Galaxy 56: Bushido PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Darwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charles Darwin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lee Evans's chin.

Evans
vs
Darwin

195 cm
21
185 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

210 cm
24
165 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

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 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Lee Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Darwin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Evans does no damage.
Evans looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Evans misses with the combination.
Evans throws a low kick but Darwin avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Darwin scores with a four punch combination!

Darwin darts in and clinches Evans up against the cage.

Darwin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Evans tries to keep at a distance but Darwin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darwin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Darwin to work.
Evans wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Darwin breaks from the clinch.

Darwin forces Evans back against the cage and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Darwin to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Darwin breaks the clinch.
Evans swats away the attempt to clinch by Darwin.
Darwin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Evans manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Evans swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Darwin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Darwin.
Darwin scores with a shoulder strike.
Darwin effectively controlling the action here.
Evans jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Darwin walks away with a smile on his face. Evans gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Darwin lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Evans can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Darwin and Evans drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Darwin.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Darwin!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
48%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Pope (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Picket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Pope has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Pope
vs
Picket

200 cm
28
157 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

180 cm
22
140 lbs
3 - 8 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, John Pope!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Terry Picket !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Picket tries to clinch there but Pope circles away.

Pope drives through and clinches with Picket against the cage.
Picket is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pope to keep the fight standing.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pope.
Picket is trying to pull guard but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Picket is trying to pull guard but Pope turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
John Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Terry Picket .
Pope comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pope dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Picket blocks an elbow strike from Pope.
Picket fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Picket tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pope smiles and moves away.
Picket tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pope paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Picket gets tackled into the cage by Pope. Pope maintains the clinch.
Pope creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Picket 's defenses.
Pope is looking to control Picket 's arms but Picket gets an underhook and turns him. Now Pope has his back to the cage.
Pope lands an elbow inside that Picket shrugs off.
Pope comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pope lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picket fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Pope is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Picket jumps guard but Pope turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Picket managing to block the knees to the body from Pope.
Pope lands a damaging elbow.
Picket managing to block the knees to the body from Pope.
Picket takes an elbow to the temple.
Picket tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pope smiles and moves away.
Terry Picket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Pope.
Pope really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pope scores with a leg kick.
Pope goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Picket is rocked!

Pope closes the distance and clinches.
Picket is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
Pope gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Picket is trying to pull guard but Pope has him pressed against the cage.
Pope lands an elbow that stopped Picket in his tracks for a moment.
Pope lands an elbow inside.
Pope lands an elbow inside that Picket shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pope creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Picket 's defenses.
Pope pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Picket ! Pope unloads with more strikes and Picket sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Pope!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
76%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Boulks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Boulks
vs
Holmes

175 cm
27
160 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

181 cm
26
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Knockout power

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Boulks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gary Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Boulks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holmes misses with a combination

and Boulks counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Boulks seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Holmes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boulks stops Holmes from getting back to his feet.
Boulks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boulks working the head and body with strikes.
Holmes looks like he's trying to stand up.

Boulks is working for a submission of some sort.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Boulks manages to move to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Boulks looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boulks working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Boulks lands a big shot there that rocks Holmes but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Holmes is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Boulks tries to control but Holmes wriggling away.
Boulks is in the full mount, landing strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes really wants to buck Boulks off and get back to his feet.
Boulks lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Boulks looking to secure an arm triangle but Holmes defends it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Boulks cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Boulks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boulks breaks from Holmes's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boulks landing strikes, looking to finish!
Boulks with good strikes from the mount here!
Boulks looking to control but Holmes is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Boulks scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Holmes has left one of his arms exposed and Boulks doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Holmes screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Boulks!
Will Boulks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keiji Kawada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kawada
vs
Tillman

167 cm
27
145 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

183 cm
19
205 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Keiji Kawada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Tillman!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tillman is fending him off so far but Kawada persists. Nope, Tillman circles away and we're back to standing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kawada looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Tillman finds it's way through Kawada's defenses.
Tillman throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tillman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tillman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kawada.
Tillman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Tillman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tillman.
Kawada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawada shoots and misses
and Kawada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tillman jabs Kawada to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kawada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawada is looking to clinch.
Tillman with a nice cross.
Tillman scores with a body shot.
Tillman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kawada manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tillman scores with a nice right hand.
Kawada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiji Kawada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tillman tries to work over Kawada's front leg with a kick but Kawada checks it.
Kawada tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tillman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tillman thuds a left hand into Kawada's body.
Kawada is breathing heavily.
Tillman lands the left hand.
Tillman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Tillman throws a shot to the body.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kawada. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Tillman tries a low kick but Kawada avoids it.
Tillman lands a body shot.
Tillman lands a jab to the head.
Tillman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tillman scores with a punch to the head.

Tillman cracks Kawada with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tillman has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kawada to stand back up!

Kawada is rocked!
Tillman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kawada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Kawada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tillman scores with a shot to the body.
Tillman punishes Kawada's body with a nice straight punch.
Kawada seems to have got his legs back now.
Tillman dances in with a quick combination. Kawada is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Tillman snaps Kawada's head back. Kawada stumbles backwards against the cage. Tillman steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kawada's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kawada just didn't come prepared.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kyle Tillman!
Kyle Tillman seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Belo Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcello Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Me
vs
Sanchez

188 cm
27
186 lbs
11 - 12 - 0

183 cm
24
182 lbs
6 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Great elbows
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Belo Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcello Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanchez misses the target.
Me fails with an attempt to clinch.
Me pushes Sanchez away with a front kick.
Me misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Me tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Sanchez. No joy for Me on that attempt.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Me wants to clinch.

Sanchez shoots in and gets a takedown into Me's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Me is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Me is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Me trying to keep a closed guard but Sanchez is proving a slippery customer.
Sanchez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Me swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Me 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.

Sanchez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez stops Me from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me is trying to hold Sanchez in close to prevent damage but Sanchez has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Sanchez is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Me tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Sanchez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Me trying to control but Sanchez postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Marcello Sanchez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Sanchez closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Me's guard.
Me is trying to keep Sanchez in close.
Me wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.

Me looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sanchez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me looking to control but Sanchez passes into half guard.

Me looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Me tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Me is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanchez's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanchez's back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanchez controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Belo Me will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Sanchez lands a right hook to the body.
Sanchez swats away the attempt to clinch by Me.
Me fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Me avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Me moves out of range.
Me fails with an attempt to clinch.
Me shoots in but Sanchez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sanchez throws a big shot that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Me fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Belo Me. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Me tries to clinch there but Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Me moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Sanchez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Me jumps guard but Sanchez stands there with Me around his waist. Me gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sanchez takes an elbow to the forehead.

It looks like Marcello Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez blocks an elbow strike from Me.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Me throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Me obliges.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Me unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Me scores a nice knee to the body.
Me scores a nice knee to the body.
Me is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Me unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Me comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Me gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Me.
Me working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Me.
Me is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Me misses with a knee strike.
Me keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Me lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Me lands a good knee to the midsection. Sanchez won't want to take too many of those.
Me lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Me.

Me decides to pull guard.
Sanchez stopping the sweep attempt from Me.
Me not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Me is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Me is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Me looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Me escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanchez controls from within his opponent's guard.

Me is looking for a triangle but Sanchez pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanchez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Belo Me dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcello Sanchez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Sanchez tries to bum rush Me with a series of wild strikes but Me uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Me lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Me shoots in for a double leg but Sanchez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Me misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanchez fails to land with a series of punches.
Me is looking to clinch.
Sanchez misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Me moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Me rushes Sanchez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Me.
Me putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Me with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Me landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Me scores a nice knee to the body.
Me scores a nice knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Me drags the fight down to the ground.

Me has his foot on Sanchez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanchez works his way back into a safe position though.
Me is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Me is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Me looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sanchez puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Me is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sanchez controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez avoids the attempt from Me to control.
Me really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sanchez controlling his opponent.
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.
Me tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Me wants to control but Sanchez is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me is trying to escape the mount.
Sanchez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Belo Me showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Me 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belo Me!
A victorious Belo Me thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
66%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William Eriksson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Nazario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that William Eriksson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily William Eriksson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Eriksson
vs
Nazario

188 cm
28
200 lbs
15 - 10 - 0

175 cm
26
192 lbs
9 - 13 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, William Eriksson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronaldo Nazario!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Eriksson has Nazario up against the cage in a clinch.
Eriksson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

It looks like Ronaldo Nazario has been cut.
Eriksson throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Eriksson.
Eriksson misses with a punch to the body.
Nazario takes an elbow to the forehead.
Eriksson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nazario backwards.

Eriksson drops Nazario onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Nazario is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!

Nazario is rocked!

That has opened up Ronaldo Nazario's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nazario is still on wobbly legs! Can Eriksson finish him?
Eriksson slows down the pace here.
Nazario tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Eriksson smiles and moves away.
Nazario seems to have recovered his senses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Eriksson taking a breather.
Eriksson lands an elbow inside.
Eriksson lands a nice elbow.
Eriksson lands a nice elbow.

The cut above Ronaldo Nazario's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Eriksson crunches a lovely knee into Nazario's ribcage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eriksson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eriksson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nazario looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Eriksson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Ronaldo Nazario's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nazario has Eriksson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Eriksson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Eriksson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nazarios head.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ronaldo Nazario's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). William Eriksson!
A very excited looking William Eriksson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jean Claude Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Osko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Overeem's entrance music is Bangarang. A fine choice. Osko has chosen Sabotage as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Claude Overeem
vs
Osko

184 cm
24
183 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

167 cm
30
178 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Claude Overeem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Josh Osko!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osko avoids the body shot from Overeem.
Osko throws a hook to the side of Overeem's head but Overeem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Overeem is looking to clinch but Osko is avoiding it.
Osko misses with a few strikes there.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Osko.
Overeem tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Osko wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Osko in side control, throwing shots but Overeem defends.
Overeem regains half guard, as Osko was trying to land strikes.
Overeem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osko.
Osko throwing shots but Overeem is blocking nicely.
Osko trying to control from half guard but Overeem is working away.
Overeem looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Osko tries to pass to full mount but Overeem defends it.
Osko winds up and cracks Overeem with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Overeem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Osko.

Osko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Overeem is trying to stand up here but Osko is controlling him well.
Osko looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Osko stops Overeem from getting back to his feet.

Osko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Osko has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osko is keen to just control but Overeem is a slippery customer.
Osko throwing shots but Overeem is blocking nicely.
Osko wants to pass the guard but Overeem is defending well.
Osko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Overeem wants to get back to full guard.
Overeem wants to control but Osko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Overeem is trying to maintain the position but Osko is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Osko is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Osko tries to pass to full mount but Overeem defends it.
Osko trying to control from Overeem's half guard. Overeem has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Overeem being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Osko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overeem is adopting a defensive guard.
Overeem not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Osko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Overeem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Osko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Overeem utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Osko working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Osko scoring with punches to the head and body.
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.
Osko not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Osko has gone for a leg lock! Overeem slips out almost immediately though and dives into Osko's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh Osko dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Osko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Overeem is fending him off so far but Osko persists. Nope, Overeem circles away and we're back to standing.
Osko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Overeem counters with a thumping low kick.
Overeem fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Overeem.
Overeem showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Osko.
Osko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Osko misses with a low kick.
Overeem lands a high kick!
Overeem tries a low kick but Osko avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Overeem looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Osko slips under a jab from Overeem.

Overeem instigates a clinch.
Osko lands with a right to the head.
Overeem blocking some punches.
Overeem gets underhooks to prevent Osko's takedown attempt.
Overeem lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Osko backwards.
Overeem crunches a lovely knee into Osko's ribcage.
Osko is trying to drag Overeem to the mat but Overeem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jean Claude Overeem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Osko.
Osko misses with the head strike.
Osko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Overeem's elbow.
Overeem lands a nice uppercut.
Overeem working Osko over with knees to the body.
Osko is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overeem working Osko over with knees to the body.
Overeem lands a knee to the head.
Osko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overeem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Overeem presses Osko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Overeem using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Osko has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Osko takes a knee to the side of the body.
Overeem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Overeem connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Overeem to work.
Overeem using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overeem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Overeem lands a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Overeem.
Overeem lands a good knee to the midsection. Osko won't want to take too many of those.
A right handed body shot lands from Overeem.
Overeem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Osko.
Overeem crunches a lovely knee into Osko's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overeem landing knees to the head.
Overeem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Osko lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Overeem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Overeem lands a nice shot to the body.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Overeem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Osko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osko.
Overeem tries a knee to the head but Osko blocks it.
Osko wants a takedown but no success here.
Osko throws a knee to the head but misses.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Osko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Overeem has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Osko is looking for a takedown.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.

Osko is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Osko blocks a body shot from Overeem.
Osko working aggressively here.
Osko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Overeem with a knee to the head.
Overeem lands a left hand that snaps the head of Osko backwards.
Osko is still on wobbly legs! Can Overeem finish him?
Osko is trying to drag Overeem to the mat but Overeem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Overeem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Osko seems to have recovered his senses.
Overeem scores with a knee to the head.
Overeem with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Osko swings wildly with an uppercut but Overeem uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Overeem works on Osko's body with a couple of short punches.
Osko is looking for a takedown.
Overeem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Claude Overeem dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Overeem moves in looking to clinch but Osko pushes him off.
Overeem takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Overeem drops Osko with a right and a left! Overeem comes rushing in but Osko regains his composure and manages to keep Overeem in guard.
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!
Osko being controlled here, momentarily.
Overeem won't allow Osko to sweep him here.
Overeem trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Overeem will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Osko is trying to keep Overeem in close.
Osko might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Overeem haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Overeem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Osko is keeping the position for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whack! Overeem lands a heavy head kick that drops Osko. The ref tackles Overeem to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Osko was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jean Claude Overeem!
A very excited looking Jean Claude Overeem made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Albert Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dan Swanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Swanson
vs
Drake

178 cm
27
175 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

170 cm
21
185 lbs
10 - 11 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Swanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Albert Drake!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake tries to close the distance and clinch but Swanson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Swanson 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.
Swanson misses with a double jab.
Drake fails to land the takedown.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Drake misses with a hook.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Drake throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Jab, jab by Swanson - just one landing.

Swanson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Drake sprawling to the canvas! Drake rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Swanson finish him?!

Drake is rocked!

It looks like Albert Drake has been cut.
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!
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Swanson.
Drake is still on wobbly legs! Can Swanson finish him?
Drake throws a hook but Swanson blocks it.
Swanson loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
Swanson lands a big right hook! Drake looks hurt but is still standing! Swanson lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Drake falls down and Swanson dives in with a huge hammer fist! Drake's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Swanson runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Swanson!
Dan Swanson retains his super heavyweight title!
Dan Swanson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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hype
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pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andy Westwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renzo Alves acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Westwood
vs
Alves

180 cm
27
160 lbs
14 - 3 - 0

174 cm
23
160 lbs
7 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Westwood!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Renzo Alves !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alves lands with a straight right. Westwood didn't see that one coming.
Alves connects with a single shot there.
Alves uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Westwood has time to react.
That kick from Alves tenderised Westwood's leg. Westwood is trying to keep his angry face on.

Alves gets the takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Westwood tries to improve position but can't.
Westwood is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westwood tries to buck Alves off but Alves is having none of it.
Westwood is trying to control Alves 's posture but Alves avoids it.
Alves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Westwood keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves cracks Westwood with a big right hand but Westwood just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Alves scores with punches from side control.

It looks like Andy Westwood has been cut.
Alves lands a few punches from side control.
Westwood is looking to reverse the position.
Alves is chipping away with strikes.
Westwood is looking to reverse the position.
Westwood manages to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves trying to mount his opponent but Westwood defends it.
Alves is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Westwood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Alves there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves passes to side control.
Alves working the ground and pound from side control.
Alves wants to control but Westwood is keeping him busy.
Westwood tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Alves is trying to get an arm triangle but Westwood is defending well.
Westwood tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alves wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Alves working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Alves advances to full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves raining down shots from the mount!
Alves landing strikes from the mount.

Andy Westwood's cut is getting worse.
Alves raining down hammerfists from mount.

Westwood is rocked!
Westwood is trying desperately to improve position.
Westwood manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Westwood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westwood is looking to sweep but instead, Alves has passed into half guard.
Westwood gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westwood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Westwood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Westwood lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alves !
Alves slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Alves has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westwood is working away from the top position though.
Westwood tries to pass to full mount but Alves defends it.
Alves tries to roll over but Westwood keeps him under control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alves .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renzo Alves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Westwood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Alves thows a body shot but no joy.
Westwood needs to keep his hands up - Alves had a free shot at his head there.
Jab, jab by Alves - just one landing.
Alves punishes Westwood's body with a nice straight punch.
Alves 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Westwood under the eye.
Alves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Westwood.
Westwood avoids the body shot from Alves .
Alves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Westwood.
Westwood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alves .
Renzo Alves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alves throws a big shot that misses.
Alves fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westwood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Alves throws out the jab.
Alves jabs at Westwood's body.
Westwood takes one on the button.
Westwood has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Alves finds it's way round the side to connect with Westwood's head.
Alves lands a glancing blow to the side of Westwood's head.

Alves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Westwood is trying to get back to full guard.
Alves moves into full mount! Westwood won't be happy about that!
Alves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Westwood tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Westwood hang on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Westwood is in all sorts of trouble here.
Alves putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Westwood is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Andy Westwood's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Alves prevents Westwood from getting the reversal.
Westwood seems to have got his legs back now.
Alves lands with some strikes.

Jeez, Andy Westwood's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andy Westwood's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Renzo Alves ! Renzo Alves retains his lightweight title!

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energy
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hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
92%

Main event

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cyprian Warga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Battousai The Slasher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Slasher has chosen Hollywood Babble-On as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Warga
vs
The Slasher

183 cm
23
197 lbs
14 - 1 - 0

188 cm
22
200 lbs
10 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

Untouchable Fight Nutrition

TFP Graphics - Pit Inc

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 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyprian Warga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 1, fighting out of London, Battousai The Slasher!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Slasher tries to land a leg kick but Warga saw it coming and moves away.
Warga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Warga steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Slasher.
The Slasher looks to land a left hand but Warga moved out of range nicely.
Warga lands a right hook to the body.
Warga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Warga displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Slasher throws out the jab.
Warga needs to keep his hands up - The Slasher had a free shot at his head there.
Warga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Slasher moves away.
Battousai The Slasher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warga lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

It looks like Battousai The Slasher has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Slasher throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Warga moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The Slasher scores with a jab to the jaw.
Warga ducks right into an uppercut from The Slasher.
The Slasher dips to his left and cracks Warga with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from The Slasher.
The Slasher on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Warga. Warga obviously looking to wear him down.
The Slasher throws a hook to the side of Warga's head but Warga sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Slasher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some bone on bone action there as Warga checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

The Slasher has managed to clinch.
The Slasher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The Slasher just leaning against Warga, taking a breather.
The Slasher pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The Slasher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Warga tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Slasher's elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher effectively controlling the action here.
Warga prevents a body shot from The Slasher.
The Slasher stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from The Slasher.
Warga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but The Slasher is defending well.
The Slasher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warga's efforts to push away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Slasher unloads a knee to the mid-section.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on The Slasher - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The Slasher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Warga is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The referee calls for Warga to work.
The Slasher stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Warga avoids the elbow strike from The Slasher, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from The Slasher.
Warga dodges an elbow strike from The Slasher.
The Slasher trying to land knees to the body.
The Slasher lands a nice elbow.

It looks like Cyprian Warga has been cut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warga misses with a body punch.
Warga stalling the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battousai The Slasher dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Warga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Warga connects with a high kick.
The fighters circling - The Slasher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Slasher connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Warga throws a chopping leg kick but The Slasher manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Slasher shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The Slasher connects with a crisp jab.
Warga connects with an inside leg kick.
The Slasher with a jab.
A cross from The Slasher lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Warga misses
enabling The Slasher to counter with a crisp jab.
Warga thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Slasher listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Warga throws a sloppy head kick and The Slasher moves out of range easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warga misses with a leg kick.
Warga plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Warga throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warga swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Slasher looks to land a right hand but Warga moved out of range.
Warga avoids the head kick by The Slasher.
The Slasher scores with a jab.
The Slasher lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Slasher moves out of range of the body kick from Warga.
The Slasher lands with a nice body punch.
Warga throws a low kick but The Slasher avoids it.
Warga lands a front kick.
The Slasher throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Warga makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Warga there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Slasher scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Warga staying out of range there.
Warga swings for the body but The Slasher moves out of range.
The Slasher lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Slasher has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Warga.
Cyprian Warga is winning the standup battle so far.
The Slasher with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Slasher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warga avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Slasher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Warga on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warga tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and The Slasher is able to avoid easily.
Warga pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Slasher is out of range and Warga settles back down.
A slow jab from The Slasher misses its intended target.
The Slasher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warga throws a head kick but The Slasher moves out of range.
The Slasher misses with a low kick as Warga jumps back.
Warga connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from The Slasher.
The Slasher throws a looping overhand right but Warga ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Warga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The Slasher misses with an uppercut.
The Slasher takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warga tries to move into range but The Slasher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Warga does no damage.
Decent striking displayed by The Slasher there.
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 solid body kick from Warga.
Warga blocks a leg kick.
The Slasher tries to score with a low kick but Warga moves his leg out of the way.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Warga 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 The Slasher has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from The Slasher and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Warga tries a head kick but it misses.

The Slasher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Warga breaks the clinch.
The Slasher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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 Cyprian Warga will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

The Slasher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Slasher scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Warga throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Slasher looks to throw the jab but Warga is out of range.
Warga throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warga. The Slasher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warga blocks a jab.
The Slasher throws an overhand right that lands on Warga's shoulder, as Warga tries to avoid the shot.
The Slasher tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warga was well out of range. Poor timing from The Slasher.
The Slasher throws out a loose jab but Warga uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Slasher swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warga avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warga pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Slasher throws a jab when Warga was well out of range.
The Slasher connects with a high kick.
A low kick from Warga is predictable there

and The Slasher counters by moving into the clinch.
The Slasher pressing his opponent against the cage.
Warga takes an elbow to the forehead.
The Slasher leaning against his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warga prevents a body shot from The Slasher.
The Slasher avoiding damage.
The Slasher is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Warga looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The Slasher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Slasher misses with an elbow over the top.
The Slasher taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by The Slasher.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher letting Warga take a breather here.
The Slasher lands an elbow inside.

Cyprian Warga's cut is getting worse.
The Slasher swings wildly with an uppercut but Warga uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, The Slasher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Warga's brow.
Warga blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Battousai The Slasher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Warga creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The Slasher looking to stall.
Warga lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battousai The Slasher really 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!

The Slasher fails with an attempt to clinch.
Warga circles away from the clinch attempt.
Warga throws a sloppy head kick
and The Slasher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Warga.
Warga doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Warga walks forward, straight into a front kick from The Slasher.
Warga looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Slasher tries to clinch up but Warga circles away and keeps his distance.
The Slasher moves in looking to clinch but Warga pushes him off.
The Slasher fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Warga is out of range.
The Slasher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warga sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Slasher stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Warga.
Warga misses with a straight left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher throws a head kick that misses
and Warga counters with an outside leg kick.
The Slasher works the jab nicely.
Warga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warga feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to The Slasher's calf.
Nice uppercut lands for The Slasher. That snapped Warga's head back.
The Slasher keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The Slasher throws a shot to the body.

The Slasher gets a clinch.
The Slasher stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The Slasher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Warga.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher blocks an uppercut.
The Slasher stalling in the clinch but Warga improves position.
The Slasher throws a head punch that misses.
Warga is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warga digs a right hand into The Slasher's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on The Slasher's gas tank.
The Slasher slows down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warga wants to take the fight to the mat but The Slasher manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Warga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The Slasher looking to throw knees to the head but Warga is blocking nicely.
The Slasher digs a right hand underneath Warga's ribcage. Warga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stalling in the clinch from The Slasher.
The Slasher throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Slasher displaying some good clinch control by pressing Warga up against the cage.
Warga creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The Slasher lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Slasher throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Warga blocks it with crossed arms.
Warga taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Battousai The Slasher dominated that fourth round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

The Slasher bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Warga's head.
Warga just misses with a punch to the body.
Warga throws a leg kick that is checked

and The Slasher counters by moving into the clinch.
Warga is looking to control The Slasher's arms but The Slasher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Warga has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The Slasher trying to land knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Slasher misses with a punch on the inside.
The Slasher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wargas head.
The Slasher keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warga's efforts to push away.
The Slasher misses with a hook to the ribs.
The Slasher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Warga's defenses.
The Slasher misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Slasher creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Warga's defenses.

Cyprian Warga's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The Slasher lands a nice shot to the body.
The Slasher throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The Slasher's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Slasher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cyprian Warga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Slasher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Warga tries to land a knee to the head but The Slasher blocks with his arms.
Warga avoiding damage as The Slasher throws knees to the body.
The Slasher prevents Warga from breaking the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warga dodges an elbow strike from The Slasher.
The Slasher trying to stall but Warga improves his position.
Warga has had enough of the clinch but The Slasher keeps him there for the moment.
The Slasher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The Slasher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Slasher throws an elbow but it misses.
The Slasher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Jeez, Cyprian Warga's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Cyprian Warga's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Battousai The Slasher!
Battousai The Slasher is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Battousai The Slasher thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.