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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Nolter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolle Johnsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnsen has chosen Black Sabbath - Snowblind as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very strong |
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Dangerous knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Nolter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rolle Johnsen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolter shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnsen pinned against the cage. Johnsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nolter looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nolter forces his way into half guard.
Johnsen looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnsen is defending against the submission attempts here by Nolter.
Nolter stops Johnsen from getting back to his feet.
Nolter trying to mount his opponent but Johnsen defends it.
Johnsen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nolter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nolter lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolter prevents Johnsen from standing back up.
Nolter is controlling the pace.
Nolter lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Nolter there.
Nolter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Johnsen wants to get back to his feet.
Nolter seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nolter tries to pass the half guard into mount. Johnsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nolter frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nolter landing punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Nolter landing punches.
Nolter with the ground and pound from mount.
Nolter is in the full mount, landing strikes.
It looks like Rolle Johnsen has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nolter scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Johnsen?
Nolter is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Johnsen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Johnsen shrugs it off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nolter breaks from Johnsen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Nolter lands a nice shot to the head.
Johnsen is rocked!
Nolter lands a big shot there that rocks Johnsen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Johnsen is still in real trouble! Can Nolter finish him?
A big strike lands for Nolter! That's really hurt Johnsen and he's turned his back - Nolter keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Nolter jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Nolter!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rener Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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189 lbs
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199 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renato Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rener Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renato Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rener Gracie.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Renato Gracie is defended easily by Rener Gracie.
Rener Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Renato Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big right from Rener Gracie misses.
Nice defenses there by Renato Gracie.
Renato Gracie wants to slow Rener Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Renato Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rener Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Renato Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Renato Gracie scores with a jab to the body.
Renato Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Rener Gracie circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Renato Gracie enables Rener Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Renato Gracie manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rener Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Renato Gracie.
Rener Gracie wants to control from the top but Renato Gracie keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rener Gracie seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Renato Gracie keeping moving, preventing Rener Gracie from controlling successfully.
Rener Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rener Gracie.
Rener Gracie misses with a takedown
and Renato Gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rener Gracie's guard now.
Renato Gracie wants to control from the top but Rener Gracie keeps moving.
Rener Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Renato Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Renato Gracie wants to control from the top but Rener Gracie keeps moving.
Renato Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Rener Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Renato Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rener Gracie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rener Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rener Gracie controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rener Gracie passes into half guard.
Rener Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Renato Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rener Gracie working for a submission but Renato Gracie is keeping him at bay.
Rener Gracie with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Rener Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Renato Gracie is surviving well by controlling Rener Gracie's body position as best he can.
Rener Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Renato Gracie is looking to escape.
Renato Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Rener Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Renato Gracie is looking to escape.
Rener Gracie controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rener Gracie breaks from Renato Gracie's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Renato Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Rener Gracie has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rener Gracie tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Renato Gracie is looking to improve his position but Rener Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rener Gracie looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rener Gracie throwing strikes here but Renato Gracie is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rener Gracie wants to take his opponent's back but Renato Gracie doesn't allow it.
Renato Gracie wants to hold on but Rener Gracie pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rener Gracie dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Renato Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Renato Gracie tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Renato Gracie closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Rener Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Rener Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rener Gracie gets back to half guard.
Renato Gracie trying to control the action but Rener Gracie is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rener Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rener Gracie manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Renato Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
Rener Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Renato Gracie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Renato Gracie!
Renato Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rener Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Renato Gracie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rener Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rener Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renato Gracie wants to control from the top but Rener Gracie keeps moving.
Renato Gracie postures up in Rener Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Rener Gracie blocks it.
Rener Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Rener Gracie looking for a sweep. Not yet Rener Gracie, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rener Gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Renato Gracie advances to half guard.
Rener Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Renato Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Rener Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rener Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Renato Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rener Gracie pushes a forearm under Renato Gracie's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Renato Gracie is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rener Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Junber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Thompson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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170 lbs
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193 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Junber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Thompson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Junber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Junber dodges the punch combination from Thompson.
Junber wants to clinch but Thompson slips to the side
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junber throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Junber darts in trying to clinch
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Junber tries to clinch
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Junber tries to clinch
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson throws a sloppy head kick and Junber moves out of range easily.
Bob Junber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thompson counters with a good, hard body kick but Junber shrugs it off.
Thompson feints and then cracks Junber's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Junber down.
Junber lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Thompson backs up against the cage.
Junber wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a three punch combo that has Junber backing up. Junber nods at Thompson to acknowledge the strikes.
Junber wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Junber tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Junber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Junber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Junber tries to clinch up
and Thompson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Junber wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Junber tries to clinch up
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Junber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters with a big head kick but Junber shrugs it off.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Junber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Junber tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junber moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junber closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junber closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Junber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Thompson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Junber clinches up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Junber obliges.
Junber wants to break free but Thompson has control.
Thompson keeps control of Junber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Junber is trying to force a seperation but Thompson has the dominant position.
Junber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thompson keeps the fight on the outside.
Junber looks to clinch
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Junber moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junber doesn't manage to clinch there - Thompson circles away.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Junber tries to clinch up
and Junber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tommy Thompson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Junber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Junber looks to clinch
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Junber moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Thompson counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junber drives through and clinches with Thompson against the cage.
Thompson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Junber tries to clinch there but Thompson circles away.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Junber wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a solid body kick.
Junber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Junber moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Junber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thompson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Junber darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Junber tries to clinch
and Thompson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Junber wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a body kick that stops Junber in his tracks momentarily.
Junber throws a head kick that misses.
Junber wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junber tries to clinch up
and Junber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a series of strikes. Junber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Junber slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Junber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thompson counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Junber is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Thompson tries to keep at a distance but Junber has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Junber has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thompson blocks an uppercut.
Junber is trying to break the clinch but Thompson is controlling him.
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 Bob Junber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Junber tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Junber thinking.
Junber tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
Junber tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Thompson finds it's target.
Junber tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thompson counters with a nice uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Junber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Junber tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Thompson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Junber closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Junber closes the distance looking to clinch
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junber looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Junber tries to clinch
letting Thompson counter with a right hand.
Junber tries to clinch up.
Junber looks to clinch
and Thompson counters with a nice body shot.
Thompson scores with a sloppy right hand. Junber should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junber moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Junber tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a straight right hand.
Junber has closed the distance and engaged Thompson in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Junber.
Junber tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a one-two to the body.
Junber wants to clinch
and Thompson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Junber tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junber darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Junber tries to clinch
and Thompson counters with a good low kick that Junber was not able to check.
Junber darts in trying to clinch
and Thompson counters with a stiff right hand.
Junber tries to clinch up
and Thompson counters with a two punch combo.
Junber tries to clinch up
enabling Thompson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junber tries to clinch but Thompson moves away
and Thompson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A head kick misses from Junber.
Junber wants to clinch but Thompson slips to the side
and Thompson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Junber wants to clinch.
Junber throws a head kick but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Junber closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Thompson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thompson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Thompson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton- Metal machine. Martin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dean Martin - LITTLE OLD WINE DRINKER ME . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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162 lbs
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169 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Dean Martin!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Martin moves away from the strike by Smith.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Martin shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Martin moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in and bounces Martin off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Martin keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Martin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Martin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith throws an elbow that misses. Martin uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Smith's guard. Nice move by Martin!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith wants to sweep here but Martin controlling him for the moment.
Smith has his foot on Martin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Martin works his way back into a safe position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith trying to control the position.
Martin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martin throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Martin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith 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.
Martin scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Martin is stalling in the full guard.
Smith controls Martin momentarily but Martin frees himself.
Martin wanted to stand there but Smith had control of the position.
Smith wants to hit a switch here but Martin passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Smith there!
Martin lands a couple of good shots and Smith has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
Martin lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Smith.
Smith tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Smith is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Martin controlling from the full mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin working the ground and pound effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Smith will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Martin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Martin tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martin's guard now.
Martin trying to control the position.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Martin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Martin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Martin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Martin which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Martin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Dean Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
Martin tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Martin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Martin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Martin controlling the pace.
Smith misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith manages to get to full guard.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Martin has passed into side control.
Smith is trying to control Martin's posture but Martin avoids it.
Smith taking punishment in the form of punches.
Smith gets back to half guard.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith is looking to control Martin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Martin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
Martin wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Martin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
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 Dan Smith will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Smith misses the jab.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Martin persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin tries to clinch but Smith moves away
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Dan Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Martin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Martin trying to control the position.
Smith trying to control but Martin is working from the bottom.
Martin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Martin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Martin scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Smith smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Martin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a three punch combo that has Martin backing up. Martin nods at Smith to acknowledge the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Martin as Smith shoots in.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Martin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dan Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Martin.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martin leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dean Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smith swivels and escapes.
Martin shoots in but no luck this time.
Martin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin staying out of range there.
Smith misses with a looping right.
Martin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Martin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Martin.
Martin wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smith wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Smith scores with a sloppy right hand. Martin should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Smith!
Dan Smith 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Carcass - Keep on Rotting in the Free World kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 lbs
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266 lbs
26 - 32 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Dos Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 32 - 1, fighting out of London, Fred Burton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dos Santos's waist but Dos Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burton off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Burton. No joy for Dos Santos on that attempt.
Burton throws a right hand that Dos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Santos also avoids with ease.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Santos thinking.
Burton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Santos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burton listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burton lands with a shot to the body.
Dos Santos tries for a takedown but Burton circles away easily
and Burton counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dos Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Burton.
Dos Santos walks into a jab.
Burton fails to land with a series of punches.
Burton fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dos Santos with a poor takedown
and Burton counters with a nice uppercut.
Burton throws a combination. Dos Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Burton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton throws a big shot that misses.
Dos Santos defending well as Burton loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Burton counter with a right hand.
A big left from Burton misses.
A slow jab from Dos Santos misses its intended target.
Horrible takedown by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton which made him look bad.
Burton drives through with a takedown into Dos Santos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dos Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dos Santos managing to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Cain Dos Santos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
Burton throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dos Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burton throws out the jab.
Dos Santos dives in and grabs Burton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burton pushes down on Dos Santos's head and hops out.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dos Santos. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dos Santos. Burton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Burton swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Burton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fred Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Santos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burton counters with a right hand to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dos Santos defends it nicely.
Dos Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Burton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Burton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Burton with that takedown attempt.
Fred Burton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Burton misses.
Dos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burton connects with a crisp jab.
Burton lands with a good body shot.
Burton lands with a right hand.
Burton misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Burton.
Burton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dos Santos sprawls well. Dos Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Burton gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dos Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burton closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Burton wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Santos has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burton is working away from the top position though.
Dos Santos is trying to stand back up but Burton is controlling him
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton moves nicely into side control.
Dos Santos is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Dos Santos struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cain Dos Santos just wasn't active enough.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
letting Burton counter with a right hand.
Dos Santos swinging wildly here.
Dos Santos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Burton avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cain Dos Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Burton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos gets caught flat footed, as Burton shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dos Santos is looking to stand up but Burton isn't so interested in that idea.
Dos Santos can't keep his opponent in guard - Burton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dos Santos tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Burton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos'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. This is the final round!
Dos Santos has his takedown stuffed
and Burton counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dos Santos thinking.
Burton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dos Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
Burton fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Dos Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Burton which made him look bad.
Burton shoots for a double leg takedown but Dos Santos sprawls well. He's pushed Burton's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cain Dos Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fred Burton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a takedown
and Burton counters with a straight right hand.
Burton avoids the head kick by Dos Santos.
Burton misses with a hook.
Burton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Burton just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burton sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Santos somewhat.
Dos Santos takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Burton shoots in but no luck this time.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Santos.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Burton drives through with a takedown into Dos Santos's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burton content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Burton lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burton is controlling him.
Dos Santos trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Burton landing with the ground and pound.
Burton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dos Santos is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Fred Burton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cain Dos Santos.
Dos Santos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dos Santos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Burton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burton 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fred Burton!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Fred Burton made sure he mentioned Golden Supplements , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will Dickinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ultimate Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dickinson comes to the cage accompanied by turisas- stand up and fight. Damage has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ysdbj-WzvI as his entrance music. Ultimate Damage has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Will Dickinson's chin.
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200 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ultimate Damage!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Damage forces Dickinson back against the cage and clinches.
Dickinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Damage uses from the top position.
Dickinson is looking for a triangle but Damage pushes his legs off easily.
Dickinson is looking to sweep but instead, Damage has passed into half guard.
Damage is keen to just control but Dickinson is a slippery customer.
Damage throws a strike but Dickinson manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Damage tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Will Dickinson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Will Dickinson made sure he mentioned Golden Supplements , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ejay Shazad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ejay Shazad!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Danny Castillo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillo swinging wildly here.
Castillo has managed to clinch.
Shazad jumps into guard, dragging Castillo to the mat.
Shazad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castillo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shazad working a defensive guard here.
Shazad utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shazad pulls Castillo in to control the position.
Castillo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shazad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shazad has escaped and now he's on top!
Castillo is looking for a triangle but Shazad pushes his legs off easily.
Shazad stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castillo looking for a guillotine here but Shazad defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazad throws a strike but Castillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Castillo preventing the sweep.
Shazad is controlling Castillo's posture.
Castillo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castillo tries to free his leg and advance position but Shazad is retaining full guard.
Castillo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Castillo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Shazad defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shazad is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Castillo is working for a kimura but Shazad is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shazad keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Shazad trying to control here.
Castillo is working for a kimura here but Shazad manages to reverse the position and he's now in Castillo's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Castillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shazad gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castillo has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shazad is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Castillo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shazad gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ejay Shazad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Castillo.
Shazad pulls guard effortlessly.
Castillo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shazad works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Castillo is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shazad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shazad has escaped and now he's on top!
Castillo working for a triangle but Shazad defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shazad.
Shazad wants to control from the top but Castillo keeps moving.
Castillo has his foot on Shazad's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shazad works his way back into a safe position though.
Shazad got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castillo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shazad has managed to get both his arms back between Castillo's legs - danger averted.
Shazad passes Castillo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shazad trying to control the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shazad throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Castillo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shazad takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Danny Castillo has been cut.
Shazad fails to land with a series of punches.
Castillo moves into the clinch successfully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Castillo in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Shazad has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Castillo uses from the top position.
Castillo throwing strikes from guard but Shazad blocks nicely.
Castillo postures up in Shazad's guard and throws a big left but Shazad blocks it.
Shazad trying to control the position.
Castillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Shazad is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Shazad thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castillo's head.
Castillo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shazad pulls his head out easily.
Shazad works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shazad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillo keeps working.
Shazad misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Shazad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castillo, who protects the arm well.
Shazad is trying to ground and pound but Castillo uses the momentary lack of control by Shazad to regain half guard.
Shazad not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Castillo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Castillo moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shazad throws a strike but Castillo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shazad is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Castillo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Castillo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shazad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shazad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shazad!
Shazad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castillo keeps working.
Castillo is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shazad swings around for an armbar but Castillo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shazad's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castillo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Castillo throws a strike but Shazad rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Castillo has his feet on Shazad's thighs here. He's pushed Shazad off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Shazad screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Danny Castillo!
Danny Castillo is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edinaldo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Vanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vanko has chosen Oh No by Gogol Bordello as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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261 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Edinaldo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Vanko!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira punishes Vanko's body with a nice straight punch.
Oliveira cracks Vanko with a good jab.
It looks like Ivan Vanko has been cut.
Vanko closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira tightens his grip and picks Vanko up, before dumping him to the ground. Vanko manages to land in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Vanko looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is working Vanko over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Vanko looking to control.
Oliveira throws a strike but Vanko rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Vanko defends easily.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vanko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vanko won't allow Oliveira to get back to his feet.
Vanko wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vanko is aware though and is defending well.
Vanko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vanko throws a big right hand that misses.
Vanko trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Vanko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanko content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vanko trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira is looking to stand back up but Vanko counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Oliveira.
Oliveira pushes Vanko off looking to stand but Vanko dives back in and keeps control.
Oliveira has one foot on Vanko's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Vanko closes the distance but Oliveira moves to the side
and Oliveira counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Vanko moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Oliveira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vanko doesn't seem phased though.
Vanko doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vanko tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vanko fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Oliveira closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That has opened up Ivan Vanko's cut even more.
Oliveira cracks Vanko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vanko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Oliveira finish him?
The cut above Ivan Vanko's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanko walks into a jab.
Ivan Vanko's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Vanko avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vanko shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl out of it but Vanko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Edinaldo Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivan Vanko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vanko can do to turn this around?
Oliveira feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vankos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ivan Vanko's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Edinaldo Oliveira!
Edinaldo Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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