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FCFC 45: Xialong vs White PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alec Drunell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and London Saint James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drunell comes to the cage accompanied by Freaks and Geeks - Childish Gambino. Saint James has chosen Rocky Road To Dublin as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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222 lbs
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230 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alec Drunell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, London Saint James!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Paul Tew and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drunell shoots in looking for a takedown. Saint James tries to sprawl out of it but Drunell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saint James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drunell works over Saint James's head and body with a nice combination.
Drunell dives in and grabs Saint James's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saint James pushes down on Drunell's head and hops out.
Drunell falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint James counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Saint James.
It looks like Alec Drunell has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drunell gets tackled into the cage by Saint James. Saint James maintains the clinch.
Saint James breaks from the clinch.
Saint James fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drunell checks it well.
Saint James drives through and clinches with Drunell against the cage.
Saint James breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saint James lands a big uppercut and Drunell crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drunell looks OK. Saint James waves Drunell back to his feet!
Drunell is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drunell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saint James rattles Drunell with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Drunell tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Saint James dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Drunell stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). London Saint James!
London Saint James was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Petr Ondrus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bisping (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ondrus kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HARDCORE. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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202 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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190 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Petr Ondrus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Bisping!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bisping tries to clinch up
and Ondrus counters with a shoot takedown. Bisping fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bisping working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ondrus.
Ondrus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ondrus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bisping looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ondrus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ondrus has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bisping wants to get back to his feet but Ondrus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bisping is trying to control the position but Ondrus postures up.
Bisping keeping moving, preventing Ondrus from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping seems keen to control Ondrus's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michael Bisping was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Ondrus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bisping.
Ondrus looks for the body kick but Bisping saw that one coming.
Bisping tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Ondrus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bisping throws a right hand that Ondrus ducks under and follows up with a left that Ondrus also avoids with ease.
Bisping tries to clinch but Ondrus moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping doesn't manage to clinch there - Ondrus circles away.
Ondrus misses with the combination.
Bisping on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ondrus throws a hook but Bisping avoids it easily.
Bisping tries to bum rush Ondrus with a series of wild strikes but Ondrus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ondrus tries to move into range but Bisping moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ondrus misses with a hook. Bisping ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheers as Ondrus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bisping doesn't seem phased though.
Nice shot by Ondrus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondrus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bisping moves away.
Michael Bisping seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ondrus swats away the attempt to clinch by Bisping.
Ondrus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ondrus gets a takedown into half guard.
Bisping keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ondrus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bisping defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondrus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ondrus seems to be looking for submissions.
Bisping tries to kick Ondrus off but Ondrus keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ondrus is looking for a kimura but Bisping is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ondrus to get the leverage.
Bisping is trying to stand up here but Ondrus is controlling him well.
Ondrus wants to pass the guard but Bisping is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Ondrus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ondrus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bisping wants to clinch up but Ondrus keeps it at a distance.
Bisping scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bisping decides to stand and escape the position.
Ondrus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bisping tries to close the distance and clinch but Ondrus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ondrus swings for the body but Bisping moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondrus keeps the fight on the outside.
Bisping moves away from the strike by Ondrus.
Bisping is looking to clinch but Ondrus is avoiding it.
Bisping is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bisping looks for a takedown but Ondrus sprawls well.
Ondrus swings widly with a right hand
and Bisping counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bisping wants to control from the top but Ondrus keeps moving.
Michael Bisping has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ondrus clobbers Bisping with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondrus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bisping.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bisping is defended easily by Ondrus.
Ondrus with a hook.
Bisping has a takedown stuffed.
Petr Ondrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
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!
Ondrus scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping is in trouble now - Ondrus has advanced to mount!
Ondrus throwing strikes here but Bisping is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ondrus thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bisping can't escape the position.
Ondrus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ondrus misses with a head shot.
Ondrus throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondrus controlling from mount.
Ondrus throws some wild stikes that Bisping manages to avoid easily.
Bisping working to try and regain half guard.
Ondrus is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bisping has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bisping!
Ondrus trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Bisping will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Bisping moves out of range of the body kick.
Bisping shoots in for a double leg but Ondrus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bisping fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bisping with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ondrus to score with a decent uppercut.
Ondrus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ondrus throws a series of punches but Bisping avoids them all with ease.
Ondrus throws a sloppy head kick and Bisping moves out of range easily.
Bisping with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Ondrus to counter with a crisp jab.
Ondrus tries a low kick but Bisping avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bisping wants to clinch up but Ondrus keeps it at a distance.
Ondrus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael Bisping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bisping fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Petr Ondrus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Bisping.
Bisping shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ondrus sprawls well. Ondrus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bisping gets slowly back to his feet.
Ondrus missing with a left hand there. Bisping was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bisping shoots in for a double leg but Ondrus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bisping.
Bisping moves forwards but Ondrus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bisping wants to clinch.
Bisping tries to clinch but Ondrus moves out of range.
Nice shot by Bisping.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bisping tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ondrus sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bisping somewhat.
Bisping fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Some wild striking there from Ondrus.
Ondrus fails with a takedown attempt.
Ondrus swings widly with a right hand
and Ondrus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bisping fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ondrus ducks under a wild hook from Bisping.
Bisping forces Ondrus back against the cage and clinches.
Bisping pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bisping tries to clinch but Ondrus is having none of it.
Bisping staying out of range there.
Bisping blocks a jab.
Ondrus is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bisping.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ondrus throws out a loose jab but Bisping uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Bisping.
I think Bisping 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michael Bisping!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Seivas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rj McLovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Seivas might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Prince Of Darkness. McLovin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Nas - Etherl. Antonio Seivas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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201 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Antonio Seivas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Rj McLovin!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seivas slips under a jab.
Seivas ducks under a wild hook from McLovin.
Seivas wants to clinch.
McLovin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLovin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Seivas circles away quickly and effectively.
Seivas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLovin. Seivas does a little dance to reset his feet.
McLovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seivas manages to avoid it.
McLovin just misses with a punch to the body.
McLovin scores with a jab. Seivas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Seivas fails with a takedown attempt.
Rj McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McLovin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin tries to keep at a distance but Seivas has taken the fight into the clinch.
McLovin keeps control of Seivas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McLovin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McLovin throws an elbow that misses.
McLovin lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McLovin.
Seivas trying to stall but McLovin improves his position.
McLovin throws a knee to the head but misses.
McLovin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McLovin lands a knee to the body.
Seivas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McLovin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Seivas is defending well for now.
McLovin lands a body punch.
Seivas has had enough of the clinch but McLovin keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seivas tries to break free but McLovin pushes him back against the cage.
Seivas can't get the takedown.
McLovin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McLovin lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin lands a nice shot to the body.
Seivas is trying to break the clinch but McLovin has him pressed against the cage.
Seivas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Seivas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seivas is breathing heavily.
McLovin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Seivas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as McLovin walks away with a smile on his face. Seivas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McLovin scores with a nice head shot.
McLovin misses the shot to the body.
Seivas slips under a jab from McLovin.
Seivas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McLovin throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seivas was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
A thudding body kick lands there by McLovin!
Seivas takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seivas wants to clinch up but McLovin keeps it at a distance.
Seivas moves out of range as McLovin strikes.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Seivas moves away.
McLovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from McLovin does no damage.
Seivas gets the takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
McLovin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Seivas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McLovin wants to get back to full guard.
McLovin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McLovin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McLovin lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLovin landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLovin lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Seivas hang on?
McLovin moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Seivas has worked his arm free - good work by Seivas!
Seivas defending against the ground and pound.
McLovin tries for a kimura but Seivas is defending well.
Seivas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McLovin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
McLovin trying to control the action but Seivas is working from the bottom.
Seivas tries to escape but McLovin is in control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seivas parries the strikes from McLovin easily there. McLovin is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Seivas to escape.
McLovin trying to control the action but Seivas is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rj McLovin dominated that round.
That's time! Seivas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McLovin lands a jab.
Seivas tries to score a power double leg takedown but McLovin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Seivas somewhat.
Seivas moves in looking to clinch but McLovin pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Seivas to the ground. McLovin is now in Seivas's guard.
McLovin won't allow Seivas to get back to his feet.
McLovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Seivas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McLovin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Seivas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Seivas is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLovin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McLovin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Seivas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McLovin.
McLovin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McLovin is looking to advance position but Seivas won't allow it.
Seivas is trying to stand back up but McLovin is controlling him
McLovin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seivas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seivas pushes McLovin off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McLovin throws a head kick that misses.
McLovin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McLovin wants it to stay on the feet.
Seivas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McLovin.
McLovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McLovin is breathing heavily.
McLovin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McLovin throws a wild body kick that Seivas sees coming a mile off.
McLovin throws a body punch but Seivas moves out of range.
A head kick misses from McLovin.
McLovin connects with a jab.
No luck for Seivas with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Seivas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seivas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McLovin defends it nicely.
McLovin scores with a nice right hand.
Seivas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McLovin takes a swing at Seivas's ribcage but misses.
Seivas shoots for a double leg takedown but McLovin sprawls well. He's pushed Seivas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Antonio Seivas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McLovin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seivas clinches up against the cage.
McLovin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Seivas controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seivas prevents a body shot from McLovin.
McLovin misses with a punch to the body.
McLovin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Seivas's elbow.
McLovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seivas misses with a body punch.
McLovin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McLovin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Seivas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McLovin.
McLovin misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seivas is trying to break the clinch but McLovin has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Seivas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McLovin has him pressed against the cage.
Seivas takes an elbow to the forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seivas blocking some punches.
Seivas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Seivas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McLovin counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rj McLovin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
McLovin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rj McLovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McLovin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seivas at a distance.
Seivas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McLovin misses with a body kick.
McLovin circles away from the clinch attempt.
McLovin misses with an uppercut.
Seivas walks into a stiff left hand from McLovin.
Seivas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McLovin.
McLovin swings for the body but Seivas moves out of range.
McLovin throws a predictable looking body shot
so Seivas counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McLovin wants to sweep here but Seivas controlling him for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McLovin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seivas stands and steps away. McLovin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
McLovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McLovin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Seivas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLovin.
McLovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Seivas shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McLovin pinned against the cage. McLovin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McLovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Seivas manages to avoid it.
Seivas looking to score a takedown here. McLovin is defending well but Seivas drives through and ends up in McLovin's guard.
McLovin wants to stand but Seivas is controlling the position.
Seivas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seivas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin checks the leg kick nicely there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Seivas on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seivas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
McLovin manages to get back to half guard.
McLovin is pressing down on Seivas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Seivas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Seivas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLovin is looking to control Seivas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McLovin avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seivas decides to stand up.
McLovin misses the jab.
Seivas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McLovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by McLovin. Beautiful body shot.
McLovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Seivas swats away the attempt to clinch by McLovin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Seivas is defended easily by McLovin.
Seivas moves into range and clinches up with McLovin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seivas breaks the clinch.
McLovin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Seivas at a distance.
McLovin misses with a combination
and Seivas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Seivas.
Antonio Seivas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McLovin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Seivas.
Seivas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McLovin's head.
Seivas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seivas with a nice head shot there.
McLovin working a defensive guard here.
McLovin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Seivas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McLovin 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rj McLovin!
An out of breath Rj McLovin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gaven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Godley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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206 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Eddie Gaven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Godley!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gaven ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gaven misses with a series of wild punches.
Gaven moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Chris Godley has been cut.
Godley looks gassed!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gaven throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gaven drops Godley with a beautiful combination! Godley stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gaven is looking for the KO!
Godley is rocked!
Gaven lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Godley up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Gaven from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Godley's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Gaven!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Flame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daisuke Nikita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daisuke Nikita has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Flame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Daisuke Nikita!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikita on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Flame stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flame wants it to stay on the feet.
Nikita throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flame clinches up against the cage.
Nikita working hard to break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Flame presses Nikita against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikita misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Flame.
A short uppercut from Flame.
A frustrated look appears on Nikita's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Flame keeps control of Nikita as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Flame scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Flame.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flame softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nikita tries to circle away but Flame has him pinned against the cage.
Nikita tries to pull guard but Flame forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nikita wants to get back to striking at distance but Flame won't allow it.
Flame stalling in the clinch.
Nikita wants to get back to striking at distance but Flame won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikita can't break the clinch.
Nikita has a couple of punches blocked by Flame.
The referee is keeping an eye on Flame - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Flame.
Stalling in the clinch from Flame.
Flame lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Flame lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nikita backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Flame - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nikita jumps guard and drags Flame to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Flame landing with the ground and pound.
Flame trying to control but Nikita is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flame is really struggling to control Nikita but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame throws an elbow that misses. Nikita uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Flame's guard. Nice move by Nikita!
Nikita wants to pass the guard but Flame is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flame is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Flame missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Flame looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nikita with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nikita is refusing to be controlled, as Flame sits in half guard.
Nikita wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikita is not content to let Flame control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nikita looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Flame missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nikita on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Flame throwing shots but Nikita is blocking nicely.
Nikita regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Flame.
Flame trying to control the position from guard on top but Nikita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flame with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flame loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nikita preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Flame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nikita has his foot on Flame's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flame works his way back into a safe position though.
Flame distracts Nikita with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Flame wants to control from the top but Nikita keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flame is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Nikita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Flame throwing strikes but missing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikita preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonny Flame dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Flame misses with a left hand
and Nikita counters with a two punch combo.
Nikita fails to land with a series of punches.
Nikita throws a low kick but Flame avoids it.
Flame has closed the distance and engaged Nikita in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Flame.
A short left from Flame.
Flame blocks an uppercut.
Nikita gets underhooks to prevent Flame's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Flame scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nikita misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Flame.
Nikita lands a body punch.
Flame goes for a takedown attempt but Nikita pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nikita fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Daisuke Nikita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikita lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nikita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikita shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Flame sprawls well. Flame wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nikita gets slowly back to his feet.
Nikita rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Flame moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nikita avoids the body shot from Flame.
Flame avoids the head kick by Nikita.
Flame moves into the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nikita is trying to break the clinch but Flame has him pressed against the cage.
Flame lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Flame creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Flame lands a body shot in the clinch.
Flame gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nikita regains guard.
Nikita is controlling Flame's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flame drops back, looking for a kneebar! Nikita looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Nikita looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Nikita!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame tries to improve position but can't.
Nikita prevents Flame from escaping the position.
Flame manages to get back to half guard.
Flame regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flame working a defensive guard here.
Flame working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nikita.
Nikita stays in close to Flame's body and controls the position.
Flame looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nikita is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flame is on top in guard.
Nikita is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flame with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Flame chips away with some ground and pound.
Nikita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nikita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Flame gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nikita is looking to stand up but Flame isn't so interested in that idea.
Flame throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flame trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flame accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikita is trying to control the position but Flame postures up.
Flame looking to sit in guard and control but Nikita gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Flame working for a triangle but Nikita defends it easily.
Flame wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nikita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jonny Flame overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nikita missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jonny Flame will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Flame throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nikita tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Flame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nikita has managed to clinch.
Flame lands a right hand.
Nikita is trying to break the clinch but Flame is controlling him.
A nice left hand lands by Flame.
Flame stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nikita lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flame tries a body shot but Nikita blocks it.
Flame lands an uppercut.
Nikita is looking to break free of the clinch but Flame has double underhooks.
Flame lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flame throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Flame keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nikita's efforts to push away.
Nikita has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Flame lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikita wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikita is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Flame is defending well for now.
Flame prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nikita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Flame blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Flame scores with a shot to the side of Nikita's head.
Flame has picked Nikita up - he's going for a ride! Flame dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Flame controlling the action here.
Flame wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nikita keeps working.
Flame wants to work for an arm triangle but Nikita is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flame is thwarting Nikita's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flame 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.
Flame lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flame throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Flame seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikita is trying is best to control the position here.
Nikita is looking to improve his position.
Flame trying to control from half guard but Nikita is working away.
Flame working the head and body with strikes.
Nikita is trying to stand.
Flame not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Flame sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nikita defending well though.
Flame controlling the pace.
Nikita is trying to maintain the position but Flame is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flame is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nikita defends it well.
Nikita blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flame.
Flame lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Daisuke Nikita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Flame is working for a kimura here but Nikita manages to reverse the position and he's now in Flame's guard.
Jonny Flame is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nikita postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Flame showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Flame, 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Flame!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Didier Diane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Korba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Diane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Let's Get it. Erwin Korba has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
185 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Didier Diane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Erwin Korba!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korba throws a head kick but Diane moves out of range.
Diane doesn't manage to clinch there - Korba circles away.
Diane clinches.
Korba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Diane gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Korba tries to break free but Diane pushes him back against the cage.
Korba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diane is keeping busy.
Diane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diane struggles to land a body shot inside as Korba controls his hands.
Korba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diane is keeping busy.
Korba tries to pull guard but Diane forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Korba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Didier Diane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Korba.
A head punch on the inside from Diane fails to land.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane keeps control of Korba as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Diane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Diane.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Korba takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Korba blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Korba.
Korba taking a breather.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Korba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Diane prevents it.
Diane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Korba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane pushes Korba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korba.
Korba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diane misses with a punch on the inside.
Diane slows down the pace here.
Diane tries to work over Korba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Korba is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korba wants a takedown but no success here.
Korba tries to circle away but Diane has him pinned against the cage.
Diane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Korba has Diane pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Diane manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Korba turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Korba trying to control the position but Diane is working away.
Korba tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Korba has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Korba is trying to get an arm triangle but Diane is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Korba seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Korba tries for a kimura but Diane is defending well.
Korba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diane is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Korba is looking to take a break and control but Diane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Didier Diane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Korba throws an off balance right hand
enabling Diane to counter with a crisp jab.
Korba clinches up with Diane and pushes him back against the cage.
Korba is working for takedown but Diane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diane looking to slow down the pace here.
Diane pushes Korba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Korba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Diane.
Diane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Korba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diane after a bit of a struggle.
Didier Diane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Korba.
A bit of stalling here from Diane.
Diane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diane misses with some punches.
Diane dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Korba backwards.
Korba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Diane is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Diane lands a body shot.
Korba is breathing heavily.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
Didier Diane has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Korba's elbow.
The referee calls for Diane to work.
Diane lands with a short shot to the head.
Korba taking a breather.
Diane scores with a shoulder strike.
Diane leaning against his opponent.
Diane lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diane is keeping busy.
Diane stalls.
Diane swings wildly with an uppercut but Korba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diane throws a punch but it's blocked by Korba.
Korba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Diane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Diane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Korba is working for takedown but Diane is calmly controlling the position for now.
Diane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korbas head.
A short right from Diane on the inside.
Korba letting Diane take a breather here.
Diane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diane scores with a shot to the side of Korba's head.
Diane gets through Korba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diane pushes Korba back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korba tries to move into range but Diane moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Korba circles away from the clinch attempt
so Korba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Korba pushing down on Diane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diane won't allow Korba to pass to mount.
Korba is working for a kimura but Diane is defending it quite comfortably.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korba works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Didier Diane dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Diane tries to clinch up.
Korba forces Diane back against the cage and clinches.
Diane pushes Korba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Diane is stalling here.
Korba blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diane fails to land.
Diane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Korba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diane after a bit of a struggle.
Diane misses with a punch to the body.
Diane gets underhooks to prevent Korba's takedown attempt.
Diane lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Korba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Diane avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Didier Diane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erwin Korba.
Korba takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Diane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diane stalling the fight.
Korba taking a breather.
Diane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Korba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diane displaying some good clinch control by pressing Korba up against the cage.
Diane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diane just leaning against Korba, taking a breather.
Korba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Diane is keeping busy.
Korba is looking for a takedown.
Korba blocks an uppercut.
Diane gets through Korba's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Diane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Korba jumps guard but Diane stands there with Korba around his waist. Korba gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Diane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Diane misses with the head strike.
Diane is struggling to control the position.
Diane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Korbas head.
Diane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korba.
Diane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diane lands a body shot.
Diane gets underhooks to prevent Korba's takedown attempt.
Diane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diane lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Diane.
Diane has Korba pressed against the cage.
Diane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diane content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Diane gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Korba.
Diane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Korba backwards.
Diane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diane lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diane misses with the head strike.
Diane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Erwin Korba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Didier Diane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diane dodges an elbow strike from Korba.
And that's the end of the fight!
Didier Diane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Diane, 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 William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Didier Diane!
Didier Diane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rover Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mclovin Mclovin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Desperado by Los Lobos. Mclovin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bulls On Parade . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rover Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Mclovin Mclovin !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Mclovin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie catches Mclovin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mclovin looks to land a combination but Gracie avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Mclovin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gracie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie tries to sprawl but Mclovin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mclovin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gracie is just riding it out for now. Mclovin eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mclovin .
Mclovin is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mclovin preventing the sweep.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mclovin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mclovin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mclovin is one step ahead there.
Mclovin got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mclovin has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Mclovin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mclovin stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mclovin !
Mclovin wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie moves into full guard.
Mclovin won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Mclovin trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mclovin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gracie works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily.
Mclovin wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie wants to sweep here but Mclovin controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mclovin Mclovin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mclovin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mclovin lands with a right hand.
Gracie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Gracie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mclovin .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Mclovin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gracie to the ground. Mclovin is now in Gracie's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mclovin is aware though and is defending well.
Mclovin advances to half guard.
Mclovin thows a huge punch but Gracie dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mclovin scoring with some ground and pound.
Mclovin wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Mclovin trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gracie wants to sweep here but Mclovin controlling him for the moment.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mclovin Mclovin will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice cross by Mclovin .
Mclovin tries to move into range but Gracie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mclovin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mclovin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gracie in his tracks.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclovin circles away.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
Mclovin with a nice cross.
Mclovin swats away the attempt to clinch by Gracie.
A shot to the liver by Mclovin . Beautiful body shot.
Mclovin throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie clinches up against the cage.
Mclovin has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gracie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gracie trying to control but Mclovin is working from the bottom.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mclovin 's guard.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mclovin defends it well.
Mclovin won't allow Gracie to pass to mount.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mclovin still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mclovin has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Gracie gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mclovin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie gets full guard.
Mclovin trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Mclovin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mclovin 's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control but Mclovin postures up.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mclovin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gracie defends it well.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Mclovin defends easily.
Mclovin is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mclovin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mclovin defends it easily.
Gracie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mclovin sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mclovin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rover Gracie dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Mclovin avoids the body shot from Gracie.
Mclovin throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie throws the left hand but Mclovin avoids the punch easily.
Mclovin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mclovin stalks Gracie and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gracie's face. Gracie staggers backwards, shaken.
Mclovin throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mclovin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice cross by Mclovin .
Gracie tries to clinch there but Mclovin circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclovin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mclovin .
Mclovin is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Mclovin 's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mclovin duly obliges.
Mclovin tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mclovin digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mclovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mclovin Mclovin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gracie drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclovin is keeping the position for now.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclovin keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Rover Gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclovin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mclovin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mclovin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mclovin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclovin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie drops back looking for a leg! Mclovin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mclovin manages to kick Gracie off! Gracie jumps back into Mclovin 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gracie jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mclovin has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Mclovin is defending well.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mclovin tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mclovin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mclovin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mclovin gets back to half guard.
Mclovin is in trouble now - Gracie has advanced to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mclovin working to try and regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclovin tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mclovin Mclovin .
I think Mclovin 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mclovin Mclovin !
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaolong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes into a darkened arena with his song building. yes kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Li Xiaolong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr White!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White looks to throw the jab but Xiaolong is out of range.
Xiaolong walks into a left hand.
Xiaolong with a hook.
Xiaolong throws a body kick that misses.
Xiaolong slips under a jab.
A head kick misses from Xiaolong.
White walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xiaolong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
White scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Xiaolong moves out of range as White strikes.
White is looking to slow Xiaolong down with leg kicks.
White moves into the clinch.
White misses with the head strike.
Knees to the body from Xiaolong.
White is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Xiaolong can't fight it off and eventually White manages to take the fight to the floor. Xiaolong looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiaolong is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White throwing strikes but missing.
Xiaolong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from White.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White postures up in Xiaolong's guard and throws a big left but Xiaolong blocks it.
White throws a big elbow that misses.
White is pushing down on Xiaolong's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xiaolong is fighting to maintain full guard but White has managed to sneak the leg through.
Xiaolong is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
Xiaolong blocking the ground and pound attempt from White.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xiaolong trying to hold on to White's head to control him but White postures up.
White works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White raining down hammerfists from mount.
White dominating with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by White there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Xiaolong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Xiaolong hang on?
Xiaolong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
Xiaolong is bucking up trying to escape but White cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
White postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Xiaolong looks a forlorn figure.
The referee warns Xiaolong that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White with shots to the head and body - Xiaolong looks very uncomfortable down there.
White trying to control but Xiaolong is having none of it.
BOOM! White connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
White pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
White sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Xiaolong is desperately trying to improve his position but White has a good base and remains in mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White lands a big shot there that rocks Xiaolong but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
White loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Xiaolong scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from White land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. White stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr White!
Mr White is the new featherweight champion!
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