Pipeline 21 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley's entrance music is Eye of the Tiger. A fine choice. Rick Ashley has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Ashley
vs
Black

185 cm
21
203 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

194 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rick Ashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Black!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Black stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Black. That snapped Ashley's head back.

Black has closed the distance and engaged Ashley in a clinch.
Ashley tries to score a body lock takedown but Black shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Black escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ashley fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Black avoids it really well and circles away.
Ashley shoots for a takedown but Black saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Ashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ashley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Black moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black scores with a nice head shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ashley at a distance.
Ashley walks into a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Black there.
Black tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ashley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ashley fails with a takedown attempt.

Black pushes Ashley up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Black.
Ashley has had enough of the clinch but Black keeps him there for the moment.
Ashley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Black fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Black throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ashley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black scores with a nice head shot.
Ashley shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Black as he jumps to the side.
Black scores with a nice head shot.
Black connects with a single shot there.
Big Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Black drives through and clinches with Ashley against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.

Ashley is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ashley. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Black breaks from the clinch.
Oh Ashley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black.
Ashley is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Black doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Ashley crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Ashley's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Black!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
62%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between SDf Asdf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). SDf Asdf has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Asdf
vs
Phillips

180 cm
23
217 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

174 cm
18
199 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, SDf Asdf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Asdf. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Asdf changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Asdf scores with a nice body kick.
Phillips looks gassed!
Phillips moves forwards but Asdf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phillips tries for a takedown but Asdf circles away easily
and Asdf counters with a nice kick to the body.
Asdf fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Phillips.
Asdf tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Asdf lands a big head kick that sends Phillips tumbling to the mat! Asdf takes a step backwards and waves Phillips back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Phillips is rocked!

It looks like Gary Phillips has been cut.
Phillips wants to stay close but Asdf steps back to make room for something. Phillips seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Asdf and Phillips drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). SDf Asdf!

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Lacy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soken Taz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lacy
vs
Taz

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Lacy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Soken Taz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacy jabs Taz right on the nose. Taz blinks but takes it well.

Lacy closes the distance and pushes Taz back into the cage.
Taz prevents a body shot from Lacy.
Lacy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lacy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taz prevents a body shot from Lacy.

Taz decides to pull guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Taz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lacy has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Taz to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lacy is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Taz pulls down on the head and he's put Lacy to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Soken Taz!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
90%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Catfish Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Catfish Davis is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Davis
vs
Thiago

185 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Catfish Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Thiago!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Thiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thiago misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Davis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thiago swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Thiago tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.

Davis breaks from the clinch.
Davis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Davis dives in and grabs Thiago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thiago pushes down on Davis's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catfish Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Thiago is just out of range.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Thiago.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Davis looking for a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago is trying to break the clinch but Davis is controlling him.
Davis wants a takedown.
Thiago wants to break the clinch but can't.
Davis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Davis drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Thiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davis stops Thiago from standing up.

Thiago looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thiago looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.

Thiago working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
Davis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thiago is proving hard to escape from.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Thiago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Thiago is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.

Thiago is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
Thiago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Davis is staying active underneath Thiago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Davis trying to control but Thiago postures up.

Thiago seems to be looking for submissions.
Thiago looks gassed!
Davis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thiago is thwarting Davis's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Thiago seems content to control.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Thiago has control of the leg.
Thiago blocks the strikes from Davis.
Thiago stalling.

Thiago is trying to work for a kimura but Davis is defending well.
Davis misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thiago is trying to control. Davis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Thiago dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Davis shoots in and bounces Thiago off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Davis wants to control from the top but Thiago keeps moving.

Thiago is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Thiago throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Davis escapes and throws Thiago's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Davis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thiago keeps working.

Davis stands up and beckons Thiago to his feet.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thiago swivels and escapes.
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!
Davis misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Paulo Thiago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thiago thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Davis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Davis lands a jab-cross combination.
Davis throws a push kick but Thiago slaps the foot to one side.
Thiago lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Thiago is breathing heavily.
Davis shoots in looking for a takedown but Thiago manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Davis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thiago slips a jab and a cross from Davis.
Davis looks to land a combination but Thiago avoids it well.
Thiago lands a nice hook to Davis's body. Davis takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thiago misses with a series of wild punches.
Thiago lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thiago throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis avoids the body shot from Thiago.
Catfish Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Thiago sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catfish Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thiago defends it nicely.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thiago connects with a single shot there.
Davis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thiago ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Davis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thiago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis fails with the takedown.
Davis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Thiago lands with an overhand left.
Thiago thuds a left hand into Davis's body.
Thiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Thiago moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thiago misses the shot to the body.
Thiago throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Davis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Davis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Davis jumps guard but Thiago stands there with Davis around his waist. Davis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Davis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Thiago fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thiago.
Thiago lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Thiago.
Davis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thiago swivels and escapes.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Davis throws a nice looking combination but Thiago bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis tries to clinch up but Thiago circles away and keeps his distance.
Thiago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Davis at a distance.
Davis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Thiago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Thiago misses with a few strikes there.
Thiago misses with a body shot.
Davis slips a jab and a cross from Thiago.
Paulo Thiago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thiago misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Thiago.
Thiago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Davis rather than just go for the knockout.

Davis shoots in and gets a takedown into Thiago's guard.

Thiago is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Davis defends well.
Davis not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paulo Thiago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Davis pushes down on Thiago's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Thiago has one foot on Davis's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Davis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Thiago is looking for a triangle but Davis pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thiago looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Davis decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thiago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davis. Davis obviously looking to wear him down.
Davis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thiago lands a body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Thiago. No joy for Davis on that attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thiago closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Davis with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thiago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Catfish Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thiago lands a body shot.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Thiago sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thiago tests Davis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thiago misses with a straight left.
Davis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Davis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thiago misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
Thiago rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Davis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Davis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thiago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thiago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Davis.
Davis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Thiago sprawls well. Thiago wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davis gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Thiago saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Thiago. That snapped Davis's head back.
Davis tries for a takedown but Thiago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thiago scores with a shot to the body.
Thiago misses with the combination.

Davis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davis tries to score a body lock takedown but Thiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Thiago's efforts to push away.
Thiago stops a takedown attempt from Davis.
Thiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Thiago is trying to force a seperation but Davis has the dominant position.
Catfish Davis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thiago prevents the takedown attempt.
Davis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Thiago prevents it.
Paulo Thiago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thiago avoiding damage as Davis throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Catfish Davis.
I think Thiago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Thiago!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
86%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Forester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Leonitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roman Leonitis told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Forester
vs
Leonitis

181 cm
21
150 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
25
146 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Forester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Leonitis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Forester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Leonitis did well to prevent Forester getting side control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Forester not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Forester is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Leonitis slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Leonitis is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Forester makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Forester.

Leonitis drops back looking for a leg! Forester is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Forester manages to kick Leonitis off! Leonitis jumps back into Forester's guard.
Forester knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leonitis on the ground.
Forester looking to hit a scissor sweep but Leonitis is one step ahead there.
Forester looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leonitis puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Forester tries to roll over but Leonitis keeps him under control.
Leonitis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Forester defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonitis trying to mount his opponent but Forester defends it.
Leonitis is nestled in close to Forester, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Forester is trying to get back to full guard.
Forester gets back to full guard.
Forester 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leonitis wants to control from the top but Forester keeps moving.
Leonitis pushing down on Forester's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leonitis is trying to control. Forester wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Forester wants to control but Leonitis is keeping busy.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Leonitis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Leonitis is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Forester has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forester is looking to get back to full guard here but Leonitis has managed to pass to side control instead.
Leonitis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
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!

Leonitis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Forester, who protects the arm well.
Forester tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Leonitis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Forester is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forester tries to buck Leonitis off but Leonitis is having none of it.
Leonitis is working Forester over with some ground and pound from side control.
Forester looks to move to half guard but instead Leonitis has passed into mount! Damn!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forester gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Leonitis there.
Leonitis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Leonitis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Forester doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leonitis.
Forester is trying to maintain the position but Leonitis is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Leonitis is working for a kimura but Forester is defending it quite comfortably.

Forester looking for submissions off his back.

Leonitis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Forester defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonitis has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Forester can't escape the position.
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!
Leonitis wants to control the pace but Forester is squirming around nicely.
Leonitis breaks from Forester's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Forester is in all sorts of trouble here.
Forester tries to lock up and control but Leonitis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Forester is working to get back to half guard.
Forester is in a horrible position here. Leonitis smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Leonitis content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Leonitis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Forester closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Leonitis quickly recovers to half guard.
Leonitis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Leonitis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Forester is working away from the top position though.
Leonitis tries to get to full guard but Forester has control of the leg.
Leonitis has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Leonitis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Forester's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Forester's back!
Forester is trapped and Leonitis is scoring with shots to the head and body.

Leonitis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forester tries to roll but Leonitis sticks to his back.

Forester defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Forester breaks Leonitis's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonitis trying to control the position.
Leonitis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Forester tries to reverse the position but Leonitis maintains control.
Leonitis postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Forester looks a forlorn figure.
Leonitis in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Leonitis working for a guillotine from mount but Forester is in no mood to give up.
Forester is in all sorts of trouble here.

Leonitis has control of Forester's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Forester regains control of the situation pretty easily.
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!
Forester is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leonitis looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Forester tries to lock up and control but Leonitis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Forester really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Leonitis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Forester can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Leonitis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Forester is looking to escape.

Leonitis looking to secure an arm triangle but Forester defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forester is desperately trying to improve his position but Leonitis has a good base and remains in mount.
Forester gets back to half guard.

Leonitis is working for a kimura but Forester is defending it quite comfortably.
Forester manages to get to full guard.
Forester lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Leonitis!
Leonitis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Forester in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonitis is working to get back to half guard.

Forester with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Forester unloading with bombs!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forester cracks Leonitis with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.

Forester is working for a guillotine from mount but Leonitis frees his head quite easily.
Leonitis manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leonitis gets full guard.

Leonitis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leonitis has Forester pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Leonitis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Forester throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Leonitis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Forester is in Leonitis's guard.
Forester trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leonitis manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leonitis wants to control the pace but Forester is squirming around nicely.

Leonitis working for a guillotine from mount but Forester is in no mood to give up.
Forester is looking to improve his position but Leonitis isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Leonitis has hold of Forester's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Forester manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Leonitis landing shots from mount.

Leonitis quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Leonitis but it's paid off an Forester is forced to tap! Nice work by Leonitis.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Leonitis!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bowron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Martin Palermo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Palermo has chosen Adelante Boca Juniors! as his entrance music. Ryan Bowron has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Bowron
vs
Martin Palermo

185 cm
18
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
26
198 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Bushido Clothing
Hellbent, Inc.™

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Bowron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, San Martin Palermo !
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palermo tries to clinch but Bowron moves away

and Bowron counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Palermo 's guard now.
Bowron looking to pass the guard.

Bowron drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bowron seems to have locked his on tight now - Palermo screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bowron, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryan Bowron!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
65%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hideyoshi Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Bellringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Okami
vs
Bellringer

185 cm
26
196 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

183 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Bushido Clothing
Hellbent, Inc.™

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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hideyoshi Okami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitor Bellringer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okami defending well as Bellringer loads up on a big left hand.
Bellringer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Okami rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bellringer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bellringer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bellringer wants it to stay on the feet.
Bellringer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Okami checks the leg kick.
Bellringer misses the jab.
That kick from Bellringer tenderised Okami's leg. Okami is trying to keep his angry face on.
Okami shoots in for a double leg but Bellringer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Okami avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bellringer keeps Okami at a distance using the push kick.
Okami is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bellringer jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellringer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bellringer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Okami's calf.
Bellringer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab from Bellringer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okami shoots in and drives through. Bellringer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hideyoshi Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bellringer misses with an uppercut. Okami saw that one coming.
Bellringer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bellringer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

Bellringer lands a big right hand that sends Okami crashing to the mat! Bellringer stays standing though and waves Okami back to his feet!

Okami is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami tries to get into range but Bellringer steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Okami! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Bellringer scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vitor Bellringer!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
68%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odafin Tutuola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domink Stansbury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stansbury has chosen Me Against The World as his entrance music. Odafin Tutuola has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Tutuola
vs
Stansbury

185 cm
26
180 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

164 cm
26
173 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Das Labor
Das Labor

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Odafin Tutuola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Domink Stansbury!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Glass and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stansbury tries to close the distance and clinch but Tutuola swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Domink Stansbury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tutuola will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tutuola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Stansbury checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Tutuola. No joy for Stansbury on that attempt.
Tutuola pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Stansbury gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stansbury keeping moving, preventing Tutuola from controlling successfully.
Tutuola wanted to stand there but Stansbury had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tutuola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola throws a big right hand that misses.
Tutuola wants to stand but Stansbury is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tutuola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tutuola is looking to work some ground and pound but Stansbury has wrist control.
Tutuola looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tutuola.
Stansbury trying to keep a closed guard but Tutuola is proving a slippery customer.
Tutuola won't allow Stansbury to sweep him here.
Tutuola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stansbury's guard.
Stansbury is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tutuola moves out of range as Stansbury throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tutuola tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stansbury swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Stansbury manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tutuola on his heels. He'll look to pass Tutuola's guard now, I'm sure.
Stansbury missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tutuola is looking to stand up but Stansbury isn't so interested in that idea.

Tutuola pushes Stansbury off and scrambles back to his feet.

Tutuola bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Tutuola wants to stand but Stansbury is controlling his arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Tutuola thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stansbury prevents Tutuola from improving position.
Tutuola tries to get to his feet but Stansbury is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Tutuola in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stansbury has a closed guard, preventing Tutuola from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Odafin Tutuola dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Stansbury with a poor takedown
and Tutuola counters with a nice body kick.
Stansbury avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stansbury closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tutuola circles away.
Tutuola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stansbury shoots in looking for a takedown. Tutuola tries to sprawl out of it but Stansbury keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tutuola manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Odafin Tutuola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domink Stansbury.
Tutuola lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Tutuola.

Stansbury shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Stansbury showed some decent athleticism there.
Stansbury works his foot free and advances to mount.
Odafin Tutuola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola is in a horrible position here. Stansbury smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stansbury thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Stansbury lands with some strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Stansbury cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tutuola is in a horrible position here. Stansbury smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Tutuola really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury misses with some ground and pound and Tutuola recovers position to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tutuola tries to roll over but Stansbury keeps him under control.
Stansbury trying to control the action but Tutuola is working from the bottom.

Stansbury is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stansbury not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury looks to land a strike but Tutuola avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stansbury tries to free his leg and advance position but Tutuola is retaining full guard.
Stansbury works over Tutuola with some ground and pound from guard.
Stansbury throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stansbury looking to sit in guard and control but Tutuola gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tutuola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tutuola landing some decent shots from guard.
Stansbury wants to sweep but no luck.
Tutuola trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stansbury's guard.
Tutuola tries to free his leg and advance position but Stansbury is retaining full guard.
Tutuola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tutuola trying to control the position from guard on top but Stansbury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stansbury has control of Tutuola's left arm, preventing Tutuola from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Domink Stansbury showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Stansbury moves into the clinch.
Stansbury is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tutuola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Tutuola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tutuola throws a front kick that sends Stansbury stumbling back into the cage.
Stansbury with a lazy takedown attempt

and Tutuola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stansbury's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Tutuola stands up from Stansbury's guard - Tutuola perhaps looking for a knockout.

A jab-cross combination lands for Tutuola and sends Stansbury crashing to the mat! Tutuola follows him down to the mat - Stansbury regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!

It looks like Domink Stansbury has been cut.
Stansbury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tutuola is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tutuola thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stansbury's head.
Tutuola tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stansbury controls his leg.
Stansbury regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tutuola.
Tutuola in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tutuola wants to stand but Stansbury is controlling his posture from full guard.
Stansbury managing to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury keeping moving, preventing Tutuola from controlling successfully.
Tutuola missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tutuola passes into half guard.
Tutuola landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury tries to get to full guard but Tutuola has control of the leg.

Tutuola wants to work for an arm triangle but Stansbury is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tutuola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tutuola looks to land a strike but Stansbury avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Stansbury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stansbury pulls Tutuola in to control the position.
Tutuola wants to stand and escape but instead Stansbury has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stansbury works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stansbury is nestled in close to Tutuola, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stansbury prevents Tutuola from improving his position.
Stansbury stalling away here and it's allowed Tutuola to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Stansbury tries to free his leg and advance position but Tutuola is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tutuola not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stansbury stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tutuola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stansbury content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Odafin Tutuola!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
63%

Main event

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allan Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nelson has chosen Twinkle Twinkle Little Star as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Smith
vs
Nelson

183 cm
20
183 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

187 cm
21
168 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Smith!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Allan Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like Allan Nelson has been cut.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nelson.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith throws a right hand that Nelson ducks under and follows up with a left that Nelson also avoids with ease.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith throws a right and a left that Nelson avoids nicely.
Nelson tries to clinch up
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

Nelson is rocked!

That has opened up Allan Nelson's cut even more.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith lands a jab.
Nelson ducks right into an uppercut from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.

Nelson pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.

Smith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.
Smith throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
A jab from Smith misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Nelson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

The cut above Allan Nelson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nelson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allan Nelson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nelson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nelson manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Robert Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith throws a series of punches but Nelson moves out of range.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Nelson tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nelson looks to clinch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson is looking to clinch.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Nelson slips the punch.
Smith throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Smith avoids the head kick by Nelson.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Nelson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Smith.
Nelson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Robert Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Nelson closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith dodges an elbow strike from Nelson.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Smith avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Nelson won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Nelson is controlling the position.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nelson has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Smith's face.

Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Robert Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nelson avoids the body shot from Smith.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Smith dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Allan Nelson's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nelson.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nelson looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith tries to bum rush Nelson with a series of wild strikes but Nelson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Nelson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nelson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nelson tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a series of wild punches.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Nelson avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nelson.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a looping left.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nelson blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Nelson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith misses with a looping right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slips under a jab.
Nelson wants to clinch.
Nelson defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Smith clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Allan Nelson's cut.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Smith misses with a wild combination.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith scores with a three punch combo!
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nelson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nelson slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nelson can do to turn this around?
Nelson moves away from the strike by Smith.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Smith.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Nelson clinches.
Smith avoids a wild elbow strike from Nelson.
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Robert Smith has been cut.
Nelson crunches a lovely knee into Smith's ribcage.
Nelson landing knees to the head.
Nelson working Smith over with knees to the body.
Nelson lands a knee to the head.
Smith is looking to break free of the clinch but Nelson has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith blocks an elbow strike from Nelson.
Nelson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Nelson.
Nelson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smith is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nelson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
Nelson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Nelson lands a damaging elbow.
Smith avoiding damage as Nelson throws knees to the body.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Smith on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nelson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
Smith is trying to push Nelson away but Nelson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nelson pushes off an throws an elbow but Smith leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nelson prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Allan Nelson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nelson lands a damaging elbow.
Smith tries to break free but Nelson pushes him back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson missing with knees to the body.
Nelson lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Nelson lands an elbow inside.

Smith breaks from the clinch.
Nelson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Nelson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith works Nelson's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allan Nelson dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Nelson eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Nelson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nelson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Nelson tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Nelson.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nelson moves away.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nelson is looking to clinch but Smith is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith stalks Nelson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Nelson's face. Nelson staggers backwards, shaken.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Nelson.
Smith lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nelson circles away quickly and effectively.

Nelson closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Smith blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
Smith is trying to break the clinch but Nelson has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nelson misses with a knee strike.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Nelson breaks the clinch.
Nelson tries to clinch there but Smith circles away.
Smith scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nelson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Smith tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Nelson backs up against the cage.
Nelson tries to clinch
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A nice combination there by Smith.
Nelson is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

Allan Nelson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith lands an overhand right.
Allan Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robert Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Smith!
Robert Smith retains his welterweight title!