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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Haidar Barante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kugi Joroinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Haidar Barante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kugi Joroinen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Barante.
Barante really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Joroinen shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Joroinen is working for a guillotine from mount but Barante frees his head quite easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Joroinen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Barante turns into him and now he's in Joroinen's guard.
Joroinen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joroinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barante wants to stand but Joroinen is controlling his posture from full guard.
Barante landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barante trying to control the position from guard on top but Joroinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joroinen should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Joroinen looking for a guillotine here but Barante defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barante trying to control the position from guard on top but Joroinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barante avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joroinen looks gassed!
Barante sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Joroinen's guard.
Barante has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Joroinen defend it? Barante steps over the head and cranks it - Joroinen is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Barante!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Haidar Barante!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ziggy Vondopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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232 lbs
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268 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lenny Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ziggy Vondopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cole looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Vondopoulos looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Vondopoulos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cole.
Cole wants to take a breather but Vondopoulos is having none of it.
Cole prevents Vondopoulos from improving his position.
Cole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Cole there.
Cole drops an elbow to the side of Vondopoulos's head.
Cole is trying to control the action in half guard but Vondopoulos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vondopoulos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cole working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cole is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cole working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like Ziggy Vondopoulos has been cut.
Cole raining down shots from the mount!
Cole looking to secure an arm triangle but Vondopoulos defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cole looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cole working Vondopoulos over with strikes here.
Cole controlling his opponent.
Cole is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cole lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Cole raining down shots from the mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
A nice elbow there by Cole.
Vondopoulos in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cole controlling the position easily from mount.
Cole with the ground and pound from mount.
That has opened up Ziggy Vondopoulos's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cole raining down shots from the mount!
Ziggy Vondopoulos's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ziggy Vondopoulos's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lenny Cole!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deuce S Loose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). black is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by yes. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as mr black enters the cage!
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167 lbs
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160 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Deuce S Loose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, mr black!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Loose on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Loose shoots in and drives through. black sprawls well.
Loose misses with a takedown attempt - black sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
black tries to clinch there but Loose circles away.
Loose fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deuce S Loose. That's going to take a lot out of him.
black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
black 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.
black postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
black looking to pass the guard.
Loose tries to land a sweep but no joy.
black tries to free his leg and advance position but Loose is retaining full guard.
black sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
black passes into half guard.
Loose is looking to improve his position.
black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Loose's head.
black working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
black is looking to advance position but Loose won't allow it.
Ground and pound from black.
black seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
black working Loose over with strikes.
black working Loose over with strikes.
black prevents Loose from standing back up.
Loose won't allow black to pass to mount.
black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Loose avoiding damage under a succession of punches from black.
Loose looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
black tries to stand but can't do so whilst Loose controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loose tries to get to full guard but black has control of the leg.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
black looks for a takedown but Loose sprawls well.
black closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Loose is trying to get back to full guard.
Loose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Loose is breathing heavily.
black thows a huge punch but Loose dodges it nicely.
black is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
black drops an elbow to the side of Loose's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loose is looking for a sweep. black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
black looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Loose looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from black there.
black slips a nice elbow through Loose's hands, connecting with Loose's forehead.
black is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Loose is in a horrible position here. black smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Loose is desperately trying to improve his position but black has a good base and remains in mount.
black with a couple of short strikes.
black with the ground and pound from mount.
black with good strikes from the mount here!
black in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Loose is rocked!
black with good strikes from the mount here!
Oh Loose is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Loose in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loose tries to get back to half guard but can't.
black scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Loose?
black loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Loose scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from black land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. black stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). mr black!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stewie Griifin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hane Goshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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165 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Stewie Griifin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hane Goshi!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goshi misses with a low kick.
Goshi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Goshi throws a chopping leg kick but Griifin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Griifin lands a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Goshi.
Goshi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Griifin.
Griifin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goshi throws a head kick but Griifin moves out of range.
A punch combination from Goshi misses.
Goshi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Griifin closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goshi to the mat! Goshi manages to get full guard.
Griifin stops Goshi from standing up.
Goshi throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Griifin looking to pass the guard.
Goshi can't keep his opponent in guard - Griifin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Griifin wants to take a breather but Goshi is having none of it.
Griifin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goshi defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griifin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Goshi is staying active underneath Griifin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Goshi is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Griifin scores with a couple of nice shots.
Goshi wants to get back to his feet.
Griifin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griifin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goshi wants to get back to his feet.
Griifin is looking to take a break and control but Goshi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Griifin lands a nice short elbow.
Griifin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Goshi wants to get back to his feet.
Griifin controlling the action here.
Goshi kicks off Griifin and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griifin looks to score with a jab to the body but Goshi is just out of range.
Griifin shoots in for a double leg but Goshi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Griifin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Goshi.
Griifin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griifin lands in his opponent's guard.
Griifin is breathing heavily.
Griifin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Goshi 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.
Goshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Griifin is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goshi wants to sweep here but Griifin controlling him for the moment.
Griifin cracks Goshi with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griifin stops Goshi from standing up.
Goshi keeping moving, preventing Griifin from controlling successfully.
Goshi wants to stand and escape but Griifin is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Goshi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Griifin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stewie Griifin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griifin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Griifin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Goshi is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Griifin has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goshi's face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Griifin looking to control but Goshi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goshi tries to buck Griifin off but he can't manage it.
Griifin throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Goshi has his hands clasped together but Griifin breaks the hold and Goshi is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Griifin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Stewie Griifin!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Olof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne McCullough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olof's entrance music is I am a poor lonesome cowboy. A fine choice. Wayne McCullough has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Olof's chin.
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Olof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Wayne McCullough!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olof checks a low kick from McCullough.
Olof checks a leg kick nicely.
McCullough gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Olof wants to pass the guard but McCullough is keeping the position.
Olof thows a big elbow that misses.
McCullough keeping moving, preventing Olof from controlling successfully.
Olof throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Olof trying to control but McCullough is working from the bottom.
Olof loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McCullough is controlling Olof's posture.
McCullough keeping moving, preventing Olof from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McCullough throws a body kick that misses.
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.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Olof checks a leg kick.
McCullough throws a sloppy head kick and Olof moves out of range easily.
No luck for Olof with that takedown attempt.
Olof changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCullough tries to avoid it but Olof manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCullough to the ground. McCullough escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCullough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Olof shoots for a takedown but McCullough saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Olof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullough throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McCullough is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Olof.
Olof fails with a takedown attempt.
McCullough throws a leg kick that misses.
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.
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 chopping leg kick but Olof manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
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.
Olof looks for a takedown but McCullough sprawls well.
McCullough throws a leg kick but Olof sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Olof closes this distance looking for a takedown but McCullough circles away.
Olof fails with the takedown.
Olof is breathing heavily.
McCullough attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wayne McCullough is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCullough fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Olof checks it well.
Olof 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 Olof off to one side.
A leg kick checked by Olof.
McCullough tries to land a leg kick but Olof saw it coming and moves away.
Horrible takedown by Olof or perhaps it was just good defense by McCullough which made him look bad.
Olof misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullough throws a leg kick that misses.
Olof checks the leg kick.
McCullough throws a leg kick but Olof sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Olof.
Olof checks a low kick from McCullough.
Olof darts in trying to clinch
and McCullough moves into the clinch.
Olof keeps control of McCullough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Olof fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Olof wants a takedown.
McCullough can't break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olof takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McCullough is trying to break free.
Good body shot from McCullough.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from McCullough as the two fighters clinch.
Olof tries to pull guard but McCullough won't allow it.
McCullough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCullough has had enough of the clinch but Olof keeps him there for the moment.
McCullough digs a right hand into Olof's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olof's gas tank.
McCullough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McCullough's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCullough wants to land a leg kick but Olof is out of range.
Olof tries to clinch but McCullough is having none of it.
McCullough throws a leg kick but Olof checks it.
A bone on bone clash there as Olof blocks the leg kick.
McCullough throws a leg kick but Olof sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCullough will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Olof shoots in for a double leg but McCullough sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olof keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Olof checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McCullough throws a leg kick but Olof sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Olof fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne McCullough dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McCullough is looking to chop away at Olof's legs.
McCullough is looking to chop away at Olof's legs.
Olof fails to land the takedown.
Olof misses with a takedown attempt - McCullough sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Olof avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCullough is looking to score with low kicks.
Olof tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olof blocks a low kick nicely.
McCullough goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Good work by Olof as he checks the leg kick.
Olof fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Olof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Olof has a takedown stuffed.
John Olof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A bone on bone clash there as Olof blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough forces Olof back against the cage and clinches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McCullough is trying to break free.
Olof can't get the takedown.
Olof jumps guard.
McCullough controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCullough tries to stand but Olof is controlling from the bottom.
Olof has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Olof throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
McCullough is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McCullough tries to free his leg and advance position but Olof is retaining full guard.
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.
Olof has his foot on McCullough's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McCullough works his way back into a safe position though.
Olof tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olof manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McCullough wants to control but Olof is having none of it.
McCullough gets back to half guard.
McCullough regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Olof.
Olof lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Olof postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McCullough can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCullough avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Olof trying to control the position from guard on top but McCullough is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olof is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McCullough is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
McCullough working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olof.
McCullough has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Olof off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Olof checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Olof checks the leg kick nicely there.
McCullough stuffs the takedown attempt from Olof. Olof gets slowly back to his feet.
Olof moves out of range of the body kick from McCullough.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Olof blocks the body kick.
Wayne McCullough seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olof checks the leg kick.
Olof tries to clinch but McCullough moves out of range.
Olof shoots in for a double leg but McCullough sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olof shoots for a takedown but McCullough saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McCullough throws a wild body kick that Olof sees coming a mile off.
McCullough misses with a low kick.
McCullough throws a front kick aimed at Olof's knee but Olof avoids it well.
Olof fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCullough tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McCullough tries to land a leg kick but Olof saw it coming and moves away.
Olof blocks a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olof blocks a low kick nicely.
Olof misses with a takedown
and McCullough counters by clinching up.
McCullough is trying to break the clinch but Olof has him pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne McCullough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McCullough tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McCullough throws a leg kick that misses.
Olof shoots in for a takedown but McCullough shows good takedown defense.
McCullough throws a chopping leg kick but Olof manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCullough misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Olof blocks the leg kick.
McCullough goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Olof fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCullough is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Olof gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCullough wants to get back to striking at distance but Olof won't allow it.
McCullough can't break the clinch.
McCullough takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Olof tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Olof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCullough tries to break the clinch but Olof is controlling the position.
Olof keeps control of McCullough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCullough breaks from the clinch.
McCullough throws a chopping leg kick but Olof manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McCullough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Olof.
McCullough thumps Olof with a low kick.
Olof tries to clinch there but McCullough circles away.
Olof checks a leg kick.
Olof with a lazy takedown attempt
and McCullough counters by clinching up.
Olof breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McCullough throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olof tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCullough swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Olof fails with the takedown.
McCullough throws a leg kick but Olof moved away.
McCullough tries to work over Olof's front leg with a kick but Olof checks it.
McCullough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Olof.
Olof tries for a takedown but McCullough circles away easily
and McCullough counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McCullough.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCullough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Olof can't get the takedown.
Olof wants a takedown but no success here.
McCullough wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
McCullough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Olof is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McCullough pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Olof keeps control of McCullough as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCullough lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olof backwards.
McCullough wants to break the clinch but can't.
McCullough wants to get back to striking at distance but Olof won't allow it.
Olof tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olof.
McCullough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCullough throws a low kick but it's checked well by Olof.
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.
Horrible takedown by Olof or perhaps it was just good defense by McCullough which made him look bad.
McCullough throws out a leg kick but Olof moves out of range and McCullough only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Olof shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCullough pinned against the cage. McCullough gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McCullough tries to land a leg kick but Olof saw it coming and moves away.
Good work by Olof as he checks the leg kick.
Olof has a takedown stuffed.
McCullough is looking to score with low kicks.
McCullough is looking to score with low kicks.
Olof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Olof shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCullough as he avoids it easily.
Olof checks the leg kick.
Olof moves out of range of the leg kick from McCullough.
Olof takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
John Olof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Olof checks the leg kick.
McCullough throws a leg kick but Olof sees it coming and moves out of range.
McCullough throws a leg kick that misses.
McCullough misses with a low kick.
McCullough closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horrible takedown by Olof or perhaps it was just good defense by McCullough which made him look bad.
Olof shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McCullough rushes Olof and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCullough softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olof changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCullough fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Olof checks a low kick from McCullough.
Wayne McCullough is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olof avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McCullough throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne McCullough comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCullough winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne McCullough!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JohnAmund Skaar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skaar comes to the cage accompanied by Number of the Beast. Bull is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Last Shadow Puppets "The Age Of The Understatement". Terry Bull will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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255 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, JohnAmund Skaar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Bull!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skaar 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.
Skaar working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skaar wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Bull wants to stand up but Skaar is controlling him.
Skaar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bull on the ground.
Skaar is looking to work some ground and pound but Bull has wrist control.
Skaar lands a couple of elbows.
Bull is looking to stand up but Skaar isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bull has his feet on Skaar's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bull sizes up Skaar with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Skaar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bull is trying to maintain a safe position but Skaar gets an underhook and turns Bull into the cage.
Bull misses with a knee to the head.
Bull landing knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull with a knee to the head.
Skaar is breathing heavily.
Bull stalling in the clinch but Skaar improves position.
Skaar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bull lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bull gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Skaar can't get the takedown.
Bull creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skaar's defenses.
Bull lands an elbow inside that Skaar shrugs off.
Bull pushes Skaar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Bull.
Bull landing knees to the head.
Bull unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skaar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bull lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bull slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Bull.
Bull has Skaar pressed against the cage.
Bull connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skaar's face.
Bull lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bull.
A shot in the inside from Bull.
Skaar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JohnAmund Skaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bull gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Bull.
Bull creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skaar's defenses.
Bull crunches a lovely knee into Skaar's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Bull as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bull lands a nice elbow.
Bull gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bull landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bull has Skaar pressed against the cage.
Bull lands a body punch.
Bull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bull creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Skaar's defenses.
Bull taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bull's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Bull.
Skaar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bull walks away with a smile on his face. Skaar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bull as he connects with a hook.
Skaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Bull jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bull waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Skaar.
Bull misses with a double jab.
Skaar drops his hands momentarily and Bull takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Skaar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bull wants to get back to his feet.
Bull gets full guard.
Bull trying to keep a closed guard but Skaar is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skaar content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skaar wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Skaar won't allow Bull to get back to his feet.
Skaar working some strikes from top position.
Skaar has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bull has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Skaar off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Skaar 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.
Bull is trying to control the position from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skaar trying to control the position from guard on top but Bull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Skaar shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bull as he avoids it easily.
Bull throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Bull misses its intended target.
Bull throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Bull.
Bull with a hook.
Bull dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Skaar. That did some damage!
Skaar walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bull lands with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bull smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Skaar needs to keep his hands up - Bull had a free shot at his head there.
Bull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bull thuds his right hand into Skaar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Terry Bull seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bull. That's going to slow Skaar down.
A head kick lands from Bull that sends Skaar to the canvas. Skaar tries to scramble back to his feet but Bull brings him back down into side control.
Skaar is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skaar taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Skaar is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bull wants to control but Skaar is keeping him busy.
Skaar seems to have got his legs back now.
Bull is working Skaar over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bull stands up.
No joy there for Bull, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bull. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bull wants to clinch up but Skaar keeps it at a distance.
Skaar tries to clinch but Bull moves out of range.
Bull throws a leg kick which misses Skaar's front leg but catches the back leg as Skaar tries to avoid it.
Bull will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skaar darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Skaar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Skaar throwing shots but Bull is blocking nicely.
Skaar prevents Bull from standing back up.
Skaar blocks the strikes from Bull.
Bull works his way to full guard. Good work.
Skaar stops Bull from standing up.
Bull is trying to keep Skaar in close.
Bull wants to stand up but Skaar is controlling him.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skaar shoots for a double leg takedown but Bull sprawls well. He's pushed Skaar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Bull.
Skaar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JohnAmund Skaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bull.
JohnAmund Skaar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bull lands with a shot to the body.
Bull plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Bull tries to clinch there but Skaar circles away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bull.
Bull cracks Skaar with a right hand to the side of the head.
Skaar tries to keep at a distance but Bull has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bull has Skaar pushed against the cage.
Bull prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bull dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bull tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bull comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Skaar as Bull tries to tie him up.
Skaar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bull misses with an elbow over the top.
Bull taking a breather.
Bull throws a head punch that misses.
Bull scores a nice knee to the body.
Skaar goes for a takedown attempt but Bull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Terry Bull is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bull lands with an overhand left.
Terry Bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bull connects with a solid leg kick.
Bull scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skaar in his tracks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bull.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Bull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bull fails with an attempt to clinch.
Skaar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skaar tries to clinch up but Bull circles away and keeps his distance.
Skaar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bull keeps the fight on the outside.
Bull misses with a wild combination.
Skaar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bull as he jumps to the side.
Bull moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skaar wants to clinch but Bull slips to the side
and Bull moves into the clinch.
Bull tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bull lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bull lands a shoulder strike.
Skaar takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bull crunches a lovely knee into Skaar's ribcage.
Bull tries to land a knee to the head but Skaar blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skaar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Skaar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bull walks away with a smile on his face. Skaar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skaar on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skaar feints and as Bull raises his hands in defense, Skaar changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Skaar wants to control from the top but Bull keeps moving.
Skaar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bull pushes Skaar off and gets back to his feet.
Bull tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skaar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bull throws out the jab.
Bull ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull falls off balance throwing a combination
and Skaar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Skaar moves into the clinch.
Bull is working Skaar over against the cage.
Skaar gets through Bull's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Skaar wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JohnAmund Skaar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The is referee keeping an eye on Bull - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Skaar gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bull is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skaar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skaar chips away with some ground and pound.
Bull manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Skaar jabs Bull right on the nose. Bull blinks but takes it well.
Bull lands a head kick. Skaar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skaar throws a hook but Bull blocks it.
Bull instigates a clinch.
Bull scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bull tries to land a knee to the head but Skaar blocks with his arms.
Skaar is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bull pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skaar wants a takedown but no success here.
Bull lands a left hand.
Bull unloads a knee to the mid-section. Skaar lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bull blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Skaar is trying to break the clinch but Bull has him pressed against the cage.
Bull lands a shot to the body.
Bull with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bull is trying to stall.
Bull throws a punch but it's blocked by Skaar.
Terry Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bull with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Skaar jumps guard but Bull stands there with Skaar around his waist. Skaar gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skaar has had enough of the clinch but Bull keeps him there for the moment.
Skaar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bull smiles and moves away.
Bull is looking to clinch but Skaar is avoiding it.
Bull circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skaar shoots in but no luck this time.
Bull lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
JohnAmund Skaar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bull scores with a one two! Skaar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bull clinches up against the cage.
Bull avoiding damage.
Bull scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skaar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Bull comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bull winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Bull!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Sabotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Green acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sergei Sabotka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Green!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabotka thumps Green with a low kick.
Sabotka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sabotka lands a knee to the head.
Sabotka scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Chris Green has been cut.
Sabotka lands a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka won't allow it.
Sabotka lands a knee to the body.
Green fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Green looks gassed!
Sabotka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sabotka lands a knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabotka lands a knee to the head.
Sabotka connects with a knee to the head.
Sabotka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sabotka.
Sabotka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka lands a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sabotka lands a nice knee to the body.
Green takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
Sabotka with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Green wants a takedown.
Sergei Sabotka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Green.
Sabotka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sabotka landing knees to the head.
Green tries for a takedown but Sabotka manages to get underhooks.
Sabotka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sabotka crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Sabotka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Green fails to pull guard.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka won't allow it.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka looking to throw knees to the head but Green is blocking nicely.
Sabotka tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka landing knees to the body.
Sabotka stops a takedown attempt from Green.
Green is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sabotka gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sabotka lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabotka lands a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sabotka lands an elbow inside that Green shrugs off.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Green looking for a takedown.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabotka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Green tries for a takedown but Sabotka manages to get underhooks.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Sabotka.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Green jumps guard but Sabotka stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Green can't get the takedown.
Sabotka lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabotka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sabotka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Green blocks the elbow strike.
Green has Sabotka pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sabotka manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sabotka crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Sabotka landing knees to the body.
Sabotka tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sabotka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sabotka landing knees to the body.
Sabotka prevents the takedown attempt.
Sabotka landing knees to the body.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sabotka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sabotka landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Sabotka.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Sabotka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sabotka scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
Sabotka goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sabotka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sabotka trying to hold on to Green's head to control him but Green postures up.
Sabotka manages to get to full guard.
Sabotka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sabotka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Green's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Green shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sabotka but Sabotka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sabotka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Green shoots in but Sabotka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sabotka scores with the left hand. Green knows he should have avoided that one.
Green looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sergei Sabotka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Green.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Sabotka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sergei Sabotka has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Green is breathing heavily.
Sabotka crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabotka lands a knee to the body.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sabotka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sabotka.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabotka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
Sabotka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
Sabotka lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Sabotka.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka connects with a knee to the head.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Green fails to pull guard.
Sabotka lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
Sabotka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sabotka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka lands an elbow inside that Green shrugs off.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sabotka.
Green avoiding damage as Sabotka throws knees to the body.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka lands a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Green.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Sabotka creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Green's defenses.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sabotka trying to land knees to the body.
Green has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sabotka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sabotka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Green wants a takedown but no success here.
Green can't get the takedown.
Green drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sabotka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sabotka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Green takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sabotka is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sabotka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Green's calf.
Sabotka scores with a nice body kick.
Sabotka darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabotka lands a nice elbow.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sabotka connects with a nasty looking knee right to Green's face.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
Green is trying to drag Sabotka to the mat but Sabotka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Green takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sabotka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sabotka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sabotka crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sabotka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sabotka walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sabotka clinches with his opponent.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sabotka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Green can do to turn this around?
Sabotka lands a knee to the body.
Sabotka lands a knee to the body.
Sabotka misses with a knee strike.
Sabotka tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sabotka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Green's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Sabotka tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sabotka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabotka lands with a kick to the temple. Green shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sergei Sabotka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sabotka lands with a kick to the temple. Green shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sabotka lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sabotka scores with a head kick.
Sabotka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Green's head.
Sabotka moves into the clinch.
Green managing to block the knees to the body from Sabotka.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabotka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green fails to pull guard.
Sergei Sabotka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Green.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sabotka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sabotka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka won't allow it.
Sabotka landing knees to the body.
Sabotka landing knees to the head.
Sabotka crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Green fails to pull guard.
A knee to the head by Sabotka.
Green wants a takedown but no success here.
Sabotka with a knee to the head.
Sabotka scores with a knee to the head.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka won't allow it.
Green drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sabotka gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green goes for a takedown attempt but Sabotka pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice body punch from Sabotka.
Sabotka stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Sabotka as Green shoots in.
Sabotka throws a series of strikes that have Green backpedaling.
Green ducks right into an uppercut from Sabotka.
Sabotka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sergei Sabotka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Sabotka does no damage.
Green shoots in looking for a takedown. Sabotka tries to sprawl out of it but Green keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sabotka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Green backs up against the cage.
Green tries to keep at a distance but Sabotka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sabotka crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Sabotka comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sabotka lands an elbow inside.
Sabotka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sabotka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sabotka lands a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sabotka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sabotka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sabotka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka lands an elbow just above Green 's eye.
Green avoiding damage as Sabotka throws knees to the body.
Green drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Green has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Sabotka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Sabotka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sabotka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Green avoids a wild elbow strike from Sabotka.
Sabotka misses with an elbow strike.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sabotka tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Green is working for takedown but Sabotka is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Green tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sabotka clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Green's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sabotka throws a nice inside leg kick.
Green closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sabotka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Green tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sabotka just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabotka crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Sabotka lands a knee to the body.
Sabotka stops a takedown attempt from Green.
Sabotka lands a knee to the body.
Sabotka lands an elbow that stopped Green in his tracks for a moment.
Sabotka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sabotka lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sabotka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Sergei Sabotka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Green.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sabotka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sabotka moves into the clinch.
Knees to the body from Sabotka.
Sabotka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sabotka connects with a knee to the head.
Green on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sabotka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sabotka.
Green wants a takedown but no success here.
Sabotka lands a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green wants a takedown but no success here.
Sabotka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sabotka tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Sabotka lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka won't allow it.
Nice elbow from Sabotka.
Sabotka missing with knees to the body.
Sabotka missing with knees to the body.
Green looking for a takedown.
Sabotka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Green tries to score a body lock takedown but Sabotka shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Green tries for a takedown. No joy.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Sabotka landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Green fails to pull guard.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green takes an elbow to the temple.
Sabotka tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Sabotka pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sabotka tries to land knees in the clinch but Green avoids the damage to the body.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sabotka missing with knees to the body.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka holds him up against the cage and eventually Green drops back down to his feet.
Sabotka lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka is pressed up against the cage. Green has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sabotka down to the mat. Sabotka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jab, jab by Sabotka - just one landing.
Sabotka with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Horrible takedown by Green or perhaps it was just good defense by Sabotka which made him look bad.
Sabotka lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Jab from Sabotka.
Green takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sabotka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Green takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabotka is just out of range.
Sabotka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sabotka throws a one two combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka circles away from the clinch attempt.
A cross from Sabotka lands.
A head kick from Sabotka lands but Green takes it in his stride.
Green throws a lazy right hand but Sabotka sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sabotka connects with a high kick.
Green looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sabotka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sabotka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Green.
Green has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sabotka keeping moving, preventing Green from controlling successfully.
Green postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sabotka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Green, into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Sabotka had his way with Chris Green in that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Green's cut.
That's time! Sabotka's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Green takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sabotka lands with an overhand left.
Sabotka plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sabotka.
Sabotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Green tries for a takedown but Sabotka circles away easily
and Sabotka counters with a head kick. That will keep Green thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sabotka works the jab nicely.
Green is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sabotka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Green shoots in for a takedown but Sabotka shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabotka lands a head kick. Green smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sabotka throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Green.
Sergei Sabotka is winning the standup battle so far.
Green tries to clinch but Sabotka is having none of it.
A head kick from Sabotka lands but Green takes it in his stride.
Green tries to clinch up
and Sabotka counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sabotka.
Sabotka throws a front kick that sends Green stumbling back into the cage.
Sabotka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice body kick from Sabotka.
Sabotka moves into the clinch.
Sabotka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sabotka lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sabotka gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sabotka scores a nice knee to the body.
Sabotka lands a damaging elbow.
Sabotka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Green lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Green tries to pull guard but Sabotka won't allow it.
Sergei Sabotka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Green.
Sabotka landing knees to the body.
Sabotka with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sabotka crunches a lovely knee into Green's ribcage.
Green changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sabotka fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sabotka lands with a right hand.
Sabotka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabotka throws a head kick that misses.
Sabotka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sabotka.
Sabotka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabotka.
Sergei Sabotka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabotka connects with a high kick.
Green looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sabotka is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabotka blocking the ground and pound attempt from Green.
Sabotka is looking to escape.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Green in particular looking to stall.
Green trying to control the action but Sabotka is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Green is looking for a kimura here.
Sergei Sabotka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabotka is controlling Green's trapped leg to prevent Green from advancing to side control.
Sabotka pushes Green off and gets back to his feet.
Green is looking to clinch.
Sabotka throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chris Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabotka throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Sabotka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sabotka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:43
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:43
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Sabotka!
Sergei Sabotka retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donnie O Brien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ritchie Swiper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Brien comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Road to Dublin. Swiper has chosen High Hopes 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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142 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie O Brien !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Ritchie Swiper!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swiper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Swiper throws a wild body kick that O Brien sees coming a mile off.
O Brien moves out of range of the strikes.
Swiper misses with a head kick.
O Brien looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Swiper is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
O Brien slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Swiper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. O Brien gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Swiper seems keen to control O Brien 's posture.
Swiper keeping moving, preventing O Brien from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swiper keeping full guard, as O Brien tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Brien advances position into side control!
O Brien sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Swiper is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Swiper is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
O Brien is looking to take a break and control but Swiper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Swiper wants to control but O Brien postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Swiper throws a series of punches but O Brien avoids them all with ease.
O Brien darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
O Brien passes to full mount!
O Brien takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
O Brien lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiper is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
O Brien lands a big shot there that rocks Swiper but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
O Brien lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
O Brien punching from mount but Swiper doing a good job of avoiding damage.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swiper is looking to escape.
Swiper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
O Brien looking to finish Swiper with some ground and pound. This is bad for Swiper!
Swiper holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as O Brien tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien tries to control but Swiper wriggling away.
O Brien looking to finish Swiper with some ground and pound. This is bad for Swiper!
O Brien has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Swiper wants to get back to his feet.
O Brien trying to control but Swiper is having none of it.
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 looking to control but Swiper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Brien swats away the attempt to clinch by Swiper.
Swiper throws a head kick that misses.
O Brien walks into a straight right hand from Swiper.
Swiper misses with a series of wild punches.
Swiper doesn't manage to clinch there - O Brien circles away.
O Brien scores with a sloppy right hand. Swiper should have avoided that one.
O Brien misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Swiper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swiper tries to close the distance and clinch up but O Brien swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swiper tries to clinch there but O Brien circles away.
A punch combination from O Brien misses.
Swiper throws a leg kick but O Brien sees it coming and moves out of range.
Swiper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but O Brien manages to avoid it.
Donnie O Brien is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Swiper is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Swiper tries to escape but O Brien is in control.
O Brien moves into full mount!
Swiper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
O Brien dominating with strikes here.
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swiper is looking to escape.
O Brien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Swiper in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Swiper can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Swiper wants to hold on but O Brien pushes him away.
Swiper is bucking up trying to escape but O Brien cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Swiper tries to lock up and control but O Brien gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Swiper is breathing heavily.
Swiper is in a horrible position here. O Brien smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
O Brien pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
O Brien trying to control but Swiper is having none of it.
Swiper is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Brien is landing with some decent strikes but Swiper is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
O Brien lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
O Brien swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Swiper is now in O Brien 's guard. A big mistake from O Brien there, giving up the dominant position!
O Brien working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now O Brien is on top in guard.
O Brien missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swiper working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from O Brien .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Brien won't allow Swiper to get back to his feet.
O Brien makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
O Brien throwing strikes from guard but Swiper blocks nicely.
O Brien is pushing down on Swiper's leg trying to pass to half guard. Swiper is fighting to maintain full guard but O Brien has managed to sneak the leg through.
Swiper is in trouble now - O Brien has advanced to mount!
O Brien wants to control the pace but Swiper is squirming around nicely.
O Brien landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Excellent takedown into side control there by O Brien .
O Brien scoring with punches and elbows.
Swiper is not content to let O Brien control the position.
An elbow from O Brien crashes against the mat.
O Brien working away.
Swiper regains half guard there - taking advantage of O Brien 's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
O Brien throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Swiper!
O Brien can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Swiper is looking to escape.
O Brien thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
O Brien throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Swiper holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as O Brien tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Swiper is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! O Brien connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Brien goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Swiper is on top in guard.
O Brien manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swiper manages to get himself to full guard.
O Brien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Swiper has his feet on O Brien 's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Swiper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Swiper pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien misses with a few strikes there.
O Brien walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ritchie Swiper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Swiper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swiper falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Brien counters with a takedown into side control.
O Brien lands a nice forearm strike.
O Brien staying calm.
O Brien lands an elbow.
O Brien is looking to take a break and control but Swiper is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swiper is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Swiper's face as O Brien controls the position.
O Brien working the ground and pound but Swiper is defending the strikes.
O Brien is trying to get an arm triangle but Swiper is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Swiper's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Swiper misses with a body punch
and O Brien counters with a takedown into side control.
Swiper parries the strikes from O Brien easily there. O Brien is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Swiper to escape.
O Brien tries to advance to mount but Swiper instead regains half guard.
Swiper kicks O Brien off and gets back to his feet.
O Brien circles away from the clinch attempt
and O Brien counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Swiper won't allow O Brien to pass to mount.
Swiper is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Swiper on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
O Brien sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Swiper defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien stalling.
O Brien wants to free his trapped foot but Swiper is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Brien is trying to work for a kimura but Swiper is defending well.
O Brien throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O Brien is looking to pass Swiper's guard but actually Swiper recovers to full guard.
O Brien stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swiper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swiper throws a body punch but O Brien moves out of range.
Swiper misses with a head kick.
O Brien closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - O Brien lands in his opponent's guard.
O Brien with a flurry of punches that miss.
O Brien postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiper 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.
O Brien looking to pass the guard.
O Brien is in close to Swiper's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O Brien postures up.
O Brien trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Swiper pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A jab from O Brien finds it's way through Swiper's defenses.
Swiper closes the distance looking to clinch
and O Brien counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Swiper is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Brien passes Swiper's left leg - he's now in half guard.
O Brien scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
O Brien takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
O Brien wants to pass the guard but Swiper is defending well.
O Brien trying to control the action but Swiper is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donnie O Brien had his way with Ritchie Swiper in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Swiper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Brien looks for a takedown but Swiper sprawls well.
Swiper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Swiper throws a front kick that sends O Brien stumbling back into the cage.
Swiper cracks O Brien with an open hand slap.
Swiper throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
O Brien will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Swiper throws a left and a right that both miss
and O Brien counters with a nice double leg into guard.
O Brien drops back, looking for a kneebar! Swiper looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Swiper looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Swiper!
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.
Swiper works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Brien is trying to escape the position but Swiper is controlling the position.
O Brien gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
O Brien tries to get to full guard but Swiper has control of the leg.
O Brien is working hard here to advance position.
Swiper wants to take a breather but O Brien is having none of it.
O Brien is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Swiper has hold of O Brien 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and O Brien manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
O Brien is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swiper tries to control but O Brien wriggling away.
O Brien can't escape the position.
Ritchie Swiper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Swiper goes for an armbar but he's not got it… O Brien turns into him and now he's in Swiper's guard.
O Brien trying to control but Swiper is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Brien pushes down on Swiper's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O Brien is keen to just control but Swiper is a slippery customer.
Donnie O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Brien is really struggling to control Swiper but he's trying to hold on to the position.
O Brien missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
O Brien trying to control the action but Swiper is working from the bottom.
O Brien seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
O Brien works his way into full mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Brien , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Gold scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donnie O Brien !
Donnie O Brien retains his bantamweight title!
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RATING
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