pedofiili is keeping busy.
Griifin is looking for a sweep. Pedofiili is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili is keen to just control but Griifin is a slippery customer.
Griifin is trying to control but can't.
Griifin works his way to full guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griifin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pedofiili manages to get himself to full guard.
Griifin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stewie Griifin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pedofiili throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Griifin swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedofiili.
Stewie Griifin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Griifin misses with a wild body shot.
Griifin misses with a wild body shot.
Griifin shoots for a takedown but Pedofiili saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick misses from Pedofiili.
Griifin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pedofiili moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pedofiili misses its intended target.
Griifin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedofiili.
Pedofiili lands with a slapping head kick.
Pedofiili slips a jab and a cross from Griifin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Pedofiili, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedofiili ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Griifin closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Griifin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pedofiili sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Griifin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Pedofiili defending against the ground and pound.
Griifin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pedofiili has escaped the position, nice work there.
Griifin swings around for an armbar but Pedofiili sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Griifin's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedofiili is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Griifin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Griifin is trying to hold Pedofiili in close to prevent damage but Pedofiili has managed to pass into half guard.
Pedofiili stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pedofiili wants to control but Griifin is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin is looking to improve his position.
Pedofiili lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Griifin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Griifin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pedofiili is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griifin had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pedofiili is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Griifin Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pedofiili's back instead.
Pedofiili is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pedofiili is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Griifin off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griifin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Pedofiili trying to control the position but Griifin manages to sink in the hooks.
Griifin tries to get the hooks in deep but Pedofiili pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Stewie Griifin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Griifin tries for a takedown but Pedofiili sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Griifin.
Pedofiili throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Stewie Griifin has been cut.
Pedofiili tries to close the distance and clinch but Griifin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice combination there by Griifin.
Griifin throws a combination that misses
and Pedofiili counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pedofiili thows a body shot but no joy.
Pedofiili misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griifin misses with a double jab
enabling Pedofiili to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedofiili cracks Griifin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pedofiili has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Griifin to stand back up!
Griifin is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pedofiili wants to clinch up but Griifin keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Pedofiili.
Pedro Pedofiili is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Griifin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pedofiili stuffs the takedown attempt from Griifin. Griifin gets slowly back to his feet.
Pedofiili throws a head kick that misses.
Griifin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pedofiili lands a big head kick that sends Griifin to the canvas! Pedofiili follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Pedofiili!
Pedro Pedofiili is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edgar Poe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Foo Fighters - My Hero. Edgar Poe 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 welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johan Larsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Edgar Poe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Steven Brown and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poe throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Larsson slips under a jab.
Larsson missing with a left hand there. Poe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Poe misses.
Poe throws a head kick that misses.
Poe misses with a hook to the body
and Larsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Poe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larsson.
Poe throws a push kick but Larsson slaps the foot to one side.
Larsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poe's sensitive parts.
Poe moves forwards but Larsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Larsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poe in his tracks.
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!
Poe misses with a looping right.
Poe misses the jab.
Poe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Larsson. That did some damage!
Larsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Larsson cracks Poe with an open hand slap.
Larsson slips a straight right by Poe.
Larsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Poe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Larsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poe looks gassed!
Poe moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Larsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Poe.
Poe showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Larsson.
Poe throws a body punch but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson throws a jab when Poe was well out of range.
Larsson swinging wilding here.
Poe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsson cracks Poe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Larsson does it's job there.
Larsson misses with a double jab.
Larsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poe.
Poe looks to land a right hand but Larsson moved out of range.
Poe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poe throws an overhand right that lands on Larsson's shoulder, as Larsson tries to avoid the shot.
Larsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Oooh a lovely combination from Larsson sends Poe down but not out. Larsson dives into side control looking to finish.
Poe is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Poe is still in real trouble! Can Larsson finish him?
Poe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Larsson connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poe wants to get back to his feet but Larsson drags him back down.
Poe seems to have recovered his senses.
Larsson working the ground and pound from side control.
Poe looks to move to half guard but instead Larsson has passed into mount! Damn!
Larsson unloading with bombs!
Larsson wants to control the pace but Poe is squirming around nicely.
Poe is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Larsson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Poe hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson throwing strikes here but Poe is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Larsson looking to finish Poe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Poe!
Larsson landing strikes from the mount.
Larsson lands with some strikes.
Larsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Poe holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Larsson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Larsson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Larsson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson looking to finish Poe with some ground and pound. This is bad for Poe!
Larsson misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Larsson throws a strike there. Poe manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Larsson with the ground and pound but Poe uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Poe wants to stand and escape but Larsson is having none of it.
Larsson throwing strikes from guard but Poe blocks nicely.
Larsson scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larsson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Larsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Larsson lunges at Poe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Poe's hand.
Larsson lands with a straight right. Poe didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Poe misses.
Larsson slips under a jab.
Larsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Poe throws a body punch but Larsson moves out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Larsson!
Good shot there by Larsson.
Larsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Poe moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Larsson.
Johan Larsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good shot there by Larsson.
Larsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Larsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Larsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Larsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsson throws a body kick that misses.
Larsson misses with a wild body shot.
Larsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poe misses with a series of wild punches.
Poe ducks under a wild hook from Larsson.
Larsson jabs at Poe's body.
Larsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Larsson cracks Poe with an open hand slap.
Larsson lands a two punch combo.
Larsson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Larsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Poe can do to turn this around?
Larsson lands a right hook to the body.
Poe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Larsson checks a leg kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe throws a low kick but Larsson avoids it.
Larsson misses with a body kick.
Larsson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johan Larsson is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Poe.
Larsson lands a with a good body shot.
Poe needs to keep his hands up - Larsson had a free shot at his head there.
Poe closes the distance but Larsson moves to the side
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Larsson cracks a nice hook into Poe's ribs.
Larsson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Poe's sensitive parts.
Nice body kick there by Poe.
Larsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Poe throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsson.
Larsson cracks Poe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poe takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Poe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Larsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Larsson looks to throw the jab but Poe is out of range.
Poe moves out of range as Larsson throws a body kick.
Poe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Larsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Poe misses the jab.
Poe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Poe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Larsson blocks a head kick by Poe.
Larsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Poe.
Larsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poe motions for Larsson to come forward. Poe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Larsson's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Larsson duly obliges.
Poe throws a lazy right hand but Larsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Poe just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Larsson throws out a loose jab but Poe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Larsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Larsson misses with a straight right.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Larsson takes one on the button.
Poe falls off balance throwing a combination
and Larsson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Poe throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larsson counters with a series of strikes. Poe will be more careful next time no doubt.
Larsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Poe on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Poe misses
letting Larsson counter with a right hand.
Poe misses with a double jab
and Larsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Larsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Larsson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Poe throws a jab when Larsson was well out of range.
Larsson connects with the punch.
Poe misses with a hook. Larsson ducked under it nicely.
Larsson walks into a left hand.
Poe misses with a low kick as Larsson jumps back.
Larsson blocks a jab.
No joy there for Poe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsson tests Poe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsson scores with a body shot.
Larsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Larsson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Larsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Larsson stalks Poe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poe's face. Poe staggers backwards, shaken.
Poe throws a head kick that misses.
Poe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe clinches but Larsson breaks the clinch
and Larsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Larsson connects with a jab.
Larsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edgar Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson cracks Poe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larsson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Poe looks to throw the jab but Larsson is out of range.
Poe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Larsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Larsson scores with a hook to the body. Poe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Poe throws an overhand right that lands on Larsson's shoulder, as Larsson tries to avoid the shot.
Poe tries to clinch but Larsson moves away
and Larsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poe darts in trying to clinch
and Larsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
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.
Poe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Poe's hands.
Poe misses with a looping right.
Poe misses with a series of wild punches.
Poe throws a head kick that misses.
Larsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Larsson.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Poe throws the left hand but Larsson avoids the punch easily.
Larsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Larsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Poe connects with the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Poe misses its intended target.
Larsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A nice combination there by Larsson.
Poe throws a head kick but Larsson moves out of range.
Poe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Poe misses the body punch
and Larsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Larsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poe waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Larsson.
Poe throws a sloppy head kick
and Larsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Poe wants to clinch but Larsson slips to the side
and Larsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Poe tries to land a leg kick but Larsson saw it coming and moves away.
Poe swings away with a body shot that misses
and Larsson counters with a straight right hand.
Poe wants to clinch
and Larsson counters with a two punch combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Poe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Poe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Larsson.
Larsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larsson lands with a nice body punch.
Larsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Poe tries to clinch
and Poe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to de liver by Poe. Beautiful body shot.
Poe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Larsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Larsson misses with the combination.
Larsson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Larsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Larsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Larsson throws a leg kick but Poe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Poe checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Larsson clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Good exchange - Poe coming out on top.
Larsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Poe wants to clinch
and Larsson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Poe clinches but Larsson breaks the clinch
and Larsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Poe tries to clinch but Larsson moves away
and Larsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Poe misses the target.
Poe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Larsson's hands.
Poe misses with a body shot
and Larsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Larsson tests Poe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsson throws a solid leg kick but Poe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Larsson.
Poe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Poe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Poe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larsson connects with a single shot there.
Larsson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Larsson cracks Poe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsson misses with a leg kick.
Larsson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Poe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Larsson misses with a double jab.
Poe wants to clinch but Larsson slips to the side
and Larsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Poe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larsson tries to work over Poe's front leg with a kick but Poe checks it.
Poe misses with a hook.
Larsson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Poe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Poe.
Poe throws a sloppy body shot
and Larsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Larsson lands a nice shot that snaps Poe's head back.
A lazy left from Poe finds it's target.
Larsson throws a shot from downtown. Poe moves away and avoids it.
Poe avoids the body shot from Larsson.
Larsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Poe throws a combination that misses
and Larsson counters with a low kick, right behind Poe 's knee.
Larsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Poe looks to land a left hand but Larsson moved out of range nicely.
Poe misses with a hook. Larsson ducked under it nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Larsson.
Larsson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poe throws a series of punches but Larsson avoids them all with ease.
Larsson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Poe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Larsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Poe.
Poe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Poe throws a hook to the side of Larsson's head but Larsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Larsson lands a nice looking body shot.
Larsson lands a jab to the head.
Poe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larsson can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Larsson, as that shot connected.
Poe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Larsson stalks Poe and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Poe's face. Poe staggers backwards, shaken.
Larsson swings for the body but Poe moves out of range.
Poe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Larsson has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Poe.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Donk. Larsson catches Poe right on the button with a cross.
Larsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Poe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Larsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Poe tries to bum rush Larsson with a series of wild strikes but Larsson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Poe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Larsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Poe.
Poe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Poe cracks Larsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Larsson.
Larsson throws a series of punches but Poe moves out of range.
Poe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Larsson avoids the head kick by Poe.
A combination from Larsson does no damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Poe.
Poe throws a body punch but Larsson moves out of range.
Larsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Poe throws a combination that misses
and Larsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Larsson blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Larsson had his way with Edgar Poe in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Larsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Larsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Poe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Poe throws a hook but Larsson avoids it easily.
Poe throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Larsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Larsson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Poe thows a leg kick but Larsson checks it
and Larsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Poe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Larsson on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poe.
Larsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Poe. Poe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Larsson lands a right hook to the body.
Larsson scores with a three punch combo!
Larsson missing with a left hand there. Poe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Poe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Larsson counters with a series of strikes. Poe will be more careful next time no doubt.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poe wants to clinch but Larsson slips to the side
and Larsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Poe's knee momentarily.
Larsson misses with a looping left.
Poe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Poe connects with a high kick.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.
Poe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Larsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
An inside leg kick from Poe misses.
Larsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Larsson thuds his right hand into Poe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Poe looks to clinch
and Larsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Larsson takes one on the button.
Larsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
Nice uppercut there from Larsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poe misses with a low kick as Larsson jumps back.
Larsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Poe in his tracks.
Larsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Poe scores with a three punch combo!
Larsson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Larsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Poe tries to clinch up
and Larsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Poe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Larsson counters with a two punch combo.
Poe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larsson.
Poe swinging wilding here.
Poe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larsson.
Larsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsson throws a leg kick which misses Poe's front leg but catches the back leg as Poe tries to avoid it.
Larsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Larsson.
Johan Larsson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Poe takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Poe tests Larsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Larsson scores with a punch to the head.
Poe misses with a body shot.
Poe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Poe throws a shot from downtown. Larsson moves away and avoids it.
Larsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Larsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Poe misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larsson lands a two punch combo.
Poe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Larsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Poe looks to throw a body kick
and Larsson counters with a three punch combo that has Poe backing up. Poe nods at Larsson to acknowledge the strikes.
Edgar Poe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larsson lands a lovely overhand right.
Larsson scores with a three punch combo!
Larsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Larsson.
Poe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larsson connects with a body shot.
Poe takes one on the button.
Larsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Poe misses with a hook.
Larsson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Poe missing with a left hand there. Larsson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johan Larsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Larsson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johan Larsson!
Johan Larsson retains his welterweight title!
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FIGHT
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