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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Olof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olof's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I am a poor lonesome cowboy. Thiago Palhares struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Olof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Thiago Palhares!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olof shoots in looking for a takedown. Palhares tries to sprawl out of it but Olof keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palhares manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Olof with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Olof shoots for a double leg takedown but Palhares sprawls well. He's pushed Olof's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John Olof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Olof forces Palhares back against the cage and clinches.
Olof has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Palhares uses from the top position.
Palhares trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Olof holds on and takes a little breather.
Palhares wants to control from the top but Olof keeps moving.
Olof pulls Palhares in close to his closed guard and prevents Palhares from doing any damage or advancing position.
Palhares drops back, looking for a kneebar! Olof looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Olof looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Olof!
Palhares looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Palhares's face as Olof controls the position.
Olof moves into full mount!
Palhares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Palhares taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olof controlling his opponent.
Palhares keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olof controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Olof cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Olof controlling the pace for now.
Olof prevents Palhares from getting the reversal.
Olof content just to control the position here.
Olof working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Palhares looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Olof! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Olof!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hendry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendry comes to the cage accompanied by poverty. Lawson has chosen Anarchy in the UK as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Ross Lawson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hendry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawson looks to land a combination but Hendry avoids it well.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson misses with the combination.
Hendry blocks a leg kick.
Lawson swings for the body but Hendry moves out of range.
Lawson throws a leg kick that misses.
Lawson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hendry doesn't seem bothered though.
Lawson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson throws a nice looking combination but Hendry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lawson throws a jab when Hendry was well out of range.
Lawson takes a swing at Hendry's ribcage but misses.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendry tries for a takedown but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Hendry.
Lawson misses with a double jab.
Lawson misses with a wild combination.
Lawson connects with a solid leg kick.
Lawson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hendry rather than just go for the knockout.
Hendry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lawson is trying to stand back up but Hendry is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendry tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hendry wants to pass the guard but Lawson is defending well.
Hendry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lawson defends it well.
Hendry prevents Lawson from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Lawson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hendry closes the distance and clinches up with Lawson, looking for a takedown. Hendry pushes Lawson against the cage but Lawson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lawson thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hendry staying out of range there.
Lawson misses with a few strikes there.
Lawson throws a right and a left that Hendry avoids nicely.
Lawson scores with a shot to the body.
Lawson misses with a body shot.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Lawson. No joy for Hendry on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hendry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson thows a body shot but no joy.
Lawson takes a swing at Hendry's ribcage but misses.
A shot to de liver by Lawson. Beautiful body shot.
Lawson scores with a shot to the body.
Ross Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hendry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hendry.
Lawson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lawson throws a big shot that misses.
Lawson misses with a wild body shot.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
Ross Lawson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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.
Lawson throws a right hand that Hendry ducks under and follows up with a left that Hendry also avoids with ease.
Hendry moves away from the strike by Lawson.
Hendry blocks a jab.
Lawson punishes Hendry's body with a nice straight punch.
Lawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hendry dodges the punch combination from Lawson.
Lawson takes a swing at Hendry's ribcage but misses.
Lawson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hendry is just out of range.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hendry slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Lawson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lawson throws a right and a left that Hendry avoids nicely.
Lawson looks to land a left hand but Hendry moved out of range nicely.
Lawson throws an overhand right that lands on Hendry's shoulder, as Hendry tries to avoid the shot.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hendry shoots in but no luck this time.
Lawson throws a right and a left that Hendry avoids nicely.
Lawson looks to land a combination but Hendry avoids it well.
Lawson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendry sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hendry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hendry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lawson swings for the body but Hendry moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hendry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hendry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hendry there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lawson misses with the combination.
Lawson swinging wilding here.
Lawson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawson thuds a left hand into Hendry's body.
Hendry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lawson.
Hendry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hendry lands in his opponent's guard.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet but Hendry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hendry trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hendry wants to get up but he can't break Lawson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet but Hendry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hendry wants to control from the top but Lawson keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hendry shoots in for a takedown but Lawson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lawson cracks Hendry with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lawson throws a body punch but Hendry moves out of range.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lawson cracks Hendry with a good jab.
Lawson throws a jab when Hendry was well out of range.
Hendry checks a leg kick.
Lawson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lawson throws a body punch but Hendry moves out of range.
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.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendry.
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hendry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lawson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendry takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendry moves away.
Lawson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Lawson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendry.
Lawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hendry.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hendry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawson scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Lawson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lawson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lawson throws a shot from downtown. Hendry moves away and avoids it.
Hendry takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Lawson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Lawson misses its intended target.
Lawson throws a shot from downtown. Hendry moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Lawson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hendry tries for a takedown but Lawson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson misses the shot to the body.
Lawson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lawson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lawson scores with a one two! Hendry had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A big left from Lawson misses.
Hendry shoots in for a takedown but Lawson shows good takedown defense.
Lawson throws a body punch but Hendry moves out of range.
Lawson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hendry moves out of range as Lawson strikes.
Hendry dodges the punch combination from Lawson.
Hendry avoids the body shot from Lawson.
Lawson misses with a two punch combination.
Ross Lawson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lawson takes a swing at Hendry's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hendry shoots in for a double leg but Lawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Hendry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hendry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ross Lawson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lawson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendry moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawson throws a big shot that misses.
Lawson throws a lazy right hand but Hendry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lawson clobbers Hendry with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lawson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Lawson.
Lawson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hendry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hendry.
Lawson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lawson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendry moves away.
Lawson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hendry.
Lawson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hendry looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hendry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lawson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hendry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Hendry avoids them all with ease.
Ross Lawson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hendry fails to land the takedown.
Lawson misses with a looping left.
Hendry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lawson takes a swing at Hendry's ribcage but misses.
Lawson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lawson misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Mark Hendry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hendry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Lawson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lawson 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ross Lawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cornish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Farinelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy Cornish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Farinelli!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cornish takes a swing at Farinelli's ribcage but misses.
Cornish misses with a series of wild punches.
Farinelli shoots in but Cornish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Farinelli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cornish did well to prevent Farinelli getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farinelli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cornish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Farinelli.
Cornish is looking to improve his position.
Farinelli is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornish won't allow Farinelli to pass to mount.
Farinelli is just content to waste time from the top position. Cornish takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Cornish pulls Farinelli in close to prevent any damage.
Farinelli is looking to advance position but Cornish has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
A nice elbow there by Cornish.
Cornish landing strikes from the mount.
Farinelli wants to control but Cornish is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cornish postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Farinelli looks a forlorn figure.
Cornish trying to control but Farinelli is having none of it.
Farinelli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Farinelli tries to hold on but Cornish postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cornish looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cornish has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Farinelli's face.
Farinelli regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cornish is trying to control the action in half guard but Farinelli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cornish throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farinelli wants to improve his position but Cornish is controlling well.
Farinelli moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cornish stopping the sweep attempt from Farinelli.
Cornish stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farinelli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cornish working some strikes from top position.
Cornish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Farinelli keeping moving, preventing Cornish from controlling successfully.
Farinelli is trying to keep Cornish in close.
Farinelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cornish doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cornish manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Cornish works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cornish working Farinelli over with strikes.
Cornish wants to pass the guard but Farinelli is defending well.
Farinelli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cornish is working away from the top position though.
Farinelli wants to improve his position but Cornish is controlling well.
Farinelli looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Farinelli manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cornish dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cornish misses with a low kick as Farinelli jumps back.
Farinelli closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Farinelli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cornish, who protects the arm well.
Farinelli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cornish manages to work his way to half guard, despite Farinelli's best efforts.
Farinelli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cornish doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Farinelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cornish has his hands clasped together around Farinelli's back. He's all about the action.
Cornish makes his way to full guard, as Farinelli worked for a kimura.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cornish is on top in guard.
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.
Cornish scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cornish trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Farinelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farinelli looking to control.
Cornish connects with a couple of short punches.
Farinelli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cornish has passed into side control.
Farinelli is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cornish connects with a decent elbow.
Cornish lands a decent elbow from side control.
Cornish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farinelli keeps working.
Farinelli tries to bench press Cornish off him but Cornish keeps the position.
Farinelli is trying to control Cornish's posture but Cornish avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornish decides to stand back up.
Cornish throws the left hand but Farinelli avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Farinelli.
Cornish throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cornish scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Farinelli doesn't seem bothered though.
Cornish throws a right hand that Farinelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Farinelli also avoids with ease.
Cornish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cornish stuffs the takedown.
Farinelli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornish works his way to full guard. Good work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farinelli accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farinelli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farinelli throws and elbow that misses. Cornish uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Farinelli's guard. Nice move by Cornish!
Farinelli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Farinelli is breathing heavily.
Cornish trying to control the position from guard on top but Farinelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farinelli has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cornish has passed into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cornish dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Farinelli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cornish.
Cornish lands with an overhand left.
Farinelli shoots for a double leg takedown but Cornish sprawls well. He's pushed Farinelli's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Farinelli slips under a jab from Cornish.
Cornish walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Farinelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Farinelli closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cornish did well to prevent Farinelli getting side control.
Cornish has his hands clasped together around Farinelli's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farinelli seems to be looking for submissions.
Cornish moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cornish lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Farinelli!
Cornish punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farinelli tries to reverse the position but Cornish maintains control.
Jeremy Cornish overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cornish lands a big elbow.
Cornish postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Farinelli looks a forlorn figure.
Cornish scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Farinelli is trying to escape the mount.
Cornish lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Farinelli hang on?
Cornish lands with some strikes.
Cornish breaks from Farinelli's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Farinelli sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cornish working the head and body with strikes.
Farinelli looking for submissions off his back.
Farinelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Farinelli wants to get back to full guard but Cornish has passed into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cornish scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Farinelli tries to reverse the position but Cornish maintains control.
Farinelli is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cornish controlling from mount.
Cornish with shots to the head and body - Farinelli looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cornish lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cornish lands a heavy elbow.
Cornish lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Farinelli is trying to escape the mount.
Cornish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cornish lands a heavy elbow.
Cornish landing strikes, looking to finish!
Paulo Farinelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cornish connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Cornish showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cornish has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Cornish!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mighty Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jesus Gonzalez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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134 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mighty Mouse!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesus Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez avoids it really well and circles away.
Gonzalez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Mouse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gonzalez's waist but Gonzalez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mouse off to one side.
Gonzalez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gonzalez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gonzalez tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouse shoots for a takedown but Gonzalez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mighty Mouse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mouse dives in and grabs Gonzalez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gonzalez pushes down on Mouse's head and hops out.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown but Gonzalez shows good takedown defense.
Gonzalez lands a big head kick that sends Mouse tumbling to the mat! Gonzalez takes a step backwards and waves Mouse back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Mighty Mouse has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouse scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gonzalez trying to control here.
Gonzalez won't allow Mouse to pass to mount.
Mouse looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mouse is breathing heavily.
Mouse is looking to stall here but Gonzalez recovers full guard.
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mouse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mouse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gonzalez, not yet.
Gonzalez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body kick there by Gonzalez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonzalez connects with a nice looking jab.
Gonzalez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mouse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mouse chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gonzalez can pounce on him.
Gonzalez jabs at Mouse's body.
Mighty Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gonzalez, right into the meat.
Mouse takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mouse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gonzalez - the referee stops the clock and Mouse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gonzalez. Mouse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gonzalez scores with a nice body kick.
Gonzalez delivers a nice body kick.
Mouse takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gonzalez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mouse.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gonzalez.
Mouse takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mouse is rocked!
Mouse drops his hands momentarily and Gonzalez needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Mouse just on the top of the head. Mouse drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Mouse - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jesus Gonzalez!
Jesus Gonzalez is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between denis meacham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taite Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon has chosen Whistlin' Dixie as his entrance music. denis meacham could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taite Gordon's chin.
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205 lbs
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219 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, denis meacham!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Taite Gordon!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A big right from meacham misses.
Gordon clobbers meacham with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gordon misses with a body shot.
Gordon connects with a jab.
Gordon misses with a few strikes there.
Gordon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from meacham.
An inside leg kick lands from Gordon.
Gordon throws a right hand that meacham ducks under and follows up with a left that meacham also avoids with ease.
Gordon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of meacham's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gordon's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gordon duly obliges.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
meacham fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
Gordon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon takes a swing at meacham's ribcage but misses.
Gordon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gordon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and meacham counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
meacham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gordon looks gassed!
meacham misses with a looping left.
A combination from Gordon does no damage.
A jab from meacham misses.
meacham throws a series of punches but Gordon avoids them all with ease.
Gordon misses with a body punch
enabling meacham to counter with a crisp jab.
Gordon throws a left and a right that both miss
letting meacham counter with a right hand.
meacham throws a lazy right hand but Gordon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gordon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and meacham counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon throws a sloppy body shot
and meacham counters with a low kick, right behind Gordon 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gordon misses with a double jab
and meacham counters with a series of strikes. Gordon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gordon is rocked!
meacham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gordon is still on wobbly legs! Can meacham finish him?
Gordon misses with a double jab
and meacham counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
meacham cracks Gordon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Gordon falls to his knees and meacham doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). denis meacham!
denis meacham is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derek Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davidson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: click me. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Zoolander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Davidson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoolander scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Davidson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zoolander asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Zoolander tries for a kimura but Davidson is defending well.
Zoolander goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Davidson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zoolander's guard! Nice work there by Davidson!
Davidson is looking to stand up but Zoolander won't let him.
Zoolander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson wants to stand but Zoolander has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zoolander wants to sweep but no luck.
Zoolander is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davidson defends well.
Davidson wants to get up but he can't break Zoolander's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davidson slips under a jab.
Zoolander fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davidson manages to avoid it.
Zoolander shoots in for a takedown but Davidson shows good takedown defense.
Davidson stuffs the takedown.
Davidson fails with the takedown
and Zoolander counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Davidson!
Zoolander throws some wild stikes that Davidson manages to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Zoolander wants to take his opponent's back but Davidson doesn't allow it.
Davidson is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Zoolander has taken his back.
Zoolander throwing sloppy strikes.
Zoolander is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Davidson is defending well though. Zoolander let's go of the attempt for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet.
Davidson avoids the strikes from Zoolander.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zoolander lands strikes to the head.
Davidson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zoolander patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Zoolander has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Zoolander has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Davidson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zoolander thows a strike but Davidson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Davidson as he ends up in Zoolander 's guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Zoolander dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Zoolander connects with a crisp jab.
Zoolander tries to bum rush Davidson with a series of wild strikes but Davidson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Derek Zoolander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoolander with a poor takedown
and Davidson counters with a single leg into guard. Zoolander didn't expect that.
Davidson is looking to stand up but Zoolander won't let him.
Zoolander wants to sweep here but Davidson controlling him for the moment.
Davidson wants to stand but Zoolander is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zoolander wants to sweep but no luck.
Zoolander lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson gets to his feet - Zoolander follows without any prompting.
Davidson fails with the takedown
and Zoolander counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Zoolander throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Davidson was covering up waiting for the punch and Zoolander finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoolander postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zoolander postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davidson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zoolander, into his guard.
Davidson preventing the sweep.
Zoolander trying to keep a closed guard but Davidson is proving a slippery customer.
Davidson tries to stand but Zoolander is controlling from the bottom.
Zoolander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.
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.
Zoolander manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Davidson manages to get himself to full guard.
Zoolander scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zoolander stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A shot to the body from Zoolander misses
and Davidson counters with a shoot takedown. Zoolander fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson wants to stand but Zoolander is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zoolander looking for a guillotine here but Davidson defends easily.
Zoolander 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander has his foot on Davidson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davidson works his way back into a safe position though.
Davidson wanted to stand there but Zoolander had control of the position.
Davidson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Zoolander has his feet on Davidson's thighs here. He's pushed Davidson off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Davidson screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Derek Zoolander!
Derek Zoolander is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Wrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrath kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RUFF RIDERS ANTHEM. John Shepard has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bubba Wrath's chin.
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22
145 lbs
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21
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bubba Wrath!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Shepard!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrath throws a hook but Shepard blocks it.
Shepard moves into the clinch.
Shepard misses with some punches.
Shepard lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Shepard.
Shepard lands a right hand.
Shepard lands a hook that snaps the head of Wrath backwards.
Shepard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrath gets control of Shepard's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wrath will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Shepard trying to control but Wrath is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wrath manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shepard manages to get himself to full guard.
Wrath trying to control but Shepard is working from the bottom.
Wrath slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Shepard is looking for a sweep.
Wrath tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wrath has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shepard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wrath. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrath decides to stand back up. Wrath steps back and let's Shepard get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shepard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wrath paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wrath keeps the fight on the outside.
Shepard tries to keep at a distance but Wrath has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shepard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shepard prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepard managing to block the knees to the body from Wrath.
Wrath is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shepard.
Shepard lands with a left to the head.
Shepard tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shepard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Shepard fails to land.
Wrath changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shepard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A right-left combo lands from Shepard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shepard drives through and clinches with Wrath against the cage.
Shepard lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wrath wants to stall.
Wrath is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shepard pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Wrath. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wrath is breathing heavily.
Shepard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wrath backwards.
Wrath turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Shepard is not content to let Wrath control the position.
Shepard wants to control but Wrath postures up.
Shepard tries to bench press Wrath off him but Wrath keeps the position.
Shepard struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shepard is not content to let Wrath control the position.
Shepard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wrath wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shepard takes the fight into the clinch.
Shepard prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wrath is working for takedown but Shepard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Shepard stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Shepard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shepard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shepard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shepard lands with a short shot to the head.
Shepard gets through Wrath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shepard gets through Wrath's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shepard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wrath backwards.
Shepard is working Wrath over against the cage.
Shepard prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shepard lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Shepard.
Shepard lands with a left to the head.
Shepard lands an uppercut.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Shepard as the two fighters clinch.
Shepard throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shepard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Shepard.
Shepard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wrath tries for a takedown but Shepard manages to get underhooks.
Shepard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shepard scores with a shot to the side of Wrath's head.
A short right from Shepard on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Shepard dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shepard wants to clinch but Wrath slips to the side
and Wrath counters with a shoot takedown. Shepard fights it but they end up in guard.
Wrath lands a couple of elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shepard can do anything to dispel that myth.
Shepard is looking for a triangle here but Wrath uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Wrath works to advance to full mount. Shepard defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Shepard is trying desperately to improve position.
Wrath looking to isolate an arm here. Shepard doesn't see it coming and as Wrath extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Wrath!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Wrath!
Bubba Wrath is the new featherweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier comes to the cage accompanied by xmen song. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Logan Xavier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, William Bob!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob fails in his attempt to clinch.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Xavier.
Xavier fails with the takedown.
Bob tries to clinch but Xavier moves out of range.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bob looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bob looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bob throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bob displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xavier.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Xavier tries to pass to full mount but Bob defends it.
Bob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xavier pulls his head out easily.
Bob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xavier pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier works his way into side control.
Xavier wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bob keeps working.
Bob gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xavier pulls his head out easily.
Bob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bob is trying to get back to full guard.
Xavier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bob is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bob looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bob is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Xavier with a couple of short strikes.
Xavier lands a big shot there that rocks Bob but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bob keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Xavier connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Xavier cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bob is squirming around, avoiding Xavier's attempts to control the action.
Xavier is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bob has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Xavier lands with some strikes.
Bob tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xavier can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bob is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier lands a big shot there that rocks Bob but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bob is bucking up trying to escape but Xavier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Xavier looking to finish Bob with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bob!
Xavier working the ground and pound effectively.
Bob tries to reverse the position but Xavier maintains control.
Xavier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bob is looking to get to half guard.
Xavier breaks from Bob's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Xavier wants to control the pace but Bob is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier breaks from Bob's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Xavier cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bob tries to reverse the position but Xavier maintains control.
Bob is bucking up trying to escape but Xavier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Xavier trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bob is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bob regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bob is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xavier pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Xavier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bob stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bob wants it to stay on the feet.
Bob tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bob but Bob pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Xavier keeps the fight on the outside.
Bob lands a jab to the nose.
Bob tries to clinch but Xavier is having none of it.
Xavier avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bob rushes Xavier and presses him up against the cage.
Bob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Xavier walks away with a smile on his face. Bob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bob stuffs the takedown attempt from Xavier. Xavier gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Logan Xavier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob scores with a three punch combo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is looking to clinch but Xavier is avoiding it.
Xavier circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bob misses with a head kick.
Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown. Bob tries to sprawl out of it but Xavier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bob closes the distance and clinches.
Bob is pressed up against the cage. Xavier has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bob down to the mat. Bob avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bob displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bob scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bob wants to clinch up but Xavier keeps it at a distance.
Bob moves in looking to clinch but Xavier pushes him off.
Bob throws a combination. Xavier tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bob throws a head kick that Xavier semi-blocks.
Logan Xavier is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bob wants to clinch.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
William Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob pushes Xavier up against the cage in a clinch.
Xavier has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bob avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bob ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bob no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bob is looking to sinch up a triangle. Xavier throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Bob's body to avoid the submission. Bob has instead reached around Xavier's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Bob arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William Bob!
William Bob is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bai Sistjierten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and crazy legs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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173 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bai Sistjierten!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, crazy legs!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
legs shoots in and drives through. Sistjierten sprawls well.
legs on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sistjierten moves into range and clinches up with legs.
Sistjierten lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
legs throws an elbow but it misses.
legs misses with a punch to the body.
legs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sistjierten scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sistjierten looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sistjierten has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sistjierten has had enough of the clinch but legs keeps him there for the moment.
Sistjierten tries to break free but legs pushes him back against the cage.
legs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sistjierten is defending well for now.
Sistjierten breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sistjierten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sistjierten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but legs was well out of range. Poor timing from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten misses with the combination.
Sistjierten tries to clinch up but legs circles away and keeps his distance.
legs misses with a head kick.
Sistjierten takes a swing at legs's ribcage but misses.
legs misses with a head kick.
Sistjierten takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sistjierten looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
legs uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sistjierten.
Sistjierten misses with an uppercut. legs saw that one coming.
Sistjierten fails with an attempt to clinch.
legs gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Sistjierten is controlling legs's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sistjierten wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten is trying to stand back up but legs is controlling him
legs is looking for a kimura but Sistjierten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for legs to get the leverage.
legs trying to control the action but Sistjierten is working from the bottom.
Sistjierten looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sistjierten is looking to clinch.
Sistjierten misses with a body punch
and legs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
legs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sistjierten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sistjierten is trying to control the position from the bottom.
legs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sistjierten is trying to control the position but legs postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
crazy legs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
legs lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sistjierten wants to clinch but legs slips to the side
and legs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by legs.
legs looking to pass the guard.
Sistjierten pushes legs off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
legs with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sistjierten scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. legs doesn't seem bothered though.
Sistjierten misses with a hook to the body
and legs counters with a single leg into guard. Sistjierten didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
legs trying to control the position from guard on top but Sistjierten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
legs has gone for a leg lock! Sistjierten slips out almost immediately though and dives into legs's guard.
legs is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sistjierten throws a big right hand that misses.
Sistjierten tries to free his leg and advance position but legs is retaining full guard.
Sistjierten tries to stand but legs is controlling from the bottom.
Sistjierten gets to his feet. legs looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sistjierten tries for a takedown but legs circles away easily
and legs counters with a head kick. That will keep Sistjierten thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sistjierten falls off balance throwing a combination
and legs counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
legs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sistjierten wants to clinch but legs slips to the side
and legs counters with a head kick.
Sistjierten keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
legs moves into the clinch successfully.
Sistjierten wants to get back to striking at distance but legs won't allow it.
legs decides to pull guard.
Sistjierten wants to stand and escape but instead legs has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sistjierten wants to stand up but legs is controlling him.
legs wants to control from the top but Sistjierten keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
legs might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sistjierten kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sistjierten is trying to keep legs in close.
crazy legs has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
legs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
legs wants to control from the top but Sistjierten keeps moving.
legs throwing strikes from guard but Sistjierten blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sistjierten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
crazy legs 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!
Sistjierten wants to clinch
and legs counters with a head kick.
legs moves into the clinch.
Sistjierten breaks from the clinch.
Sistjierten stuffs the takedown attempt from legs. legs gets slowly back to his feet.
Bai Sistjierten is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
legs throws a head kick but Sistjierten moves out of range.
Sistjierten is looking to wear down legs with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sistjierten looks to land a right hand but legs moved out of range.
Sistjierten looks to land a combination but legs avoids it well.
The fight stays on the outside here - legs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sistjierten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so legs counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
legs looking to sit in guard and control but Sistjierten gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sistjierten slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Sistjierten is going to stand back up.
legs is in trouble now - Sistjierten has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sistjierten cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Sistjierten swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and legs is now in Sistjierten's guard. A big mistake from Sistjierten there, giving up the dominant position!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
legs is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
legs trying to control but Sistjierten is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
legs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sistjierten manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Sistjierten tries to clinch but fails miserably
and legs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
legs throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Sistjierten misses
and legs counters with a low kick, right behind Sistjierten 's knee.
Sistjierten has his takedown stuffed
and legs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Sistjierten darts in trying to clinch
and legs counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by legs.
legs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sistjierten lands a right hand that snaps the head of legs backwards.
legs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
legs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short body shot lands from legs as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for legs.
Sistjierten tries to circle away but legs has him pinned against the cage.
Sistjierten is trying to work for a single leg takedown but legs pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for legs.
legs struggles to land a body shot inside as Sistjierten controls his hands.
Sistjierten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but legs has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
legs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sistjierten misses with an uppercut.
Sistjierten misses with a combination
and legs counters with a nice body shot.
Sistjierten tries to clinch
and legs counters with a head kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from legs - that will leave a mark!
legs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sistjierten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and legs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sistjierten is trying to hold legs in close to prevent damage but legs has managed to pass into half guard.
legs perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
crazy legs really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
legs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sistjierten looks to land a combination but legs avoids it well.
Sistjierten bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
legs tries to close the distance and clinch but Sistjierten swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
legs shoots in but Sistjierten avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sistjierten tries to clinch up
and legs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sistjierten looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sistjierten working a defensive guard here.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sistjierten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst legs is controlling him.
Sistjierten looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! legs has picked Sistjierten up and slammed him! Sistjierten can't keep hold of the triangle and legs manages to pass to side control!
legs decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sistjierten to his feet.
Sistjierten throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
legs circles away from the clinch attempt
and legs counters with an outside leg kick.
Sistjierten misses with a double jab
and legs counters with a nice double leg into guard.
legs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
legs content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sistjierten preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
legs thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
legs is looking to work some ground and pound but Sistjierten has wrist control.
legs controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sistjierten is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sistjierten pulls legs in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
legs postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sistjierten is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of legs, into his guard.
Sistjierten gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
crazy legs dominated that fourth round.
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!
legs cracks a nice hook into Sistjierten's ribs.
Sistjierten swings for the body but legs moves out of range.
Sistjierten avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sistjierten looks to score with a jab to the body but legs is just out of range.
Sistjierten throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and legs counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Sistjierten.
legs throws a head kick that Sistjierten semi-blocks.
Sistjierten fails to land the takedown.
legs fails with the takedown
and Sistjierten counters with a nice uppercut.
Bai Sistjierten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
legs clinches with his opponent.
Sistjierten tries to break free but legs pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. legs obliges.
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.
legs is leaning against Sistjierten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sistjierten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but legs has him pressed against the cage.
legs lands a good knee to the midsection. Sistjierten won't want to take too many of those.
legs unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sistjierten lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
legs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
legs working Sistjierten over with knees to the body.
legs misses with the head strike.
legs looking to throw knees to the head but Sistjierten is blocking nicely.
legs can't find room to land a body shot as Sistjierten controls the action.
legs misses with a knee strike.
Sistjierten has legs pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. legs manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
legs lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sistjierten backwards.
legs breaks the clinch.
Sistjierten circles away from the clinch attempt.
legs moves into the clinch.
Sistjierten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but legs has him pressed against the cage.
Sistjierten's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A kick lands to the mid section there for legs.
legs pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sistjierten shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and legs holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bai Sistjierten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
legs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sistjierten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but legs has him pressed against the cage.
Sistjierten takes an elbow to the forehead.
legs with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sistjierten wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but legs has him pressed against the cage.
Sistjierten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
legs keeps control of Sistjierten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
legs tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
legs keeps control of Sistjierten as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Sistjierten's face as he tries to break the clinch.
legs has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sistjierten is trying to keep an underhook but legs manages to get the takedown into half guard.
legs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
legs is looking for a kimura but Sistjierten is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for legs to get the leverage.
Sistjierten is not content to let legs control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
legs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
legs looks to land a strike but Sistjierten avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
legs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sistjierten is pulling down on legs's head. It's preventing any offense from legs, at least for the moment.
Sistjierten scrambles and gets back to his feet.
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.
Sistjierten pivots, looking for a leg kick but legs is out of range and Sistjierten settles back down.
Sistjierten thows a body shot but no joy.
Sistjierten misses with a two punch combination.
legs has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from legs.
legs utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
legs lands a nice shot to the body.
legs tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sistjierten smiles and moves away.
Bai Sistjierten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sistjierten fails to land with a series of punches.
legs rushes Sistjierten and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
legs landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
crazy legs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well legs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... crazy legs! crazy legs retains his welterweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Puukko Punkkari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Demikovic's choice of entrance music: Russian National Anthem. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Puukko Punkkari!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demikovic shoots in for a takedown but Punkkari shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Punkkari lands a head kick. Demikovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Demikovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Punkkari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Punkkari!
Punkkari with a poor takedown
and Demikovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Punkkari's guard.
Punkkari had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Demikovic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Punkkari Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Demikovic's back instead.
Demikovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Punkkari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punkkari controlling well, preventing Demikovic from escaping the position.
Demikovic is holding onto Punkkari's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.
Punkkari avoiding Demikovic 's attempts to control his hands.
Punkkari working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Demikovic trying to control the hands but Punkkari breaks the grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punkkari working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Demikovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Punkkari.
Punkkari looking for the RNC.
Demikovic trying to control the position but Punkkari manages to sink in the hooks.
Demikovic holding both Punkkari 's hands and preventing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Punkkari working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Punkkari looking to break Demikovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Demikovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Punkkari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punkkari goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Demikovic escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Punkkari has hold of Demikovic's hands but Demikovic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Punkkari is refusing to be controlled, as Demikovic sits in half guard.
Demikovic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Demikovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Demikovic with a couple of short strikes.
Punkkari tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Punkkari bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Punkkari really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Punkkari has gone for a leg lock! Demikovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Punkkari's guard.
Punkkari is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Punkkari's head.
Punkkari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demikovic looking to pass the guard.
Demikovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Demikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Punkkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demikovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Punkkari has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Demikovic has managed to get both his arms back between Punkkari's legs - danger averted.
Demikovic landing some decent shots from guard.
Demikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Punkkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punkkari throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Demikovic wanted to stand there but Punkkari had control of the position.
Punkkari throws his legs up looking for a submission but Demikovic uses it to pass to side control.
Punkkari tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Demikovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Demikovic's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Punkkari sneaks back into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punkkari gets back to full guard.
Punkkari will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Demikovic working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Puukko Punkkari will probably get the nod.
That's time! Punkkari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Punkkari gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Demikovic to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Demikovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Demikovic landing with the ground and pound.
Demikovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Demikovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Demikovic looking to pass the guard.
Punkkari is looking for a triangle but Demikovic pushes his legs off easily.
Demikovic cracks Punkkari with a solid left hand.
Demikovic is looking to stand up but Punkkari won't let him.
Punkkari keeping moving, preventing Demikovic from controlling successfully.
Demikovic lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Punkkari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Demikovic is one step ahead there.
Demikovic thows a big elbow that misses.
Punkkari has his foot on Demikovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Demikovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Punkkari is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Demikovic wants to stand but Punkkari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Demikovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Punkkari is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Demikovic with a nice head shot there.
Punkkari manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Punkkari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Nicolai Demikovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Demikovic is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Punkkari's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Punkkari's back!
Punkkari looking very determined here, making life difficult for Demikovic.
Demikovic lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Punkkari.
Punkkari manages to reverse the position and now he's in Demikovic's guard. Nice work there by Punkkari.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punkkari is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Demikovic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Demikovic has escaped and now he's on top!
Demikovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Punkkari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Punkkari had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Demikovic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Punkkari Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Demikovic's back instead.
Punkkari is trying to stick to Demikovic's back but Demikovic is turning into Punkkari. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Punkkari's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Demikovic.
Punkkari is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Demikovic defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Punkkari has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Demikovic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Punkkari.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demikovic lands a nice forearm strike.
Punkkari is looking for a sweep.
Punkkari prevents Demikovic from moving into mount.
Punkkari is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Demikovic landing a few strikes.
Demikovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Punkkari down.
Demikovic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Punkkari is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demikovic cracks Punkkari with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Demikovic immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Punkkari is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Demikovic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Demikovic!
Nicolai Demikovic is the new heavyweight champion!
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FIGHT
RATING
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