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PFA 16: Shockwave PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uginderflope Mackpearieraarkenslopenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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164 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Uginderflope Mackpearieraarkenslopenson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Mackpearieraarkenslopenson in his tracks for a moment.
Jones stalling in the clinch.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones with a knee to the head.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones effectively controlling the action here.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Mackpearieraarkenslopenson in his tracks for a moment.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson looks gassed!
A knee to the head by Jones.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
Jones comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Jones stalls.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones has Mackpearieraarkenslopenson pressed against the cage.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones just leaning against Mackpearieraarkenslopenson, taking a breather.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson wants a takedown but no success here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Mackpearieraarkenslopenson's ribcage.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones avoiding damage.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mackpearieraarkenslopenson's face.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones stalling against the cage.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mackpearieraarkenslopenson's face.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Mark Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uginderflope Mackpearieraarkenslopenson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Mackpearieraarkenslopenson's ribcage.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes an elbow to the temple.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Jones has Mackpearieraarkenslopenson pressed against the cage.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Mackpearieraarkenslopenson.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Mackpearieraarkenslopenson's takedown attempt.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mackpearieraarkenslopenson's face.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson wants to stall.
Jones slows down the pace here.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
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.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mackpearieraarkenslopenson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones has Mackpearieraarkenslopenson pressed against the cage.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Mackpearieraarkenslopenson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jones gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Mackpearieraarkenslopenson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones rushes Mackpearieraarkenslopenson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson looking for a takedown.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Jones - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mackpearieraarkenslopenson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jones.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mark Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uginderflope Mackpearieraarkenslopenson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mackpearieraarkenslopenson avoids it.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mark Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mackpearieraarkenslopenson avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones wants to stall.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jones scores a nice knee to the body.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jones is pressed up against the cage. Mackpearieraarkenslopenson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jones down to the mat. Jones avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mackpearieraarkenslopenson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
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.
Jones takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jones gets a clinch.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones pushes Mackpearieraarkenslopenson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones lands an elbow just above Mackpearieraarkenslopenson 's eye.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson tries to break the clinch but Jones is controlling the position.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones missing with knees to the body.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones landing knees to the head.
Jones lands an elbow just above Mackpearieraarkenslopenson 's eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws an elbow but it misses.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson blocks an elbow strike from Jones.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones looks to land a combination. Mackpearieraarkenslopenson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson misses with the combination.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson throws a low kick, looking for Jones's leg but Jones calmly moves out of range.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Mackpearieraarkenslopenson avoids the damage to the body.
Jones stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
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.
Jones lands an elbow inside that Mackpearieraarkenslopenson shrugs off.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones stalling.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mackpearieraarkenslopenson's defenses.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Jones tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes an elbow to the temple.
Jones landing knees to the body.
Jones misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Jones dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mackpearieraarkenslopenson's face.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Mackpearieraarkenslopenson avoids the damage to the body.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Mackpearieraarkenslopenson's takedown attempt.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jones.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Mackpearieraarkenslopenson avoids the damage to the body.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mackpearieraarkenslopenson is defending well for now.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Jones fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jones holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mark Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Uginderflope Mackpearieraarkenslopenson.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mark Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice combination there by Mackpearieraarkenslopenson.
Jones feints and then cracks Mackpearieraarkenslopenson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mackpearieraarkenslopenson down.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson throws a body kick that misses.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Mackpearieraarkenslopenson misses the target.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mackpearieraarkenslopenson. Those never looked like landing.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson misses with the combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jones.
Jones just misses with a punch to the body.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Jones off the cage and back into rage.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson lands a jab to the nose.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jones.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Mackpearieraarkenslopenson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones darts in and clinches Mackpearieraarkenslopenson up against the cage.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Jones pushes off an throws an elbow but Mackpearieraarkenslopenson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Mackpearieraarkenslopenson in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones scores with a knee to the head.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Mackpearieraarkenslopenson in his tracks for a moment.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
Jones misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mackpearieraarkenslopenson.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson wants a takedown but no success here.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jones prevents it.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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.
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jones stalling against the cage.
Jones misses with a knee to the head.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mackpearieraarkenslopenson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones lands a knee to the body.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jones lands a nice elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones prevents the takedown attempt.
Jones is stalling here.
Uginderflope Mackpearieraarkenslopenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jones, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Stephenson II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hazlehurst's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Queen - The Show Must Go On. Dan Hazlehurst has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Hazlehurst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Stephenson II!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stephenson II closes the distance but Hazlehurst moves to the side
and Hazlehurst cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stephenson II misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stephenson II with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand.
Stephenson II throws a head kick that misses
letting Hazlehurst counter with a right hand.
Stephenson II closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice uppercut.
Stephenson II closes the distance but Hazlehurst moves to the side
and Hazlehurst counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephenson II misses with a takedown attempt
and Hazlehurst counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stephenson II throws a lazy head kick
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand.
Hazlehurst scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hazlehurst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stephenson II is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hazlehurst has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Stephenson II is looking to reverse the position.
Hazlehurst working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hazlehurst tries for a kimura but Stephenson II is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hazlehurst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stephenson II knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hazlehurst thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hazlehurst is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stephenson II is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hazlehurst asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hazlehurst goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stephenson II has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hazlehurst but great work by Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst holds on to Stephenson II's head and controls the position momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stephenson II tries for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending well.
Stephenson II working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's four 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.
Hazlehurst wants to control but Stephenson II postures up.
Stephenson II is trying to get an arm triangle but Hazlehurst is defending well.
An elbow from Stephenson II crashes against the mat.
Stephenson II tries for a kimura but Hazlehurst is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stephenson II is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hazlehurst knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hazlehurst tries to buck Stephenson II off but Stephenson II is having none of it.
Stephenson II throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Stephenson II working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Hazlehurst dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stephenson II throws a head kick that misses
and Hazlehurst counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hazlehurst drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hazlehurst jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hazlehurst prevents Stephenson II from getting back to his feet.
Hazlehurst pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stephenson II is keeping the position for now.
Hazlehurst has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stephenson II working a defensive guard here.
Hazlehurst drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Stephenson II dives on top into guard.
Hazlehurst is controlling Stephenson II's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst keeping full guard, as Stephenson II tries to pass.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hazlehurst looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hazlehurst is working hard here to advance position.
Stephenson II drops back looking for a leg! Hazlehurst is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hazlehurst manages to kick Stephenson II off! Stephenson II jumps back into Hazlehurst's guard.
Hazlehurst is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stephenson II pushing down on Hazlehurst's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stephenson II sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hazlehurst defending well though.
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.
Stephenson II is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stephenson II throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stephenson II thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hazlehurst's head.
Hazlehurst is doing well to control the position and prevent Stephenson II from advancing to side control.
Hazlehurst works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hazlehurst trying to keep a closed guard but Stephenson II is proving a slippery customer.
Stephenson II looking to pass the guard.
Stephenson II passes Hazlehurst's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hazlehurst is defending against the submission attempts here by Stephenson II.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is pressing down on Stephenson II's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hazlehurst pulls Stephenson II in close to prevent any damage.
Stephenson II postures up.
Stephenson II pushing down on Hazlehurst's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stephenson II tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hazlehurst knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stephenson II is working for a submission of some sort.
Hazlehurst trying to control but Stephenson II postures up.
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.
Stephenson II wants to work for an arm triangle but Hazlehurst is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hazlehurst is doing well to control the position and prevent Stephenson II from advancing to side control.
Stephenson II thows a huge punch but Hazlehurst dodges it nicely.
Hazlehurst keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stephenson II passes to side control.
Hazlehurst is looking for a sweep.
Stephenson II looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hazlehurst sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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 Dan Hazlehurst 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Stephenson II.
Hazlehurst closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stephenson II quickly recovers to half guard.
Stephenson II is looking to get back to is feet but Hazlehurst passes into side control.
Hazlehurst is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stephenson II knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stephenson II is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hazlehurst is controlling him well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hazlehurst is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stephenson II is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hazlehurst is trying to get an arm triangle but Stephenson II is defending well.
Hazlehurst goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stephenson II has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hazlehurst but great work by Stephenson II.
Stephenson II creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hazlehurst sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stephenson II has hold of Hazlehurst's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hazlehurst seems comfortable defending it but Stephenson II has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hazlehurst is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hazlehurst is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Stephenson II couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Stephenson II!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jorgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyden White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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18
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hugh Jorgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kyden White!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jorgan gets the takedown into side control.
Jorgan misses with the ground and pound.
White sneaks out the side door and pushes Jorgan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Jorgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Jorgan misses.
Jorgan cracks White with a good jab.
It looks like Kyden White has been cut.
White tries to move into range but Jorgan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jorgan connects with a body shot that sends White's belly button to the back.
Jorgan's jab looks to have found its range, popping White under the eye.
Jorgan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jorgan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
White in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jorgan.
BOOM! Jorgan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jorgan controlling the pace for now.
Jorgan throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Jorgan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
Jorgan prevents White from getting the reversal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jorgan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
White is bucking up trying to escape but Jorgan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
White wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jorgan.
White wants to hold on but Jorgan pushes him away.
BOOM! Jorgan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
White tries to lock up and control but Jorgan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
White looks gassed!
Jorgan loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have White scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jorgan land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jorgan stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugh Jorgan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nils Englund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pop Tarts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nils Englund has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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24
180 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Nils Englund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pop Tarts!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarts scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tarts is trying to get an arm triangle but Englund is defending well.
Englund is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tarts asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarts is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Englund knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Englund is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Tarts has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Tarts is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Englund has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tarts is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Englund looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tarts gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Englund is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tarts lets go of the hold and Englund can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pop Tarts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takero Yoshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephan Anton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoshi's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Gimme shelter - the rolling stones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
170 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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26
181 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Takero Yoshi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Stephan Anton!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anton walks into a left hand.
Oooh a lovely combination from Yoshi sends Anton down but not out. Yoshi dives into side control looking to finish.
Anton is rocked!
It looks like Stephan Anton has been cut.
Yoshi has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Anton is still on wobbly legs! Can Yoshi finish him?
Yoshi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yoshi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anton is looking to chop away at Yoshi's legs.
Anton seems to have recovered his senses.
Yoshi changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Anton looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Anton pushes Yoshi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Yoshi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Yoshi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Anton's legs.
Anton wants to get back to his feet.
Yoshi controlling from side mount.
Yoshi is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Anton is trying to escape and Yoshi transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Anton is forced to tap! Nice work there by Yoshi! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takero Yoshi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pete Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dick Solomon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
195 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
21
196 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Pete Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dick Solomon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham throws out a loose jab but Solomon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Solomon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solomon misses with a straight right.
Dunham throws a left and a right that both miss
and Solomon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dunham throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solomon.
Solomon slips a straight right by Dunham.
Dunham looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Solomon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dunham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Solomon digs a good body shot into Dunham's ribs.
Solomon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunham is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunham misses with a low kick.
Solomon blocks a jab.
Dunham throws a leg kick but Solomon checks it.
A left lands for Solomon.
Solomon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Oooooh!!! Solomon has knocked Dunham down with a huge combo! Solomon steps away and waves a wobbly Dunham back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dunham is rocked!
It looks like Pete Dunham has been cut.
Solomon shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Dunham takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Solomon sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Dunham bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Solomon!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Broffy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Filmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
265 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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21
265 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Determined |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Craig Broffy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Filmer!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filmer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Broffy under the eye.
Broffy tries a head kick but it misses.
Broffy drives through and clinches with Filmer against the cage.
Broffy prevents the takedown attempt.
Filmer has hold of one of Broffy's legs. Broffy is fighting the takedown attempt but Filmer gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Broffy wants to stand but Filmer is controlling the position.
Broffy keeping moving, preventing Filmer from controlling successfully.
Broffy wants to stand up but Filmer is controlling him.
Broffy uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Broffy connects with a nice looking jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Filmer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broffy takes the fight into the clinch.
Filmer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Broffy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Broffy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Filmer walks into a left hand.
Broffy moves into the clinch successfully.
Broffy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Craig Broffy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Filmer.
Filmer has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Broffy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Broffy breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Broffy. That snapped Filmer's head back.
Broffy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Broffy breaks from the clinch.
Broffy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Filmer.
Filmer drops his hands momentarily and Broffy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Broffy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Filmer is looking to clinch.
Broffy throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Filmer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Broffy is in Filmer's 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!
Filmer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Broffy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Filmer is trying to control the position but Broffy postures up.
Filmer pulls Broffy in to control the position.
Broffy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Broffy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Broffy landing some decent shots from guard.
Broffy landing with the ground and pound.
Broffy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Broffy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Filmer looks gassed!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broffy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Broffy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
It looks like Andrew Filmer has been cut.
Broffy postures up in Filmer's guard and throws a big left but Filmer blocks it.
Filmer has momentary wrist control but Broffy slips an elbow through the middle.
Broffy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That has opened up Andrew Filmer's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Broffy chips away with some ground and pound.
Filmer is rocked!
The cut above Andrew Filmer's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andrew Filmer's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craig Broffy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Meyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zmesan Borec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Borec has chosen Cannibal Corpse - I Will Kill You as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
212 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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29
224 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, John Meyer!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Zmesan Borec!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borec scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Meyer does it's job there.
It looks like Zmesan Borec has been cut.
Borec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Borec throws a body punch but Meyer moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Meyer. Borec does a little dance to reset his feet.
Meyer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borec makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Borec lands the left hand.
Borec doesn't manage to clinch there - Meyer circles away.
Meyer 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borec swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Borec slips under a jab from Meyer.
Meyer misses with a right hand
and Borec counters with a straight right hand.
Borec shoots in and bounces Meyer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Meyer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Borec tries to free his leg and advance position but Meyer is retaining full guard.
Meyer thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Borec stopping the sweep attempt from Meyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec throws a big right hand that misses.
Borec stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Meyer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Meyer wants to sweep but no luck.
Meyer looking for a guillotine here but Borec defends easily.
Borec lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Meyer throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Meyer throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Meyer 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.
Borec landing with the ground and pound.
Meyer striking off his back but it's not causing Borec any problems.
Meyer doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Borec looking to pass the guard.
Borec landing with the ground and pound.
Meyer keeping full guard, as Borec tries to pass.
Meyer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meyer is on top in guard.
Meyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Meyer throwing strikes from guard but Borec blocks nicely.
Meyer postures up.
Borec is adopting a defensive guard.
Meyer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meyer connects with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Borec looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Meyer passes into side control.
Borec is trying to control Meyer's posture but Meyer avoids it.
Borec is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Meyer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Meyer scoring with punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borec taking punishment in the form of punches.
Borec managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Meyer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zmesan Borec will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zmesan Borec'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.
Borec shoots in and gets a takedown into Meyer's guard.
Borec lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Meyer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Borec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borec lands a couple of elbows.
Meyer manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Borec is wriggling around trying to escape.
Meyer lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borec slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Meyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borec is looking to get back to is feet but Meyer passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec defending against the ground and pound.
Borec defending against the ground and pound.
Borec takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Borec taking a bit of punishment here - Meyer scoring with strikes.
Borec sneaks out the side door and pushes Meyer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Borec bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Borec lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Borec lands a jab to Meyer's midsection.
Meyer misses with a lunging right hand
and Borec counters with a nice uppercut.
Borec fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer misses with a hook
and Borec counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borec moves into range and connects with a jab.
Meyer swings widly with a right hand
and Borec counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borec's guard.
Borec seems keen to control Meyer's posture.
Borec is breathing heavily.
Borec looking to control.
Borec keeping full guard, as Meyer tries to pass.
Borec is trying to control the position but Meyer postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Borec is on top in guard.
Borec makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meyer is on top in guard.
Meyer won't allow Borec to sweep him here.
Zmesan Borec has got the better of the ground game so far.
Meyer connects with a couple of short punches.
Borec trying to control the position.
Meyer throwing strikes from guard but Borec blocks nicely.
Meyer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Meyer preventing the sweep.
Meyer wants to pass the guard but Borec is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Borec not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Borec preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borec pulls Meyer in close to his closed guard and prevents Meyer from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zmesan Borec wasn't active enough on the ground.
Meyer throws an off balance right hand
and Borec counters by clinching up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Borec goes for a takedown attempt but Meyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meyer misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zmesan Borec showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zmesan Borec's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Borec tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meyer swings widly with a right hand
and Borec counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Borec.
Meyer misses with an elbow strike.
Borec lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Meyer backwards.
Borec tries to work over Meyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borec avoids the elbow strike from Meyer, against the cage.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borec digs a right hand underneath Meyer's ribcage. Meyer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Borec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borec lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Meyer or not.
Meyer looking to slow down the pace here.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borec misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Borec.
Borec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borec lands a right hand.
Borec has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Meyer is trying to keep an underhook but Borec manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Meyer wants to improve his position but Borec is controlling well.
Meyer moves into full guard.
Meyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Borec defends well.
Borec won't allow Meyer to sweep him here.
Meyer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Borec's guard.
Borec keeping full guard, as Meyer tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borec looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Borec wants to sweep but no luck.
Meyer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Borec working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meyer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borec swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zmesan Borec has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Meyer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Borec counters with a straight right hand.
Meyer throws an off balance right hand
and Borec counters with a right hand to the body.
Borec fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Meyer manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer ducks under a wild hook from Borec.
Nice shot lands for Meyer.
Meyer swings widly with a right hand
and Borec cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meyer throws a right hand that misses
and Borec counters by clinching up.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Borec.
Meyer blocks a body shot from Borec.
Borec lands a nice shot to the body.
Borec pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Borec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Meyer.
Nice jab there from Borec.
Borec smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zmesan Borec is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meyer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Meyer wants it to stay on the feet.
Zmesan Borec seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Borec takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Borec throws a combination. Meyer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Meyer moves forwards but Borec connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Meyer misses with a left hand
and Borec counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer throws a hook but Borec avoids it easily.
John Meyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meyer misses with a right hand
and Borec counters with a nice body shot.
Meyer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Meyer misses with a right hand
and Borec counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meyer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Borec lands with a punch from half guard.
Borec sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Meyer defending well though.
Meyer is looking for a sweep. Borec is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Borec scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Meyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Borec looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borec connects with a couple of short punches.
Meyer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borec.
Meyer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zmesan Borec really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zmesan Borec's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Meyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Borec counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Meyer scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Meyer working away.
Borec is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Borec tries to buck Meyer off but Meyer is having none of it.
Borec struggling a bit here.
Meyer scoring with punches from side control.
Meyer in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec manages to get back to half guard.
Borec is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Borec is trying to stand back up but Meyer is controlling him
Meyer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Meyer thows a huge punch but Borec dodges it nicely.
Borec is trying to control but can't.
Meyer tries to pass to full mount but Borec defends it.
Borec looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meyer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Meyer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borec wants to control but Meyer is keeping busy.
Meyer winds up and cracks Borec with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Meyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Meyer working over Borec with some ground and pound. Borec looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Borec moves into full guard.
Borec working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec working a defensive guard but Meyer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Meyer cracks Borec with a big elbow.
Borec wants to control but Meyer postures up.
Meyer working the ground and pound from side control.
Borec is looking for a sweep.
Borec on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Meyer scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borec is looking for a sweep.
Borec taking punishment in the form of punches.
Meyer cracks Borec with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Borec is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Borec's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meyer lands a few punches from side control.
The strikes coming from Meyer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Meyer had his way with Zmesan Borec in that round.
The cut man is working on Zmesan Borec's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Some wild striking there from Meyer.
Meyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Borec counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borec fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Borec stalks Meyer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Meyer's face. Meyer staggers backwards, shaken.
Meyer gets tackled into the cage by Borec. Borec maintains the clinch.
Borec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borec stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Meyer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Borec lands a body shot.
Meyer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Borec is trying to drag Meyer to the mat but Meyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Meyer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Borec can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Borec is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Meyer throws a punch but it's blocked by Borec.
Borec blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Meyer has a couple of punches blocked by Borec.
Meyer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Borec.
Meyer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Borec blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Borec.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Meyer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Meyer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
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.
Meyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Meyer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borec drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meyer pulls his leg out and moves away.
John Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zmesan Borec.
Meyer misses with a right hand
and Borec counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Meyer thinking.
Borec sizes up Meyer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Borec has closed the distance and engaged Meyer in a clinch.
Borec tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Meyer.
Meyer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borec backwards.
Borec tries for a takedown but Meyer manages to get underhooks.
Borec goes for a takedown attempt but Meyer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Borec moves out of range as Meyer strikes.
Meyer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meyer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Meyer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borec shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Meyer is trying to defend but Borec finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Meyer is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Meyer tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Meyer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Borec 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.
Borec is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borec throwing shots but Meyer is blocking nicely.
Borec thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Borec working the head and body with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meyer connecting with a few gentle strikes.
Borec blocks the strikes from Meyer.
Meyer misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Borec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Meyer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Borec working the head and body with strikes.
Borec passes the guard and advances to mount!
Borec is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Meyer can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Meyer working to try and regain half guard.
Borec is landing with some decent strikes but Meyer is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zmesan Borec comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Borec has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zmesan Borec!
Zmesan Borec is the new light heavyweight champion!
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