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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronny Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ol Bastard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy's entrance music is Everclear - The BOYs are back in town. A fine choice. Bastard has chosen Ol' Dirty Bastard - Brooklyn Zoo as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
9 - 0 - 1 |
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168 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
9 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Ronny Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ol Bastard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastard throws a hook but Boy blocks it.
Boy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bastard.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Bastard lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Ronny Boy has been cut.
Bastard lands with a nice combination. Boy backs away looking to recover.
Ol Bastard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.
Boy looks to land a right hand but Bastard moved out of range.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Boy avoids the body shot from Bastard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bastard.
Bastard moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Bastard misses.
Boy moves into the clinch.
Bastard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bastard throws a hook but Boy avoids it easily.
Bastard misses with a hook.
Boy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Boy is looking to advance position but Bastard has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Boy tries to reverse the position but Bastard maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard unloads with some shots from mount but Boy bucks and avoids them well.
Boy is looking to get to half guard.
Bastard looking to finish with strikes here!
Bastard putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bastard moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Boy has worked his arm free - good work by Boy!
Bastard throws a strike aimed at the side of Boy's head but Boy avoids it well.
Boy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boy is looking to improve his position.
Bastard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boy controls Bastard momentarily but Bastard frees himself.
Bastard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastard tries to free his leg and advance position but Boy is retaining full guard.
Boy lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bastard!
Boy looking to ground and pound but Bastard is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastard wants to hold on but Boy pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Boy fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Boy goes for an armbar but Bastard turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bastard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bastard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bastard trying to control the position from guard on top but Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ol Bastard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ronny Boy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bastard throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Bastard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
Bastard misses the shot to the body.
Bastard misses with a double jab.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Bastard misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy closes the distance and clinches up with Bastard, looking for a takedown. Boy pushes Bastard against the cage but Bastard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bastard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bastard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard looks to land a right hand but Boy moved out of range.
Boy avoids the body shot from Bastard.
Bastard misses with an uppercut. Boy saw that one coming.
Bastard lands a jab-cross combination.
Bastard throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bastard fails to land with a series of punches.
Ol Bastard is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boy fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronny Boy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bastard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Boy.
Boy gets a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard wants to get back to full guard but Boy has passed into side control.
Bastard tries to lock up and control but Boy gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bastard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bastard trying to hold on to Boy's head to control him but Boy postures up.
Boy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boy is looking for a kimura but Bastard is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boy to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastard tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg.
Bastard trying to control here.
Boy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bastard shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Boy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Boy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Boy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Boy gets full guard.
Boy controls Bastard momentarily but Bastard frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boy controls Bastard momentarily but Bastard frees himself.
Boy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bastard thows a big elbow that misses.
Bastard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boy wants to sweep here but Bastard controlling him for the moment.
Bastard trying to control but Boy is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bastard throws a shot from downtown. Boy moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ol Bastard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ronny Boy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Bastard.
Boy slips a jab and a cross from Bastard.
Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Boy tries to score a body lock takedown but Bastard shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Boy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bastard misses with a straight left.
Boy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boy tries for a takedown but Bastard sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bastard thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A jab from Bastard does it's job there.
Boy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bastard.
Boy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bastard.
Bastard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bastard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Bastard misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A swing and a miss from Bastard.
Bastard needs to keep his hands up - Boy had a free shot at his head there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastard misses with the combination.
Bastard throws an overhand right that lands on Boy's shoulder, as Boy tries to avoid the shot.
Boy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bastard's guard.
Bastard wants to sweep but no luck.
Boy looking to pass the guard.
Boy is looking to work some ground and pound but Bastard has wrist control.
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bastard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bastard lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy wants to control but Bastard is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boy preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Ronny Boy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bastard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boy defends it well.
Bastard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bastard lands with a punch from half guard.
Ronny Boy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bastard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastard.
Boy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Boy.
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.
Bastard drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Boy dives on top into guard.
Boy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ol Bastard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bastard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bastard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boy throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bastard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Boy.
Boy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ol Bastard.
I've got Bastard 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ol Bastard!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Neville Champman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reima Maansiirto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reima Maansiirto has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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22
161 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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25
162 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Neville Champman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Reima Maansiirto!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maansiirto wants to clinch.
Maansiirto is trying hard to land a takedown here. Champman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Maansiirto with that takedown attempt.
Maansiirto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Maansiirto swings around for an armbar but Champman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Maansiirto's guard.
Maansiirto has his foot on Champman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Champman works his way back into a safe position though.
Champman stays in close to Maansiirto's body and controls the position.
Maansiirto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Maansiirto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Maansiirto looking for a guillotine here but Champman defends easily.
Champman controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Maansiirto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Champman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Champman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maansiirto working for a triangle but Champman defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Champman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maansiirto is keeping the position for now.
Maansiirto is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maansiirto looks gassed!
Maansiirto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Champman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Champman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maansiirto keeping full guard, as Champman tries to pass.
Champman pushes down on Maansiirto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Champman controlling the pace.
Maansiirto tries to roll over but Champman keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Champman is controlling the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maansiirto manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Champman wants to pass the guard but Maansiirto is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Champman is working hard here to advance position.
Champman stands and throws Maansiirto's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maansiirto is letting Champman control him for a moment.
Champman trying to control the action but Maansiirto is working from the bottom.
Maansiirto trying to remain calm as Champman controls from the top position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Maansiirto fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Neville Champman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Maansiirto.
Champman tries to close the distance and clinch but Maansiirto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Champman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Horrible takedown by Champman or perhaps it was just good defense by Maansiirto which made him look bad.
Maansiirto defending well as Champman loads up on a big left hand.
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 Neville Champman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Maansiirto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Champman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Champman pulls Maansiirto in to control the position.
Maansiirto wants to control from the top but Champman keeps moving.
Maansiirto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Champman kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Maansiirto drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Champman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Maansiirto has Champman in his guard.
Maansiirto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Champman is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman wants to control from the top but Maansiirto keeps moving.
Champman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Maansiirto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Champman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Champman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Maansiirto keeping moving, preventing Champman from controlling successfully.
Champman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Maansiirto is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Champman slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Champman passes Maansiirto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maansiirto tries to roll over but Champman keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Champman seems content to control.
Maansiirto is pressing down on Champman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Maansiirto is trying to control the position but Champman postures up.
Champman wants to control from the top but Maansiirto keeps moving.
Maansiirto can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Champman controls the pace.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Champman has a takedown stuffed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirto shoots and misses
and Champman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Champman breaks the clinch.
Maansiirto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Champman has Maansiirto pushed against the cage.
Champman tries to stall but Maansiirto uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Champman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maansiirto.
Maansiirto tries to pull guard but Champman holds him up against the cage and eventually Maansiirto drops back down to his feet.
Champman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Maansiirto gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Maansiirto blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Champman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maansiirto tries to pull guard but Champman won't allow it.
Neville Champman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reima Maansiirto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirto successfully pulls guard.
Maansiirto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Champman stacks Maansiirto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Champman!
Maansiirto gets back to half guard.
Maansiirto is looking to improve his position.
Maansiirto is trying to stand.
Maansiirto is breathing heavily.
Champman wants to take a breather but Maansiirto is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Maansiirto wants to control but Champman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Champman is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Neville Champman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Maansiirto throws a combination that misses
and Champman counters with a nice body kick.
Maansiirto clinches but Champman breaks the clinch
so Champman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Champman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Champman pushing down on Maansiirto's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Maansiirto wants to get back to full guard.
Maansiirto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Champman pulls his head out easily.
Champman content to control rather than advance.
Maansiirto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champman seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Maansiirto for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Neville Champman just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Champman throws a hook but Maansiirto avoids it easily.
Maansiirto ducks under a wild hook from Champman.
Maansiirto wants to clinch up but Champman keeps it at a distance.
Champman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maansiirto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maansiirto darts in trying to clinch
and Champman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Champman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Champman is looking to take a break and control but Maansiirto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirto is looking to improve his position.
Champman working the head and body with strikes.
Champman is taking a breather. Maansiirto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maansiirto wants to control but Champman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Champman is controlling the pace.
Maansiirto is refusing to be controlled, as Champman sits in half guard.
Maansiirto actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Maansiirto gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Champman counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Champman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Champman wants a takedown but no success here.
Champman gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Maansiirto looking for subs off his back but Champman has passed one foot through into half guard.
Champman is controlling the pace.
Reima Maansiirto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maansiirto wants to get back to his feet.
Maansiirto trying to hold on to Champman's head to control him but Champman postures up.
Maansiirto wants to get back to full guard.
Champman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maansiirto tries to roll over but Champman keeps him under control.
Champman is taking a breather. Maansiirto says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Neville Champman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Champman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Champman 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Champman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Jojo III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baeumer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jojo III's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Joey Joe Joe Jr Shabadoo. Baeumer has chosen Die Prinzen - Deutschland as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 lbs
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223 lbs
8 - 6 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joey Jojo III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Baeumer!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jojo III shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baeumer as he jumps to the side.
Jojo III tries for a takedown but Baeumer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jojo III drives through and clinches with Baeumer against the cage.
Jojo III crunches a lovely knee into Baeumer's ribcage.
Jojo III trying to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jojo III.
A knee to the head by Jojo III.
Baeumer is looking to break free of the clinch but Jojo III has double underhooks.
Jojo III tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jojo III misses with a knee strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jojo III.
Jojo III is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Baeumer looks gassed!
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!
Jojo III lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baeumer.
Nice elbow from Jojo III.
Baeumer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jojo III unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jojo III.
Jojo III lands an elbow that stopped Baeumer in his tracks for a moment.
Jojo III using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jojo III working Baeumer over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jojo III working Baeumer over with knees to the body.
Jojo III tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jojo III misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Baeumer.
Jojo III landing knees to the body.
Jojo III crunches a lovely knee into Baeumer's ribcage.
Baeumer takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jojo III misses with a knee to the head.
Jojo III putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Baeumer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jojo III tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Baeumer avoids it.
Jojo III lands a nice elbow.
Jojo III lands an elbow that stopped Baeumer in his tracks for a moment.
Baeumer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jojo III utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jojo III lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jojo III creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baeumer's defenses.
Jojo III throws a knee to the head but misses.
Baeumer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Baeumer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III dives in and grabs Baeumer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Baeumer pushes down on Jojo III's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Jojo III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Baeumer. No joy for Jojo III on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jojo III.
Jojo III looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Baeumer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jojo III throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jojo III throws a leg kick but Baeumer moved away.
Jojo III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baeumer as he avoids it easily.
Baeumer misses with an uppercut. Jojo III saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jojo III.
Jab, jab by Jojo III - just one landing.
Jojo III will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Baeumer misses.
Jojo III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III wants to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Baeumer. No joy for Jojo III on that attempt.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Baeumer and Jojo III goes tumbling to the canvas! Baeumer follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
It looks like Joey Jojo III has been cut.
Baeumer controlling the action here.
Jojo III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Baeumer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jojo III with the active half guard here but Baeumer passes nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III is looking to regain half guard here but Baeumer keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baeumer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jojo III keeps working.
The referee asks Baeumer politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Baeumer prefers to stall for the moment though.
Baeumer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jojo III. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jojo III tries to improve position but can't.
Jojo III is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Baeumer off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jojo III is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Baeumer is defending well though. Jojo III let's go of the attempt for now.
Jojo III is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Baeumer knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Baeumer for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Jojo III dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Jojo III's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jojo III tries to clinch but Baeumer moves out of range.
Jojo III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jojo III misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jojo III shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jojo III was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jojo III pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Jojo III goes for an armbar but Baeumer turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Baeumer.
Jojo III will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jojo III is looking for a triangle but Baeumer pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jojo III looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baeumer is one step ahead there.
Jojo III throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Baeumer escapes and throws Jojo III's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baeumer wants to control but Jojo III is keeping him busy.
Jojo III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baeumer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jojo III is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baeumer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jojo III tries to get to full guard but Baeumer has control of the leg.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jojo III manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baeumer tries to free his leg and advance position but Jojo III is retaining full guard.
Baeumer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jojo III working for a triangle but Baeumer defends it easily.
Jojo III 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.
Jojo III working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Baeumer has passed into half guard!
Baeumer trying to control from half guard but Jojo III is working away.
Jojo III is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jojo III looking for submissions off his back.
Jojo III tries to roll over but Baeumer keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Jojo III connects with a high kick.
Jojo III looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baeumer is fending him off so far but Jojo III persists. Nope, Baeumer circles away and we're back to standing.
Jojo III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jojo III shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Baeumer as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Jojo III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jojo III.
Joey Jojo III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jojo III scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jojo III misses with a takedown attempt - Baeumer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jojo III just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Jojo III dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joey Jojo III's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Baeumer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baeumer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jojo III. That one must have hurt.
Baeumer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jojo III will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jojo III uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baeumer.
Jojo III moves in looking to clinch but Baeumer pushes him off.
Jojo III shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jojo III tries to close the distance and clinch but Baeumer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jojo III tries to clinch up.
Jojo III shoots in and drives through. Baeumer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joey Jojo III. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jojo III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Baeumer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jojo III throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Jojo III does no damage.
Jojo III uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baeumer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baeumer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jojo III stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Baeumer misses with a wild body shot.
Jojo III wants to clinch up but Baeumer keeps it at a distance.
Baeumer misses with an uppercut. Jojo III saw that one coming.
Jojo III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jojo III shoots in but Baeumer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Baeumer misses with a looping left.
Baeumer scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Baeumer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baeumer throws a hook to the side of Jojo III's head but Jojo III sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baeumer swats away the attempt to clinch by Jojo III.
Donk. Baeumer catches Jojo III right on the button with a cross.
Baeumer digs a good hook to Jojo III's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baeumer drops his shoulder and cracks Jojo III with a huge uppercut! Jojo III goes down! Can Baeumer finish him?
Jojo III is rocked!
Jojo III is looking to sweep but instead, Baeumer has passed into half guard.
Oh Jojo III is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jojo III trying to get back to full guard but Baeumer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Jojo III really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jojo III seems to have got his legs back now.
Jojo III is bucking up trying to escape but Baeumer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jojo III is looking to get to half guard.
Jojo III slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jojo III tries to roll over but Baeumer keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jojo III is trying to stand up here but Baeumer is controlling him well.
Jojo III is trying to get back to full guard.
Jojo III wants to sweep but Baeumer has passed to side control!
Jojo III manages to work his way to half guard, despite Baeumer's best efforts.
Joey Jojo III is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jojo III is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jojo III moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jojo III has his foot on Baeumer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Baeumer works his way back into a safe position though.
Jojo III is trying to control the position but Baeumer postures up.
Jojo III escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Baeumer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Baeumer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Paul Baeumer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jojo III manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Baeumer manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Baeumer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jojo III has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Jojo III!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Redd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janne Jakoavain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redd comes into the arena with We Will Rock You blaring out of the sound system. Jake Redd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Janne Jakoavain's chin.
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183 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Redd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Janne Jakoavain!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redd shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Redd preventing the sweep.
Redd wants to control from the top but Jakoavain keeps moving.
Redd throws and elbow that misses. Jakoavain uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Redd's guard. Nice move by Jakoavain!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Redd has a closed guard, preventing Jakoavain from standing up.
Redd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jakoavain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Redd has his foot on Jakoavain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jakoavain works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jakoavain defends it easily.
Redd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jakoavain has picked Redd up and slammed him! Redd can't keep hold of the triangle and Jakoavain manages to pass to side control!
Redd is trying to work for a sweep but Jakoavain has mounted him!
Jakoavain takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Redd tries to reverse the position but Jakoavain maintains control.
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.
Jakoavain trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Redd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Redd is working to get back to half guard.
Redd is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Jakoavain tries to control but Redd wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd working to try and regain half guard.
Jakoavain tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Redd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Redd shoots in for a double leg but Jakoavain sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Redd shoots in but Jakoavain avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Redd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jakoavain's waist but Jakoavain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Redd off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jakoavain is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jakoavain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Redd.
Jakoavain 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.
Redd thows a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd looking to sit in guard and control but Jakoavain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Redd looking for subs off his back but Jakoavain has passed one foot through into half guard.
Redd has a hand on Jakoavain's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jakoavain takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Redd tries to reverse the position but Jakoavain maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jakoavain tries to control but Redd wriggling away.
Redd is trying desperately to improve position.
Jakoavain controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain trying to control but Redd is having none of it.
Redd is looking to improve his position but Jakoavain isn't that keen on the idea.
Jakoavain controlling from the full mount.
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.
Jakoavain prevents Redd from getting the reversal.
Jakoavain can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Redd is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Jakoavain has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Janne Jakoavain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Redd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Redd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jakoavain defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Redd.
Redd tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jakoavain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redd somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Redd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Redd takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
Redd shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Redd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jakoavain is fending him off so far but Redd persists. Nope, Jakoavain circles away and we're back to standing.
Jakoavain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Jake Redd has been cut.
Jakoavain throws a series of punches but Redd avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jakoavain thuds his right hand into Redd's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jakoavain keeps the fight on the outside.
Redd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Redd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jakoavain as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jakoavain has managed to clinch.
Jakoavain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jakoavain pushes Redd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jakoavain lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jakoavain.
Jakoavain cracks Redd with a nice body shot.
A short right from Jakoavain.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jakoavain - that landed with a thud.
Jakoavain is leaning against Redd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jakoavain lands with a left to the head.
Jakoavain managing to block the knees to the body from Redd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jakoavain.
A right hook to the body lands for Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands a body punch.
Redd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jakoavain just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jakoavain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike.
Jakoavain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jakoavain lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jakoavain.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands a nice uppercut.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike.
Jakoavain gets through Redd's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jakoavain presses Redd against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Jakoavain on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike.
Jakoavain lands a shot to the body.
Jakoavain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Redd backwards.
Jakoavain lands with a right to the head.
Jakoavain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jakoavain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jakoavain is working Redd over against the cage.
Jakoavain lands a body punch.
Redd missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Jakoavain.
Nice body punch from Jakoavain - that landed with a thud.
Jakoavain lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jakoavain lands a left hand.
Janne Jakoavain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jakoavain scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jakoavain is leaning against Redd and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jakoavain scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jakoavain scores with a hook to the body.
Redd tries to pull guard but Jakoavain holds him up against the cage and eventually Redd drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from Jakoavain.
A body shot lands from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jakoavain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redd backwards.
Jakoavain lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jakoavain lands with a right to the head.
A short body shot lands from Jakoavain as the two fighters clinch.
Jakoavain lands with a left to the head.
Jakoavain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good body shot from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands a body punch.
Redd takes a shot to the head.
Jakoavain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jakoavain creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jakoavain works on Redd's body with a couple of short punches.
Jakoavain throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jakoavain lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Jakoavain on the inside.
Jakoavain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain lands a hook that snaps the head of Redd backwards.
Jakoavain lands with a light punch inside.
Jakoavain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good body shot from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain pushes Redd back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Redd takes a shot to the head.
Jakoavain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jakoavain lands with a right to the head.
Jakoavain digs a right hand underneath Redd's ribcage. Redd let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Redd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jakoavain scores with a shot to the side of Redd's head.
Redd tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jakoavain just stands there and leans against the cage.
Redd fails to pull guard.
Redd using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jakoavain lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Jakoavain.
Redd missing with knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jakoavain.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot in the inside from Jakoavain.
Jakoavain throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redds head.
Redd working Jakoavain over with knees to the body.
Jakoavain blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jakoavain lands a nice shot to the body.
Jakoavain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Janne Jakoavain comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jakoavain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janne Jakoavain!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Totoy Bato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying David's choice of entrance music: Eluveitie - Calling The Rain. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Totoy Bato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark David!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bato lands the left hand.
David throws out a powerful jab.
David doesn't manage to clinch there - Bato circles away.
David tries to clinch but Bato is having none of it.
Bato swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mark David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bato misses with an uppercut.
Bato chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before David can pounce on him.
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!
David is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
David shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. David showed some decent athleticism there.
Bato is trying to get back to full guard.
David missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
David wants to control but Bato is keeping him busy.
David with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bato tries to roll over but David keeps him under control.
Bato actively working from the bottom here.
Bato might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David throwing shots but Bato is blocking nicely.
David controlling the action here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
David misses with an uppercut. Bato saw that one coming.
A nice combination there by David.
It looks like Totoy Bato has been cut.
David scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bato doesn't seem bothered though.
Bato cracks David with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bato changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Totoy Bato is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
David misses the shot to the body.
Bato looks to score with a jab to the body but David is just out of range.
David loads up on a big right hand but Bato slips the punch.
Bato lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
David looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
David misses with a takedown attempt - Bato sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Bato. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bato.
Bato cracks David with an open hand slap.
David shoots in for a double leg but Bato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bato works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
David is rocked!
Bato fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops David to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! David looks to clinch but Bato throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! David taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Totoy Bato!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bret Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gilbert Schilt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hart might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Sharpshooter. The crowd seem to be enjoying Schilt's choice of entrance music: Broodje Bakpao - New kids on the block. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bret Hart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gilbert Schilt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schilt closes the distance and clinches.
Hart lands a nice knee to the body.
Hart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Schilt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hart steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schilt.
Schilt swings for the body but Hart moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hart.
Schilt looks to land a left hand but Hart moved out of range nicely.
Hart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schilt is trying to defend but Hart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Schilt kicks off Hart and gets to his feet.
Schilt misses with a wild body shot.
Schilt throws a looping overhand right but Hart ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Schilt misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
Hart sizes up Schilt with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hart slips under a jab from Schilt.
Hart fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Schilt misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hart.
Hart throws a big shot that misses.
Schilt throws a shot from downtown. Hart moves away and avoids it.
Schilt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt throws out a powerful jab.
Schilt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Schilt stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schilt wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart shoots in and drives through. Schilt sprawls well.
Schilt throws a big shot that misses.
Hart misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schilt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hart misses with a low kick.
Schilt misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Schilt.
Schilt takes a swing at Hart's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilt scores with a nice right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hart.
Schilt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schilt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schilt avoids the body shot from Hart.
Hart looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hart shoots in but Schilt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schilt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hart.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart avoids the body shot from Schilt.
Hart shoots in for a takedown but Schilt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hart takes a swing at Schilt's ribcage but misses.
Hart shoots in but no luck this time.
Schilt throws a hook to the side of Hart's head but Hart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hart misses with a looping right.
Gilbert Schilt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hart shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schilt pinned against the cage. Schilt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hart misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Schilt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schilt throws a jab but it's blocked by Hart.
Hart walks into a stiff left hand from Schilt.
Hart avoids the body shot from Schilt.
A swing and a miss from Schilt.
Schilt thows a body shot but no joy.
Schilt staying out of range there.
Schilt throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schilt misses with a wild body shot.
Hart feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart wants to control from the top but Schilt keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schilt looking for a sweep. Not yet Schilt, not yet.
Schilt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hart stays in close to Schilt's body and controls the position.
Hart trying to control the position from guard on top but Schilt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schilt wants to stand but Hart is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Schilt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Schilt throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
Schilt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hart.
Schilt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hart throws a body punch but Schilt moves out of range.
Schilt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters circling - Hart throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Schilt.
Hart blocks a jab.
Hart misses with a shot to the body
and Schilt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hart avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schilt lands a lovely overhand right.
Schilt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart avoids the head kick by Schilt.
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown. Schilt tries to sprawl out of it but Hart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Schilt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hart misses with an uppercut.
Hart lands with a hook. Schilt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Schilt connects with a jab.
Hart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schilt throws a low kick, looking for Hart's leg but Hart calmly moves out of range.
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.
Schilt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Schilt tries to bum rush Hart with a series of wild strikes but Hart uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Schilt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schilt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schilt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hart.
Schilt tries to clinch but Hart moves out of range.
Schilt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Schilt!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schilt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hart decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schilt's guard.
Schilt wants to stand but Hart is controlling the position.
Hart postures up in Schilt's guard and throws a big left but Schilt blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Schilt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Hart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Schilt misses with a combination
and Hart counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schilt won't be happy with that.
Hart lands a few punches from side control.
Schilt is trying to control Hart's posture but Hart avoids it.
Schilt is looking for a sweep.
Hart tries to advance to mount but Schilt denies him.
You can see the frustration on Schilt's face as Hart controls the position.
Schilt struggling a bit here.
Schilt wants to get back to his feet.
Hart tries for a kimura but Schilt is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt pushes Hart away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hart gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Schilt slips a jab from Hart.
Hart fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Schilt cracks a nice hook into Hart's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schilt tries to clinch
and Hart counters with a stiff right hand.
Schilt lands with a nice combination. Hart backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Bret Hart has been cut.
Schilt is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hart misses with a body punch
and Schilt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schilt works Hart's body with a nice hook.
Schilt lands a nice looking body shot.
Gilbert Schilt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schilt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hart's head backwards.
Schilt lands a jab to Hart's midsection.
Schilt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Schilt scores with the left hand. Hart knows he should have avoided that one.
Hart takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good standup being displayed there by Schilt as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schilt misses with a body shot
and Hart counters with a single leg into guard. Schilt didn't expect that.
Schilt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hart looking to sit in guard and control but Schilt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hart wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Schilt is now in half guard.
Schilt escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart stuffs the takedown.
Schilt swinging wilding here.
Hart lands with a shot to the body.
Schilt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hart scores a takedown into full mount!
Schilt somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Schilt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hart.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Schilt really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bret Hart's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schilt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hart throws out the jab.
Nice body punch from Schilt.
Schilt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hart moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hart is looking to clinch.
Hart smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hart moves forwards but Schilt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Schilt misses with an uppercut. Hart saw that one coming.
Schilt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hart on the side of the head.
Schilt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hart looking to sit in guard and control but Schilt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schilt gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice jab there from Hart.
Hart shoots in for a double leg but Schilt sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schilt.
Hart fails to land the takedown.
Schilt lands a two punch combo.
Schilt stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bret Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schilt.
Hart lands a jab.
Schilt throws a right hand that Hart ducks under and follows up with a left that Hart also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart punishes Schilt's body with a nice straight punch.
Schilt misses with a series of wild punches.
Gilbert Schilt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hart avoids the body shot from Schilt.
Danga de danga de dang - Schilt scores with a four punch combination!
Hart loads up on a big right hand but Schilt slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Schilt.
Hart thumps Schilt with a low kick.
Schilt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hart is just out of range.
Hart just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schilt throws a hook but Hart blocks it.
Hart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Schilt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hart looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hart thows a left - swing and a miss!
Schilt throws a body kick that misses.
Hart misses with a wild body shot.
Schilt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart misses with a hook to the body
and Schilt moves into the clinch.
Hart tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hart struggles to land a body shot inside as Schilt controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gilbert Schilt dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bret Hart's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Hart 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schilt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hart manages to avoid it.
Schilt misses with a double jab
and Hart counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Schilt is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Schilt keeping full guard, as Hart tries to pass.
Schilt pushes Hart off and scrambles back to his feet.
Schilt slaps away a takedown attempt from Hart, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schilt defending well as Hart loads up on a big left hand.
Schilt blocks a jab.
Schilt scores with a shot to the body.
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.
Hart changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Schilt tries to avoid it but Hart manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Schilt to the ground. Schilt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hart takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schilt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hart.
Hart throws a jab but it's blocked by Schilt.
Hart takes a swing at Schilt's ribcage but misses.
Schilt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schilt scores with a punch to the head.
Hart is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hart throws a lazy head kick
and Schilt makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hart really felt that one!
Hart on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hart with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Schilt to score with a decent uppercut.
Schilt tests Hart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hart is rocked!
Schilt works Hart's body with a nice hook.
Schilt connects with a right hand. Hart shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart dodges the punch combination from Schilt.
Schilt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hart doesn't seem bothered though.
Schilt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Schilt scores with a one two! Hart had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Schilt cracks Hart with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oh Hart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schilt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Schilt seems to be stalking Hart here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastatic head kick! Hart drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 5, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gilbert Schilt!
Gilbert Schilt is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erik Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is FlipSyde - Champion . A fine choice. Mir has chosen Sub-Mission as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Mir!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams checks a low kick from Mir.
Mir lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams leaves Mir with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mir tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Mir tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mir doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Mir closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mir lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mir stops Williams from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mir has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mir preventing the sweep.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mir controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mir looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Mir looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Mir lands a body shot.
Mir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Mir persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Mir lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mir with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mir fails with the takedown.
Erik Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Mir.
Mir uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Mir drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mir throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mir softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Mir throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mir has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mir misses with some punches.
Mir scores with a hook to the body.
Mir goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Mir drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mir throws an elbow but misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mir.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Mir's takedown attempt.
Mir misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams thows a leg kick but Mir checks it
and Mir counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mir.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir thows a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mir is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mir is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Mir wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mir keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Williams wants to control the pace but Mir is squirming around nicely.
Mir wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Mir looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Mir is having none of it.
Mir regains half guard.
Mir is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is pressing down on Mir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mir is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mir moves into full guard.
Williams is looking to stand up but Mir won't let him.
Mir is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Mir.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mir showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mir looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Mir persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Mir. Mir gets slowly back to his feet.
Mir does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mir has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mir there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mir shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Erik Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Mir.
Williams lands a jab to Mir's midsection.
Mir takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Williams misses.
Williams misses the jab.
Mir takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mir checks a low kick from Williams.
Mir throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Mir looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mir is defended easily by Williams.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mir.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams thows a leg kick but Mir checks it
and Mir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mir staying out of range there.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Williams takes a swing at Mir's ribcage but misses.
Mir moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Mir feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mir postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mir off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Mir slips the punch.
Mir drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mir trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Mir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams jabs Mir right on the nose. Mir blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Mir shoots in.
Erik Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erik Williams clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mir scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Mir decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mir from controlling successfully.
Williams is trying to control the position but Mir postures up.
Mir postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mir, into his guard.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mir is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Williams is pushing down on Mir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mir is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mir is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is pressing down on Mir's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mir is holding on for now.
Mir trying to control but Williams postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mir looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mir is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Mir is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is really struggling to control Mir but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mir holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mir has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A big left from Williams misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Mir makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Williams really felt that one!
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mir manages to avoid it.
Mir shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Mir was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mir looking for a guillotine from mount but Williams is having none of it.
Mir is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is in a horrible position here. Mir smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Mir unloads with some shots from mount but Williams bucks and avoids them well.
Williams can't escape the position.
Williams blocking the ground and pound.
Cain Mir has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mir looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mir dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mir thumps Williams with a low kick.
Mir throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mir throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams tries to score with a low kick but Mir moves his leg out of the way.
Mir attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mir throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mir manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Mir clinches with his opponent.
Mir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Mir has double underhooks.
Mir slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Mir - that landed with a thud.
Mir lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mir turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mir manages to end up in side control.
Mir throwing shots but missing, from side control.
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.
Williams parries the strikes from Mir easily there. Mir is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Williams to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mir scoring with punches and elbows.
Mir is putting a hurting on Williams here, landing some big shots from side control.
Williams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Mir.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.
Mir works to advance to full mount. Williams defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Mir in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
A nice elbow there by Mir.
Mir working the ground and pound effectively.
Williams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mir throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Williams because Mir loaded up on that one.
Mir controlling the pace for now.
Mir connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williams avoids a series of strikes thrown by Mir.
Mir throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Williams because Mir loaded up on that one.
Mir controlling the position easily from mount.
Mir has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mir working the ground and pound effectively.
Mir tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mir looking to finish Williams with some ground and pound. This is bad for Williams!
Mir with shots to the head and body - Williams looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mir lands a big shot there that rocks Williams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Williams blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Mir comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mir has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:48
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 46:48
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 46:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Mir!
Cain Mir is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Blaze Hastings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhomboid Goatcabin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hastings might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blazin Hazen - Avarage Homeboy. Goatcabin has chosen Selfishly Irritating as his entrance music. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Blaze Hastings!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rhomboid Goatcabin!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Goatcabin is defended easily by Hastings.
Hastings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hastings misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goatcabin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Goatcabin wants to clinch.
Goatcabin blocks a head kick by Hastings.
Goatcabin shoots in for a takedown but Hastings shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hastings keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blaze Hastings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhomboid Goatcabin.
Goatcabin throws a nice looking combination but Hastings bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hastings scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hastings tries to move to mount but Goatcabin blocks the move with his legs.
Hastings looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Goatcabin is avoiding damage well.
Hastings decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Goatcabin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goatcabin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hastings is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Goatcabin is controlling him well.
Hastings struggling a bit here.
Goatcabin tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Goatcabin is putting a hurting on Hastings here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hastings is trying to buck Goatcabin off.
Goatcabin lands some shots froms side control.
Hastings tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goatcabin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hastings is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Goatcabin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Goatcabin throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Goatcabin throws a strike aimed at the side of Hastings's head but Hastings avoids it well.
Hastings is looking to regain half guard here but Goatcabin keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hastings lunges at Goatcabin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Goatcabin's hand.
Hastings connects with a looping right hand.
Hastings avoids the body shot from Goatcabin.
Goatcabin scores a takedown into full mount!
Goatcabin punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goatcabin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goatcabin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goatcabin landing shots from mount.
Hastings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hastings wants to control but Goatcabin is having none of it.
Goatcabin fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Goatcabin landing strikes from the mount and Hastings is in trouble!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goatcabin punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hastings slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hastings looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goatcabin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hastings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goatcabin stands up over Hastings, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Goatcabin stands up over Hastings, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hastings is on top in guard.
Hastings would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hastings prevents Goatcabin from getting back to his feet.
Hastings sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Goatcabin's guard.
Hastings prevents Goatcabin from improving his position.
Hastings not doing much here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rhomboid Goatcabin will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Goatcabin is looking to clinch but Hastings is avoiding it.
Goatcabin dives in and grabs Hastings's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hastings pushes down on Goatcabin's head and hops out.
Goatcabin misses with a takedown attempt - Hastings sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Goatcabin misses with a double jab
and Hastings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Hastings catches Goatcabin right on the button with a cross.
Hastings slips a jab and a cross from Goatcabin.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hastings.
Goatcabin is rocked!
Goatcabin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hastings counters with a right hand to the body.
Blaze Hastings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rhomboid Goatcabin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goatcabin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hastings sprawls well. Hastings wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Goatcabin gets slowly back to his feet.
Goatcabin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hastings dips to his left and cracks Goatcabin with an uppercut!
Goatcabin is still on wobbly legs! Can Hastings finish him?
Hastings cracks Goatcabin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goatcabin is breathing heavily.
Hastings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hastings walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Goatcabin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Hastings swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Goatcabin's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blaze Hastings!
Blaze Hastings retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clifton Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Repetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David Repetto is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clifton Barnes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, David Repetto!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Repetto.
Repetto lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A combination from Repetto does no damage.
Repetto throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Repetto connects with a jab.
Barnes slips under a jab.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Repetto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Repetto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Repetto!
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes dives in and grabs Repetto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Repetto pushes down on Barnes's head and hops out.
Repetto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes slips a jab and a cross from Repetto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Repetto, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Repetto.
Repetto throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Repetto.
Repetto misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Repetto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Repetto stalks Barnes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Barnes's face. Barnes staggers backwards, shaken.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes shoots in for a double leg but Repetto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Repetto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes slips under a jab from Repetto.
Repetto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Repetto is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Barnes had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good standup being displayed there by Repetto as he connects with a hook.
Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Barnes. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Repetto throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Repetto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Repetto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Repetto.
Repetto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Repetto throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Repetto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repetto lands a with a good body shot.
Repetto throws a right hand that Barnes ducks under and follows up with a left that Barnes also avoids with ease.
Repetto connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Repetto gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Barnes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Repetto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Repetto pulls Barnes in close to his closed guard and prevents Barnes from doing any damage or advancing position.
Repetto looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repetto wants to sweep but no luck.
Barnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Barnes wants to pass the guard but Repetto is keeping the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Barnes looks for a takedown but Repetto sprawls well.
Repetto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Repetto's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes tries to free his leg and advance position but Repetto is retaining full guard.
Barnes is looking to work some ground and pound but Repetto has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Repetto dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Repetto.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Repetto as he jumps to the side.
Repetto scores with a punch to the head.
Repetto lands a nice shot to the body.
David Repetto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Repetto throws a series of strikes that have Barnes backpedaling.
Repetto lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into rage.
Repetto looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Repetto lands with a shot to the body.
Repetto scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Barnes shoots in and bounces Repetto off the cage to secure the takedown 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!
Repetto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Repetto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Repetto wants to sweep but no luck.
Repetto trying to control the position.
Barnes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barnes trying to control but Repetto is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Repetto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Repetto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Repetto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes tries to clinch up.
Repetto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes blocks a jab.
David Repetto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Repetto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Repetto misses with the combination.
Repetto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Barnes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Repetto scores with a nice strike.
Repetto scores with a body shot.
A punch combination from Repetto misses.
Repetto slaps away a takedown attempt from Barnes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Repetto lands.
Barnes avoids the body shot from Repetto.
Repetto connects with a crisp jab.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Repetto but Repetto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Repetto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repetto cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Repetto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Repetto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Repetto stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
Repetto scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes shoots for a takedown but Repetto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Repetto scores with the left hand. Barnes knows he should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Repetto checks a leg kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Repetto. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Repetto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnes in his tracks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Repetto lands a with a good body shot.
Repetto's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Repetto duly obliges.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Repetto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Repetto works over Barnes's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice defenses there by Barnes.
Repetto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Barnes's head backwards.
Barnes fails with a takedown attempt.
Repetto thows a body shot but no joy.
Repetto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Repetto lands a slapping body shot.
Barnes shoots in but Repetto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Repetto lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Repetto stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnes. Barnes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnes dodges the punch combination from Repetto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Repetto.
Barnes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Repetto.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Repetto.
Repetto connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Repetto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Repetto misses with a hook.
Repetto throws a hook but Barnes blocks it.
Barnes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Repetto.
Barnes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Barnes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Repetto.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Repetto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnes.
Repetto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Repetto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Barnes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Repetto counters with a one-two to the body.
Repetto lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Barnes throws a low kick but Repetto avoids it.
Barnes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Repetto counters with a series of strikes. Barnes will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to de liver by Repetto. Beautiful body shot.
Repetto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Repetto lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Repetto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Barnes momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repetto lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
A big right from Repetto misses.
Repetto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice shot by Repetto.
Barnes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Repetto defends it nicely.
Nice body punch from Repetto.
Repetto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barnes manages to avoid it.
David Repetto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Repetto misses with a double jab.
Repetto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Repetto looks to land a combination but Barnes avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repetto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barnes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice shot by Repetto.
Barnes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Repetto is out of range and Barnes settles back down.
The fighters circling - Repetto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Repetto cracks Barnes with an open hand slap.
Nice takedown defense from Repetto. No joy for Barnes on that attempt.
A big left from Repetto misses.
Repetto misses with a hook. Barnes ducked under it nicely.
David Repetto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Repetto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Repetto cracks Barnes with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes fails with the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Repetto really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Repetto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Repetto lands a jab.
Barnes tries for a takedown but Repetto circles away easily
and Repetto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Barnes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Repetto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Barnes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Repetto's waist but Repetto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Barnes off to one side.
Repetto lands with a shot to the body.
Barnes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clifton Barnes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Repetto works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repetto swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Repetto cracks Barnes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Barnes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Repetto.
Repetto digs a good hook to Barnes's body.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Repetto thuds his right hand into Barnes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Repetto throws a series of punches but Barnes moves out of range.
Repetto connects with a crisp jab.
Repetto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Repetto catches Barnes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Repetto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barnes at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes motions for Repetto to come forward. Barnes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Repetto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Barnes shoots and misses
and Repetto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Repetto is fending him off so far but Barnes persists. Nope, Repetto circles away and we're back to standing.
Repetto digs a good body shot into Barnes's ribs.
Jab from Repetto.
Barnes is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Repetto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Repetto misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Barnes or perhaps it was just good defense by Repetto which made him look bad.
Repetto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Repetto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Repetto stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Repetto cracks a nice hook into Barnes's ribs.
Nice shot by Repetto.
Repetto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Repetto lands with a hook. Barnes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Repetto lands a nice looking body shot.
Repetto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Repetto lunges at Barnes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnes's hand.
Barnes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barnes is rocked!
It looks like Clifton Barnes has been cut.
Repetto dances in with a quick combination. Barnes is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Repetto snaps Barnes's head back. Barnes stumbles backwards against the cage. Repetto steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Barnes's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Barnes just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:03 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Repetto!
David Repetto is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between roy bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). bull comes to the cage accompanied by do it. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, roy bull!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Cekada!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cekada pushes bull up against the cage in a clinch.
Cekada keeps the fight in the clinch, despite bull's efforts to push away.
bull wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cekada lands a shot to the body.
Cekada misses with a knee strike.
bull wants to break the clinch but can't.
A hook to the body from Cekada.
bull has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cekada clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cekada is trying to break free.
bull is trying to stick to Cekada's back but Cekada is turning into bull. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in bull's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cekada.
Cekada wants to control from the top but bull keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cekada with a flurry of punches that miss.
bull manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cekada manages to get himself to full guard.
Cekada wants to sweep here but bull controlling him for the moment.
Cekada is trying to keep bull in close.
Cekada is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! bull rolls with it to try and escape but Cekada cranks on the arm and bull is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Cekada!
Boris Cekada is the new lightweight champion!
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