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RFC 6: Lipkin v Robinson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grant Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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189 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Grant Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Hughes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell closes the distance but Hughes moves to the side
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes swats away the attempt to clinch by Mitchell.
Mitchell moves to clinch but Hughes breaks away
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes misses with a combination
and Mitchell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hughes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mitchell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hughes.
Mitchell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Hughes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hughes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mitchell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Hughes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mitchell walks away with a smile on his face. Hughes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Grant Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hughes.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Hughes misses with a double jab.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
Hughes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a series of wild punches.
Mitchell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hughes counters with a series of strikes. Mitchell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hughes misses with a double jab
and Mitchell moves into the clinch.
Hughes jumps into guard, dragging Mitchell to the mat.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hughes is keeping the position for now.
Hughes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mitchell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hughes looks gassed!
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
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.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Mitchell controlling him for the moment.
Hughes keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell advances position into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hughes gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mitchell looking to finish with strikes here!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hughes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mitchell looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Mitchell throwing strikes here but Hughes is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mitchell jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hughes manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Mitchell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hughes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hughes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mitchell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hughes!
Hughes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Hughes wants to hold on but Mitchell pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking for a guillotine from mount but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mitchell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Mitchell there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mitchell working for a guillotine from mount but Hughes is in no mood to give up.
Mitchell thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Mitchell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mitchell counters by clinching up.
Mitchell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hughes blocks it with crossed arms.
Hughes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mitchell pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mitchell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Mitchell won't allow it.
Hughes tries to pull guard but Mitchell won't allow it.
Grant Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Hughes.
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mitchell tries to land a knee to the head but Hughes blocks with his arms.
Hughes is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Mitchell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hughes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Hughes.
Mitchell tries to clinch up but Hughes circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell tries to clinch up.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mitchell darts in trying to clinch
and Hughes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a big shot that misses.
Mitchell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hughes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Hughes.
Hughes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mitchell counters by clinching up.
Mitchell tries a knee to the head but Hughes blocks it.
Mitchell misses with a knee to the head.
Hughes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hughes has Mitchell pressed against the ropes, preventing Mitchell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mitchell connects with a knee to the head.
Hughes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mitchell gets control of Hughes's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mitchell will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hughes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hughes is one step ahead there.
Mitchell has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Hughes doesn't defend quickly enough and Mitchell has managed to lock this one up! Can Hughes escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Mitchell on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grant Mitchell!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kerry Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Imes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kerry Lawson had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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221 lbs
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260 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kerry Lawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Brad Imes!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Imes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lawson keeping full guard, as Imes tries to pass.
Lawson being controlled here, momentarily.
Lawson is trying to control the position but Imes postures up.
Imes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lawson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lawson keeping moving, preventing Imes from controlling successfully.
Imes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brad Imes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Imes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lawson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Imes with a flurry of punches that miss.
Imes looking to sit in guard and control but Lawson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lawson throws a strike but Imes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Imes content to stall in guard here.
Lawson trying to control the position.
Lawson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Imes stopping the sweep attempt from Lawson.
Imes looking to pass the guard.
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.
Imes controlling from the top position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Imes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Imes throws a head kick that misses
and Lawson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lawson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
It looks like Brad Imes has been cut.
Imes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Imes throws a head kick but Lawson moves out of range.
Imes throws a combination that misses
enabling Lawson to counter with a crisp jab.
Imes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Imes looks gassed!
Lawson throws a nice looking combination but Imes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Imes throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Lawson counter with a right hand.
Imes tries to clinch but Lawson moves away
and Lawson counters with a right hand that sends Imes tumbling to the canvas! Can Lawson finish him? He dives into Imes's guard looking to do just that!
Imes is rocked!
Lawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Imes has wrist control.
Imes is still in real trouble! Can Lawson finish him?
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Imes seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Imes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Imes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lawson throwing strikes from guard but Imes blocks nicely.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lawson postures up in Imes's guard and throws a big left but Imes blocks it.
Lawson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Imes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lawson.
Lawson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Imes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lawson is looking to stand up but Imes won't let him.
Lawson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Imes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Imes wants to stand up but Lawson is controlling him.
Lawson looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson throwing strikes from guard but Imes blocks nicely.
Lawson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Imes is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerry Lawson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brad Imes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice combination there by Lawson.
Lawson throws a right hand that Imes ducks under and follows up with a left that Imes also avoids with ease.
Lawson throws a good cross that connects.
That has opened up Brad Imes's cut even more.
Imes shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lawson trying to control the position.
Lawson is really struggling to control Imes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Imes sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good shot there by Lawson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Lawson scores with a four punch combination!
Imes is breathing heavily.
Lawson drops Imes with a left and a right! Oh, Imes is hurt - Lawson dives into side control looking to finish!
The cut above Brad Imes's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Lawson throws an elbow but Imes slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lawson working the ground and pound but Imes is defending the strikes.
Imes defending against the ground and pound.
Lawson stands up and beckons Imes to his feet.
Imes takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lawson tries to bum rush Imes with a series of wild strikes but Imes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Lawson misses.
Lawson throws a series of punches but Imes avoids them all with ease.
A cross from Lawson lands.
Brad Imes's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lawson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lawson.
Lawson cracks Imes with a good jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Lawson misses.
Lawson throws a combination that misses
and Imes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lawson working a defensive guard here.
Imes looking to sit in guard and control but Lawson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Imes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Imes's guard.
Lawson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Imes can do anything to dispel that myth.
Imes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Imes has wrist control.
Imes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lawson wants to control from the top but Imes keeps moving.
Lawson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lawson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lawson throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawson wanted to stand there but Imes had control of the position.
Imes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lawson is looking to work some ground and pound but Imes has wrist control.
Lawson throwing strikes but missing.
Lawson thows a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lawson thows a big elbow that misses.
Lawson thows a big elbow that misses.
Lawson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kerry Lawson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brad Imes's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Lawson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Imes shoots in and drives through. Lawson sprawls well.
Imes throws a right hand that misses
and Lawson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Imes shoots in looking for a takedown. Lawson tries to sprawl out of it but Imes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Lawson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lawson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Imes. Imes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawson throws a right hand that Imes ducks under and follows up with a left that Imes also avoids with ease.
Kerry Lawson is winning the standup battle so far.
Imes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brad Imes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kerry Lawson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Dreamer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Pierce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zach Pierce has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
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273 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Dreamer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zach Pierce!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pierce tries to clinch up
and Dreamer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dreamer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pierce, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dreamer wants a takedown.
Dreamer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
It looks like Zach Pierce has been cut.
Dreamer jumps guard.
Dreamer wants to stand and escape but Pierce is having none of it.
Pierce slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dreamer keeping moving, preventing Pierce from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Zach Pierce was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dreamer drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dreamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pierce wants to sweep but no luck.
Dreamer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pierce keeping moving, preventing Dreamer from controlling successfully.
Dreamer content to stall in guard here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Pierce doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Pierce is trying to keep Dreamer in close.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dreamer dives in and grabs Pierce's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pierce pushes down on Dreamer's head and hops out.
Pierce has his takedown stuffed
and Dreamer counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dreamer prevents Pierce from breaking the clinch.
Dreamer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pierce gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Dreamer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dreamer looking for a takedown.
Pierce tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pierce is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dreamer is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pierce to the mat. Pierce regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Pierce managing to control the position.
Dreamer wanted to stand there but Pierce had control of the position.
Pierce preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pierce is trying to keep Dreamer in close.
Dreamer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pierce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dreamer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dreamer wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Dreamer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pierce is keeping the position for now.
Dreamer preventing the sweep.
Dreamer wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Austin Dreamer.
Dreamer gets a clinch.
Dreamer lands with a right to the head.
Pierce should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Dreamer pushes Pierce back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dreamer pulls guard effortlessly.
Dreamer is edging up against the ropes. He's using the ropes to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dreamer stops a takedown attempt from Pierce.
Dreamer pushes Pierce back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dreamer breaks the clinch.
Pierce shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dreamer eats them both and turns towards Pierce to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Austin Dreamer has been cut.
Pierce slips a jab and a cross from Dreamer.
Dreamer moves into the clinch successfully.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Pierce has eaten all the pies!
Pierce is trying to break free.
Dreamer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dreamer wants to sweep here but Pierce controlling him for the moment.
Dreamer keeping full guard, as Pierce tries to pass.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dreamer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Dreamer dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dreamer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pierce closes the distance and clinches up with Dreamer, looking for a takedown. Pierce pushes Dreamer against the ropes but Dreamer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dreamer looks to land a combination but Pierce avoids it well.
Pierce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pierce tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dreamer moves into the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dreamer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pierce fails to pull guard.
Dreamer works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dreamer throwing strikes but missing.
Dreamer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pierce manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dreamer is wriggling around but Pierce manages to pass to half guard.
Pierce decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dreamer throws a right and a left that Pierce avoids nicely.
Pierce is looking to clinch.
Dreamer has Pierce up against the ropes in a clinch.
Pierce wants to stall.
Pierce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dreamer successfully pulls guard.
Pierce sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pierce won't allow Dreamer to get back to his feet.
Dreamer pushes Pierce off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Dreamer. No joy for Pierce on that attempt.
Austin Dreamer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Pierce.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierce lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pierce lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pierce tries a head kick but it misses.
Dreamer misses with a series of wild punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dreamer has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pierce uses from the top position.
Dreamer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pierce manages to get himself to full guard.
Pierce is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dreamer advances to half guard.
Pierce tries to roll over but Dreamer keeps him under control.
Dreamer trying to control from half guard but Pierce is working away.
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.
Pierce is looking to control Dreamer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pierce avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Dreamer controlling the pace.
Pierce actively working from the bottom here.
Dreamer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dreamer is looking for a kimura here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pierce is trying to maintain the position but Dreamer is very close to passing his half guard.
Dreamer looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dreamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Dreamer dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dreamer moves in looking to clinch but Pierce pushes him off.
Pierce shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dreamer counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pierce's guard now.
Pierce working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dreamer.
Dreamer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pierce is trying to hold Dreamer in close to prevent damage but Dreamer has managed to pass into half guard.
Dreamer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pierce is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pierce is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dreamer pulls his head out easily.
Dreamer slows the pace down in half guard.
Pierce trying to hold on to Dreamer's head to control him but Dreamer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierce misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Pierce wants to get back to full guard.
Pierce is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dreamer wants to take a breather but Pierce is having none of it.
Pierce wants to control but Dreamer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pierce keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pierce wants to control but Dreamer is keeping busy.
Pierce takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Pierce shoots in for a takedown but Dreamer shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dreamer darts in and clinches Pierce up against the ropes.
Dreamer ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dreamer no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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.
Dreamer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dreamer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pierce manages to get himself to full guard.
Pierce wants to improve his position but instead Dreamer has moved into half guard.
Pierce wants to improve his position but Dreamer is controlling well.
Dreamer controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierce tries to get to full guard but Dreamer has control of the leg.
Dreamer decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dreamer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Dreamer thows a huge punch but Pierce dodges it nicely.
Pierce taking some punishment here, with Dreamer in his half guard.
Pierce blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dreamer.
Dreamer escapes and gets back to his feet.
Dreamer shoots in and gets a takedown into Pierce's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dreamer wants to pass the guard but Pierce is keeping the position.
Pierce controls Dreamer momentarily but Dreamer frees himself.
Dreamer wants to control from the top but Pierce keeps moving.
Pierce keeping full guard, as Dreamer tries to pass.
Pierce throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Dreamer escapes and throws Pierce's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Dreamer landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Dreamer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dreamer, 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Dreamer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kikay Powder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Mueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Franz Mueller has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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23
217 lbs
5 - 14 - 0 |
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kikay Powder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Franz Mueller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mueller gets caught flat footed, as Powder shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Powder works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Powder throws a strike but Mueller avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mueller keeping moving, preventing Powder from controlling successfully.
Mueller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Powder wants to pass the guard but Mueller is keeping the position.
Powder trying to control but Mueller is working from the bottom.
Mueller controls Powder momentarily but Powder frees himself.
Mueller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Powder is aware though and is defending well.
Mueller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powder with a nice head shot there.
Mueller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powder doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powder manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Powder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mueller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Powder sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mueller's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powder working over Mueller with some ground and pound. Mueller looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Powder uses his free foot to push down on Mueller's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mueller.
Powder landing strikes from the mount.
Powder with good strikes from the mount here!
Powder with shots to the head and body - Mueller looks very uncomfortable down there.
Mueller is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Powder! Mueller is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kikay Powder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jojit Dizon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jojit Dizon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jones wants to pass to mount but Dizon is defending the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones working over Dizon with some ground and pound. Dizon looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones wants to stand up but Dizon is controlling the position.
Dizon is trying to stand back up but Jones is controlling him
Dizon wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
Jones seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Dizon is looking to control Jones's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dizon avoid being mounted?
Dizon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jones looks to land a strike but Dizon avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dizon working a defensive guard here.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Dizon is retaining full guard.
Jones postures up.
Dizon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones wants to get up but he can't break Dizon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dizon is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Dizon wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Dizon blocks nicely.
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.
Dizon is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones is looking to stand up but Dizon won't let him.
Dizon looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jojit Dizon wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dizon sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dizon is breathing heavily.
Jones is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones tries to stand and escape but Dizon is controlling the position.
Jones stands up and beckons Dizon to join him on the feet.
Dizon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones lands a front kick.
Jones drives through and clinches with Dizon against the ropes.
Jones lands a right hand.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dizon is looking to clinch but Jones is avoiding it.
Jones shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dizon eats them both and turns towards Jones to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Jones closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dizon, who protects the arm well.
Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dizon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dizon on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jones thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dizon is pushing Jones's head away, looking to escape. Jones manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones lands with a kick to the temple. Dizon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jones closes the distance and pushes Dizon back into the ropes.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Jones.
Jones gets control of Dizon's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jones will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jones manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones cracks Dizon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jones is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jones extends the arm and Dizon is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roger Jones!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brennan Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brennan Bova has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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197 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brennan Bova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex James!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James gets caught flat footed, as Bova shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bova postures up.
Bova preventing the sweep.
Bova wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
James trying to control the position.
James wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bova is now in half guard.
Bova is controlling the pace.
James trying to control but Bova postures up.
Bova with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
James drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bova is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bova has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, James has managed to get both his arms back between Bova's legs - danger averted.
Bova is looking for a triangle but James pushes his legs off easily.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bova throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
Bova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and James defends well.
James loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bova has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but James can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
James really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bova is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bova is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bova had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. James defends it easily.
James advances position into side control!
James tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no James has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bova regains half guard.
Bova looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bova is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but James pulls his head out easily.
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.
James throwing shots but Bova is blocking nicely.
James is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bova reverses the position - he's now on top in James's guard.
Bova wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
Bova content to stall in guard here.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brennan Bova dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Bova misses with a takedown attempt
and James counters with a nice double leg into guard.
James stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bova swivels though and keeps the full guard.
James is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bova has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.
Bova working for a triangle but James defends it easily.
Brennan Bova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bova throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
James looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bova has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think James should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bova has tightened it up now! James should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Brennan Bova!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Szyslak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randolf Brox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Szyslak comes into the arena with Metallica-Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Brox's choice of entrance music: Avassaladores ft. Michael Jackson - Sou Foda. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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160 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Szyslak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randolf Brox!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brox pushes Szyslak up against the ropes in a clinch.
Brox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Szyslak scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Szyslak.
Brox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brox tries to work over Szyslak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brox wants to stall.
Szyslak blocks a body shot from Brox.
Brox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szyslak.
It looks like Randolf Brox has been cut.
Szyslak connects with a knee to the head.
Szyslak landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brox tries to pull guard but Szyslak won't allow it.
Szyslak digs a right hand into Brox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brox's gas tank.
Szyslak lands with a left to the head.
Brox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Szyslak walks away with a smile on his face. Brox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brox takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Szyslak.
Brox swings widly with a right hand
and Szyslak counters by clinching up.
Brox misses with a punch on the inside.
Szyslak digs a right hand underneath Brox's ribcage. Brox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brox looks gassed!
Brox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nick Szyslak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randolf Brox.
Szyslak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Szyslak lands with a short shot to the head.
Szyslak pushes Brox back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Szyslak lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Szyslak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Szyslak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Szyslak connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Szyslak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brox takes a knee right on the jaw!
Szyslak lands a body shot.
Szyslak works on Brox's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Szyslak - that landed with a thud.
Szyslak with a knee to the head.
Szyslak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Szyslak is pushing Brox up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short left from Szyslak.
Come on Szyslak - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Szyslak blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Szyslak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Szyslak gets through Brox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Szyslak lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Szyslak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Szyslak scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Szyslak.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Szyslak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Szyslak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brox up against the ropes.
Szyslak digs a right hand into Brox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brox's gas tank.
Szyslak has Brox pressed against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Szyslak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brox looking for a takedown.
Szyslak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Szyslak.
Szyslak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Szyslak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Brox lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brox can't find room to land a body shot as Szyslak controls the action.
Szyslak lands a nice shot to the body.
Szyslak crunches a lovely knee into Brox's ribcage.
A short right from Szyslak.
Brox takes a shot to the head.
Szyslak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A hook to the body from Szyslak.
Szyslak scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Szyslak.
Szyslak is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Szyslak throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Broxs head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Szyslak.
Szyslak scores with a nice hook to the head.
Szyslak is struggling to control the position.
Szyslak lands with a light punch inside.
Szyslak digs a right hand underneath Brox's ribcage. Brox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Szyslak lands a knee to the body.
Szyslak lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szyslak lands a knee to the body.
Szyslak lands with a light punch inside.
Szyslak pushes Brox back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Szyslak.
Szyslak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Szyslak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Szyslak.
Szyslak lands with a short shot to the head.
Brox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Szyslak.
Szyslak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brox backwards.
Szyslak stalling.
Brox has Szyslak pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Szyslak manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Szyslak.
Brox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Szyslak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Szyslak lands a body shot.
Brox struggles to land a body shot inside as Szyslak controls his hands.
Brox throws a punch but it's blocked by Szyslak.
Szyslak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Szyslak lands a hook that snaps the head of Brox backwards.
Szyslak lands a hook that snaps the head of Brox backwards.
Brox throws a punch but it's blocked by Szyslak.
Szyslak lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brox backwards.
Good body shot from Szyslak.
Szyslak digs a right hand underneath Brox's ribcage. Brox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Szyslak.
That has opened up Randolf Brox's cut even more.
Szyslak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Szyslak pushes Brox back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Szyslak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Szyslak lands a body punch.
Szyslak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szyslak stalling.
Brox drops down looking for an ankle pick but Szyslak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nick Szyslak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Szyslak. That's going to slow Brox down.
Szyslak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Szyslak throws a quick inside leg kick.
Szyslak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brox catches Szyslak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brox is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Szyslak.
Brox misses with a body shot
and Szyslak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brox misses with a body punch
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Szyslak counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Brox fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Szyslak dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randolf Brox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Szyslak clinches.
A short left from Szyslak.
Szyslak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brox looking to stall.
Szyslak lands with a right to the head.
Szyslak digs a right hand into Brox's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brox's gas tank.
Brox takes a shot to the head.
Szyslak scores with a shoulder strike.
Szyslak lands with a light punch inside.
Brox misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Szyslak.
Szyslak lands a knee to the body.
Szyslak lands a nice uppercut.
Szyslak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Szyslak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Szyslak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Szyslak.
Szyslak lands a knee to the head.
Szyslak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Szyslak scores with a hook to the body.
Szyslak digs a right hand underneath Brox's ribcage. Brox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Szyslak's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Szyslak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szyslak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Szyslak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Szyslak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Szyslak lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Szyslak as Brox tries to tie him up.
Brox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szyslak is struggling to control the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Szyslak here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Szyslak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Szyslak using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brox has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Szyslak lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Brox throws a punch but it's blocked by Szyslak.
Szyslak lands a body shot.
Brox is looking to control Szyslak's arms but Szyslak gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brox has his back to the ropes.
Szyslak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szyslak crunches a lovely knee into Brox's ribcage.
Szyslak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brox can do to turn this around?
Szyslak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brox up against the ropes.
Szyslak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Szyslak lands a body shot.
Szyslak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Szyslak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Szyslak.
A right hand to the body from Szyslak.
Szyslak scores with a knee to the head.
Szyslak lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brox.
Szyslak lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Szyslak.
A nice left hand lands by Szyslak.
Nick Szyslak has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brox tries to pull guard but Szyslak won't allow it.
Brox struggles to land a body shot inside as Szyslak controls his hands.
A hook to the body from Szyslak.
Szyslak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brox backwards.
A shot in the inside from Szyslak.
Szyslak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Szyslak gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brox.
Szyslak lands a shot to the body.
Szyslak is working Brox over against the ropes.
Brox has a couple of punches blocked by Szyslak.
Brox's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Szyslak - that landed with a thud.
Brox struggles to land a body shot inside as Szyslak controls his hands.
Szyslak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brox tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szyslak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Szyslak softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Szyslak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Szyslak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brox backwards.
Szyslak lands with a left to the head.
Szyslak cracks Brox with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brox.
Szyslak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Szyslak.
Szyslak lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szyslak digs a right hand underneath Brox's ribcage. Brox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Szyslak.
Szyslak lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Szyslak digs a right hand underneath Brox's ribcage. Brox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Szyslak.
Nice body punch from Szyslak.
Szyslak digs a right hand underneath Brox's ribcage. Brox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Szyslak with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Szyslak.
Szyslak working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Szyslak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brox backwards.
Brox takes an elbow to the temple.
Brox lands a left hand.
Brox swings wildly with an uppercut but Szyslak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brox tries a body shot but Szyslak blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szyslak lands a body shot.
Brox misses with a punch to the body.
Szyslak pushes Brox back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szyslak stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A knee to the head by Szyslak.
A nice left hand lands by Szyslak.
A body shot lands from Szyslak.
Szyslak wants to stall.
Brox tries to pull guard but Szyslak won't allow it.
Nick Szyslak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randolf Brox.
Brox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szyslak's elbow.
Szyslak is leaning against Brox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Szyslak is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Brox misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Szyslak.
Szyslak unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szyslak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Szyslak.
Brox looking to stall.
Szyslak lands with a light punch inside.
Brox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Szyslak dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randolf Brox's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A big right from Brox misses.
Szyslak defending well as Brox loads up on a big left hand.
Brox slips under a jab from Szyslak.
Szyslak keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brox.
Szyslak throws a looping overhand right but Brox ducks down to avoid it.
Brox staying out of range there.
Brox slips under a jab from Szyslak.
Szyslak gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brox tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Szyslak lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brox backwards.
Szyslak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Szyslak lands a good knee to the midsection. Brox won't want to take too many of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Szyslak.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Szyslak connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brox's face.
Szyslak scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Szyslak.
Brox looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Szyslak scores with a hook to the body.
Szyslak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brox takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szyslak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Szyslak pushes Brox back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Brox jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Szyslak walks away with a smile on his face. Brox gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Szyslak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brox's head backwards.
Szyslak keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Szyslak takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Szyslak.
Szyslak lands a hook that snaps the head of Brox backwards.
Szyslak lands a shoulder strike.
Brox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szyslak blocks an uppercut.
Brox takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brox misses with a body punch.
Brox misses with a punch to the body.
Szyslak controlling the action here for a moment.
Szyslak digs a right hand underneath Brox's ribcage. Brox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Szyslak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Szyslak is looking to control Brox's arms but Brox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Szyslak has his back to the ropes.
Brox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Szyslak is looking to control Brox's arms but Brox gets an underhook and turns him. Now Szyslak has his back to the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brox throws a head punch that misses.
Szyslak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brox is trying to break the clinch but Szyslak is controlling him.
Brox can't get the takedown.
Nick Szyslak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Randolf Brox.
Szyslak pushes Brox back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Szyslak looking to stall.
A left hand lands to the body for Szyslak.
Brox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szyslak's elbow.
Brox tries to pull guard but Szyslak won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Szyslak.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Szyslak.
Szyslak with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Szyslak as Brox tries to tie him up.
Szyslak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Szyslak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szyslak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Brox in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Szyslak pushes Brox back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Szyslak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Szyslak lands with a right to the head.
Szyslak leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Brox fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Szyslak.
Szyslak works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Szyslak working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Szyslak lands a right hand.
Szyslak makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brox tries a body shot but Szyslak blocks it.
Szyslak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Szyslak landing knees to the body.
Randolf Brox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Szyslak digs a right hand underneath Brox's ribcage. Brox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Szyslak lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Szyslak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Szyslak leaning his opponent against the ropes.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Szyslak for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Szyslak scores with a shot to the side of Brox's head.
Szyslak lands a body punch in the clinch.
Szyslak is leaning against Brox and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Szyslak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Szyslak lands with a left to the head.
Brox takes an elbow to the temple.
Still in the clinch, Szyslak scores with a nice short uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Szyslak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brox up against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Szyslak.
Szyslak lands with a short shot to the head.
Brox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szyslak's elbow.
Szyslak landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Szyslak prevents a body shot from Brox.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Szyslak creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Szyslak scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Szyslak.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Szyslak.
Szyslak with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Szyslak lands a hook that snaps the head of Brox backwards.
Brox tries to pull guard but Szyslak holds him up against the ropes and eventually Brox drops back down to his feet.
Brox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Szyslak scores with a knee to the head.
Brox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szyslak's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Szyslak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brox throws a head punch that misses.
Brox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Szyslak prevents a body shot from Brox.
Brox throws a punch but it's blocked by Szyslak.
Nick Szyslak is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Szyslak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short body shot lands from Szyslak as the two fighters clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Szyslak showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Szyslak has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Szyslak!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Lipkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathan Robinson 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan Robinson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Lipkin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lipkin circles away quickly and effectively.
Lipkin scores with a push kick.
Lipkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robinson works over Lipkin's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Alexander Lipkin has been cut.
Lipkin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lipkin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lipkin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lipkin scores with a leg kick.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nathan Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson wants to clinch
and Lipkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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!
Robinson misses with a series of wild punches.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lipkin.
Some bone on bone action there as Robinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Robinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lipkin counters with a solid body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson tries to clinch up
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Robinson is breathing heavily.
Lipkin thuds his shin into the meat of Robinson's side.
A punch combination from Robinson misses.
Robinson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robinson closes the distance but Lipkin moves to the side
and Lipkin counters with a thumping low kick.
Robinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lipkin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lipkin lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
Robinson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Robinson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lipkin to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lipkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robinson is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lipkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Robinson is retaining full guard.
Robinson wants to stand up but Lipkin is controlling him.
Robinson has his feet on Lipkin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lipkin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Robinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Robinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lipkin thows a body kick. Robinson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lipkin connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lipkin connects with a solid leg kick.
Lipkin slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Lipkin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lipkin counters with a low kick, right behind Robinson 's knee.
Lipkin lands a leg kick that knocks Robinson off balance momentarily.
Robinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lipkin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Robinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lipkin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lipkin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Robinson sprawls well initially but Lipkin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lipkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Robinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Robinson pushes Lipkin off looking to stand but Lipkin dives back in and keeps control.
Lipkin is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lipkin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Robinson is trying to stand.
Lipkin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lipkin looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lipkin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Lipkin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Robinson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lipkin is looking to slow Robinson down with leg kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lipkin.
Lipkin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lipkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Robinson wants to clinch
and Lipkin counters with a nice leg kick.
Robinson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lipkin counters with a head kick. That will keep Robinson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Robinson lands a body shot.
Robinson moves into the clinch successfully.
Lipkin prevents Robinson from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lipkin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipkin fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lipkin has Robinson pressed against the ropes, preventing Robinson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Robinson wants to break free but Lipkin has control.
Lipkin trying to land knees to the body.
Lipkin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Robinson manages to break the clinch.
Robinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lipkin manages to avoid it.
Lipkin throws a leg kick but Robinson moved away.
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.
Robinson looks to clinch
and Lipkin counters with a head kick. That will keep Robinson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lipkin throws a body kick that misses.
Robinson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lipkin in his tracks.
Robinson throws a right hand that Lipkin ducks under and follows up with a left that Lipkin also avoids with ease.
Robinson is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Robinson.
Robinson throws out a loose jab but Lipkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson misses with a two punch combination.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing.
Lipkin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robinson.
Lipkin lands with a slapping head kick.
Lipkin blocks a jab.
Robinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lipkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Robinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lipkin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Robinson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lipkin counters with a solid body kick.
Robinson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lipkin counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Robinson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lipkin - the referee stops the clock and Robinson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lipkin. Robinson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lipkin.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lipkin. Robinson shrugs it off though.
Lipkin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Robinson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lipkin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lipkin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lipkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lipkin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lipkin trying to control the action but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson is trying to stand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Robinson is trying to stand back up but Lipkin is controlling him
Lipkin is looking to take a break and control but Robinson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lipkin controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robinson tries to kick Lipkin off but Lipkin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lipkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Lipkin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lipkin scores with a push kick.
Robinson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lipkin thuds his shin into the meat of Robinson's side.
Lipkin connects with a high kick.
Lipkin avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Lipkin tenderised Robinson's leg. Robinson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Robinson tries to bum rush Lipkin with a series of wild strikes but Lipkin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lipkin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Robinson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Robinson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lipkin.
Nathan Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lipkin drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Robinson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lipkin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Robinson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lipkin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Robinson to see if he's OK.
Robinson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Lipkin landing strikes.
Lipkin working the body and head with strikes.
Alexander Lipkin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Robinson is trying to buck Lipkin off.
Lipkin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Robinson down.
Lipkin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lipkin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lipkin working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Lipkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Lipkin cracks Robinson with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Lipkin lands a few punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Lipkin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Lipkin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lipkin scores with a leg kick.
Robinson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Robinson moves to clinch but Lipkin breaks away
and Lipkin counters with a body kick that stops Robinson in his tracks momentarily.
Lipkin connects with a leg kick. Robinson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Robinson looks to clinch
and Lipkin counters with a shoot takedown. Robinson fights it but they end up in guard.
Lipkin is pushing down on Robinson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Robinson is fighting to maintain full guard but Lipkin has managed to sneak the leg through.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Robinson has hold of Lipkin's hands but Lipkin slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lipkin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Robinson is trying to stand up here but Lipkin is controlling him well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lipkin works his way into full mount!
Robinson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Lipkin lands a nice shot to the head.
Robinson is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Lipkin has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Robinson's face.
Robinson wants to get back to his feet.
Lipkin scoring with strikes but Robinson is staying in there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Lipkin lands a heavy elbow.
Robinson trying desperately to get to his feet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lipkin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Robinson squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lipkin lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lipkin connects with a bit shot that sees Robinson covering up! More strikes from Lipkin and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lipkin is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Lipkin!
Alexander Lipkin is the new welterweight champion!
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pop
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