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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bob
vs
Gunn

170 cm
25
167 lbs
3 - 6 - 0

186 cm
23
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Bob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunn keeps the fight on the outside.
Bob fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bob looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gunn avoids the head kick by Bob.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bob circles away quickly and effectively.
Tommy Gunn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob tries to clinch but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn thuds his right hand into Bob's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gunn scores with a decent looking hook.
Bob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bob is looking to clinch but Gunn is avoiding it.
Gunn tests Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Sam Bob has been cut.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Bob looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunn is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Bob is looking to clinch.
Bob gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn lands a with a good body shot.
Bob is breathing heavily.
Bob drops his hands momentarily. Gunn doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Bob staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Bob doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gunn!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ummer Iqbal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iqbal comes to the ring accompanied by Run This Town. Franklin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Under the Knife - Rise Against. Jamie Franklin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Iqbal
vs
Franklin

190 cm
19
150 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
20
162 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ummer Iqbal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Franklin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Franklin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Iqbal is trying to defend but Franklin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Franklin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Iqbal defending well though.
Franklin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Franklin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Franklin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Franklin is working for a kimura here but Iqbal manages to reverse the position and he's now in Franklin's guard.
Iqbal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Iqbal has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Franklin is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Franklin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Iqbal. Iqbal obviously looking to wear him down.
Iqbal swings for the body but Franklin moves out of range.
Iqbal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Iqbal throws a hook but Franklin avoids it easily.

Franklin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Iqbal really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Franklin postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Iqbal wants to get back to his feet but Franklin drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Franklin swings around for an armbar but Iqbal sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Franklin's guard.
Franklin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Iqbal passes Franklin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Iqbal content to control rather than advance.
Franklin is trying to get back to full guard.
Iqbal looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to hold on to Iqbal's head to control him but Iqbal postures up.
Iqbal performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Franklin is controlling Iqbal's position as best he can from this difficult position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Iqbal wants to free his trapped foot but Franklin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iqbal wants to stand up but Franklin has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franklin tries to get to full guard but Iqbal has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamie Franklin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Franklin shoots in but Iqbal avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Iqbal thows a body shot but no joy.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but Iqbal shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iqbal lunges at Franklin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Franklin's hand.

It looks like Jamie Franklin has been cut.
Franklin throws a right and a left that Iqbal avoids nicely.

Iqbal lands a big head kick that sends Franklin tumbling to the mat! Iqbal takes a step backwards and waves Franklin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Franklin is defended easily by Iqbal.
Ummer Iqbal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Franklin.
Iqbal throws a lazy right hand but Franklin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Iqbal throws a shot from downtown. Franklin moves away and avoids it.
Franklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Iqbal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Franklin.
Franklin shoots for a double leg takedown but Iqbal sprawls well. He's pushed Franklin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Franklin throws a right hand that Iqbal ducks under and follows up with a left that Iqbal also avoids with ease.
Iqbal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Iqbal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Iqbal misses the shot to the body.
Franklin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iqbal lands with a thumping leg kick.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
Iqbal just misses with a punch to the body.
Ummer Iqbal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iqbal throws a head kick that misses.
Iqbal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Franklin.
Franklin connects with a crisp jab.
Iqbal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Iqbal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Franklin wants to control from the top but Iqbal keeps moving.
Iqbal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
Franklin won't allow Iqbal to get back to his feet.

Iqbal wriggles free and stands up.
Franklin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ummer Iqbal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franklin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Iqbal.

Franklin 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Franklin postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Franklin throwing strikes but missing.
Iqbal working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franklin trying to control but Iqbal is working from the bottom.
Iqbal is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Franklin is controlling him.
Franklin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Franklin trying to control but Iqbal is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Iqbal tries to land a front kick but Franklin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Iqbal bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Franklin's head backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Franklin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Iqbal tries to clinch but Franklin moves out of range.
Iqbal throws the left hand but Franklin avoids the punch easily.
Iqbal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franklin moves away.
Iqbal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iqbal throws a looping overhand right but Franklin ducks down to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Iqbal blocks the low kick.
Franklin defending well as Iqbal loads up on a big left hand.
Iqbal looks for the body kick but Franklin saw that one coming.
Franklin is looking to slow Iqbal down with leg kicks.
Franklin moves away from the strike by Iqbal.
Franklin slips a jab from Iqbal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Iqbal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.

Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Franklin is taking a breather. Iqbal 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ummer Iqbal dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jamie Franklin'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. This is the final round!

Franklin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Franklin throws and elbow that misses. Iqbal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Franklin's guard. Nice move by Iqbal!
Iqbal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Franklin's guard.
Franklin wants to sweep here but Iqbal controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Franklin is on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iqbal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Iqbal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Franklin throws a big right hand that misses.
Iqbal keeping moving, preventing Franklin from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Franklin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Iqbal misses its intended target.
Franklin keeps the fight on the outside.
Iqbal misses with a kick to the body.
Iqbal throws a head kick but Franklin moves out of range.

Franklin shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Franklin thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

Franklin goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Iqbal is on top in guard.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iqbal trying to control but Franklin is working from the bottom.
Franklin has his hands on Iqbal's head, controlling the position.
Franklin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Iqbal controls the pace.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Iqbal stands up and waves to Franklin to follow him.
Iqbal misses with a low kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iqbal throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Franklin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Iqbal throws a leg kick that is checked

and Franklin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Franklin is looking for a kimura here.
Iqbal looks like he's trying to stand up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Franklin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Franklin 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Franklin!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
43%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Romko Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Jones is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Law
vs
Jones

194 cm
20
283 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
23
270 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Romko Law!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a two punch combination.

Law drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones is not content to let Law control the position.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones is not content to let Law control the position.

Law is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Law wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones misses with a hook. Law ducked under it nicely.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Law slips a straight right by Jones.
Law shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jones pinned against the cage. Jones gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Law.
Law is breathing heavily.
Jones circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Law closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Law preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones wants to control from the top but Law keeps moving.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Law's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Law's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Law has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Law's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romko Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Law pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Law as he jumps to the side.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
Law takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones lands an overhand right.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Law counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jones's guard now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Law is having none of it.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lance Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones scores with a hook to the body. Law takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Law will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws the left hand but Law avoids the punch easily.
Jones thuds his right hand into Law's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones jabs at Law's body.

Jones decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Law keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jones is keen to just control but Law is a slippery customer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to advance position but Law won't allow it.
Law blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Law is defending the position.
Law avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jones.
Law works his way to full guard. Good work.
Law on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Law tries to get out of the position.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Law.
Law ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Law fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Law thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romko Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Law off to one side.
Jones connects with a right hand. Law shakes it off.
Nice shot lands for Jones.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Lance Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Law shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones lands a with a good body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones cracks Law with an open hand slap.
Jones scores with a crisp jab that stopped Law in his tracks.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
enabling Law to counter with a crisp jab.
Law throws a nice looking combination but Jones bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Law slips a jab from Jones.
Law tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lance Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Romko Law is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Law needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Law blocks a jab.
Law shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Jones lands a nice hook to Law's body. Law takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Law does no damage.
Law takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Law's ribs.
Law misses with a takedown
and Jones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Law shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Law at a distance.
Jones connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Law's hands.
Jones misses with a combination

and Law counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.

Law on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
Law with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Law avoids a punch combination nicely.

Law shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Law looking to pass the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Law's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones distracts Law with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Law avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones wants to stand and escape but instead Law has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones wants to stand but Law is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Law lands a couple of digs.
Law missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Romko Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.
Law wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Law throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Law takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

Law moves into the clinch.
Jones can't break the clinch.

Law has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jones clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Law prevents Jones from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Law is trying to work for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones punching from the bottom.

Law is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Law eventually gives up the hold.

Law is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones cracks Law with a good jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Law dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Law bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Law darts in and clinches Jones up against the ropes.
Law tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Law turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jones regains half guard.

Law is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Law throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Romko Law did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Law shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Law tries to roll over but Jones keeps him under control.

Jones stands up and beckons Law to join him on the feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles Law. Law circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Law takes one on the button.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a two punch combo.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Law gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Law doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romko Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jones throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Law on the side of the head.
Jones throws a right hand that Law ducks under and follows up with a left that Law also avoids with ease.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Law shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Law trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Law stops Jones from standing up.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Law lands a couple of elbows.

Jones is working an open guard so Law takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Law shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jones sprawls well. Jones wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Law gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones with a lazy takedown attempt

and Law counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Law decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jones to his feet.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jones throws a series of punches but Law moves out of range.

Law is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Jones's half guard.
Jones misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Jones is trying to stand.
Jones has hold of Law's hands but Law slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Jones is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Law is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Law is controlling him well.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Law darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jones tries to kick Law off but Law keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones wants to control but Law is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Law stops Jones from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Romko Law had his way with Lance Jones in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones with a poor takedown

and Law counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Law.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Law is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Law wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Law landing with the ground and pound.
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.

Law gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Law takes one to the chin there.
Law takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jones swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Law tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A shot to de liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Law on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

Law changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jones looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Law tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.

Law is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Law tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jones's legs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law misses with the ground and pound.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.

Law tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Law has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Law's best efforts.
Jones tries to roll over but Law keeps him under control.

Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jones doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Law ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones with a hook.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Law.
Law cracks Jones with an elbow. That is naaassty.

Law working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Law has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Law wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Law wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.

Law is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Law is controlling him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Romko Law showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Law has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:47
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Romko Law!
Romko Law is the new super heavyweight champion!

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Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Berg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes into the arena with Lützenkirchen - German Kiss blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Berg's choice of entrance music: Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wuzz
vs
Berg

187 cm
21
210 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

185 cm
23
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Berg!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz throws a right hand that Berg ducks under and follows up with a left that Berg also avoids with ease.
Berg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wuzz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wuzz trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wuzz throws a big right hand that misses.
Wuzz trying to control the position from guard on top but Berg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Berg wants to stand up but Wuzz is controlling him.
Wuzz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Berg is keeping the position for now.
Berg trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Wuzz defending well as Berg loads up on a big left hand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
Wuzz closes the distance and clinches up with Berg, looking for a takedown. Wuzz pushes Berg against the ropes but Berg circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Berg swinging wilding here.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wuzz has a takedown stuffed.
Berg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wuzz.
Wuzz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Berg swivels and escapes.
Wuzz is breathing heavily.
Wuzz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berg.
Berg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz tries for a takedown but Berg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wuzz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Berg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Wuzz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Berg won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wuzz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Berg has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wuzz but great work by Berg.
Wuzz tries to bench press Berg off him but Berg keeps the position.
Wuzz takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wuzz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Berg working the ground and pound.
Berg wants to control but Wuzz is keeping him busy.
Berg connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wuzz some visible discomfort.
Berg controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Wuzz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wuzz is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Berg's best efforts.
Wuzz is looking to escape.
Berg working Wuzz over with strikes.
Berg prevents Wuzz from improving his position.
Berg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wuzz keeps working.
Berg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wuzz tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wuzz moves into full guard.
Berg passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wuzz keeps working.
Berg throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wuzz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Berg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Berg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wuzz's head.
Berg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Berg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wuzz defending well though.

Wuzz actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Wuzz has hold of Berg's hands but Berg slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wuzz is trying to stand.

Wuzz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Andy Wuzz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Berg misses the jab.
Berg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wuzz.
Wuzz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Berg.

Wuzz has closed the distance and engaged Berg in a clinch.
Wuzz tries to score a body lock takedown but Berg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wuzz slowing the pace effectively.
Berg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wuzz just stands there and leans against the ropes.

Wuzz has Berg pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wuzz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Berg tumbling to the mat - Wuzz dives into Berg's guard.
Wuzz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berg is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Wuzz stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuzz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Berg defends it nicely.
Berg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Wuzz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wuzz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wuzz stops Berg from getting back to his feet.
Wuzz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Berg is wriggling around trying to escape.
Berg manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berg wants to control but Wuzz is keeping busy.
Wuzz is trying to control. Berg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Berg wants to improve his position but Wuzz is controlling well.
Wuzz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Berg keeps working.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Berg keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice sprawl there from Berg as Wuzz shoots in.
Berg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Berg wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Berg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andy Wuzz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wuzz feints and then cracks Berg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Berg down.
Wuzz has a takedown stuffed.
Wuzz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Berg.
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wuzz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wuzz dives in and grabs Berg's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berg pushes down on Wuzz's head and hops out.
Alexander Berg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Berg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Berg lands with a nice combination. Wuzz backs away looking to recover.
Berg lands a nice shot that snaps Wuzz's head back.
Berg closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Wuzz is rocked!
Wuzz misses with a takedown attempt - Berg sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oh Wuzz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berg misses with a double jab.
Alexander Berg seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wuzz.
Wuzz seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Berg connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wuzz slips a jab and a cross from Berg.
Berg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wuzz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berg connects with a looping right hand.
Wuzz looks to land a body kick but Berg moved away.
Wuzz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wuzz tries to bum rush Berg with a series of wild strikes but Berg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berg looks to land a combination. Wuzz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wuzz shoots in for a double leg but Berg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wuzz seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Berg shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Wuzz is backing up but Berg catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Wuzz covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Berg Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Berg!
Alexander Berg is the new light heavyweight champion!