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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between fred griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rufus McGrufus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). fred griffin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, fred griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Rufus McGrufus!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGrufus throws a nice looking combination but griffin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
griffin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
griffin misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. McGrufus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
griffin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGrufus drops griffin with a beautiful combination! griffin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McGrufus is looking for the KO!
griffin is rocked!
It looks like fred griffin has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGrufus misses with a looping right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McGrufus.
griffin is breathing heavily.
McGrufus is looking to slow griffin down with leg kicks.
McGrufus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
McGrufus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGrufus cracks the inside of griffin's front leg.
McGrufus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McGrufus delivers a nice body kick.
McGrufus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McGrufus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but griffin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrufus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
griffin seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. McGrufus shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! griffin is backing up but McGrufus catches him with a final right hook that drops him! griffin covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! McGrufus Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus McGrufus!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caidal Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Floro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Floro's choice of entrance music: Bang - Gorky Park. This should be fireworks!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Caidal Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Floro!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cain blocks a head kick by Floro.
Cain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Floro defends it nicely.
Bruno Floro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Floro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cain tries to avoid it but Floro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cain to the ground. Cain escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Floro throws a right hand that Cain ducks under and follows up with a left that Cain also avoids with ease.
Floro slaps away a takedown attempt from Cain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Floro throws a series of punches but Cain avoids them all with ease.
Cain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Floro circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caidal Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Floro tries to avoid it but Cain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Floro to the ground. Floro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Floro motions for Cain to come forward. Floro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Floro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Floro napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cain trying to control the action but Floro is working from the bottom.
Floro is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Cain has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain is looking to take a break and control but Floro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Floro is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cain is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cain stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Floro lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Caidal Cain has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Floro, right into the meat.
Cain is breathing heavily.
Floro tries to clinch but Cain is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floro moves in looking to clinch but Cain pushes him off.
Floro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Floro does no damage.
Floro swinging wildly here.
Cain blocks a head kick by Floro.
Cain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Floro pinned against the cage. Floro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Floro throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Cain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Floro counters with a series of strikes. Cain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cain avoids a kick to the body.
Cain checks a leg kick.
Cain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Floro circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Floro. No joy for Cain on that attempt.
Cain takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Floro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Floro.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Floro throws a head kick but Cain moves out of range.
Cain has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Floro. No joy for Cain on that attempt.
Cain shoots in for a takedown but Floro shows good takedown defense.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Floro throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cain tries to keep at a distance but Floro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Floro walks away with a smile on his face. Cain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Floro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caidal Cain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Floro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cain circles away quickly and effectively.
Floro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bruno Floro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cain stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cain wants it to stay on the feet.
Cain fails with a takedown attempt.
Cain's corner calls for a 1-2. Cain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caidal Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Floro throws a body kick that misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Floro counters with a three punch combo that has Cain backing up. Cain nods at Floro to acknowledge the strikes.
Floro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Floro.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cain shoots in looking for a takedown. Floro tries to sprawl out of it but Cain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Floro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Floro misses with a series of wild punches.
Cain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Floro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cain advances to half guard.
Cain controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cain is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cain is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Floro has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floro is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Cain goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Floro turns into him and now he's in Cain's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Floro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cain manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Floro is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cain controlling from the full mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Floro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caidal Cain's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Floro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cain slips a jab and a cross from Floro.
Cain shoots in looking for a takedown. Floro tries to sprawl out of it but Cain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Floro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Floro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain looks for a takedown but Floro sprawls well.
Floro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Floro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Floro tries to clinch but Cain moves away
and Cain counters with a right hand to the body.
Cain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Caidal Cain's cut is getting worse.
Cain avoids the head kick by Floro.
Floro throws a head kick that misses.
Floro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cain fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caidal Cain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Floro's waist but Floro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cain off to one side.
Floro lands a nice looking body kick.
Cain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Floro counters with a two punch combo.
Floro shoots in looking for a takedown. Cain tries to sprawl out of it but Floro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Floro circles away.
Floro slaps away a takedown attempt from Cain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Floro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cain avoids it really well and circles away.
Cain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cain tries to pull guard but Floro holds him up against the cage and eventually Cain drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cain jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Floro walks away with a smile on his face. Cain gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Floro misses with a few strikes there.
Cain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Floro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Floro connects with a high kick.
Caidal Cain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Floro.
Cain misses with a takedown attempt
and Floro counters with a series of strikes. Cain will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Floro sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cain somewhat.
Cain dodges the punch combination from Floro.
Cain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Floro.
Caidal Cain is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Floro feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cain's calf.
Cain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cain dodges the punch combination from Floro.
Cain fails with the takedown
and Floro counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cain shoots in looking for a takedown. Floro tries to sprawl out of it but Cain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Floro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Floro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Floro misses.
Floro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Floro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Floro winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Floro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between buzz cola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rasor Schwager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). buzz cola has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, buzz cola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Rasor Schwager!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cola closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Schwager is looking to get back to is feet but cola passes into side control.
Schwager tries to escape but cola is in control.
cola decides to stand back up.
Schwager throws a series of punches but cola moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from cola.
cola shoots in but no luck this time.
cola avoids the head kick by Schwager.
Schwager closes the distance and pushes cola back into the cage.
cola's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Schwager closes the distance and clinches.
cola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
cola tries to pull guard but Schwager holds him up against the cage and eventually cola drops back down to his feet.
cola tries to land knees in the clinch but Schwager avoids the damage to the body.
cola manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
cola is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schwager is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
cola keeping moving, preventing Schwager from controlling successfully.
cola is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
cola will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
cola is looking for a triangle but Schwager pushes his legs off easily.
Schwager is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
cola is trying to keep Schwager in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Schwager decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
cola fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for buzz cola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
cola is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Schwager misses.
Schwager lands with a right hand.
Schwager throws a body punch but cola moves out of range.
cola shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
cola is keen to just control but Schwager is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager is trying to stand back up but cola is controlling him
cola trying to control the pace.
cola really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Schwager taking some punishment here, with cola in his half guard.
Still in half guard, cola seems content to control.
cola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Schwager tries to roll over but cola keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwager avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
cola shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Schwager is trying to defend but cola finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schwager looks like he's trying to stand up.
Schwager has one foot on cola's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Schwager just misses with a punch to the body.
Schwager shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and cola counters by clinching up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
buzz cola dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
cola misses with a takedown attempt - Schwager sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
cola shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Schwager defends it nicely.
Schwager gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
cola drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Schwager gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for buzz cola. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwager tries to break free but cola pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
cola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
cola stuffs the takedown attempt from Schwager. Schwager gets slowly back to his feet.
Schwager darts in trying to clinch
and cola counters with a nice double leg into side control. Schwager won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager is looking for a sweep.
Schwager can't do much from the bottom here.
cola is looking to take a break and control but Schwager is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
cola scoring with punches from side control.
cola is staying tight to Schwager's torso, preventing him from escaping.
cola trying to control the position but Schwager is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schwager is trying to get back to half guard.
cola is staying tight to Schwager's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schwager gets caught flat footed, as cola shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Schwager pulls cola in close to prevent any damage.
cola drops back looking for a leg! Schwager is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schwager manages to kick cola off! cola jumps back into Schwager's guard.
Schwager working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
cola stands and steps away. Schwager gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schwager closes the distance and clinches up with cola, looking for a takedown. Schwager pushes cola against the cage but cola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schwager throws a right hand that cola ducks under and follows up with a left that cola also avoids with ease.
cola shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
cola is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schwager is just riding it out for now. cola eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwager is trying to stand.
cola looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
cola tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Schwager.
cola controlling the pace.
Schwager has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. cola is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
buzz cola dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Schwager wants to break the clinch but can't.
Schwager gets underhooks to prevent cola's takedown attempt.
cola wants the takedown. Schwager is fighting it off but cola persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Schwager's guard against the cage.
cola drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schwager manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now cola has Schwager in his guard.
Schwager gets to his feet - cola follows without any prompting.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Schwager.
Schwager finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwager throws a left and a right that both miss
and cola decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwager's guard.
cola stopping the sweep attempt from Schwager.
Schwager has his hands on cola's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Schwager has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Schwager trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
cola tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwager is retaining full guard.
cola trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwager is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schwager controls cola momentarily but cola frees himself.
Schwager is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and cola dives into side control.
cola moves into full mount!
Schwager tries to hold on but cola pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwager tries to reverse the position but cola maintains control.
cola lands a heavy elbow.
Schwager tries to hold on but cola postures up.
Schwager takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Schwager tries to hold on but cola postures up.
You get the feeling that Schwager really doesn't like being in this position too much.
cola controlling his opponent.
Schwager is looking to improve his position but cola isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
cola with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Schwager tries to lock up and control but cola gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasor Schwager has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
buzz cola is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schwager swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
buzz cola showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for cola, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... buzz cola!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Serra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrew Alves will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Serra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrew Alves!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Serra smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alves staying out of range there.
Serra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alves.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alves.
Serra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alves's hands.
Serra misses with an uppercut. Alves saw that one coming.
Serra cracks Alves on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Alves falls backwards against the cage. Serra follows up with more strikes that drop Alves to his knees. Serra keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Alves! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Serra!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between carl jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn has chosen Ain't no rest for the wicked. as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, carl jordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Damian Penn!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Penn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, jordan has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn is trying to get an arm triangle but jordan is defending well.
Penn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but jordan 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.
jordan is not content to let Penn control the position.
Penn thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
jordan gets back to half guard.
jordan wants to get back to full guard.
jordan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Penn in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. jordan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Damian Penn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ross Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chingis Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chan comes into a darkened arena with his song building. You Can't Bring Me Down by Suicidal Tendencies kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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168 lbs
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167 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Woods!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Chingis Chan!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chan lands a knee to the body.
Chan is pressed up against the cage. Woods has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chan down to the mat. Chan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chan clinches up with Woods and pushes him back against the cage.
Woods has Chan pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Woods pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Chan tumbling to the mat - Woods dives into Chan's guard.
Woods throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Woods throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Woods has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Woods throwing strikes but missing.
Woods throws a strike but Chan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Woods is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan stops Woods from standing up.
Chan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Woods's guard.
Woods taking some punishment here, with Chan in his half guard.
Chan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chan passes to side control.
Chan trying to control the position but Woods is working away.
Woods explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan wants to clinch.
Woods takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Woods avoids the head kick by Chan.
Chan forces Woods back against the cage and clinches.
Woods tries for a takedown but Chan manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Chan on the inside.
A short right from Chan on the inside.
Woods wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Woods is breathing heavily.
Chan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Chan scores with a shot to the side of Woods's head.
Woods goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chan prevents it.
Chan lands a shoulder strike.
Woods drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woods's face.
It looks like Ross Woods has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Chan.
Nice body punch from Chan - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Chan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Chan scores with a shoulder strike.
Chan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Chan with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Chan as the two fighters clinch.
Chan with a knee to the head.
Chan gets through Woods's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chan.
Chan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Chan.
A short uppercut from Chan.
Chan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Woods takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chan lands an uppercut.
Chan lands with a light punch inside.
A knee to the head by Chan.
Chan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Chan.
Woods is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Woods lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Woods tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chan misses with a knee strike.
Chan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chan scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Chan.
Chan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Woods's defenses.
A hook to the body from Chan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan works on Woods's body with a couple of short punches.
A body shot lands from Chan.
Chan lands with a light punch inside.
Chan lands with a right to the head.
Chan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Chan.
A knee to the head by Chan.
Chan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chan lands a knee to the body.
Chan cracks Woods with a nice body shot.
Woods is trying to drag Chan to the mat but Chan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A knee to the head by Chan.
Chan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Woods blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Woods is trying to drag Chan to the mat but Chan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chan lands a shot to the body.
Chan is working Woods over against the cage.
A short right from Chan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Chan.
Chan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Woods takes a shot to the head.
Chan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Woods on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Woods prevents a body shot from Chan.
Woods drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chingis Chan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ross Woods's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Woods will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
No luck for Woods with that takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Chan. No joy for Woods on that attempt.
Chan has managed to clinch.
Woods wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Chan lands a shot to the body.
Chan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Woods has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A hook to the body from Chan.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chan lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Chan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chan lands a nice shot to the body.
Chan throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Chan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Woods goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chan prevents it.
Woods's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chan lands a shoulder strike.
Chan lands with a short shot to the head.
Woods changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chan tries to clinch but Woods moves out of range.
A combination from Woods does no damage.
Chan tries to clinch but Woods moves out of range.
Chan wants to clinch.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Woods throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chan's waist but Chan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Woods off to one side.
Chan has managed to clinch.
A knee to the head by Chan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woods's face.
Chan scores with a shot to the side of Woods's head.
Chingis Chan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Woods takes a shot to the head.
Chan digs a right hand into Woods's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Woods's gas tank.
Chan lands a nice elbow.
Chan with a knee to the head.
Woods goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chan prevents it.
Chan scores with a shot to the side of Woods's head.
Woods takes an elbow to the temple.
Chan lands a good knee to the midsection. Woods won't want to take too many of those.
Woods's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chan is leaning against Woods and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chan tries to land a knee to the head but Woods blocks with his arms.
Chan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Chan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Woods looking for a takedown.
Chan lands a hook that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Woods's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Woods tries to score a body lock takedown but Chan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chan pushes Woods back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Chan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woods tries for a takedown but Chan manages to get underhooks.
Chan digs a right hand underneath Woods's ribcage. Woods let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Woods goes for a takedown attempt but Chan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chan tries to clinch there but Woods circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods fails with the takedown.
Chan tries to clinch but Woods moves out of range.
Chan forces Woods back against the cage and clinches.
Chan working Woods over with knees to the body.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chan.
Woods is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Chan as the two fighters clinch.
Chan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Woods's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chan scores a nice knee to the body.
Chan is leaning against Woods and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Woods goes for a takedown attempt but Chan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Woods, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chan lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Chan.
A short right from Chan.
Woods looking for a takedown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chan.
Chan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Woods has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Woodss head.
Woods wants a takedown.
Chan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Woods is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Chan.
Chan lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Chan.
Woods goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chan prevents it.
Chan tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chan pushes Woods back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Woods is trying to drag Chan to the mat but Chan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chan lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chingis Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ross Woods's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice sprawl there from Chan as Woods shoots in.
Woods shoots in for a double leg but Chan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chan lands with a slapping head kick.
Chan closes the distance and clinches.
Chan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chan.
A short right from Chan on the inside.
Chan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
A short right from Chan.
Chan lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Chan.
Chan lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chan.
Chan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Woods is trying to drag Chan to the mat but Chan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ross Woods. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Chan.
A short right from Chan on the inside.
Chan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Woods drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan crunches a lovely knee into Woods's ribcage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chan.
Chan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Woods drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Woods is trying to drag Chan to the mat but Chan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Woods looking for a takedown.
Chan landing knees to the head.
Chan pushes Woods back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Chan - that landed with a thud.
Chan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Chan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chan lands a nice knee to the body.
Woods drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chan is pressed up against the cage. Woods has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chan down to the mat. Chan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Woods circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chan tries to clinch up but Woods circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Woods really felt that one!
Chan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Woods swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Woods is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Chan.
Chan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Woods is working for takedown but Chan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Chan.
Chan cracks Woods with a nice body shot.
Chan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Woods backwards.
Chan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Woods's face.
Woods tries for a takedown but Chan manages to get underhooks.
Chan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chan is pressed up against the cage. Woods has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chan down to the mat. Chan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Woods throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chan counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from Chan on the inside.
Chan lands a left hand.
Chan looking to throw knees to the head but Woods is blocking nicely.
Woods wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woods looking for a takedown.
Woods goes for a takedown attempt but Chan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Woods throws a series of punches but Chan moves out of range.
Chan misses with a head kick.
A combination from Woods does no damage.
Chan moves in looking to clinch but Woods pushes him off.
Chan darts in and clinches Woods up against the cage.
Chan lands a shoulder strike.
Chan scores with a knee to the head.
Woods drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A body shot lands from Chan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chan.
Woods has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Chan regains guard immediately.
Woods throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Woods working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Woods stopping the sweep attempt from Chan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Woods throws and elbow that misses. Chan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Woods's guard. Nice move by Chan!
Woods keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Chan prevents Woods from getting back to his feet.
Ross Woods has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chingis Chan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chan is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chingis Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chingis Chan!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Cummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gonzo Bunga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mark Cummins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Gonzo Bunga!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Cummins.
Bunga tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cummins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bunga rushes Cummins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cummins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bunga is trying to trip Cummins. He has hold of a leg but Cummins is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bunga persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Bunga 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.
Cummins wants to stand and escape but Bunga is having none of it.
Bunga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bunga looking to pass the guard.
Bunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bunga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cummins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cummins tries to get out of the position.
Cummins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bunga is controlling him.
Cummins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bunga.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bunga tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cummins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cummins stuffs the takedown attempt from Bunga. Bunga gets slowly back to his feet.
Bunga fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cummins swats away the attempt to clinch by Bunga.
Cummins is looking to clinch.
Cummins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cummins is looking to slow Bunga down with leg kicks.
Cummins wants to clinch
and Bunga counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cummins's guard now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cummins wants to stand and escape but Bunga is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Bunga distracts Cummins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cummins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bunga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunga looks gassed!
Bunga postures up in Cummins's guard and throws a big left but Cummins blocks it.
Cummins wants to stand up but Bunga is controlling him.
Bunga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cummins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bunga on the ground.
Cummins wants to stand up but Bunga is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cummins tries to clinch up.
Cummins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bunga, pushing him back against the cage.
Cummins wants to get back to striking at distance but Bunga won't allow it.
Cummins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bunga has him pressed against the cage.
Cummins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Bunga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bunga looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Bunga working for a submission but Cummins is keeping him at bay.
Cummins wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bunga working for a submission but Cummins is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bunga working for a submission but Cummins is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cummins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Bunga is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Cummins has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bunga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cummins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Cummins bucks up and throws Bunga to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Cummins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bunga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bunga throws a big right hand that misses.
Cummins wants to stand up but Bunga is controlling him.
Bunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bunga stops Cummins from standing up.
Bunga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cummins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cummins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bunga pushes down on Cummins's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bunga is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cummins has hold of Bunga's hands but Bunga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga seems to be looking for submissions.
Cummins is trying to stand up here but Bunga is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Bunga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bunga looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cummins is looking to escape.
Bunga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bunga is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cummins is just riding it out for now. Bunga eventually gives up the hold.
Cummins is trying to stand back up but Bunga is controlling him
Cummins is defending against the submission attempts here by Bunga.
Cummins looks like he's trying to stand up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bunga darts in and clinches Cummins up against the cage.
Cummins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bunga tightens his grip and picks Cummins up, before dumping him to the ground. Cummins manages to land in guard.
Bunga throwing strikes from guard but Cummins blocks nicely.
Cummins is looking to stand up but Bunga isn't so interested in that idea.
Bunga keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cummins's head.
Bunga won't allow Cummins to get back to his feet.
Bunga 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga lands a couple of digs.
Bunga scoring with some ground and pound.
Cummins wants to stand and escape but Bunga is having none of it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Bunga has a takedown stuffed.
Cummins is looking to clinch but Bunga is avoiding it.
Mark Cummins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bunga scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bunga working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Cummins is trying to stand up here but Bunga is controlling him well.
Bunga winds up and cracks Cummins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bunga is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bunga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cummins sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bunga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cummins sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonzo Bunga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bunga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bunga is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cummins sees it coming and defends easily.
Cummins is trying to stand.
Ground and pound from Bunga.
Cummins pushes Bunga off looking to stand but Bunga dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bunga bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bunga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cummins, who protects the arm well.
Bunga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cummins knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins is trying to buck Bunga off.
Bunga is trying to get an arm triangle but Cummins is defending well.
Bunga connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cummins some visible discomfort.
Bunga in side control lands a decent elbow.
Bunga misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bunga landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cummins wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gonzo Bunga 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Cummins lands with a shot to the body.
Bunga closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bunga lands in his opponent's guard.
Bunga 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.
Bunga throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bunga drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bunga jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunga won't allow Cummins to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bunga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bunga throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cummins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bunga thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cummins lands with a nice combination. Bunga backs away looking to recover.
Cummins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bunga.
Cummins is looking to slow Bunga down with leg kicks.
Cummins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cummins tries to clinch up but Bunga circles away and keeps his distance.
Cummins works over Bunga's head and body with a nice combination.
Bunga shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cummins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cummins is trying to get back to his feet.
Bunga tries for a kimura but Cummins is defending well.
Bunga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cummins is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cummins wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bunga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cummins is trying to buck Bunga off.
Bunga lands an elbow.
Bunga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bunga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cummins wants to get back to his feet but Bunga drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mark Cummins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bunga wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cummins, who protects the arm well.
Bunga tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bunga has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cummins is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cummins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bunga connects with a decent elbow.
Bunga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cummins throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bunga working the head and body with strikes.
Bunga looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cummins is avoiding damage well.
Cummins throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bunga scoring with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Bunga.
Cummins managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bunga.
Cummins is trying to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cummins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bunga has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cummins regains guard immediately.
Gonzo Bunga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bunga trying to control the position from guard on top but Cummins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gonzo Bunga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bunga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gonzo Bunga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between ponury grabaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norfolk Enchance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Brawler
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, ponury grabaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Norfolk Enchance!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
grabaz shoots in but no luck this time.
grabaz shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
grabaz avoids the attempt from Enchance to control.
grabaz trying to control but Enchance is having none of it.
grabaz has control of Enchance's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Enchance regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
grabaz unloading with bombs!
grabaz looking for a guillotine from mount but Enchance is having none of it.
grabaz looking to finish Enchance with some ground and pound. This is bad for Enchance!
It looks like Norfolk Enchance has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Enchance tries to get back to half guard but can't.
grabaz swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Enchance is now in grabaz's guard. A big mistake from grabaz there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enchance throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Enchance content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Enchance throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as grabaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Enchance must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
grabaz pushes Enchance off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from grabaz.
grabaz is breathing heavily.
grabaz looks for a takedown but Enchance sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ponury grabaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enchance tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from grabaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
grabaz tries to clinch but Enchance is having none of it.
Enchance swats away the attempt to clinch by grabaz.
grabaz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and grabaz wants it to stay on the feet.
Enchance misses with a takedown
so grabaz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
grabaz wants to control from the top but Enchance keeps moving.
Enchance looking for a sweep. Not yet Enchance, not yet.
grabaz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Enchance looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Enchance looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Enchance!
grabaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Enchance wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enchance stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A good leg kick by Enchance.
Enchance shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
grabaz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Enchance working to try and regain half guard.
Enchance wants to control but grabaz is having none of it.
grabaz goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Enchance is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
grabaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Enchance can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
grabaz keeping full guard, as Enchance tries to pass.
Enchance slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enchance decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ponury grabaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Norfolk Enchance's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Enchance scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
grabaz sneaks back into half guard.
Enchance seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
grabaz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
grabaz is not content to let Enchance control the position.
Enchance is looking to pass grabaz's guard but actually grabaz recovers to full guard.
Enchance is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! grabaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! grabaz has escaped and now he's on top!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
grabaz tries to free his leg and advance position but Enchance is retaining full guard.
grabaz won't allow Enchance to sweep him here.
Enchance lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for grabaz!
Enchance wants to control the pace but grabaz is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Enchance goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now grabaz is on top in guard.
Enchance keeping full guard, as grabaz tries to pass.
grabaz stands up and waves to Enchance to follow him.
grabaz fails with the takedown
and Enchance cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
grabaz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Enchance.
grabaz is looking to clinch.
grabaz misses with a takedown
and Enchance counters with a low kick, right behind grabaz 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
grabaz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Enchance counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for ponury grabaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
grabaz wants to improve his position but Enchance is controlling well.
Enchance working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Enchance tries to pass the half guard into mount. grabaz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Enchance wants to work for an arm triangle but grabaz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Enchance lands strikes from half guard.
Enchance is looking for a kimura here.
grabaz tries to kick Enchance off but Enchance keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Enchance is looking to advance position but grabaz won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norfolk Enchance showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Norfolk Enchance's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
grabaz closes the distance but Enchance moves to the side
and Enchance counters with a stiff right hand.
grabaz misses with a takedown
and Enchance counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
grabaz leaning his opponent against the cage.
grabaz can't break the clinch.
grabaz lands a nice uppercut.
grabaz stalling in the clinch but Enchance improves position.
grabaz throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Enchance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
grabaz scores with a hook to the body.
grabaz manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Enchance is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! grabaz is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! grabaz has escaped and now he's on top!
grabaz chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
grabaz wants to control from the top but Enchance keeps moving.
grabaz slips nicely into half guard.
grabaz uses his free foot to push down on Enchance's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Enchance.
grabaz misses with a head shot.
Enchance can't escape the position.
grabaz looking to control but Enchance is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
grabaz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Enchance is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Enchance and grabaz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Enchance regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enchance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Enchance manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
grabaz tries to stand but Enchance is controlling from the bottom.
Enchance is trying to control the position but grabaz postures up.
grabaz is looking to work some ground and pound but Enchance has wrist control.
Enchance looking to control.
grabaz trying to control but Enchance is working from the bottom.
Enchance tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Enchance scores a takedown into full mount!
grabaz bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Enchance is trying to control the position but grabaz postures up.
Enchance wants to get back to his feet but grabaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
grabaz looking to pass the guard.
grabaz drops back looking for a leg! Enchance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Enchance manages to kick grabaz off! grabaz jumps back into Enchance's guard.
grabaz 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.
Enchance has a closed guard, preventing grabaz from standing up.
grabaz trying to control but Enchance is working from the bottom.
Enchance 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Enchance with a poor takedown
and grabaz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Enchance's guard now.
grabaz preventing the sweep.
grabaz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and grabaz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
grabaz preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
ponury grabaz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think grabaz 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ponury grabaz!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Walford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rashad Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rashad Evans is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Walford!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashad Evans!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans gets a takedown into half guard.
Walford looking for submissions off his back.
Walford actively working from the bottom here.
Walford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Walford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Evans pulls his head out easily.
Walford tries to get to full guard but Evans has control of the leg.
Walford is working hard here to advance position.
Evans scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walford works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Evans got a little sloppy there for a moment and Walford has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Evans has managed to get both his arms back between Walford's legs - danger averted.
Evans is working Walford over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Evans landing with the ground and pound.
Walford working for a triangle but Evans defends it easily.
Walford is breathing heavily.
Evans is in close to Walford's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walford is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Evans defends well.
Evans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walford is keeping the position for now.
Walford is looking to sinch up a triangle. Evans throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Walford's body to avoid the submission. Walford has instead reached around Evans's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Walford arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tom Walford!
Tom Walford retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Masajada (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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180 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Austin Powers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Masajada!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Masajada. Masajada obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice shot by Masajada.
Masajada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Masajada tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masajada throws a body kick that misses.
Powers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Masajada tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice leg kick lands there from Masajada.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masajada.
Masajada lands a nice leg kick that just misses Powers's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powers connects with a body shot.
Masajada tries to bum rush Powers with a series of wild strikes but Powers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Masajada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Powers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Powers is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masajada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masajada connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Powers misses with a few strikes there.
Powers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masajada.
Nice cross by Masajada.
Masajada lands with a slapping head kick.
Masajada lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Powers drops his hands momentarily and Masajada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Masajada lands a jab-cross combination.
Powers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some wild striking there from Masajada.
Oh Powers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Masajada swinging wildly here.
Powers seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masajada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Masajada throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Masajada cracks the inside of Powers's front leg.
Daniel Masajada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masajada throws a sloppy head kick and Powers moves out of range easily.
Powers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Masajada's waist but Masajada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Powers off to one side.
Masajada punishes Powers's body with a nice straight punch.
Powers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Masajada.
Masajada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers avoids a kick to the body.
Powers takes a swing at Masajada's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Masajada. Powers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masajada misses with a double jab.
Masajada scores with a kick to the body.
Masajada looks to land a body kick but Powers moved away.
Powers steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Masajada. That one must have hurt.
Masajada throws a hook but Powers blocks it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Masajada!
Masajada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Masajada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masajada thuds a left hand into Powers's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masajada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Masajada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Masajada throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from Masajada misses.
Powers moves forwards but Masajada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Masajada misses with a head kick.
Masajada thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Powers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Masajada scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masajada looks for the body kick but Powers saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Masajada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A punch combination from Masajada misses.
Powers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Masajada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Powers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Masajada defending well though.
Masajada works his way to full guard. Good work.
Powers stopping the sweep attempt from Masajada.
Masajada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Powers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Powers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Masajada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Powers's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masajada is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Masajada has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Powers passes Masajada's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Masajada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masajada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Masajada has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Powers is working away from the top position though.
Masajada wants to get back to his feet.
Powers wants to work for an arm triangle but Masajada is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masajada is looking to control Powers's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Masajada avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Powers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Masajada does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masajada misses with a body kick.
Masajada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powers counters with a single leg into guard. Masajada didn't expect that.
Powers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Masajada is keeping the position.
Masajada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Masajada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masajada wants to stand up but Powers is controlling him.
Masajada keeping full guard, as Powers tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Powers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masajada swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Masajada misses with a body kick.
Masajada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Austin Powers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Masajada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Masajada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masajada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Powers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Masajada counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masajada fails to land with a series of punches.
Masajada misses with a double jab.
Masajada misses with a few strikes there.
Powers throws a series of punches but Masajada avoids them all with ease.
Powers misses with a double jab.
Daniel Masajada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A combination from Masajada does no damage.
Masajada swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Powers slips a nice elbow through Masajada's hands, connecting with Masajada's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Powers dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masajada looks to throw a body kick
and Powers counters with a shoot takedown. Masajada fights it but they end up in guard.
Powers cracks Masajada with a solid left hand.
Powers won't allow Masajada to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Powers's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Powers seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masajada is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Powers is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers wants to pass the guard but Masajada is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Masajada ducks under a wild hook from Powers.
Powers misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powers shoots for a takedown but Masajada saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Masajada throws a predictable looking body shot
and Powers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Masajada's guard.
Powers throwing strikes from guard but Masajada blocks nicely.
Masajada has his hands on Powers's head, controlling the position.
Powers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Masajada is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Masajada has escaped and now he's on top!
Masajada wants to get up but he can't break Powers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Powers doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Powers is trying to keep Masajada in close.
Masajada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Masajada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers is trying to keep Masajada in close.
Powers wants to sweep here but Masajada controlling him for the moment.
Masajada stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Masajada misses with a few strikes there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Masajada.
A slapping leg kick lands for Masajada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers moves out of range of the body kick.
Powers misses with a takedown
and Masajada counters with a nice body kick.
Powers will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Masajada scores with a leg kick.
Masajada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Masajada throws a sloppy head kick
and Powers counters with a head kick.
Masajada's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Masajada duly obliges.
Masajada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Masajada misses.
Powers misses with a leg kick
and Masajada counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Powers shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Masajada is trying to defend but Powers finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Powers clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Masajada misses with the combination.
Powers throws a leg kick that misses.
Masajada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Powers looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Masajada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Masajada wants it to stay on the feet.
Masajada stuffs the takedown.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powers avoids a kick to the body.
Masajada swinging wildly here.
Masajada goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masajada is looking to land body kicks.
Powers gets the takedown into side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Powers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Masajada tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Powers working away.
Powers is trying to get an arm triangle but Masajada is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masajada is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Powers working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Powers is trying to get an arm triangle but Masajada is defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Masajada misses with a double jab.
Masajada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Masajada tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masajada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masajada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Powers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Powers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masajada lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Powers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masajada moves out of range as Powers throws a body kick.
Masajada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powers.
Masajada misses with a kick to the body
and Powers counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Powers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Powers preventing the sweep.
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Powers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Masajada is trying to keep Powers in close.
Powers is fighting to break Masajada's control of his arms but Masajada is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Masajada manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Powers is desperately trying to improve his position but Masajada has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Austin Powers will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Masajada swinging wildly here.
Masajada misses with a series of wild punches.
Powers blocks the body kick.
Masajada takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Masajada misses with a low kick.
Powers checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masajada defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Powers.
Powers looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Masajada is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Powers dives into side control.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers stands up and beckons Masajada to his feet.
Powers shoots in but Masajada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Masajada cracks Powers with an open hand slap.
Masajada throws a push kick but Powers slaps the foot to one side.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Powers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Masajada has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Masajada and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Masajada misses with a kick to the body.
Masajada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Masajada misses with a jab to the body
and Powers counters with a series of strikes. Masajada will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masajada throws a nice looking combination but Powers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Masajada throws a leg kick
and Powers makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Masajada really felt that one!
Powers shoots in looking for a takedown. Masajada tries to sprawl out of it but Powers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Masajada manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Austin Powers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masajada throws a leg kick but Powers sees it coming and moves out of range.
Powers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Daniel Masajada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Powers slips a jab and a cross from Masajada.
Powers misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Powers throws a head kick but Masajada moves out of range.
Austin Powers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masajada scores with a push kick.
Powers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masajada throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Powers counters with a low kick, right behind Masajada 's knee.
Masajada scores with a kick to the midsection.
Masajada tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Masajada is looking to slow Powers down with leg kicks.
Powers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Masajada sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Powers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Powers moves out of range of the body kick from Masajada.
Masajada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powers.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A nice inside leg kick there by Masajada. That's going to slow Powers down.
Masajada misses with an attempted mid kick.
Powers scores with a shot to the body.
A lazy body kick from Masajada
and Powers counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Powers showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Powers prevents Masajada from getting back to his feet.
Daniel Masajada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Powers wants to control from the top but Masajada keeps moving.
Powers 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.
Powers sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Powers trying to control the position from guard on top but Masajada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Powers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Powers has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:46
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 48:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Powers!
Austin Powers retains his welterweight title!
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