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VERSUS - Wednesday Wipeout 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Tocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paulo Tocha will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulo Tocha!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Po jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tocha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
Po dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tocha moves to clinch but Po breaks away
and Po counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Paulo Tocha has been cut.
Tong Po seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Po misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the liver by Po. Beautiful body shot.
Po cracks Tocha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tocha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Po finish him?
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Tocha's defenses. It connects perfectly with Tocha's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tong Po!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tong Po thanked GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johannah Holmbom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Cannon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Johannah Holmbom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Matthew Cannon!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmbom misses with a low kick.
Cannon on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Holmbom throws a leg kick which misses Cannon's front leg but catches the back leg as Cannon tries to avoid it.
Cannon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Johannah Holmbom has been cut.
Holmbom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cannon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holmbom.
Holmbom lands a head kick. Cannon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holmbom throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cannon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holmbom was well out of range. Poor timing from Cannon.
Cannon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmbom can pounce on him.
Holmbom lands a leg kick that knocks Cannon off balance momentarily.
Holmbom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holmbom closes the distance and pushes Cannon back into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Holmbom throws an elbow but misses.
Cannon pushes Holmbom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Holmbom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cannon's brow.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Cannon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmbom.
Holmbom misses with a low kick.
Cannon misses with a straight left.
Holmbom throws a leg kick that misses.
Holmbom throws a head kick but Cannon moves out of range.
Holmbom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cannon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Holmbom.
Holmbom lands a high kick!
It looks like Matthew Cannon has been cut.
Holmbom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Holmbom connects with a solid leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick from Holmbom lands but Cannon takes it in his stride.
Johannah Holmbom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmbom lands a head kick!
Cannon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmbom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cannon is in Holmbom's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Holmbom is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cannon showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holmbom keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully.
Holmbom pulls Cannon in close to prevent any damage.
Holmbom on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holmbom tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johannah Holmbom wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Holmbom, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom drives through and clinches with Cannon against the cage.
Cannon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Holmbom after a bit of a struggle.
Cannon avoids a wild elbow strike from Holmbom.
Cannon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cannon tries to circle away but Holmbom has him pinned against the cage.
Cannon works on Holmbom's body with a couple of short punches.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Cannon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cannon looking to stall.
Holmbom misses with an elbow strike.
Cannon manages to break the clinch.
Holmbom wants to clinch.
Johannah Holmbom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cannon throws a series of punches but Holmbom avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom thuds his shin into the meat of Cannon's side.
Holmbom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cannon is out of range and Holmbom settles back down.
Holmbom tries to clinch up.
Cannon takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Some bone on bone action there as Cannon checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A chopping leg kick lands by Holmbom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmbom.
That kick from Holmbom tenderised Cannon's leg. Cannon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Holmbom instigates a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Holmbom.
Holmbom lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cannon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Holmbom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cannon throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johannah Holmbom dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Holmbom thumps Cannon with a low kick.
Johannah Holmbom is winning the standup battle so far.
Cannon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Holmbom can pounce on him.
Holmbom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Matthew Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cannon with a hook.
Cannon checks a low kick from Holmbom.
Holmbom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Holmbom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cannon.
Cannon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Holmbom throws a chopping leg kick but Cannon manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Holmbom throws a wild body kick that Cannon sees coming a mile off.
Holmbom wants to slow Cannon down by chopping away at his legs.
Holmbom throws a leg kick but Cannon moved away.
Cannon scores with a jab to the body.
Holmbom connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Holmbom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmbom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Holmbom throws a solid leg kick but Cannon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Holmbom.
Cannon checks a low kick from Holmbom.
Cannon blocks a low kick nicely.
Holmbom lands a high kick!
Cannon misses with an uppercut. Holmbom saw that one coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Holmbom.
Holmbom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cannon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Holmbom tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cannon is in Holmbom's guard.
Cannon preventing the sweep.
Holmbom pulls Cannon in close to prevent any damage.
Cannon won't allow Holmbom to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom managing to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cannon trying to control but Holmbom is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johannah Holmbom wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Holmbom motions for Cannon to come forward. Holmbom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmbom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holmbom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Holmbom tries to work over Cannon's front leg with a kick but Cannon checks it.
A leg kick checked by Cannon.
Holmbom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cannon darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom trying to hold on to Cannon's head to control him but Cannon postures up.
Cannon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cannon connects with a nice short shot to Holmbom's temple.
Holmbom keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Holmbom is looking to control Cannon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Holmbom avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Johannah Holmbom wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cannon lands with an uppercut that bounces Holmbom off the cage and back into range.
Holmbom looks to land a body kick but Cannon moved away.
A swing and a miss from Cannon.
Holmbom misses with a low kick.
Cannon blocks a head kick by Holmbom.
Holmbom slips under a jab from Cannon.
Holmbom motions for Cannon to come forward. Holmbom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holmbom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmbom tries to land a leg kick but Cannon saw it coming and moves away.
Cannon's corner calls for a 1-2. Cannon obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmbom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cannon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johannah Holmbom will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Holmbom tries to work over Cannon's front leg with a kick but Cannon checks it.
Holmbom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Holmbom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Holmbom slips under a jab.
Cannon with a hook.
Holmbom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cannon digs a good body shot into Holmbom's ribs.
Cannon takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cannon throws a series of punches but Holmbom moves out of range.
Cannon misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Holmbom.
Holmbom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmbom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cannon lands a head shot.
Cannon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannon connects with a body shot.
Holmbom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cannon is trying hard to land a takedown here. Holmbom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cannon scores with a takedown into Holmbom's guard.
Cannon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holmbom managing to control the position.
Holmbom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cannon postures up and lands a big shot to Holmbom's brow.
Cannon won't allow Holmbom to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cannon trying to control but Holmbom is working from the bottom.
Matthew Cannon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Holmbom has Cannon pulled in close to control his posture.
Holmbom keeping moving, preventing Cannon from controlling successfully.
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!
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Good work by Cannon as he checks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cannon. Holmbom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cannon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Holmbom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cannon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmbom lands with a kick to the temple. Cannon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmbom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Holmbom clinches.
Cannon avoids the elbow strike from Holmbom, against the cage.
Cannon dodges an elbow strike from Holmbom.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Cannon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Holmbom misses with an elbow over the top.
Holmbom throws an elbow but it misses.
Holmbom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cannon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holmbom tried to score with a low kick but Cannon checks it.
Cannon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A good leg kick by Holmbom.
Holmbom lands a head kick. Cannon smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Matthew Cannon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cannon sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Holmbom under the eye.
Cannon takes a swing at Holmbom's ribcage but misses.
Cannon blocks the body kick.
Holmbom throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Holmbom is looking to score with low kicks.
Holmbom clinches up against the cage.
Holmbom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Holmbom throws an elbow but it misses.
Cannon slows down the pace here.
Holmbom pushes off an throws an elbow but Cannon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Johannah Holmbom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holmbom misses with an elbow over the top.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johannah Holmbom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Holmbom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johannah Holmbom!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Ramirez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serego Alighiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ramirez comes into the arena with White Wizzard - Gates Of Gehenna blaring out of the sound system. Alighiero is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Snoop DoGG. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Ramirez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Serego Alighiero!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Gustavo Ramirez has been cut.
Serego Alighiero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alighiero throws a leg kick which misses Ramirez's front leg but catches the back leg as Ramirez tries to avoid it.
Ramirez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alighiero's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alighiero keeps moving.
Alighiero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alighiero keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alighiero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ramirez defends it easily.
Ramirez looking to pass the guard.
Alighiero looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ramirez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Alighiero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ramirez won't allow Alighiero to sweep him here.
Ramirez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alighiero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ramirez has managed to get both his arms back between Alighiero's legs - danger averted.
Ramirez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Alighiero is looking for a sweep.
Alighiero gets back to half guard.
Ramirez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Alighiero tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Alighiero makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alighiero.
Alighiero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ramirez is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Alighiero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alighiero trying to keep a closed guard but Ramirez is proving a slippery customer.
Ramirez stopping the sweep attempt from Alighiero.
Ramirez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alighiero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ramirez.
Ramirez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighiero is trying to control the position but Ramirez postures up.
Ramirez trying to control but Alighiero is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Alighiero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirez content to stall in guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gustavo Ramirez.
Ramirez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Alighiero finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alighiero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alighiero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ramirez circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alighiero misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramirez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alighiero looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ramirez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Alighiero sees it coming and defends easily.
Alighiero tries to roll over but Ramirez keeps him under control.
Ramirez postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Alighiero to stand up.
Alighiero stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez loads up on a big right hand but Alighiero slips the punch.
Ramirez avoids the head kick by Alighiero.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alighiero clinches with his opponent.
Ramirez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alighiero after a bit of a struggle.
Ramirez lands a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Serego Alighiero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Ramirez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alighiero misses with a hook.
Alighiero misses with a looping left.
Ramirez fails to land the takedown.
Ramirez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alighiero throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alighiero lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ramirez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alighiero avoids it really well and circles away.
Alighiero looks to throw the jab but Ramirez is out of range.
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown but Alighiero shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gustavo Ramirez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez staying out of range there.
Alighiero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ramirez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighiero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Alighiero counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ramirez thinking.
Ramirez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alighiero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Alighiero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Alighiero cracks Ramirez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Alighiero saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alighiero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Serego Alighiero seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Alighiero throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Alighiero connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alighiero clinches up with Ramirez and pushes him back against the cage.
Alighiero gets control of Ramirez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alighiero will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Alighiero looking to control.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alighiero is keeping the position for now.
Gustavo Ramirez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alighiero wants to hit a switch here but Ramirez passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alighiero there!
Ramirez is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alighiero can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ramirez is working for a guillotine from mount but Alighiero frees his head quite easily.
Alighiero is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alighiero is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez has control of Alighiero's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alighiero regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ramirez tries to control but Alighiero wriggling away.
Alighiero tries to hold on but Ramirez pushes him away.
Alighiero is looking to improve his position but Ramirez isn't that keen on the idea.
Alighiero tries to lock up and control but Ramirez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Alighiero is trying to escape the mount.
Ramirez goes for an armbar but Alighiero turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Alighiero.
Ramirez keeping full guard, as Alighiero tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alighiero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ramirez's guard.
Ramirez is defending against the submission attempts here by Alighiero.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ramirez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alighiero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ramirez dives on top into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ramirez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alighiero keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serego Alighiero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Ramirez'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. This is the final round!
Alighiero moves out of range of the leg kick from Ramirez.
Alighiero displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramirez.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Alighiero, right into the meat.
Alighiero fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ramirez gets a takedown into half guard.
Alighiero manages to get to full guard.
Alighiero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ramirez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ramirez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ramirez trying to control the position from guard on top but Alighiero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighiero looking to control.
Alighiero keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Alighiero is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alighiero is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alighiero's guard.
Alighiero wants to improve his position but Ramirez is controlling well.
Ramirez passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Alighiero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ramirez looking to control but Alighiero is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ramirez wants to take Alighiero's back here but Alighiero is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Ramirez trying to control but Alighiero is having none of it.
Ramirez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ramirez avoids the attempt from Alighiero to control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramirez wants to take his opponent's back but Alighiero doesn't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighiero working to try and regain half guard.
Alighiero bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ramirez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We're going to have a standup here because Gustavo Ramirez wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alighiero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ramirez on the side of the head.
Ramirez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alighiero tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ramirez is in Alighiero's guard.
Ramirez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alighiero manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ramirez has Alighiero in his guard.
Alighiero tries to free his leg and advance position but Ramirez is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alighiero is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ramirez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ramirez has escaped and now he's on top!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alighiero looking for a sweep. Not yet Alighiero, not yet.
Ramirez wants to control from the top but Alighiero keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alighiero is pulling down on Ramirez's head. It's preventing any offense from Ramirez, at least for the moment.
Alighiero not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gustavo Ramirez.
I think Alighiero has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serego Alighiero!
Serego Alighiero decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sasa Gusi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Broph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gusi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ekipa- BGD Syndicate. Craig Broph 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Sasa Gusi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Craig Broph!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Broph!
It looks like Sasa Gusi has been cut.
Broph closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gusi did well to prevent Broph getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gusi actively working from the bottom here.
Broph throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gusi won't allow Broph to pass to mount.
Gusi is looking to improve his position.
Gusi is working hard here to advance position.
Broph takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Broph is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gusi is just riding it out for now. Broph eventually gives up the hold.
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!
Gusi actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broph throwing shots but Gusi is blocking nicely.
Gusi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Broph sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gusi defending well though.
Gusi is looking for a sweep. Broph is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gusi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Broph won't allow Gusi to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gusi looking for a guillotine here but Broph defends easily.
Broph makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusi controls Broph momentarily but Broph frees himself.
Gusi 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.
Broph working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Broph throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gusi looking for a sweep. Not yet Gusi, not yet.
Broph pushes down on Gusi's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gusi gets full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broph content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Broph missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broph working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Gusi's head.
Gusi working for a triangle but Broph defends it easily.
Gusi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broph.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broph cracks Gusi with a solid left hand.
Gusi wants to sweep but no luck.
Gusi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gusi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Broph gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Broph landing some decent shots from guard.
Broph looking to sit in guard and control but Gusi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gusi wants to control from the top but Broph keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broph pushes a forearm under Gusi's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gusi is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Broph!
Our winner, Craig Broph, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zulu Chaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Mancine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chaka comes to the cage accompanied by Bohemian Rapsody. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Zulu Chaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ray Mancine!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mancine misses with a hook.
Mancine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mancine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Ray Mancine has been cut.
Chaka thuds his shin into the meat of Mancine's side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chaka.
Mancine connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chaka. Chaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Chaka.
Chaka thumps Mancine with a low kick.
Mancine blocks a head kick by Chaka.
Mancine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaka manages to avoid it.
Mancine blocks a head kick by Chaka.
Mancine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Chaka avoids the head kick by Mancine.
Chaka checks a low kick from Mancine.
Mancine scores with a jab.
Chaka will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Mancine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mancine looks to land a left hand but Chaka moved out of range nicely.
Mancine moves away from the strike by Chaka.
Chaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mancine takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chaka throws a sloppy head kick and Mancine moves out of range easily.
Chaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mancine.
Chaka misses with a body shot.
Chaka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mancine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A bone on bone clash there as Mancine blocks the leg kick.
Chaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mancine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chaka throws a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mancine ducks under a wild hook from Chaka.
Mancine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaka loads up on a big right hand but Mancine slips the punch.
Chaka walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mancine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mancine.
Mancine throws a shot from downtown. Chaka moves away and avoids it.
Chaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mancine. That did some damage!
A combination from Chaka does no damage.
Mancine thows a left - swing and a miss!
A leg kick checked by Chaka.
Chaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chaka rushes Mancine and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaka trying to stall but Mancine improves his position.
Mancine's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mancine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mancine misses with a looping left.
Chaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zulu Chaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaka misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Chaka.
Mancine moves out of range of the strikes.
Mancine lands a head shot.
It looks like Zulu Chaka has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Chaka. Beautiful body shot.
Mancine throws a lazy uppercut
and Chaka counters with a nice leg kick.
Mancine swings widly with a right hand
and Chaka counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancine takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mancine misses with a right hand
and Chaka counters with a head kick. That will keep Mancine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Chaka looks to land a combination. Mancine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mancine thows a body shot but no joy.
Chaka thumps Mancine with a low kick.
Chaka fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mancine looks gassed!
Chaka throws a head kick that misses.
Chaka throws a big shot that misses.
Chaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chaka throws a leg kick which misses Mancine's front leg but catches the back leg as Mancine tries to avoid it.
Mancine chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chaka can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mancine throws a big shot that misses.
Mancine avoids the body shot from Chaka.
Mancine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chaka circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zulu Chaka dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mancine has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chaka.
A bone on bone clash there as Chaka blocks the leg kick.
Mancine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Mancine.
Chaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mancine manages to avoid it.
A big left from Mancine misses.
Mancine lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab from Mancine.
Mancine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaka defending well as Mancine loads up on a big left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chaka.
Chaka clinches.
Mancine slowing the pace effectively.
Chaka blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mancine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mancine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mancine fails to land.
Mancine blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mancine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaka misses with a knee strike.
Mancine can't break the clinch.
Chaka has a couple of punches blocked by Mancine.
A head punch on the inside from Mancine fails to land.
Chaka blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Mancine.
Chaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Mancine controls his hands.
Mancine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chaka backwards.
Mancine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mancine is pushing Chaka up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mancine throws a head punch that misses.
A hook to the body from Chaka.
Chaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chaka creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Chaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mancine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chakas head.
Chaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mancine.
Mancine scores with a shot to the side of Chaka's head.
Chaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaka scores with a shot to the side of Mancine's head.
Mancine misses with the head strike.
Chaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Mancine on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mancine.
Mancine's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mancine throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaka.
A right hand to the body from Mancine.
Mancine is looking to break free of the clinch but Chaka has double underhooks.
Chaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mancine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mancine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Chaka moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mancine's calf.
Chaka scoring well with a low kick there.
Chaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chaka turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chaka slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mancine moves out of range of the strikes.
Mancine throws out a powerful jab.
Chaka pushes Mancine up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaka connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chaka lands with a light punch inside.
Mancine misses with a punch to the body.
Mancine lands a left hand.
Chaka tries to land a knee to the head but Mancine blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chaka.
Chaka can't find room to land a body shot as Mancine controls the action.
Mancine is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mancine has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mancine fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mancine breaks the clinch.
Chaka lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mancine misses with a straight right.
Mancine looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mancine loads up on a big right hand but Chaka slips the punch.
Chaka tries to work over Mancine's front leg with a kick but Mancine checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ray Mancine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Chaka connects with a leg kick. Mancine looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut there from Mancine.
Mancine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chaka.
Chaka throws a leg kick which misses Mancine's front leg but catches the back leg as Mancine tries to avoid it.
Chaka misses with a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chaka.
Mancine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mancine moves out of range as Chaka throws a body kick.
Chaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mancine avoids the head kick by Chaka.
Chaka blocks a jab.
A lazy left from Mancine finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mancine fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chaka manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaka misses with a double jab.
Mancine looks to land a left hand but Chaka moved out of range nicely.
Mancine avoids a kick to the body.
Chaka stuns Mancine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mancine lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mancine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chaka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mancine lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chaka's sensitive parts.
Chaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mancine.
Chaka fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chaka lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaka throws a lazy right hand but Mancine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mancine misses with a head kick.
Mancine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancine gets tackled into the cage by Chaka. Chaka maintains the clinch.
Chaka misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chaka.
Chaka with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mancine misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mancine wants to break free but Chaka has control.
Chaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mancine is keeping busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaka tries to land a knee to the head but Mancine blocks with his arms.
Mancine is trying to break the clinch but Chaka is controlling him.
Chaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mancine scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mancine throws a punch but it's blocked by Chaka.
Chaka using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mancine misses with the head strike.
Chaka misses with a knee strike.
Chaka misses with the head strike.
Mancine working aggressively here.
Chaka trying to land knees to the body.
Chaka with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chaka looking to throw knees to the head but Mancine is blocking nicely.
Mancine has a couple of punches blocked by Chaka.
A body shot lands from Mancine.
Mancine pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mancine throws a looping overhand right but Chaka ducks down to avoid it.
Chaka loads up on a big right hand but Mancine slips the punch.
Chaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mancine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mancine throws a jab but it's blocked by Chaka.
Mancine throws out a loose jab but Chaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mancine throws the kick towards the body but Chaka avoids it.
Mancine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chaka throws a body punch but Mancine moves out of range.
No joy there for Mancine, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chaka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mancine's head.
Chaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mancine misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zulu Chaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chaka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zulu Chaka!
Post fight, Zulu Chaka took to the microphone: 'Lets get some Alcohol tonight,drinks on me..'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Piru Parka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Parka comes into the arena with blaring out of the sound system. Karlsson has chosen Surfin´ bird as his entrance music. Kurt Karlsson 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Piru Parka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Kurt Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Parka counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Karlsson is trying to stand up here but Parka is controlling him well.
Parka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parka wants to free his trapped foot but Karlsson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Parka moves into full mount! Karlsson won't be happy about that!
Karlsson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Parka working the ground and pound effectively.
Karlsson is rocked!
It looks like Kurt Karlsson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karlsson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Parka.
Parka postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Karlsson is out cold - huge knockout for Parka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Piru Parka!
Piru Parka gave a mention to XTREME PWNAGE: Down Under! in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Barac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Demikovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barac comes into the arena with Connected blaring out of the sound system. Demikovic has chosen Russian National Anthem as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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250 lbs
18 - 16 - 2 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivan Barac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 2, fighting out of London, Nicolai Demikovic!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demikovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barac.
Demikovic misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Demikovic tries to clinch up but Barac circles away and keeps his distance.
Barac works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Barac. That's going to slow Demikovic down.
Barac stuffs the takedown attempt from Demikovic. Demikovic gets slowly back to his feet.
Demikovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barac.
Demikovic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barac scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like Nicolai Demikovic has been cut.
Demikovic fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ivan Barac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicolai Demikovic.
Barac misses with a hook.
Barac tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Demikovic is able to avoid easily.
Barac lands a big uppercut and Demikovic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Demikovic looks OK. Barac waves Demikovic back to his feet!
Demikovic is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demikovic switches off momentarily and Barac cracks him with a monster right hand! Demikovic topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Barac dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Barac!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Barac!
After the fight, Ivan Barac was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sparring PartnerBJJJ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ensemble of the restless. PartnerBJJJ has chosen DJ KOOL as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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182 lbs
15 - 6 - 2 |
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180 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 2, fighting out of London, Sergio Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sparring PartnerBJJJ!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PartnerBJJJ misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
PartnerBJJJ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a lunging right hand
and Garcia counters with a straight right hand.
PartnerBJJJ sizes up Garcia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garcia throws a lazy right hand but PartnerBJJJ sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a takedown attempt
and Garcia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from PartnerBJJJ.
Garcia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. PartnerBJJJ does a little dance to reset his feet.
PartnerBJJJ looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a looping right.
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from PartnerBJJJ.
Garcia misses with a hook
and PartnerBJJJ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
PartnerBJJJ throws a big shot that misses.
PartnerBJJJ lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sergio Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by PartnerBJJJ.
Jab by PartnerBJJJ.
PartnerBJJJ tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Garcia swivels and escapes.
Sergio Garcia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sparring PartnerBJJJ.
Garcia sizes up PartnerBJJJ with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
PartnerBJJJ misses with a hook. Garcia ducked under it nicely.
Garcia scores with the left hand. PartnerBJJJ knows he should have avoided that one.
PartnerBJJJ is rocked!
PartnerBJJJ keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
PartnerBJJJ pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from PartnerBJJJ misses its intended target.
Garcia misses the shot to the body.
Garcia throws out a loose jab but PartnerBJJJ uses good head movement to avoid it.
PartnerBJJJ tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
PartnerBJJJ ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Garcia! PartnerBJJJ is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergio Garcia!
Sergio Garcia was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Black's entrance music is yes. A fine choice. Jones has chosen Professor Green - Monster as his entrance music. 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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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
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Black!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Jones!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a sloppy head kick and Black moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Black momentarily.
Jones tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Black checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Black.
No luck for Black with that takedown attempt.
Jones uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice uppercut there from Black.
A left lands for Black.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones staying out of range there.
Black connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Jones on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Black tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice straight punches there by Black. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Black.
Black dives in and grabs Jones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes down on Black's head and hops out.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jones fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Black swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Black.
Jones motions for Black to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
Jones defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Michael Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones throws a leg kick which misses Black's front leg but catches the back leg as Black tries to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Black is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Black throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Black.
Jones lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Black needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
That kick from Jones tenderised Black's leg. Black is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The fighters circling - Black throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Black.
Black throws a big shot that misses.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Black ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A clash of legs there as Black blocks the low kick.
Black lands a jab to the head.
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black misses with an uppercut
and Black takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Black scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones pivots, looking for a leg kick but Black is out of range and Jones settles back down.
Jones throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Jones will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Black throws out a leg kick but Jones moves out of range and Black only half commits.
Black is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones.
Jones defending well as Black loads up on a big left hand.
Jones fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Black is out of range.
Black throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Black looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones with a hook.
Black scores with a head kick. Jones tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones slips a straight right by Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones cracks the inside of Black's front leg.
Black finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Black moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Black throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones.
Black lands an overhand right.
Jones slips under a jab from Black.
Black moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jones fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Black.
A combination from Black does no damage.
Mr Black is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones slips a straight right by Black.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jones plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jones throws a jab when Black was well out of range.
Jones does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
Black slips under a jab from Jones.
Black looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Jones!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Poor strikes thrown by Black there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Black thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jones regains half guard.
Black landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Black stands up over Jones, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Black is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Black here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Black looking for a kimura from the bottom but Jones passes into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Black is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black actively working from the bottom here.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Black misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Black checks a leg kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Black.
Black tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Black swings widly with a right hand
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Jones.
Jones throws a leg kick but Black moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Black is out of range.
Jones avoids the body shot from Black.
Jones looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Black checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Black's corner calls for a 1-2. Black obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big right from Black misses.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jones takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jones digs a good body shot into Black's ribs.
Black connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with a wild combination.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Black darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Black closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jones did well to prevent Black getting side control.
Jones is looking to control Black's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Black tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones wants to improve his position but Black is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Black 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black trying to control the action but Jones is working from the bottom.
Black is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Black is looking to advance position but Jones won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black postures up in Jones's guard and throws a big left but Jones blocks it.
Black tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black with a flurry of punches that miss.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones is trying to keep Black in close.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Black keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Black clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones checks a leg kick.
Black lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Black throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jones 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 Black has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Black and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Black throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Jones throws a head kick but Black moves out of range.
Jones tried to score with a low kick but Black checks it.
Black chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Jones throws the kick towards the body but Black avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Black shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jones.
Jones lands a head kick. Black smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Jones lands the left hand.
Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Black moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Black checks a leg kick nicely.
Jones moves out of range as Black strikes.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones scores with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Black misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Black connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Black has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Black there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Jones misses with a right hand
letting Black counter with a right hand.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Black.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Black staying out of range there.
Black is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Black bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Black misses with a head kick.
Black misses with a hook
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Jones dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Black throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a left to the body.
Jones lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Black as he checks the leg kick.
Black keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jones motions for Black to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Black moves out of range of the body kick from Jones.
Black misses with an uppercut.
Jones connects with a nice looking jab.
Black misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones moves away from the strike by Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
Black lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jones looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
Jones has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Black moves his leg out of the way.
Black connects with the punch.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Black counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones scores with a jab.
A low kick from Black misses
and Jones counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throws a leg kick that misses.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Black. That did some damage!
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Black throws a solid leg kick but Jones takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Black.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Black misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Black connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Black is just out of range.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Black chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Black moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a leg kick that is checked
and Black counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Jones counters with a good low kick that Black was not able to check.
Black throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Black slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Black scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones motions for Black to come forward. Jones throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Black checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 48:48
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Michael Jones!
Michael Jones is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Michael Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jake Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Chrome (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Girlfriend. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Ryan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Chrome!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chrome avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ryan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like Mr Chrome has been cut.
Ryan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Chrome counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chrome not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chrome thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chrome lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Chrome is trying to control. Ryan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chrome passes to full mount!
Chrome scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Chrome looking to ground and pound but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Chrome looking to finish Ryan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ryan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Chrome there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Chrome dominating with strikes here.
Chrome thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Chrome lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ryan hang on?
Chrome throwing strikes here but Ryan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ryan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Chrome lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chrome lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ryan hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chrome punching from mount but Ryan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ryan blocking the ground and pound.
Chrome dominating with strikes here.
Ryan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chrome.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chrome fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Chrome has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Chrome lands a nice shot to the head.
Ryan tries to hold on but Chrome postures up.
Chrome landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chrome in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Chrome with the ground and pound from mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Chrome there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ryan blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chrome thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ryan avoids a series of strikes thrown by Chrome.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome looking to ground and pound but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Chrome breaks from Ryan's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Chrome looking to ground and pound but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Chrome throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chrome throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chrome with the ground and pound from mount.
Chrome landing strikes from the mount.
Chrome misses with a head shot.
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!
Chrome throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ryan because Chrome loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chrome cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chrome throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Ryan because Chrome loaded up on that one.
Chrome throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Chrome connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Chrome throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chrome throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Chrome throwing strikes here but Ryan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Chrome lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ryan hang on?
Chrome landing shots from mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chrome is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Chrome scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ryan?
Chrome looking to finish Ryan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ryan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Chrome dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chrome scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chrome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryan lands a high kick!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
Ryan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Chrome connects with a jab.
Ryan is rocked!
Chrome throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ryan connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jake Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan throws a head kick that misses.
Ryan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Chrome rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ryan counters with a right hand to the body.
Ryan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryan blocks a jab.
Jake Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chrome listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ryan seems to have got his legs back now.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Chrome throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Chrome fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ryan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chrome shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ryan as he jumps to the side.
Ryan misses with a leg kick.
Chrome cracks Ryan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A low kick from Ryan misses
and Chrome counters with a low kick, right behind Ryan 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chrome is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ryan tests Chrome's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Ryan lands but Chrome takes it in his stride.
Ryan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chrome lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Chrome. Those never looked like landing.
Chrome lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chrome takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ryan throws a right hand that misses
and Chrome counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chrome is in close to Ryan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chrome is working Ryan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chrome passes into half guard.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to control Chrome's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ryan avoid being mounted?
Chrome not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Chrome connects with a nice short shot to Ryan's temple.
Chrome missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chrome throwing shots but Ryan is blocking nicely.
Chrome missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mr Chrome has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ryan has hold of Chrome's hands but Chrome slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Chrome lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chrome tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan trying to control from the bottom.
Chrome thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ryan's head.
Ground and pound from Chrome.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chrome thows a huge punch but Ryan dodges it nicely.
Chrome throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chrome tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chrome missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Chrome showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome'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.
Chrome throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ryan's waist but Ryan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chrome off to one side.
A low kick from Ryan misses
and Chrome counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ryan thinking.
Chrome checks a leg kick nicely.
Chrome keeps the fight on the outside.
Ryan blocks a low kick nicely.
Ryan throws a push kick but Chrome slaps the foot to one side.
An inside leg kick lands from Ryan.
Ryan staying out of range there.
Chrome staying out of range there.
Chrome changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to avoid it but Chrome manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ryan to the ground. Ryan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ryan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chrome is just out of range.
Ryan is looking to clinch but Chrome is avoiding it.
Ryan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chrome thuds a left hand into Ryan's body.
Jake Ryan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrome stalks Ryan and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ryan's face. Ryan staggers backwards, shaken.
Ryan throws a low kick, looking for Chrome's leg but Chrome calmly moves out of range.
Ryan ducks under a wild hook from Chrome.
Chrome keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Chrome.
Ryan moves into the clinch successfully.
Chrome working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chrome wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ryan has him pressed against the cage.
Ryan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chrome avoids it.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chrome is leaning against Ryan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan can't find room to land a body shot as Chrome controls the action.
Chrome blocks a body shot from Ryan.
A nice left hand lands by Chrome.
Chrome blocks a body shot from Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chrome pulls Ryan into guard.
Chrome had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Ryan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Chrome throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ryan uses it to pass to side control.
Chrome is looking for a sweep.
Chrome sneaks back into half guard.
Ryan wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan escapes and gets back to his feet.
Chrome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chrome lands a jab to the nose.
Chrome circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chrome counters with a one-two to the body.
Chrome thuds a left hand into Ryan's body.
Ryan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chrome moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ryan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chrome.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome moves out of range of the body kick from Ryan.
Chrome misses with a straight right.
Ryan checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ryan misses.
Chrome misses with a straight left.
Chrome lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chrome.
Chrome throws a looping overhand right but Ryan ducks down to avoid it.
Chrome fails to land the takedown.
Jake Ryan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Chrome.
Ryan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Chrome manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chrome with a jab.
Ryan lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Chrome really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ryan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chrome on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Chrome.
Ryan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ryan sizes up Chrome with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chrome scores with a nice strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ryan is looking to slow Chrome down with leg kicks.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chrome slips under a jab.
Chrome looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ryan scores with a decent looking hook.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrome punishes Ryan's body with a nice straight punch.
Chrome clobbers Ryan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chrome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Chrome there.
Ryan loads up on a big right hand but Chrome slips the punch.
Chrome throws the left hand but Ryan avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Chrome.
Ryan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Chrome misses.
A big right from Ryan misses.
Chrome's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chrome takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ryan throws a leg kick but Chrome checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chrome misses with a lunging right hand
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ryan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chrome's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chrome has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ryan.
Ryan throws a leg kick
and Chrome counters with a stiff right hand.
Chrome checks a low kick from Ryan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chrome, as that shot connected.
Chrome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chrome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryan throws a series of punches but Chrome moves out of range.
Ryan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chrome throws out the jab.
Ryan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ryan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chrome lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan scores with a jab. Chrome acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chrome connects with a body shot.
Chrome misses with a series of wild punches.
Chrome checks a low kick from Ryan.
Ryan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ryan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Chrome slips a jab from Ryan.
Chrome misses with a two punch combination.
Chrome throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chrome darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chrome swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome throws a hook but Ryan avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ryan.
Ryan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chrome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Chrome does it's job there.
Ryan slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chrome tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ryan swivels and escapes.
Chrome is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A big right from Chrome misses.
Chrome shoots in looking for a takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl out of it but Chrome keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ryan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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 Jake Ryan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Chrome's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ryan.
Ryan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ryan wants it to stay on the feet.
Chrome blocks a jab.
Chrome throws out a loose jab but Ryan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ryan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Chrome misses with a hook. Ryan ducked under it nicely.
Ryan is looking to slow Chrome down with leg kicks.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Chrome.
Ryan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ryan lands with a cross.
Chrome is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ryan misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Ryan.
Chrome misses with a hook.
Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryan moves away from the strike by Chrome.
Chrome pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chrome sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Chrome fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ryan to the ground. Chrome is now in Ryan's guard.
Chrome throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chrome throws an elbow that misses. Ryan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chrome's guard. Nice move by Ryan!
Ryan won't allow Chrome to sweep him here.
Jake Ryan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrome manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Chrome looking to finish with strikes here!
Ryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chrome throws a wild left hand from mount and Ryan manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Chrome is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ryan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Chrome.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrome throws a strike but Ryan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Chrome throws a big elbow that misses.
Chrome tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Chrome throws a strike but Ryan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Chrome is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrome tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chrome trying to control the position.
Chrome looking for a sweep. Not yet Chrome, not yet.
Chrome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Chrome is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ryan is aware though and is defending well.
Ryan landing some decent shots from guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ryan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chrome has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ryan has managed to get both his arms back between Chrome's legs - danger averted.
Mr Chrome is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chrome wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr Chrome.
Well Chrome has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 44:50
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:49
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Chrome!
Mr Chrome is the new middleweight champion!
Mr Chrome managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS, into his post fight interview.
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